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Budapest Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- Budapest Times
Defence Minister: Government committed to maintaining and developing Hungarian Grand Prix
Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defence, reaffirmed the Hungarian government's commitment to maintaining and expanding the Hungarian Grand Prix during a statement at the Hungaroring on Sunday, coinciding with the 40th anniversary race weekend in Mogyoród. The minister noted that he had met with Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, who praised the speed and quality of recent renovations at the venue. 'He was almost lost for words when discussing the renewed infrastructure,' Szalay-Bobrovniczky said, highlighting the strategic value of the event for both parties. He confirmed that Hungary's promoter agreement had already been renewed for five years, with provisions for further extension. 'The Hungarian government is dedicated to keeping this event here, and to its continuous development and strengthening,' he said, noting full alignment with Formula 1 leadership on this objective. Szalay-Bobrovniczky described the recent renovation as a 'major leap forward' in the Hungaroring's history. He emphasized the event's significance as a national showcase, citing its ability to attract 300,000 attendees over a weekend and hundreds of millions of viewers globally. 'Through the Grand Prix, Hungary has the chance to present itself. The images broadcast show Budapest and the country, and the GDP impact of hosting the race runs into tens of billions,' he said.
Budapest Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Budapest Times
Defense Minister: Hungary plays active role in strengthening NATO's eastern flank
At a meeting focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the allies needed to refrain from any steps that might hinder the success of the United States' peace efforts or could lead to an escalation of the conflict. The meeting also touched on regional security, strengthening NATO's eastern flank and increasing defense investments. Eastern NATO countries had been under serious pressure since the start of the war in Ukraine to bolster their defenses in response to the threat to their east, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said, according to a ministry statement. He said that as a credible ally, Hungary made 'outstanding efforts' relative to its size and opportunities to contribute to NATO's activities. Monday's summit of the presidents of the Bucharest Nine, comprising Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland Norway and Sweden) was held in preparation for the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. Hungary was represented by the defense minister on behalf of President Tamás Sulyok.
Budapest Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Budapest Times
Defense Minister: Globalist world model has failed, and the future belongs to patriots
The defense minister said that patriots believed that the future of the nation was written "not in imperial centres but at home". Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the globalist world model has failed, and the future belongs to patriots. Speaking at the CPAC Hungary 2025 on Thursday, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said that after the Cold War, 'rather than becoming stronger, the West turned upon itself and started questioning its own history … and forgot that freedom is not a legacy but something we have to protect every day.' 'While others grapple with their past, we patriots see increasingly clearly that identity is not a burden but a stance, that the nation is not an outdated concept but a force that shapes the law, and sovereignty is not a hindrance to cooperation but a requirement,' he said. The defense minister said that patriots believed that the future of the nation was written 'not in imperial centres but at home', building on its own traditions, culture and community. Patriots, he added, were unapologetic about their national identity because 'we are not a multinational company or a global corporation but people of flesh and blood…' he said. In the 21st century, wars were not only fought with weapons, he said. 'The front lines are in our heads: they are attacking our culture, faith and way of thinking, because they know they can win without weapons if they can take away the truth and re-shape our identity.' The current government has 'rebuilt' the Hungarian Armed Forces, 'not as a threat but out of respect, because we know that … we must protect the country,' the defense minister added.
Budapest Times
10-04-2025
- Business
- Budapest Times
5,000 Hungarians join armed forces reserves in past 10 months
The defense minister said the territorial reserve system was a good entry point into the professional ranks, and more than 400 reservists have gone on to become professional or contract soldiers. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said more than 5,000 Hungarians have joined the Hungarian armed forces reserves in the past ten months, declaring that 'yet a new milestone' had been reached and that 'patriotism is indomitable'. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the numbers proved the success of the army's campaign to induct reservists as well as the commitment of the Hungarian people, adding that the pace of recruitment was 'unprecedented'. 'By mid-January, we reached the four thousand mark, and by April we had already exceeded five thousand…' he said, declaring this a sign of 'strengthening cohesion, community responsibility and camaraderie'. He said the territorial reserve system was a good entry point into the professional ranks, and more than 400 reservists have gone on to become professional or contract soldiers. Companies that employ reservists receive a 'disciplined, confident and motivated workforce' due to their training, he added. Also, employers can claim compensation from the Hungarian armed forces once a reservist is called up, the minister added.
Budapest Times
04-04-2025
- Health
- Budapest Times
Hungarian Armed Forces conduct disinfection work at locations affected by foot-and-mouth disease
Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that the Hungarian Armed Forces can be counted on. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the Hungarian Armed Forces are conducting disinfection work at locations affected by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after the disease was detected at more farms in the country in recent days. Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook that the Hungarian Armed Forces can be counted on, adding that, like during last year's floods, the Hungarian troops were prepared to help wherever they were needed.
