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Russia Today
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Hungarian church torched in Ukraine
An arsonist has set fire to a church in Ukraine's western Transcarpathia Region, while scrawling anti-Hungarian graffiti across its facade, according to police. The incident has drawn fierce criticism from Budapest, further damaging the already fragile relationship between the two countries. Law enforcement said that the arson and vandalism attack took place in the village of Palad Komarivtsi on Wednesday evening, when an unknown individual broke into a Hungarian Greek Catholic church, set the entrance door ablaze, and wrote 'Knife to the Hungarians' on the building's facade in black paint. Two days later, local police detained a 28-year-old local resident suspected of perpetrating the attack, adding that the graffiti had been aimed at 'destabilizing the situation in the region and inciting national and religious hatred.' The incident has prompted a harsh reaction from Hungarian officials. Prime Minister Viktor Orban decried the attack as part of a broader campaign to crack down on the Hungarian minority in the region. 'Forced conscription, murder, church arson, incitement, intimidation. This is all happening to our people, the Hungarians, in Transcarpathia. We will not let it slide, you can count on this!' Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto echoed the condemnation, saying that 'the Hungarian community in Ukraine has faced systematic attacks' for years. 'Although the Ukrainian state is clearly responsible, Brussels remains silent while fast-tracking Ukraine's EU membership,' he lamented on X, adding that his ministry had summoned the Ukrainian ambassador in Budapest. Budapest has long accused Kiev of infringing the rights of roughly 150,000 ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine, and sounded the alarm over what it has decried as the suppression of their language and educational rights. The spat has been one of the major factors behind Hungary's opposition to its neighbor's membership in the EU. Meanwhile, Kiev has also been cracking down on Russian culture while waging a relentless campaign against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), which it accuses of retaining ties to the country's eastern neighbor despite the UOC breaking away from the Moscow Patriarchate in 2022. The crackdown has included raids on church premises and arrests of clergy.
Bloomberg
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Political Upstart in Hungary Unnerves Orban
Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg's daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. Join us on Saturdays for deeper dives from our bureaus across Europe. Prime Minister Viktor Orban is confronting a new political reality – assuming the role of underdog ahead of next year's Hungarian election.
The National
a day ago
- Business
- The National
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok
President Sheikh Mohamed on Friday visited the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest as part of his official visit to the country. He was welcomed on arrival by Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok before attending an official reception ceremony at Kossuth Lajos Square, in front of the parliament building. The UAE leader's motorcade was escorted by a procession of horse riders, before national anthems of both countries were performed. Sheikh Mohamed inspected the guard of honour and was greeted by senior Hungarian ministers and officials. Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Sulyok then held talks at the Hungarian Parliament aimed at bolstering ties between the countries, with a focus on the economy, renewable energy, trade, investment, and culture. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening UAE-Hungary relations and exploring new opportunities for collaboration across a variety of sectors. Sheikh Mohamed wrote an entry in the VIP guestbook at the parliament, in which he expressed his pleasure at visiting Hungary and noted the significant progress made in furthering relations. The UAE leader and the Hungarian President also exchanged symbolic gifts reflecting the culture and rich heritage of their respective nations. Following the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed departed Budapest, concluding his official visit to Hungary. Sheikh Mohamed had on Thursday met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on the first day of his trip. The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, including the need to support international efforts aimed at strengthening stability and peace around the world. They emphasised the importance of resolving crises and conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, state news agency Wam reported. Sheikh Mohamed stressed the UAE's commitment to enhancing co-operation with Hungary to help advance development goals and promote further progress and prosperity for both countries. Sheikh Mohamed in Hungary – in pictures He also repeated the UAE's consistent approach of 'building bridges of co-operation with countries around the world and continuing to foster productive partnerships based on collaboration and mutual interests', Wam said. Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Orban also witnessed the signing of agreements in areas including data centres and artificial intelligence projects, renewable energy, food and agriculture, family and youth policy, government development, energy storage systems and defence. Mr Orban later hosted a state dinner in honour of the President and the Emirati delegation, which was attended by Hungarian ministers and senior officials.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Photos: UAE President visits Hungary, celebrates 35 years of diplomatic relations
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, held talks in Budapest today on ways to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Hungary across various sectors, with a particular focus on the economy, renewable energy, trade, investment, and culture. The talks took place at the Hungarian Parliament Building, where President Tamás Sulyok welcomed the Ruler of Abu Dhabi during his official visit to Hungary. The Hungarian President expressed his hope that the visit would contribute to further advancing bilateral ties and expanding avenues of cooperation in areas that serve the mutual interests of both nations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikh Mohamed affirmed that the UAE and Hungary share a friendship and cooperative relationship based on mutual respect and a joint commitment to progress. He noted that these growing bilateral ties aim to support the aspirations of both nations and their peoples for development and prosperity. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening UAE-Hungary relations and exploring new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation across a range of sectors. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said that he discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the developmental and cultural fields, with the Hungarian president, and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. "As we celebrate 35 years of diplomatic relations this year, we affirm the UAE's commitment to continuing to build bridges of developmental cooperation with Hungary for the benefit of both countries and their peoples," his post read. Sheikh Mohamed wrote an entry in the VIP guestbook expressing his pleasure to be visiting Hungary and noting the significant progress witnessed in relations between the two countries. He highlighted the UAE's keenness to continue working together to strengthen ties in a way that serves the shared development goals of both nations, and he wished Hungary, its leadership, and its people continued prosperity and success. The UAE President and the President of Hungary also exchanged symbolic gifts reflecting the culture and rich heritage of their respective nations. The meeting was attended by the delegation accompanying His Highness the UAE President, along with a number of senior Hungarian officials.
France 24
2 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Inside Budapest's banned Pride march
But this Pride was about more than solidarity: one year away from the next legislative elections, Hungarians wanted to send a strong message against Viktor Orban 's conservative policies. ENTR went on the ground to report on a moment that might very well contribute to reshaping Hungary 's political landscape. ENTR is a digital space for open discussion about what really matters, what holds us back and what connects us all. ENTR exists in 9 languages: English, Bulgarian, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese and Romanian.
