http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/1369830-hungary-government.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/organizations/1369830-hungary-government.html 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/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/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/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/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/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/world/1957544-ethnic-hungarians-romania-mark-national-day.html TARGU SECUIESC, Romania (AP) — Thousands of ethnic Hungarians paraded in Romania on Friday to celebrate the Hungarian national holiday, and some expressed concern that their minority may not be allowed to retain the special privileges it enjoys. Ethnic Hungarians, some in folk costumes, rode horses and carts and waved Hungarian flags, singing patriotic so... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:43:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1957544-ethnic-hungarians-romania-mark-national-day.html 2013-03-15T16:43:09Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1954682-hungary-rejects-criticism-constitution-changes.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Rejecting criticism from the EU, the U.S. and human rights groups, Hungary's prime minister insisted Thursday that recent constitutional changes aren't threatening democracy and the rule of law in the Eastern European nation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said those concerns were wrong and the amendments to Hungary's constitution were in lin... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:19:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1954682-hungary-rejects-criticism-constitution-changes.html 2013-03-14T22:19:48Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1952752-hungarian-amendment-to-signed-president.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Stating he has no other legal options, Hungary's president will sign into law a constitutional amendment which critics say supports the government's efforts to weaken the democratic system of checks and balances. Speaking on state television Wednesday night, President Janos Ader said signing the bill into law was his "only constit... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:29:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1952752-hungarian-amendment-to-signed-president.html 2013-03-13T22:29:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1946358-hungary-approves-disputed-constitutional-amendment.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a long amendment to the constitution which critics say threatens certain democratic checks and balances. After smaller protests during the day, several thousand people gathered in the evening near the offices of President Janos Ader, asking him to veto the amendment. The bill e... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:45:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1946358-hungary-approves-disputed-constitutional-amendment.html 2013-03-11T21:45:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1944254-hungary-to-insert-rejected-laws-constitution.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's prime minister can't take "no" for an answer, even when he is being instructed by the country's highest court. Over the past 18 months, the Constitutional Court has struck down several of the government's policies, including fining or jailing the homeless for living in public spaces, banning political campaign ads on com... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:22:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1944254-hungary-to-insert-rejected-laws-constitution.html 2013-03-10T19:22:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/1924208-hungary-central-bank-chief-nomination.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's prime minister said Friday that he is nominating Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy as the new head of the National Bank of Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the decision on state radio the day before the end of the six-year term of current bank president Andras Simor, with whom the government has had a rocky ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:49:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/1924208-hungary-central-bank-chief-nomination.html 2013-03-01T14:49:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1916578-top-hungarian-court-overturns-disputed-church-law.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's top court issued a ruling on Tuesday on the procedure the country should follow to decide which religions to officially recognize. But the verdict may have little practical effect because lawmakers are debating a constitutional amendment about the same issue. Last year, legislators slashed the number of officially recogn... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1916578-top-hungarian-court-overturns-disputed-church-law.html 2013-02-26T16:31:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1826466-hungary-homeless-face-winter-fear-return-fines.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Homeless men and women huddle on street corners amid Budapest's majestic domed palaces, shivering under old blankets and cardboard boxes in frigid winter weather. It's an image that critics say Prime Minister Viktor Orban doesn't want the world to see. And if he has his way, the homeless could be fined and even jailed for sleeping... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1826466-hungary-homeless-face-winter-fear-return-fines.html 2013-01-17T06:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1799518-hungary-top-court-deals-government-electoral-blow.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A top Hungarian court dealt the ruling party a blow Friday by striking down key provisions in a new electoral law that critics say skewed the democratic process in the government's favor. The Constitutional Court ruled that the Fidesz Party's attempts to require voters to register for next year's elections and ban campaign adverti... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1799518-hungary-top-court-deals-government-electoral-blow.html 2013-01-04T15:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1776894-hungarian-students-protest-education-reforms.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian high school and university students went ahead Wednesday with protests against changes in the education system despite the government's acceptance of some of their demands. In Budapest, the capital, several thousand students gathered outside the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, dissatisfied with the concessions announced b... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1776894-hungarian-students-protest-education-reforms.html 2012-12-19T20:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1745170-hungary-foreign-minister-slams-anti-jewish-remark.html VIENNA (AP) — Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday that calls by an extreme-right politician to register the country's Jews as potential security risks were "completely unacceptable" and the worst yet in a series attributed to the legislator's party. Janos Martonyi also denied suggestions that his country was lenient with neo-Nazis and other right-wi... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1745170-hungary-foreign-minister-slams-anti-jewish-remark.html 2012-12-05T15:45:00Z