Middle East

15/06/2018

Christian churches often reluctant to bring up issue of persecution, says Hungarian government official

"It's hard to narrow down the problem of #Christian #persecution to a single country or region" #hungary #hungarian #canada #tristan #azbej
12/06/2018

Convicted Syrian man’s appeal trial set for September

The #court ruled that at least two-thirds of his term must be served before permanent #expulsion from the #country
12/06/2018

Self-driving cars in focus at Hungarian-Israeli mixed committee meeting

The #construction of the #test #track was proceeding well #Hungary #Israel #selfdriving #car
07/06/2018

Jobbik MEP Balczó: We need an independent European foreign policy

Jobbik MEP Zoltán Balczó criticized the #Middle #East policy of the #US #unitedstates #eu #EuropeanUnion #israel #MiddleEast
01/06/2018

Foreign minister: Hungary considers Israel strategic partner

"We have declared zero tolerance for anti-Semitism in #Hungary" #Jews #Israel #ForeignMinister
31/05/2018

Foreign minister: Hungary committed to protecting Judeo-Christian heritage of Europe

"#Hungary is proud of the #Jewish community which has greatly contributed to the #development of the #country" #ForeignMinister #USA #Israel
29/05/2018

Leftist opposition calls on EU to take over distribution of Hungary’s funding

"Only a fraction of #EU #funding currently makes its way to #Hungarians because #Orbán and his people steal the rest" - #DK #Hungary #EuropeanUnion
17/05/2018

Clashes in Gaza: Conflict legitimized by irresponsible Hungarian foreign ministry, says Jobbik

#Gaza #Israel #Israeli #Palestine #Palestinian #Jobbik #USA
14/05/2018

Foreign minister: Hungary helping persecuted Middle East Christians return home

"The international community's support for #Christians to return to their homelands is pivotal for the security of the region as well as for security in #Europe" #Hungary #persecution #MiddleEast
13/05/2018

Hungary to attend Israeli reception for US embassy move to Jerusalem

Most EU member states are not sending representatives to the event! #Hungary #Israel #USA #Jerusalem #TelAviv
09/05/2018

Foreign minister: Losing Iran nuclear deal ‘would be regrettable’

#Hungary agrees with the EU's position and common statements #Iran #nuclear #USA
04/05/2018

Hungarian FM calls on EU to support Central Asia anti-migration efforts in Tajikistan

#Hungary's FM Szijjártó in #Dushanbe, #Tajikistan
28/04/2018

Hungary aid allows rebuilding of Christian town in Iraq

Hungarian government aid has been used to rebuild the Christian town of Tesqopa in northern Iraq which has been seriously damaged, public news channel M1 reported on Friday.
27/04/2018

Hungarian FM: NATO to step up its engagement in the fight against Islamic State

FM Szijjártó: "I assured the Secretary-General that Hungary will contribute to #NATO's counter-terrorism efforts not only in words but in action" #Hungary #Hungarian #terrorism #Islam
26/04/2018

Minister of EU Affairs: Hungary committed to developing relations with Israel

The minister said that the EU 'must remain true to its historical traditions and must strive to preserve its identity, which is built on Jewish-Cristian culture' #Hungary #Hungarian #Israel #culture #identity #tradition
25/04/2018

Hungary to finance hospital construction in Syria

"The situation in #Syria and its settlement cannot be separated from the #migration crisis in #Europe" #hospital #construction #aid
25/04/2018

Government official marks 70th anniversary of independent Israel

"The relationship between Hungary and Israel was closer than ever before "
31/03/2018

Visegrad Group charity hotline to go live soon

"The charity hotline constituted a new dimension in Visegrad cooperation" #visegradgroup #visegrad #v4
27/03/2018

Hungarian, Lebanese justice ministers discuss migration, justice cooperation

#Lebanon also understands and supports Hungary's migration policy #Hungary #justice #migration
26/03/2018

Election 2018 – Jobbik cites report alleging large-scale money laundering

Jobbik claims that PM Viktor Orbán was linked to "Arab money launderer" Ghaith Pharaon #Hungary #Jobbik #HungaryElection2018 #corruption