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Hungary hosts international military exercise focused on responding to illegal migration – still one of Europe’s gravest threats

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MoJ Varga in Brussels: Finnish EU budget proposal unacceptable to Hungary

This won't fly.

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Homecoming: Remember that argument about how Hungarians are emigrating in masses?

Our fellow Hungarians are finally coming home.

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Ministerpräsident Orbán: Der Fidesz-KDNP ist nach wie vor die stärkste politische Kraft in Ungarn

Neben einer hohen Wahlbeteiligung von 48,45 Prozent erzielte das Fidesz-KDNP-Bündnis von Premierminister Orbán am Sonntag bei den Kommunalwahlen 2019 in Ungarn einen weiteren Sieg von über 50 Prozent.

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Three key takeaways from yesterday’s local elections

Yes, opposition parties prevailed in Budapest, which will now have a new mayor, but there’s a lot more to the story than the capital.

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PM Orbán: Fidesz-KDNP still strongest political force in Hungary

With the majority of the votes, Fidesz-KDNP has won a sweeping victory.

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Local Elections 2019 - LIVE coverage

Follow the latest news about Hungary's local elections 2019!

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PM Orbán: Hungary-US cooperation “a story of success”

Some 1,700 US companies employ more than 106 thousand Hungarians.

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Finance Minister: Financial ties between Hungary and the US are on the up

Jul 16, 2019

Following talks with David B. Cornstein, the US Ambassador to Hungary, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said there are a number of schemes available to Hungarian firms that can help them break into the US market.

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PM Orbán: You can count on us in the fight for our common values

Jul 10, 2019 - Zoltán Kovács

While there have been highs and lows in U.S.-Hungary relations over the past few years, said the prime minister, these times are good, and the United States, he added with emphasis on the NATO relationship, “can count on us in the fight for our common values, whether it be in the meeting rooms or on the battlefields.”

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PM Orbán: Hungary and the US uphold and defend the same values

Jul 10, 2019

US ambassador to Hungary David Cornstein said the Prime Minister is a partner and friend and the same can be said about the ties between the two countries.

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US Ambassador welcomes defense cooperation agreement between US and Hungary

Jul 03, 2019

“Parliament’s approval of the new Defense Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Hungary is a win for both of our countries,” David Cornstein said.

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Remembering the September 11th terrorist attack in the United States

Sep 11, 2018

US ambassador remembered “the outpouring support from our friends around the world including our NATO-ally Hungary, who offered solidarity during that difficult time"

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The medieval synagogue in Buda Castle’s Táncsics Street has been reconsecrated

Sep 07, 2018

President János Áder, US Ambassador David B. Cornstein, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of other religions attended the event on Thursday

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US ambassador: Hungary’s workforce is “exceptional” and “highly intelligent”

Sep 05, 2018

Ambassador Cornstein also highlighted Hungary’s low corporate tax rate and the government’s measures to encourage business activity

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US Ambassador: No freedoms are infringed in Hungary

Aug 30, 2018

“Over the last two months I have had extremely positive experiences here,” said US Ambassador David B. Cornstein earlier today in an interview with the Jewish magazine Szombat. “Had I witnessed that the freedom of any individual or institution was put in danger, I’d be the first one to raise concerns,” he added.

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Ambassador Cornstein says US-Hungary relations are set for improvement

Jul 12, 2018

US ambassador said relations between the two countries “have not been how they should have” recently

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The foreign minister and US ambassador celebrate Independence Day in Hungary

Jul 04, 2018

During a reception hosted by the US Embassy to mark the Fourth of July celebrations, Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Hungarians, just like Americans, are real freedom fighters

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A new chapter in Hungary-US political relations

Jul 03, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács

Late last week, US Ambassador David Cornstein presented his credentials to President János Áder in Budapest. We’re delighted to have a new ambassador from the US, and Mr. Cornstein’s arrival comes at a time when relations between Hungary and the US seem to be entering a new era.

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The new US Ambassador to Hungary presents his credentials to President Áder

Jun 26, 2018

During a senate hearing before his appointment, Cornstein said his primary focus as ambassador to Hungary would be to strengthen bilateral ties and promote democratic values such as the freedoms of expression, media, and religion

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New US Ambassador to Hungary arrives in Budapest

Jun 25, 2018

David B. Cornstein was greeted on behalf of the Hungarian government by Levente Magyar, state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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David B. Cornstein to take up post as US ambassador to Hungary next Friday

Jun 14, 2018

“Ambassador Cornstein is excited to begin his work in Hungary and further strengthen the U.S. – Hungary relationship,” a statement said

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New United States ambassador to Hungary could arrive in Budapest by late spring or early summer

Jan 22, 2018

President Trump is expected to nominate David Cornstein to serve as the next ambassador to Hungary

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