Flag raised at Hungarian Parliament under military honours

Hungary’s national flag was raised under military honours at an event attended by President Tamás Sulyok at the Hungarian Parliament to mark the 20 August national holiday.

Hungary’s national flag was raised under military honours at an event at the Hungarian Parliament to mark the 20 August national holiday. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi

Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky told the event that “some forces today expect to gain profits and power from war” but Hungarians want peace and “our generation” gets its share of the efforts to defend the country.

“No country and nation can neglect this, the most important duty to itself, because any country and nation can only exist if it defends its borders, citizens, faith, language and culture,” he added.

The event was also attended by House Speaker László Kövér, government members and representatives of state and military organisations.

An air parade was held by the Hungarian military over the river Danube after the event.

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