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The Press Has More Freedom in Eastern Europe than in the Continent’s Western Half

Jul 10, 2017

Reacting to a statement by Sweden’s foreign minister on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told Hungarian news agency MTI in a statement that recently it has become obvious that the press has more freedom in Eastern Europe than in the continent’s western half.

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On Facebook Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Congratulates the Creators of Son of Saul

Jan 11, 2016

On Monday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated the creators and actors of Son of Saul for winning the Golden Globe Award in Los Angeles for best foreign language film.

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Reinstating Military Conscription is not Necessary

Jan 11, 2016

In response to a statement by Sweden’s foreign minister, on Sunday Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister György Bakondi told public television channel M1 that the Government of Hungary does not see the necessity for reintroduction of military conscription. Keeping the manpower of the reserve force at appropriate levels is important however, he stressed.

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János Lázár to Have Talks in Brussels

Jul 10, 2017

János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office will pay a visit to Brussels on Tuesday where he will have talks with EU Commissioners and Hungarian diplomats.

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