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10/12/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó discusses situation in Syria with Israeli counterpart

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó discussed the situation in Syria with Gideon Sa’ar, his Israeli counterpart, on Monday, underlining that both countries’ interests lay in peace in the Middle East. #Syria #Israel #foreignaffairs #religion
05/12/2024

BREAKING – Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations

András Pajor, openly campaigning for Fidesz, criticizing opposition parties, and promoting anti-migrant and pro-Putin conspiracy theories, has been accused of requiring boys as young as eight to undress fully and submit to physical inspections and even performed full-body massages. #crime #abuse #children #priest #religion #church
04/12/2024

Hungarian opposition calls on Pope Francis to address child sexual abuse cases in Hungary’s Catholic Church

The Democratic Coalition has asked Pope Francis to ensure that the Catholic Church in Hungary uncovers sex crimes committed against children and names the perpetrators. #CatholicChurch #crime #abuse
04/12/2024

Pope Francis hosts PM Viktor Orbán at the Vatican

Pope Francis on Wednesday received Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an audience at the Vatican. #Orbán #pope #religion #Vatican
21/11/2024

Hungary launches EUR 500,000 humanitarian aid for persecuted Christians through Hungary Helps programme

The government has launched a new humanitarian aid worth EUR 500,000 within the framework of its Hungary Helps programme.
14/11/2024

Opposition: Hungarian Parliament blocks proposal for independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Catholic church

Parliament's justice committee has thrown out a bid to establish a committee to investigate sex abuse against children committed within the Hungarian Catholic Church in recent years, Democratic Coalition officials said. #child #abuse #church #Parliament
12/11/2024

Orbán cabinet: Trump’s presidency ‘beacon of hope’ for Europe, Hungary

Donald Trump's incoming presidency is a beacon of hope for Europe and Hungary alike, Zsolt Semjén, the deputy prime minister, said in an interview. #US #Europe #Tump #government #war
24/10/2024

Strengthening Hungary-Türkiye ties: New agreement targets joint aid, cultural cooperation

Cooperation in international development is enhancing Hungary-Türkiye ties, with an MoU signed between the Hungary Helps Agency and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency. #Türkiye #cooperation #diplomacy
19/10/2024

Can European leaders do without religious guidance? Hungarian politician does not think so

European leaders will "remain on the wrong path", serving economic interests over communities, without the guidance of religious communities, a state secretary said. #religion #economy #Europe
17/10/2024

Hungarian leader of Maltese Charity, Man of the Year dies

Father Imre Kozma was 84. #maltesecharity #charity #romancatholic #orderofmalta
15/10/2024

Hungarian minister: Without the Jewish cultural heritage, Europe would no longer be Europe

The EU is scheduled to adopt a declaration on the protection of Jewish life and the fight against anti-Semitism today:
01/10/2024

Hungary’s first Micva Mobile in service – photos

Hungary’s first Micva Mobile launched - photos
01/10/2024

Official: Hungary committed to coalition against Islamic State

Meeting of the international coalition against the Islamic State held at the US State Department, Washington, DC.
30/09/2024

More than 250,000 children in Hungary attend church schools

Roughly 255,000 children and young people attend 1,300 church kindergartens and schools in Hungary. #church #school #religion #education
28/09/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó: Peaceful coexistence of national, religious communities vital

Do you agree with Szijjártó? #religion #minority #peace
26/09/2024

Orbán cabinet cleared their standpoint about anti-Israel sentiment

Do you think anti-Israel sentiment is anti-Semitism? #israel #jewishstate #orbancabinet
24/09/2024

Hungarian Foreign Minister addresses Middle East escalation, Africa strategy, and Christian community in NY

"The international community must prevent a further escalation in the crisis in the Middle East". More topics in the article:
24/09/2024

Official: Burkina Faso hit with anti-Christian violence

Heavy attack on Christians in Burkina Faso, hundreds dead: #antichristian #burkinafaso #jihadists #terrorism
16/09/2024

Floods in Hungary, latest: Orbán postpones all international trips, near-record flooding expected, levee with 1,000 tonnes of rocks – photos

In the last few hours, there have been several events related to the flooding, summarised here:
10/09/2024

Breaking: Fidesz-honoured priest from Kecskemét suspended amid new paedophilia scandal

Father Róbert, a Fidesz-close priest from Kecskemét, has been accused of sexually abusing minors over a period of many years. #scandal #paedophilia #church #catholic #priest #Kecskemét