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Trump Tariffs Don't Spare His Fans in EU

This is Beirut, 05/08 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised that the return of his "dear friend" Donald Trump as US president would usher in a new "golden age". But trade unionist Zoltan Laszlo says Hungary's auto industry has seen the opposite as the United States announced new tariffs, with order cancellations and workflow disruptions marking employees' ...

Le Pen and Orban Lambast EU at Far-Right Rally in France

This is Beirut, 09/06 18:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday launched scathing attacks on the EU at a rally in France aimed at flaunting the unity and strength of the anti-immigration wing of European politics. Aimed at marking one year since Le Pen's National Rally (RN) crushed opponents to win their best-ever vote ...

Turkey Foils Attempt to Smuggle 'Explosive Pagers’ Into Lebanon

This is Beirut, 06/05 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Turkish intelligence services have reportedly thwarted an attempt to smuggle booby-trapped electronic equipment into Lebanon, allegedly intended to target Hezbollah members, according to a detailed report published by Turkish media platform ODATV. The report claims that the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) intercepted a high-risk shipment ...

Israel's Netanyahu Ends Hungary Visit, Heads to US

This is Beirut, 06/04 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Budapest on Sunday to head to the US to talk tariffs and Iran with President Donald Trump after wrapping up a multi-day visit to Hungary. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban hosted his long-standing Israeli ally in Hungary this week, despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest ...

US Sanctions Top Hungary Minister Over 'Corruption'

This is Beirut, 07/01 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption. Antal Rogan, a minister who oversees the country's intelligence services and government communication, has "orchestrated schemes designed to control several strategic sectors ...

Hungary Approves Sweden's NATO Bid

This Is Beirut, 2024-02-26 22:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership bid on Monday, removing the last hurdle for the military alliance's expansion driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Hungary's parliament on Monday ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle for an enlargement of the military alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of ...

EU Opens Its Doors to Ukraine as Hungary Tempers

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-15 18:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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European Union leaders voted to open accession negotiations with Ukraine on Thursday, December 15. However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a prominent supporter of Moscow, has threatened to block the aid promised to Kiev. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed the European Union earmarking 50 billion euros ($54 billion) over four ...

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