http://www.mail.com/int/people/1588140-viktor-orban.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/people/1588140-viktor-orban.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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/europe/1955258-hungary-opposition-radio-to-long-term-license.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's pro-government media regulator says it is granting a permanent frequency to an opposition radio station, Klubradio, a move that appears to end two years of legal wrangling. The Media Council has tried to muzzle the station — which is often critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government. The effort against Klubradio... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:05:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1955258-hungary-opposition-radio-to-long-term-license.html 2013-03-14T19:05:54Z 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/news/europe/1936058-hungarians-rights-group-to-help-ethnic-kin.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The youth wing of Hungary's governing party is asking Amnesty International to investigate recent attacks against ethnic Hungarians in Serbia. Wednesday's petition by Fidelitas, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party, was also signed by a dozen other youth groups from neighboring countries, where some 2.5 millio... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:37:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1936058-hungarians-rights-group-to-help-ethnic-kin.html 2013-03-06T17:37:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1935864-rights-group-urges-hungary-to-delay-amendments.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Europe's main human rights watchdog is asking Hungary to postpone the approval of a series of constitutional amendments so legal experts can review the changes. Council of Europe President Thorbjorn Jagland said Wednesday that the amendments set to be voted on next week by Hungarian lawmakers may be incompatible with European lega... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:30:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1935864-rights-group-urges-hungary-to-delay-amendments.html 2013-03-06T16:30:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/1932736-hungarian-opposition-radio-wins-court-case.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Opposition broadcaster Klubradio won a favorable court ruling Tuesday in its lengthy legal battle against Hungary's media authorities, raising the station's hopes of gaining a long-term license. Klubradio, a news-and talk radio station openly critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, has won several lawsuits against th... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:53:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/1932736-hungarian-opposition-radio-wins-court-case.html 2013-03-05T16:53:34Z 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/scitech/news/1918896-poland-emerging-major-european-outsourcing-hub.html KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — The first time Javier Bofarull Marques left Spain for Poland, it was for love. It was 2006, a boom time in Spain, and his friends thought he was crazy. He recently moved back to the Eastern European country and it was for a job this time because Spain's economic crisis left him unable to find work there. Now he is the envy of his fri... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:41:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/scitech/news/1918896-poland-emerging-major-european-outsourcing-hub.html 2013-02-27T15:41:42Z 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/europe/1806388-article-roma-widely-criticized-hungary.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A founding member of Hungary's governing Fidesz party has been sharply criticized for writing a newspaper column that contained offensive remarks about the nation's Roma minority. Writing about a New Year's Eve bar fight in which several people were seriously injured and some of the attackers were reportedly Roma, the journalist Z... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1806388-article-roma-widely-criticized-hungary.html 2013-01-08T16:52:00Z 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