Middle East

14/03/2018

Syrian man sentenced to seven years for illegal border crossing

Ahmed H was sentenced for using a megaphone to direct migrants who were hurling rocks at police on the Hungarian border #Hungary #migration #court #criminal #police
10/03/2018

Ministers discuss strengthening of Turkish–Hungarian defence cooperation

Minister of Defence István Simicskó emphasized that a stable and strong #Turkey is in #Hungary’s interest as well #hungarian #turkish #defenceforces #army #nato
28/02/2018

Hungarian airline hit: flying to Spain through 2 Hungarian airports

It is great news that besides #international #flights, a domestic flight is going to be soon available for Hungarians! :) #airport #travelling #tourism #holiday #summer
27/02/2018

Balanced EU policies needed in Middle East peace process, says government official

"Participants had reviewed the peace process and presented their views regarding chances for restarting #Israeli- #Palestinian talks"
14/02/2018

Successful bilateral talks in Kuwait regarding education, economy, medicine and security

The FM held bilateral talks with counterparts from #Iraq, #Turkey, #Malaysia, #Slovenia, #SaudiArabia and #Australia during a visit to Kuwait #Hungarian #Hungary
13/02/2018

Hungarian FM: Protection of external borders most pressing task

The FM said that #Hungary is in the midst of increasing the number of #military personnel in Erbil, #Iraq #migration #terrorism
09/02/2018

Human resources minister: US State Dept takes new approach to US-Hungary ties

"We've been contacted by specific #American #organisations asking us to share our experiences with them" #hungary #humanresources #washingtondc
19/01/2018

State secretary discusses education cooperation in Israel

Fifty scholarships were offered by the Hungarian government to talented Israeli students as part of the Stipendium Hungaricum programme
16/01/2018

Light aircraft carrying migrants lands in Hungary – VIDEO

A light aircraft carrying 11 migrants entered Hungarian air space!
15/12/2017

Visegrád countries to contribute to Libya border control

"The Visegrád Four decided today to provide significant financial support and assistance to help Italy to protect its maritime borders and thus protect Europe and us as well"
13/12/2017

Hungarian government does not align its foreign policy with third parties

The government was accused of ducking the issue of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital by talking only about economic ties between the EU and Israel.
07/12/2017

Hungarian Jewish Federation hopes Jerusalem be ‘capital of religious peace’

"Jerusalem has always been at the heart of the world's Jewish community"
05/12/2017

Hungary economic presence in Iran growing, says economy minister in Tehran

"Hungary's economic presence in Iran is expanding" - Economy minister Mihály Varga
04/12/2017

CEE bishops’ conferences grant EUR 450,000 aid to refugees in Lebanon

EUR 450,000 aid to refugees in Lebanon - Catholic bishops' conference of CEE
04/12/2017

Hungary, Iran strengthening economic ties

"A direct airline between the countries' capitals (#Tehran, #Budapest) should be launched" - Economy minister Mihály Varga #hungary #iran #news
15/11/2017

National identity, sovereignty preconditions for the nation’s survival

Hungary's government is commited to ensuring protection for Hungary's Jewish community
08/11/2017

Hungarian lawmakers discuss cultural ties in Israel

The visit served to further boost bilateral relations
04/11/2017

Hungary supports Lebanon in settling migration crisis

Among others, the Hungarian government has offered scholarships to 250 Syrians in Lebanon and to 50 Lebanese university students
30/10/2017

Hungary’s FM meets Greek counterpart in Athens

"We must make it clear that we cannot let Christian communities in the Middle East or in other crisis zones be jeopardised or expelled from their homes"
20/10/2017

Ecumenical Charity launches humanitarian aid programme in Iraq

EUR 1.6m programme financed by the Hungarian government