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PM Orbán in Moscow: Hungary values its good relations with Russia

“It is in Hungary’s national interest that cooperation between the two parts of Europe are as good as possible"

PM Orbán: Nobody takes away our right to border protection

Hungary is neither a transit zone, nor a holding camp

PM Orbán: “They want to take away from us the keys to the gate”

Who will protect Hungary's border then?

FM Szijjártó: Sargentini Report adopted through voting fraud

The government is currently examining avenues for legal redress

David Cornstein

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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