http://www.mail.com/int/locations/2222-hungary.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/locations/2222-hungary.html http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2099974-2-donkeys-suspected-mauling-death-hungary.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian police say they are investigating an incident in which an elderly man may have been mauled to death by two donkeys. It happened May 13 in the western Hungarian town of Magyarszecsod, when Sandor Horvath, a 65-year-old retired firefighter, was apparently pulled off his motorcycle by the donkeys kept on a lot neighboring h... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2099974-2-donkeys-suspected-mauling-death-hungary.html 2013-05-21T15:26:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2098532-weightlifting-chief-tamas-ajan-wins-re-election.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Tamas Ajan of Hungary has been re-elected to serve four more years as president of the International Weightlifting Federation, which he has led since 2000. The IWF said in a statement that Ajan defeated Antonio Urso, the Italian who heads the European Weightlifting Federation, by an undisclosed margin at a meeting Monday in Moscow... Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2098532-weightlifting-chief-tamas-ajan-wins-re-election.html 2013-05-20T18:58:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2097684-german-fm-criticizes-remarks-hungarian-pm.html BERLIN (AP) — It started out simple enough: German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized constitutional changes that have been made in Hungary. But Hungary's leader not only objected, he also found what he called a veiled reference to Adolf Hitler's occupation of his country in 1944. The result? Tensions between Germany and Hungary have flared, and if there... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:32:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2097684-german-fm-criticizes-remarks-hungarian-pm.html 2013-05-20T16:32:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2091054-hungarian-ex-presidents-plagiarism-case-closed.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Former Hungarian President Pal Schmitt hopes to continue working in the Olympic movement despite a plagiarism scandal. Schmitt resigned as Hungarian president last year after a university panel found that most of his doctoral thesis about the modern Olympics had been copied from other authors. Schmitt, an IOC member since 1983, sa... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:06:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2091054-hungarian-ex-presidents-plagiarism-case-closed.html 2013-05-16T18:06:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2089468-human-rights-watch-urges-legal-reforms-hungary.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Human Rights Watch urged the European Union on Thursday to ensure that Hungary changes its constitution and other laws to bring them in line with international norms on issues from independence of the judicial system to the rights of the homeless. The EU has criticized Hungary over new constitutional changes that many have condemn... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2089468-human-rights-watch-urges-legal-reforms-hungary.html 2013-05-16T09:31:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2076634-hungary-3-men-convicted-anti-semitism.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian authorities say three men have been convicted of shouting anti-Semitic slogans and making Nazi salutes at Jews attending an international meeting in Budapest. The Budapest Chief Prosecutor's office said Friday that two of the men were given suspended two-year prison terms. The third man, who earlier had been given a susp... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:18:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2076634-hungary-3-men-convicted-anti-semitism.html 2013-05-10T14:18:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2071672-hungarian-newspaper-fined-anti-roma-column.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's media watchdog says it has fined a newspaper for a January column containing hateful remarks about the Roma minority. The Media Council said Wednesday that the Magyar Hirlap daily newspaper was fined 250,000 forints ($1,120) because the column written by a founding member of the governing Fidesz party broke press rules b... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:07:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2071672-hungarian-newspaper-fined-anti-roma-column.html 2013-05-08T16:07:36Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2068572-jewish-group-warns-neo-nazi-parties-europe.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The World Jewish Congress said Tuesday it is greatly concerned about the emergence of what it called neo-Nazi parties in Europe, singling out Greece's Golden Dawn, Hungary's Jobbik, and Germany's National Democratic Party. A study presented at the congress's assembly in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, highlighted the links among ... Tue, 07 May 2013 17:01:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2068572-jewish-group-warns-neo-nazi-parties-europe.html 2013-05-07T17:01:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2066306-jewish-meeting-highlights-anti-semitism-hungary.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Right-wing extremists shout Nazi salutes and attack a man they believe is Jewish. Black-booted militants frighten aging Holocaust survivors. Writings of authors linked to a pro-Nazi regime are recommended reading for school children. Hungary is seeing a rise in anti-Semitism, something the prime minister is now vowing to fight. Pr... Mon, 06 May 2013 16:14:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2066306-jewish-meeting-highlights-anti-semitism-hungary.html 2013-05-06T16:14:08Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2065982-lauder-urges-hungary-to-anti-semitism.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The president of the World Jewish Congress says he wants Hungary's government to speak out more forcefully against anti-Semitism. American businessman Ronald Lauder, whose maternal grandparents were born in Hungary, told The Associated Press on Monday that Hungary "could blossom" if it had less anti-Semitism. Lauder, who has numer... Mon, 06 May 2013 13:44:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2065982-lauder-urges-hungary-to-anti-semitism.html 2013-05-06T13:44:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2065722-german-minister-warns-al-qaida-syrian-links.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Germany's foreign minister says weapons meant for opponents of the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad must not fall into the hands of rebels aligned with al-Qaida. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle told delegates at a plenary assembly of the World Jewish Congress in the Hungarian capital of Budapest that "lethal weapons in t... Mon, 06 May 2013 10:54:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2065722-german-minister-warns-al-qaida-syrian-links.html 2013-05-06T10:54:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2064804-hungarys-prime-minister-denounces-anti-semitism.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's prime minister told an international assembly of Jews on Sunday that his government has declared "zero tolerance" on anti-Semitism, but his speech failed to impress those gathered who said he has failed to confront the country's largest far-right party. Addressing the opening session of the World Jewish Congress, Prime M... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:43:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2064804-hungarys-prime-minister-denounces-anti-semitism.html 2013-05-05T21:43:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2041208-eu-to-take-legal-action-hungary.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says it probably will take legal action soon against Hungary over concerns about constitutional changes that have raised accusations democracy is under threat in the member state. The changes passed last month include bans on political campaign ads on private television and radio, the option of fining or jailing homeless... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:50:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2041208-eu-to-take-legal-action-hungary.html 2013-04-24T10:50:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2037286-hungary-oks-limit-to-nazi-communist-symbols.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly approved a modified plan to restrict the display of Nazi and communist symbols such as the swastika and red star. Similar rules were declared unconstitutional in February because they were found to be too broad and an excessive restriction on freedom of speech. But lawmakers believe they hav... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:15:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2037286-hungary-oks-limit-to-nazi-communist-symbols.html 2013-04-22T18:15:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2025176-eu-blasts-hungary-non-compliance-with-eu-law.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Hungary has failed to reinstate judges and prosecutors it forced into early retirement in breach of EU law, the European Union's justice chief said Wednesday, as she faced increasing pressure to punish Budapest for constitutional changes many condemn as undemocratic. Hungary has undone some previous legislation on forced retirement but has... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:58:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2025176-eu-blasts-hungary-non-compliance-with-eu-law.html 2013-04-17T13:58:19Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2015780-eu-serious-concerns-hungarys-laws.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday officially told Hungary it has serious concerns about constitutional changes that have raised accusations democracy is under threat in the member state. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso wrote in a letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban that a first legal analysis of the new policies ra... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:34:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2015780-eu-serious-concerns-hungarys-laws.html 2013-04-12T21:34:30Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2003350-report-anti-semitic-incidents-surged-2012.html TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli researchers warned Sunday of a sudden upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks, topped by a deadly school shooting in France, noting a link to the rise of extremist parties in Europe. The warnings emerge from an annual report on anti-Semitism in the world, released on the eve of Israel's memorial day for the 6 million Jews killed by... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:11:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2003350-report-anti-semitic-incidents-surged-2012.html 2013-04-07T17:11:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1997662-hungarian-central-bank-moves-to-boost-economy.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — In an effort to turn around its shrinking economy, Hungary's central bank said Thursday it would introduce measures to increase lending to businesses and reduce companies' exposure to loans in foreign currencies. The new President of the National Bank of Hungary, Gyorgy Matolcsy, said the program called the "Funding for Growth Sch... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:39:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1997662-hungarian-central-bank-moves-to-boost-economy.html 2013-04-04T13:39:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/1984954-ukraine-gas-imports-through-hungary.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ukraine has started importing natural gas from Europe through a pipeline in neighboring Hungary, part of its efforts to reduce its dependency on imports from Russia, the prime minister said Thursday. Mykola Azarov said that "the first molecules of gas" had already reached Ukraine and estimated the pipeline could initially deliver ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:03:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/1984954-ukraine-gas-imports-through-hungary.html 2013-03-28T19:03:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1980870-turkey-draws-1-1-with-hungary-wcup-qualifying.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Daniel Bode equalized in the 71st minute Tuesday as Hungary held Turkey to a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifying. Turkey dominated the first half with forwards Burak Yilmaz and Alper Potuk both missing several chances, before the hosts finally went ahead in the 63rd when Yilmaz headed in a cross from close range. But Hungary drew level after ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1980870-turkey-draws-1-1-with-hungary-wcup-qualifying.html 2013-03-26T20:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1979964-hungary-cuts-key-interest-rate-to-5-percent.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's central bank on Tuesday cut its key interest rate to an all-time low of 5 percent, the first reduction since a new president took the helm. The National Bank of Hungary's quarter-point reduction, which takes effect on Wednesday, was the eighth consecutive monthly cut but the first since Gyorgy Matolcsy, the former econom... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:32:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1979964-hungary-cuts-key-interest-rate-to-5-percent.html 2013-03-26T15:32:59Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/1973054-hungary-upset-criticism-german-tv-cartoon.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A minute-long message on a German television station aimed at children has drawn the ire of the Hungarian government for criticism of recent changes made to the Hungarian constitution and allegations that the government only wants good press about itself. Hungary was considering appeals to German or international institutions abou... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:20:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/1973054-hungary-upset-criticism-german-tv-cartoon.html 2013-03-22T16:20:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1965942-hungarian-journalist-asked-to-return-award.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's Minister of Human Resources has asked a journalist to return a state award he received Friday after Israel and the United States complained about disparaging remarks he had made earlier about Gypsies and Jews. Minister Zoltan Balog has said he made a mistake by giving the Mihaly Tancsis prize to Ferenc Szaniszlo, a forme... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:59:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1965942-hungarian-journalist-asked-to-return-award.html 2013-03-19T21:59:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1964798-2-charged-1998-murder-hungarian-media-mogul.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Two suspects have been charged in the 1998 murder of a local media mogul, Hungarian prosecutors said Tuesday. Janos Fenyo, whose Vico group published a dozen Hungarian newspapers and magazines, was shot dead at age 43 while his car was at a Budapest traffic light on Feb. 11, 1998. Fenyo was known for his extensive political and bu... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:19:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1964798-2-charged-1998-murder-hungarian-media-mogul.html 2013-03-19T16:19:43Z