Opposition Parbeszed votes against electing Orbán PM
Orbán: Decade of danger, insecurity, warfare ahead
The coming decade will one of danger, insecurity and warfare, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in parliament after being re-elected as prime minister on Monday. Orbán said the war in Ukraine and Europe’s sanctions policy had resulted in an energy crisis, while higher energy prices combined with US interest rate hikes aimed at combatting high inflation would lead to a period of recession and stagnation in Europe.
Biden announces human rights lawyer Pressman as nominee for ambassador to Hungary
US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate David Pressman to serve as the next ambassador to Hungary.
Szijjarto calls on Brussels to ‘cease arrogance’ over Balkans
The European Union could suffer a setback similar to losing the United Kingdom unless it changes "its current arrogant attitude" regarding the EU integration of Western Balkan countries, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.
Hungarian Gripens scrambled after bomb threat made on Turkish aircraft
Hungarian Gripen fighter jets were scrambled by NATO's Combined Air Operations Centre on Monday afternoon following a report of a bomb threat made on a Turkish Airbus passenger aircraft which had taken off from Poland, the Defence Ministry told MTI.
Szijjarto: Current EC proposals on oil embargo ‘unacceptable’
Current proposals regarding the European Commission's sixth sanctions package against Russia in respect of gas and oil supplies are unacceptable, Peter Szijjarto, the foreign minister, said in Brussels during a break in a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
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“Love in Budapest” by Robert Babirad (published by TouchPointPress)
Exposure to rich history of Hungary results in first novel
Robert Babirad was inspired to write his debut novel, “Love in Budapest”, after his experiences during his first visit to Hungary to visit family and friends last summer, spending time in the capital and Lenti, in Zala county. It was the first time that ...
Hungarians must not be made to pay price of war, minister says
Szijjarto: NATO stance coincides with Hungary’s national interests
The position adopted by NATO on the war in Ukraine continues to coincide with Hungary's national interests, namely that everything must be done to ensure that the conflict does not spread beyond Ukraine's borders, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in Berlin on Sunday.
LMP calls for wage compensation, pay rise for public sector employees
The green LMP party on Sunday called for immediate wage compensation and a mid-term pay rise programme for public sector employees because of inflation.
Welsh town unveils plaque for poet János Arany
A memorial plaque in honour of Hungarian poet János Arany was unveiled in the small Welsh town of Montgomery on May 14, the site of the castle where 500 Welsh bards were slaughtered by Edward I of England in 1277 and about which Arany ...
Pál Dávid art exhibition at Hotel Benczúr until June 3
Portraits from the living room to the gallery
Artist Pál Dávid told guests at the opening of his exhibition in Hotel Benczúr on May 12 that he is particularly happy when painting portraits. Painting means a lot to him and he mostly creates at home in the living room. A couple of ...
Novak inaugurated as president
Katalin Novak was inaugurated as Hungary's new president in a ceremony in front of Parliament on Saturday.
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Mi Hazank aims to also replace left-wing alliance
The radical Mi Hazank (Our Homeland) party aims to replace not only the government but also the left-wing opposition alliance, deputy leader David Docs said on Wednesday.
Fidesz proposes divvying out parliamentary positions based on 2/3rds to 1/3rd
The ruling Fidesz party has proposed dividing parliamentary positions based on the proportion of seats won by the governing parties as opposed to the opposition parties, arguing that the governing side should control two-thirds of the positions while the opposition parties should capture one-third.
President Ader calls on lawmakers to represent national interests
Lawmakers take oaths in new parliament
Hungary's lawmakers took their oaths on Monday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. The ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has 135 seats in parliament, the Democratic Coalition has 15 seats, while Jobbik, Momentum and the Socialists have 10 each. The radical Mi Hazank ...
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Fidesz MEP slams leftist opposition for thwarting proposal on Islamist terrorism
Leftist MEPs of the European Parliament, including those of Hungary's Democratic Coalition and Momentum parties, on Monday voted down a right-wing proposal to put issues around Islamist terrorism in Europe on the agenda, ruling Fidesz MEP Balazs Hidveghi told public media.
Egis favipiravir drug licenced for Covid-19 treatment
A new drug with the active ingredient favipiravir manufactured by Hungarian pharmaceutical company Egis has been licenced for treatment of Covid-19 by the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYEI), the institute said on Saturday.
PM says he is convinced Trump will win
Orbán: New EU migration pact could force Hungary to welcome migrants
Hungary does not support the new migration and refugee package presented by the European Commission on Wednesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Reuters newswire on Friday. Under the package, Hungary's commitment to send people back from the southern EU states like Italy or Greece, ...
