Pope Francis visiting Hungary
Saturday, April 29th, 2023Commentators across the political spectrum equally welcome the Pope’s visit to Budapest, although with different emphasis. READ MORE
Archive for the ‘Magyar Nemzet’ Category
Pope to visit Hungary over the weekend
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023A pro-government commentator sees the papal visit as a gesture of support for the Hungarian government’s policies. A liberal author, on the other hand, fears that the event will not in itself ease Hungary’s isolation within Europe. READ MORE
City of Budapest faces bankruptcy
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023As Budapest announces austerity measures, opinions diverge on whom to blame for the financial troubles of the capital. READ MORE
Commentators approve the ban on Ukrainian grain imports
Friday, April 21st, 2023Pro-government columnists lambast the European Union for failing to direct Ukrainian grain shipments to third countries in need, while a left-wing commentator thinks the import ban has come too late. (For the temporary ban announced by the Hungarian government, see BudaPost, April 20.) READ MORE
Further comments on the US-sponsored billboard campaign
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023The pro-government nationwide daily devotes two columns in as many issues to the billboard campaign financed by the US Embassy, which indirectly criticises the position of the Hungarian government on the war in Ukraine. READ MORE
US Ambassador’s remarks seen as mild
Friday, April 14th, 2023A liberal analyst believes US-Hungary relations will become increasingly tense, although the Ambassador’s statements on Wednesday were significantly milder than expected. A pro-government pundit characterises Ambassador Pressman’s press briefing as utterly insignificant. READ MORE
US Embassy finances billboard campaign on Ukraine
Thursday, April 13th, 2023Pro-government commentators condemn the US Embassy for what they see as lecturing Hungary over freedom and war. READ MORE
Hungary to host CPAC for 2nd time
Friday, April 7th, 2023A pro-government analyst suggests that Hungary has become a catalyst for conservative forces in the world, with what he sees as its 13-year success story of conservative governance, challenging the international mainstream. READ MORE
Mesterházy leaves the MSZP
Thursday, April 6th, 2023The pro-government print daily devotes three comments in a single day to the decision by the former MSZP Chairman to leave the Socialist Party after 23 years in its ranks. READ MORE
Horn Street controversy goes to court
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023Although Budapest City Hall has refused to rename Gyula Horn Promenade, a pro-government commentator vows that no streets or public squares will be named after the erstwhile Socialist Prime Minister in the future. READ MORE