203 result(s) for vladimir putin
Opposition Attacks Government Over Putin’s Planned Visit To Hungary
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to a report that the Russian president is planning to visit Hungary this spring, the EGYÜTT (Together) party said the government should consult with the parliamentary parties concerning its possible agenda. Citing several sources, left wing daily Népszava said on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin is planning to visit Budapest in March.
Hungary's PM Condemns Critical Comments From Abroad As “Destructive”
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that “words spoken out of context” had a destructive effect when they involved accusations of dictatorship concerning another country. At a conference commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Timisoara (Temesvar) revolution held at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Orbán said such accusations were by someone who had not lived amid similar circumstances to a ...
Xpat Opinion: US Senator McCain’s “Neofascist” Comment About Hungary's PM
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily considers Senator McCain’s apparent description of PM Orbán as a “neofascist dictator” a gross exaggeration. A pro-government commentator believes that Senator McCain’s statements are confused, unfair and motivated by US economic interests.
Hungary’s PM Orbán, Putin Discuss Energy Options
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic about energy co-operation in light of the cancellation of the South Stream pipeline, the Kremlin announced on Sunday.
Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania Discuss South Corridor Gas Pipeline
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Representatives of Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece and Romania held consultations concerning the South Corridor gas pipeline network in Athens on December 1, Hungary’s foreign ministry said. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the South Stream pipeline project was being scrapped because of opposition in Europe.
Updated: US Senator McCain Lashes Out At Hungary's PM Orbán
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Senate on Tuesday voted 52-42 in favour of television producer Colleen Bell to be appointed as ambassador to Budapest, despite strenuous objections from Republican Senator John McCain. The Foreign Ministry endorsed her appointment in the autumn of last year.
New Russian Ambassador For Hungary Appointed
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new Russian ambassador to Hungary, the Russian daily Kommersant said on Thursday. Putin signed Vladimir Sergeyev’s appointment papers on Wednesday and at the same time he relieved Alexander Tolkach of his post. Tolkach had been ambassador since 2009.
Hungary’s Illiberal Prime Minister, Billionaire Sandor Csanyi & Batman
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened the autumn session of the Hungarian parliament with a speech that set out his government’s agenda for the months ahead on Monday. Orbán also made the case for Fidesz’s war on banks and further decreases in household utility costs.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Opposition Attacks Government Over Putin’s Planned Visit To Hungary
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to a report that the Russian president is planning to visit Hungary this spring, the EGYÜTT (Together) party said the government should consult with the parliamentary parties concerning its possible agenda. Citing several sources, left wing daily Népszava said on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin is planning to visit Budapest in March.
Hungary's PM Condemns Critical Comments From Abroad As “Destructive”
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that “words spoken out of context” had a destructive effect when they involved accusations of dictatorship concerning another country. At a conference commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Timisoara (Temesvar) revolution held at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Orbán said such accusations were by someone who had not lived amid similar circumstances to a ...
Xpat Opinion: US Senator McCain’s “Neofascist” Comment About Hungary's PM
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily considers Senator McCain’s apparent description of PM Orbán as a “neofascist dictator” a gross exaggeration. A pro-government commentator believes that Senator McCain’s statements are confused, unfair and motivated by US economic interests.
Hungary’s PM Orbán, Putin Discuss Energy Options
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic about energy co-operation in light of the cancellation of the South Stream pipeline, the Kremlin announced on Sunday.
Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania Discuss South Corridor Gas Pipeline
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Representatives of Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece and Romania held consultations concerning the South Corridor gas pipeline network in Athens on December 1, Hungary’s foreign ministry said. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the South Stream pipeline project was being scrapped because of opposition in Europe.
Updated: US Senator McCain Lashes Out At Hungary's PM Orbán
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Senate on Tuesday voted 52-42 in favour of television producer Colleen Bell to be appointed as ambassador to Budapest, despite strenuous objections from Republican Senator John McCain. The Foreign Ministry endorsed her appointment in the autumn of last year.
New Russian Ambassador For Hungary Appointed
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new Russian ambassador to Hungary, the Russian daily Kommersant said on Thursday. Putin signed Vladimir Sergeyev’s appointment papers on Wednesday and at the same time he relieved Alexander Tolkach of his post. Tolkach had been ambassador since 2009.
Hungary’s Illiberal Prime Minister, Billionaire Sandor Csanyi & Batman
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened the autumn session of the Hungarian parliament with a speech that set out his government’s agenda for the months ahead on Monday. Orbán also made the case for Fidesz’s war on banks and further decreases in household utility costs.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...