It is in Hungary’s national interest that Turkey resolve the migration issue in the direction of Syria rather than in the direction of Europe, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in Baku on Tuesday. Continue reading “Szijjarto supports Turkey’s strategy”
A court in Nyirbator has extended the detention of Ahmed H, a Syrian national convicted under terrorism laws, until “conditions are in place that allow for his departure”, the daily Magyar Hirlap said on Tuesday. Continue reading “No country wants Ahmed H.”
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, together with Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen, held talks with Youssef Absi, the patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, in the form of a luncheon in the Carmelite monastery in Budapest, the PM’s press chief said on Tuesday. Continue reading “Orban holds talks with Syrian patriarch”
Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday met Archbishop Mario Zenari, the Apostolic Nuncio to Syria, in his office, the PM’s press chief said. Continue reading “Orban holds talks with to apostolic nuncio to Syria”
Instead of encouraging refugees to come to Europe, the activists at German NGO AHA (Alternative Help Association) Europe focus on preventing migration and bringing help to the homelands of refugees. The organisation’s press chief, Nils Altmieks stressed to Hungarian daily Magyar Hirlap that “mass migration can never solve problems, but only creates new ones”. Continue reading “Bringing help where it’s needed”
The support of the international community, including Hungary is necessary for the survival of the Middle Eastern Christian communities who constitute the roots of Christianity, the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, Bechara Boutros al-Rahi told Hungarian public channel M1. Continue reading “MidEast Christians need international help”
Hungary and Poland share exactly the same standpoint on migration, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday after talks with Poland’s minister for humanitarian aid, Beata Kempa. Both consider it a security issue and reject mandatory settlement quotas, he said. Continue reading “Szijjarto: Hungary and Poland share same standpoint on migration”
