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Xpat Opinion: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
Demo Staged In Hungary Ahead Of Putin’s Visit
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Demonstrators staged a protest against the forthcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest on Monday evening.
Terrorism: Extremists Planned Attack In Budapest, Europol Report Reveals
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
EU member states’ secret services and law enforcement bodies are currently keeping record of 2500 individuals who could potentially commit acts of terrorism, the Hungarian daily Magyar Nemzet has reported. According to a 2014 Europol report, the first signs of the present wave of terror were observed by secret services and investigative organisations as early as 2011.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Heti Válasz Says Hungary’s Fidesz Has Lost Its Way
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In his editorial in weekly Heti Válasz, editor Gábor Borókai suggests that the government return to its original goals announced in 1998, namely to build a western-oriented, strong, sovereign and polgári Hungary.
Hungarian Socialists Call On Orbán Not To Sign Another Pact With Putin
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists call on the Orbán government not to conclude yet another disadvantageous energy pact with the Russian president, Bertalan Tóth, the party’s deputy group leader, said. Vladimir Putin is scheduled to pay an official visit to Hungary on February 17.
Hungary’s PM Orbán’s “Political Credo Is Courage”
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
From his very first public utterance, the political credo of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revolved around courage, while his actions have become the thorn in the side of those who want to preserve the status quo; namely those who protect their privileges, Mária Schmitt, head of the House of Terror Museum, said at a conference organised by the 21st Century Institute.
Xpat Opinion: Goodfriend A Good Friend In Time Of Need
- 12 Feb 2015 7:35 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in July, this column bemoaned the delay by the U.S. Senate in approving Colleen Bell as the next American ambassador to Hungary. Shortly after that, current events forced America’s top local representative, André Goodfriend, to transform himself from a mild−mannered chargé d’affaires into a superhero, and we were perfectly happy to ...
It’s High Time Hungary Show The World Where Its Allegiances Lie
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Geza Jeszenszky:
Hungarian news website HVG.hu published an interview with the former senior statesman in which he talks about Hungary’s relations with its allies, how the Norway Civil Fund fiasco affected his ability as ambassador to promote strong bilateral relations with Norway, and how a dramatic shift in foreign policy has launched Hungary into a new era of diplomatic ...
Xpat Opinion: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
Demo Staged In Hungary Ahead Of Putin’s Visit
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Demonstrators staged a protest against the forthcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest on Monday evening.
Terrorism: Extremists Planned Attack In Budapest, Europol Report Reveals
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
EU member states’ secret services and law enforcement bodies are currently keeping record of 2500 individuals who could potentially commit acts of terrorism, the Hungarian daily Magyar Nemzet has reported. According to a 2014 Europol report, the first signs of the present wave of terror were observed by secret services and investigative organisations as early as 2011.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Heti Válasz Says Hungary’s Fidesz Has Lost Its Way
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In his editorial in weekly Heti Válasz, editor Gábor Borókai suggests that the government return to its original goals announced in 1998, namely to build a western-oriented, strong, sovereign and polgári Hungary.
Hungarian Socialists Call On Orbán Not To Sign Another Pact With Putin
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists call on the Orbán government not to conclude yet another disadvantageous energy pact with the Russian president, Bertalan Tóth, the party’s deputy group leader, said. Vladimir Putin is scheduled to pay an official visit to Hungary on February 17.
Hungary’s PM Orbán’s “Political Credo Is Courage”
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
From his very first public utterance, the political credo of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revolved around courage, while his actions have become the thorn in the side of those who want to preserve the status quo; namely those who protect their privileges, Mária Schmitt, head of the House of Terror Museum, said at a conference organised by the 21st Century Institute.
Xpat Opinion: Goodfriend A Good Friend In Time Of Need
- 12 Feb 2015 7:35 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in July, this column bemoaned the delay by the U.S. Senate in approving Colleen Bell as the next American ambassador to Hungary. Shortly after that, current events forced America’s top local representative, André Goodfriend, to transform himself from a mild−mannered chargé d’affaires into a superhero, and we were perfectly happy to ...
It’s High Time Hungary Show The World Where Its Allegiances Lie
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Geza Jeszenszky:
Hungarian news website HVG.hu published an interview with the former senior statesman in which he talks about Hungary’s relations with its allies, how the Norway Civil Fund fiasco affected his ability as ambassador to promote strong bilateral relations with Norway, and how a dramatic shift in foreign policy has launched Hungary into a new era of diplomatic ...