President Novak wishes a new year of peace
“Now is not the time for discouragement but to cleave together,” President Katalin Novak said in her New Year’s address to the nation, MTI reports. “It is God’s miracle that our homeland still stands,” Novak said in her speech televised at midnight, quoting 19th-century poet and revolutionary Sándor Petőfi. “How true this is again today after the unexpected hardships of recent years.” “Starting a new … Continue reading President Novak wishes a new year of peace
Hungary rejects the EU gas price cap
Instead of dealing with pressing energy issues such as the search for new energy resources and the development of infrastructure, the EU has wasted time in the last few months on moves to cap the price of gas, the foreign minister has said, according to MTI. After a meeting of EU energy ministers, Peter Szijjarto said Hungary completely rejects introducing a “harmful, dangerous and totally … Continue reading Hungary rejects the EU gas price cap
Orban: Time to drain the swamp in Brussels
“It is time to drain the swamp here in Brussels,” Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Thursday in a video message posted on his Facebook account. Orban stressed that the fact that “the European Parliament’s left-wing vice-president has been arrested on corruption charges” had left its mark on the European Union’s Brussels summit. The PM said everyone knew that Brussels was full of corruption cases, … Continue reading Orban: Time to drain the swamp in Brussels
Orban: Europe is facing multiple challenges, but Hungary will not surrender
On Saturday as part of a video conference, Prime Minister-Vice President of the Centrist Democrat International (CDI) Viktor Orban attended the leadership meeting of the right-wing world organisation held in Panama City, Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief informed the Hungarian news agency MTI. In his evaluation of the European political situation, he said the continent is facing multiple types of challenges all at … Continue reading Orban: Europe is facing multiple challenges, but Hungary will not surrender
President Novak visits Israel
Hungary and Israel are promoters of peace, President Katalin Novak said after bilateral talks with Isaac Herzog, her Israeli counterpart, in Jerusalem. Ties between Hungary and Israel are very strong, and the governments continue to preserve and strengthen them in economy and politics, she said in a press statement. Hungary has taken a stance for peace, and Israel is also committed to it, Novak said. … Continue reading President Novak visits Israel
“Trump’s method needed in Ukraine”
Former US President Donald Trump’s method to promote peace should be applied in connection with the war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in New York on Friday. The foreign ministry cited Szijjarto as saying on his way to the United Nations Security Council session that following years of unsuccessful attempts to achieve peace in the Middle East, it was Trump’s approach that resulted … Continue reading “Trump’s method needed in Ukraine”
Orban: We need an effective army that can guarantee peace
We Hungarians need an effective army of deterrent force that can guarantee peace, because “he who does not possess strength will also not be right”, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday in Budapest. In his speech to mark the swearing in of people undertaking voluntary military service, as well as the official delivery of LYNX combat vehicles, the prime minister highlighted: It is time … Continue reading Orban: We need an effective army that can guarantee peace
Orban: The situation regarding illegal migration is becoming ever more difficult
The situation regarding illegal migration is becoming ever more difficult, the numbers and facts are becoming ever more alarming; yet, not enough attention is being directed at this problem, prime minister Viktor Orban said on Monday in Budapest. The Prime minister had talks with the Austrian Chancellor and the Serbian President at the Castle Garden Bazaar. At a joint press conference held after the meeting, … Continue reading Orban: The situation regarding illegal migration is becoming ever more difficult
Govt reacts to EC’s proposal to cut funds
Tibor Navracsics, the minister in charge of the uptake of European Union funds, on Sunday welcomed as “progress” the European Commission’s decision on EU funds allocated to Hungary, saying it would allow for a swift conclusion of the talks on the post-pandemic recovery and cohesion funds. Navracsics told a press conference that the government was hopeful that negotiations could be concluded by the end of … Continue reading Govt reacts to EC’s proposal to cut funds
Orbán offers condolences to Liz Truss
In a message, Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered his condolences to his British counterpart Liz Truss in connection with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief informed the Hungarian news agency MTI on Friday morning. “I heard with great pain and sadness that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had passed away. Her dedication and service for the United Kingdom … Continue reading Orbán offers condolences to Liz Truss
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