430 result(s) for ukrain crisis
Xpat Opinion: Without Foreigners, We Dance Alone
- 15 Jan 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in May 2012, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán famously spoke of the “peacock dance” of diplomacy, in which one seeks to remain friendly with foreign powers, even while acting against their wishes.
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Want To Destabilize Hungary
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of pro-government daily (owned by Fidesz oligarch Lájos Simicska) Magyar Nemzet just one week after pro-government daily Magyar Hírlap (owned by Fidesz oligarch Gábor Széles) published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár accusing the United States of pressuring ...
Xpat Opinion: Euro And Forint Weaken
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
As the Euro weakens against the US Dollar and the Forint nears its historical low against the Euro, a left-wing analysts calls on the government to change policy course. A conservative columnist blames the weakening of both currencies on external geopolitical and economic factors.
Hungary Secret Meeting Ground, Says MP
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is noticeable that Hungary has become a meeting ground for clandestine talks between various actors in light of developments concerning Russia and Ukraine, Zsolt Molnár, the head of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, told Tuesday’s Népszabadság daily.
Ukraine Crisis Hits Tourism In Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Since the outbreak of the Russian- Ukrainian conflict earlier this year, fewer Russian tourists have visited Hungary, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Caught In The Russia-US Crossfire
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing commentator advises the exercise of caution in both politics and finances, at a time when Russia is facing hard times with obvious negative consequences for European countries.
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Would Like To Destabilize Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of Magyar Nemzet just one week after the same pro-government newspaper published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár, in which he accused the United States of pressuring Hungary in order to obtain a market for its shale gas:
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Xpat Opinion: Without Foreigners, We Dance Alone
- 15 Jan 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in May 2012, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán famously spoke of the “peacock dance” of diplomacy, in which one seeks to remain friendly with foreign powers, even while acting against their wishes.
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Want To Destabilize Hungary
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of pro-government daily (owned by Fidesz oligarch Lájos Simicska) Magyar Nemzet just one week after pro-government daily Magyar Hírlap (owned by Fidesz oligarch Gábor Széles) published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár accusing the United States of pressuring ...
Xpat Opinion: Euro And Forint Weaken
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
As the Euro weakens against the US Dollar and the Forint nears its historical low against the Euro, a left-wing analysts calls on the government to change policy course. A conservative columnist blames the weakening of both currencies on external geopolitical and economic factors.
Hungary Secret Meeting Ground, Says MP
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is noticeable that Hungary has become a meeting ground for clandestine talks between various actors in light of developments concerning Russia and Ukraine, Zsolt Molnár, the head of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, told Tuesday’s Népszabadság daily.
Ukraine Crisis Hits Tourism In Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Since the outbreak of the Russian- Ukrainian conflict earlier this year, fewer Russian tourists have visited Hungary, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Caught In The Russia-US Crossfire
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing commentator advises the exercise of caution in both politics and finances, at a time when Russia is facing hard times with obvious negative consequences for European countries.
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Would Like To Destabilize Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of Magyar Nemzet just one week after the same pro-government newspaper published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár, in which he accused the United States of pressuring Hungary in order to obtain a market for its shale gas:
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.