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National Economy Minister meets Israel's minister for tourism in Budapest
Last year, over 215,000 Israeli visitors spent 693,000 guest nights in Hungary, generating revenue of HUF 21bn.
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PM Orbán holds talks with Israeli President
The prime minister reaffirmed at the meeting that Hungary recognizes Israel's right to self-defense.
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President Sulyok: Israel can rely on Hungary's support in the international arena
President Sulyok said that, in the European Union, Hungary promoted "a cooperation-centered position".
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FM: Implementing ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is important for Hungary
Minister Szijjártó told a press conference that events in the Middle East had a serious impact on global security.
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Foreign Minister discusses situation in Syria with Israeli counterpart
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary was paying especially close attention to the situation of Christian communities in the region.
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FM: Hungarian embassy staff and their families in Tel Aviv are well
Minister Szijjártó said on Facebook that there were 426 Hungarian nationals staying in Israel under consular protection.
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FM: Growing worry around the world concerning developments in the Middle East
If conflict spread to another country, the foreign minister said, it “could easily turn into a regional war, presenting a threat to global security”.
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FM: Hungary condemns latest rocket attack against Israel
The foreign minister said a new war breaking out in the Middle East would have dramatic repercussions amid the current global security environment.
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FM: Hungarian EU presidency will strive to restore EU-Israel cooperation
Minister Szijjártó said the Middle East crisis had had a big impact on global security and warned that the Gaza conflict could “easily become a global threat”.
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FM: West's anti-Semitism would be "totally inconceivable" in Hungary
Minister Szijjártó expressed deep concern over increasing anti-Israeli tendencies in international organizations.
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CPAC speakers argue for fight against woke ideology, anti-Semitism and illegal immigration
Tom van Grieken, the leader of the Flemish Interest party praised Hungary’s firm steps against illegal immigration.
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FM: Hungary firmly condemns the drone and missile strikes on Israel
The foreign ministry’s latest updates indicate that none of the dual Israeli-Hungarian citizens or Hungarians temporarily staying in Israel were affected by the attack.
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President Sulyok holds phone talks with Israeli counterpart
The president expressed his sympathy with the families of victims of the October 7 attack, as well as with all residents of Israel.