PM Orban: government starts work with crisis-resistant, clear concept of future
The fifth Orban government commenced its work as the new ministers took their oaths of office before parliament. PM Viktor Orban told the session that he expected government members to retain the trust they have earned, and to live up to the trust they were granted in advance.
Hungarian government declares state of danger due to war
Exercising its right enshrined in the constitution, the government will declare a state of danger due to the war from midnight today, PM Viktor Orban said in a video uploaded to his social media page.
Can new EC proposal bring independence from Russian energy?
The European Commission has put forward a new proposal for achieving independence from Russian energy. The draft heavily relies on liquefied natural gas and renewable energy, along with some exotic ideas, such as making zero emission a mandatory requirement for all company vehicles. The big question is whether the proposal is rooted in reality and able to solve the EU's energy problems, or whether it's just another example of wishful thinking.
Real estate prices pushed up by incoming Russians and Ukrainians
Serbia is witnessing the arrival of a growing number of Russians and Ukrainians. Some of them are fleeing the war, others are moving to the Balkan state from Russia, which is facing sanctions. According to surveys, the newcomers have triggered a significant price hike in the luxury housing markets of Novi Sad and Belgrade.
Slavic vendetta: the inhumane game of two political elites
While hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers are dying in battle, the two countries' political elites are using war to conduct a vendetta on each other. Representatives of the State Council of Crimea support the seizure of the properties of Ukrainian politicians and businessmen in Crimea who have committed “unfriendly acts” against Russia. The amendment to the law would pave the way to nationalising, among other things, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's luxury apartment in the Crimea.
Issues like oil embargo cannot be discussed in peremptory and exclusionary tone
"An issue like the oil embargo, which Hungary talked about in the most sincere and transparent way from the outset, cannot be discussed in such a peremptory and exclusionary tone," said Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga in Brussels this morning in response to the statement of German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck. Mr Habeck had said that Germany would support the imposition of a ban on Russian oil by EU member states excluding Hungary.
LGBTQ programs financed by EU taxpayers
The European Union has provided more than 200,000 euros in funding for projects offering drag queen lifestyle presentations within the framework of a youth program.
Euro wouldn't protect Hungarian economy
Van összefüggés az inflációs és a GDP-adatokban, hiszen a belső kereslet és fogyasztás mindkettőt befolyásolta. Egy elemző rámutatott, a többi uniós ország jelentős pénzromlása a gyenge forinttal együtt a magyar mutatót is felfelé húzhatja, írja a Világgazdaság.
PM Orban is defender of Christianity, Bosnian Serb politician says
Milorad Dodik fully agrees with Hungary's migration policy. The Serbian member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina expressed his admiration of Viktor Orban for championing the interests of the Hungarians, even if it means confrontation with Brussels. Christianity is under threat by migrants in Europe and must be protected, the Serbian politician said.
European market may be in for price hike of yet another product – what will we do without it?
It's in every household, we use it regularly and finding a replacement product would require a lot of creativity. Yes, we’re talking about toilet paper. Customers have to pay more for it because the price of pulp has soared in the past year and the higher gas prices required for paper production. Some say there may even be a shortage.
PM Orban: It’s good to be Hungarian!
It is good to be Hungarian!" Prime Minister Viktor Orban said at the opening ceremony of the new Ethnographic Museum in Budapest's City Park on Sunday.
No EU country except Hungary protects households from huge utility costs
While several EU member states have seen brutal increases in utility fees over the past year, only has introduced a comprehensive measure to reduce the burden on the population, the Hungarian Origo news portal points out. The price of natural gas and electricity have doubled in several countries, with other countries where people are charged four to five times more for those.
PM Orban: Hungary and Serbia to help each other in trouble
The 89th International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad opened its doors on Saturday. This year its partner country is Hungary. The event was launched jointly by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. In his speech, Mr Orban stressed that we are facing a difficult winter, but Hungary and Serbia can count on each other.
Where in Europe did utility bills increase the most?
Utility bills have come to the brink of affordability in many EU countries, where governments have passed on the burden of extreme global energy price hikes to the general public.
New French government formed – video
The Borne government was formed five days after the appointment of the new prime minister. Some members of the previous government have remained, but there are many new ministers and the government spokesperson has also been replaced.
"To guarantee the country's security, we must continue to increase defence capabilities"
In order to safeguard Hungary's security, we must continue to increase our defence capabilities, the defence minister-designate said during his ministerial hearing before the National Assembly's Defence Committee in Budapest on Wednesday.
French Left boasts another police-hating politician – video
The woman, who had previously worked as a nurse, is preparing for a political career. She gained notoriety for attacking the police and hurling stones at them at a demonstration two years ago. She was fined for her actions. According to one of her fellow party members, there is nothing wrong with fighting for better working conditions with these methods. In a radio programme, he tried to depict the woman as the victim.
PM Orban: we have to prepare for watershed European elections
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is also president of the majority ruling party Fidesz, received Belgian Flemish Interest Party President Tom Van Grieken, a speaker at the CPAC Hungary conference in Budapest, the PM's Press Chief Bertalan Havasi told Hungary's state news agency.
Donald Trump: Viktor Orban has done a fantastic job for his country
We are very close, all of us, to Viktor Orban and I was very honoured to endorse him, said former US President Donald Trump in his video message sent to the CPAC Hungary event held in Budapest.
Former Republican presidential candidate: Societies with no national identity stand no chance in any battle
People in today's world focus on their own pleasures and see marriage and having children as limitations on their freedom, said Rick Santorum, a former US Republican presidential candidate at CPAC Hungary, also noting that faith should be a priority. Having faith in God and values based on the homeland and family were also stressed by Nigel Farage and Eduardo Bolsonaro, who contributed to the conference in video messages.
PM Orban: Hungary is where the antidote to progressive dominance has been successfully formulated
The recipe for the antidote to progressive dominance is "open source and free for the taking", the Hungarian premier said in his keynote speech delivered at CPAC Hungary in Budapest on Thursday. He summarised the basics in 12 points.
PM Orban meets former Czech President
As part of a courtesy visit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed in his office – at the Carmelite Monastery – former Czech President Vaclav Klaus, who is also in attendance at the CPAC conference in Budapest, Mr Orban's press chief told Hungary's state news agency on Thursday.
Soros's watchdogs keep silent
Organisations usually vocal about their concerns for freedom of the press and the safety of journalists continue to be completely silent about targeted journalists in Ukraine who have been threatened and even killed based on a death list put out by a media website closely linked to the Zelensky government. It is no coincidence that George Soros-sponsored NGOs are lying low, as the billionaire stock market speculator has strong ties to Ukraine and the current leadership through his economic interests.
Shady dealings behind the Eurovision victory – “extra” points for the Ukrainians?
Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest, but whether the victory was fair is a growing question. As it turned out, Romania's points for Moldova were tabulated for the Ukrainian team, and several other countries have indicated that the same happened to them. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president added a political dimension to the song contest, saying he would do his utmost to secure that Mariupol hosts the festival next year.
Nazi battalion surrenders – video
The formation of the battalion dates back to 2014 and like other all-volunteer fighting units, is under the control of the interior ministry, but also receives oligarch funding. Two far-right organisations constitute the core of the militia.
PM Orban receives further congratulations
Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and the Holy Sites of Israel, have recently sent a congratulatory letter to Hungary's prime minister, who is to form his fourth consecutive government and the fifth overall in the V4 state.
Abuse victim describes party president who bowed to the Left a liar and disgusting
The woman who was nearly raped at an event organised by the Jobbik party in Hungary has spoken out. The irony of the case is that the victim is the partner of a Jobbik politician and the violent attacker is also a a Jobbik member.
Putin and Soros locked in fight for control of gas transit company
For more than ten years, both Vladimir Putin and George Soros (US) have sought to acquire Ukraine's state-owned gas transit company. The latter succeeded and the strategic company has come under his influence. Against this background, it comes as no surprise that the firm's legal successor is fully serving US interests and is making no effort to mitigate the tensions of the Russia-Ukraine war. Shortly after being elected, Volodymyr Zelensky allowed for Soros's plan to be implemented in Ukraine. The news site Kontra offers an overview of events in its article.
25 per cent of global population will be exposed to hunger in winter
The only problem Serbia may face has to do with its gas procurement process. Unlike the West, the Balkan country will have enough basic foodstuffs, and the only question is the price tag, says the president of an association of economists.
Migrants beat and rob Swedish teens – video
Recently, a gang of migrant children has lured a 12-year-old boy into the woods where they beat him and stole his valuables. Violent crime committed by migrants is on the rise.
Next level censorship: offensive site can, Trump can't be on social media
The Ukrainian Nazi site, which published a death list and displayed images of dead Russian soldiers can have accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, while people like Donald Trump, whose only "sin" was to lead the Republican campaign, are being blocked.
PM resigns, his successor is a woman
After nearly two years in office, French PM Jean Castex offered his resignation, which was accepted by the president. Emmanuel Macron has already appointed a new prime minister, according to information posted on the French government's Facebook page.
Hungarian parliament elects Viktor Orban as prime minister
Viktor Orban became the prime minister of Hungary for the fifth time. After taking the oath of office, he told parliament that everyone could see that the elections cannot be abused in Hungary. He added that he would do his best to earn people's trust. He emphasized that his government will protect families, the utility cost reduction scheme and Hungary's security.
Germany to depend on China, not Russia
As Germany is seeking to be independent of Russian energy carriers as soon as possible, the federal government is urging the spread of solar energy. However, the technology would imply dependency on China, which is just as risky as dependency on Russia, an expert says.
Front page of savage Nazi media desecrating the dead – photos
Mirotvorec, the ill-famed Ukrainian Nazi website, calls for further killings with photos depicting, based on their badges, dozens of dead Russian soldiers. The inhuman and undignified manner in which the bodies are presented fits the legal definition of corpse desecration. The UN has previously reminded both countries to ensure that prisoners of war receive humane and worthy treatment and that they are “not subjected to public curiosity and insult” in line with obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
Leading conservative politicians to visit Budapest
The Budapest Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will soon be held in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. CPAC is the most important political event of the conservatives in the US, and is the largest jamboree of the Republicans.
Leftist liberal censorship continues: social media platform suspends right-wing party’s account
This is not the first time that the right-wing party has been censored, with some videos having been blocked from the channel previously. Digging into the background reveals leftist interests.
"Our task is nothing less than to save the West"
For a few days, Budapest will be the centre of the right-wing world, as Hungary hosts the first European Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), co-organised by the American Conservative Union (ACU) and the Center for Fundamental Rights, on 19-20 May. Miklos Szantho, head of the Center for Fundamental Rights, was interviewed by the Hungarian daily Magyar Nemzet about the significance of the conference, the current intellectual switch and the importance of networking. The interview is published in full by V4NA.
Ukrainian penis acrobat owns villa in Russian oligarchs' paradise
Volodymyr Zelensky has a house in an elite resort in Italy in the neighbourhood of world-famous celebrities and Russian oligarchs.
Hungarian president: Let us prosper and live a better and more beautiful life in Hungary
New Hungarian President Katalin Novak was inaugurated on Saturday. Ms Novak stressed in her speech that as president, she would work in the next five years to enable people to "prosper and live a better and more beautiful life in Hungary." She added that she considered it her special responsibility as president to show what her homeland meant to her. She talked about the Russo-Ukrainian war, condemning Putin's aggression.
Biden administration puts pressure on oil companies
High oil prices are causing severe inflation, with fuel prices reaching record highs in the US. This prompted the Biden administration to put pressure on oil companies to increase production.
Hungarian secret services will report to PM's Cabinet Office
In line with international practice, Hungary's civilian national security services will become subordinate to the prime minister's cabinet office.
Viktor Orban names the ministers of his fifth government
Following the formal request of the President of the Republic, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban held consultations on forming a new government and reached an agreement with the ministers of his future government on their joint work for the next four years, the PM's press chief told the Hungarian state news agency (MTI) on Friday.
The world will change, Russians say
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, published an entry titled "Friday the 13th" on Telegram to share his views on what will happen "next", listing in numbered points the outlook for the world subsequent to the sanctions against Russia.
Major oil companies outperforming on the market
Due to the war in Ukraine and supply chain constraints, the value of energy sources on the world market has skyrocketed. Oil companies are soaring, with their earnings rising sharply compared to last year, Vilaggazdasag writes.
Zelensky unable to shake off his predecessors' Nazi legacy
The Ukrainian president, by his own admission, is helpless against violations in Ukraine that are in breach of fundamental EU principles. Zelensky is unable to shut down media outlets operating in line with national regulations, as he has previously explained. In essence, this implies that Ukraine's laws allow the doxxing of minors on a death list. This is, in fact, what a media site called Myrotvorets has been doing: posting young children on its death list.
Medvedev: The West is intervening, increasing the likelihood of open and direct conflict between NATO and Russia
The West's cynicism is growing stronger and their anti-Russia rhetoric is increasing in volume, Russia's former president said. They are taking great pains to convince everyone that Moscow is threatening the world with nuclear weapons. Even former US President Donald Trump voiced this claim recently, Dmitry Medvedev wrote on Telegram. However, this is only part of the US domestic political tug of war, with Mr Trump aiming to weaken President Joe Biden, Medvedev pointed out. At the same time, the former Russian leader blamed Europeans for failing to be strong enough and not speaking out more forcefully on the conflict.
Viktor Orban meets with Syriac patriarch: We reject sanctioning church leaders
Hungary's prime minister received Ignatius Aphrem II, patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church, in his office in the Carmelite monastery on Thursday, Bertalan Havasi, the PM's press chief told the Hungarian state news agency (MTI).
Ridiculous: Ukraine terrified of a 14-year-old girl for two years
An ultranationalist Ukrainian group put a young Russian girl from Luhansk on its list of Ukraine's enemies two years ago, when she was twelve years old.
No-go zone under the Greens city leadership buried in garbage – video
An association has filed a complaint against the city management over the deplorable conditions in a district plagued with drug-addict illegal migrants and where accumulated heaps of garbage make negotiating the streets nearly impossible. When a right-wing politician was filming in the notorious neighbourhood, the crew was attacked by far-left activists.