The World Federation of Hungarians calls on the Hungarian government to interfere in István Beke's case who is held in jail on fabricated terrorism charges

The federation reminds the Hungarian government that dual citizen István Beke asked for Hungarian consular protection.

The World Federation of Hungarians reminds the public that Beke's arrest is part of an intimidation campaign by Romanian authorities to block the legitimate autonomy aspirations of Székely Hungarians.

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Ancient Tablet Looks Like Cell Phone With Cuneiform Keys

Archaeologists digging in Austria found an ancient clay tablet that looks like a cell or cordless phone with keys etched with cuneiform characters that would imply it originally came from Mesopotamia. What is it? Is it evidence of an advanced civilization or time travel?

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Persecution of the Hungarian community in Romania shifted into higher gear – second member of the HVIM has been taken into custody on fabricated terrorism charges

Romanian organized crime and counter-terrorism agency raided the home of Kézdivásárhely head of the Sixty-Four Counties Youth Movement (HVIM) Zoltan Szőcs on Tuesday reported Székelyföld.ma news portal.

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The Russian Central Bank issued a new 100-rubel banknote to commemorate the reunification of Crimea with the mainland

The image on the banknote depicts the famous Yalta Swallow's Nest Castle and the sunken ships monument erected in Sevastopol.

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Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister György Bakondi: The migration pressure in Europe will continue through 2016

Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister György Bakondi said the migration pressure in Europe was expected to continue through 2016 and the Hungarian government must prepare to further strengthen border protection.

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Declassified Documents Reveal Pentagon’s 1950s Planned Nuclear Holocaust: “Systemic Destruction” and Annihilation of Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Moscow, Beijing, …. More than 1000 Cities.

Atomic bombs eight times the destructive force of that dropped by the US on Hiroshima

By Wayne Madsen
Global Research, December 27, 2015
Strategic Culture Foundation

GR Editor’s Note

Publicly available military documents confirm that pre-emptive nuclear war is still on the drawing board of the Pentagon.

Compared to the 1950s, the nuclear weapons are more advanced. The delivery system is more precise. In addition to China and Russia, Iran, Syria and North Korea are targets for pre-emptive nuclear war.

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Picture of the day: Fog in Pécs

Fog above the TV tower; photographed from Makártető. December 27, 2015 Photo: Sóki Tamás / MTI

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Jobbik President Gábor Vona attended the plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Turkic-speaking people

Jobbik President Gábor Vona visited Kazakhstan as a member of the Hungarian delegation to take part in the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-speaking people (TURKPA) VI. plenary session in Astana.

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Russia to establish anti-terror HQs in key coastal areas

Russia will create counter-terrorism operational headquarters in several key coastal areas, including the Crimean Peninsula, the Far East and the Arctic.

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Picture of the day: Sunrise and full moon over Salgótarján

The rising sun at Medves plateau near Salgótarján. December 26, 2015. Photo: Peter Komka / MTI

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To celebrate Christmas, take a tour of 23 eye-catching and unusual churches and chapels around the world

Matthias Church, Hungary
"This Roman Catholic church in Buda’s Castle District define Budapest’s skyline with its sharp late Gothic spire. Extensively damaged during the Second World War, it was occupied by the Germans and the Soviets, during their occupation in 1944-45. An extensive renovation was finished in 2013 and a gallery within it now contains a replica of the Hungarian royal crown."

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The notoriously deceitful German media caught in the act of lying – hired crisis actors to prove Russian military involvement in Donbass

Caught in the act: German state channel accused of faking Russian soldiers in Ukraine

A Russian television channel alleges a German state broadcaster hired actors to show Russian involvement in the eastern Ukraine conflict. The scandal centers around a Russian ‘volunteer’ paid by the German company to say he was fighting in Ukraine.

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Szkítia: Túl a gyertyák fényein

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America delivers three ultimatums to Russia

What were the real reasons of John Kerry's visit to Russia? What global goals does Washington set for itself? How does Europe react to the crisis in the Turkish-Russian relations? We discussed these and many other subjects in an interview with Bulgarian publicist, Pamen Paskov.

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US Ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bell's Christmas message

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Swimmer Katinka Hosszú criticized the Hungarian Swimming Federation for not providing proper training conditions for athletes

Multiple World Champion Swimmer Katinka Hosszú criticized the Hungarian Swimming Federation for not doing enough to help improving athletes training conditions yet, it expects world-class results from them.

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Death of Speech

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Ukrainian children visiting the Hungarian Parliament

At the invitation of Miklós Soltész, Minister of State for Religious, Ethnic and Civil relations 40 Ukrainian children from war-affected zones arrived in Hungary as guests of the Hungarian government.

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Hungary is the first EU country that starts selling new Lada passenger cars

After lengthy preparations the Lada model returned to Hungary on December 17, 2015. The cheapest model sells for less than HUF 2 million (EUR 6,000) with surprisingly generous warranty conditions.

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Four Russian Fighter Jets to Escort President Assad's Plane in Visit to Tehran

TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's plane will be escorted by four Russian fighter jets during his upcoming visit to Iran, reports said, adding that the US coalition has been alerted to stand down as the Russian jets will have the permission to fire at will at any incoming aircraft.

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Hungarian package design is one of the best in the world

SHOWCASE AND DISCOVER CREATIVE PACKAGING

Agency: kissmiklos
Photo: Bálint Jaksa
Project Type: Produced, Commercial Work
Client: Pastor winery
Location: Szekszárd, Hungary
Packaging Contents: Wine
Packaging Materials: Glass, paper

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Fourteen-year-old Swimmer Ajna Késely earned Olympic quota being the 20th swimmer to join team Hungary

The athlete of "Kőbánya SC" earned Olympic quota in 400-meter freestyle reported the Hungarian Olympic Committee.

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Video of the day: Russian deputy-Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin knows that regular exercise is crucial to stay in shape

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Hungarian Taekwondo delegation toured South-Korea

As part of an agreement between the International Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and Korean KHU (KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY) a Hungarian taekwondo delegation visited South-Korea to take part in a multi-week training program.

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Assad makes surprise Christmas visit to Damascus church

Syrian President Bashar Assad (C-L) and his wife Asma al-Assad (C-R) posing for a picture with a Syrian man as they attend a Christmas choral presentation at the Lady of Damascus Catholic Church in the Syrian capital on December 18, 2015. © HO / AFP

A Christmas choir had a surprise visitor overnight after Bashar Assad made an appearance at a church in the Syrian capital of Damascus where rehearsals were taking place.

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Hungary's military mission in Erbil, Northern Iraq goes ahead according to plans

The Hungarian military contingent carries out its duties in Erbil, Northern Iraq according to plans; so far, no extraordinary event interrupted the mission of the troops said the ministry of defense - the area where the Hungarian contingent deployed is under the control of Kurdish pesmerga forces.

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Hungarian Turan Foundation holds its 2015 Winter Solstice Celebration in Karos

This year's Winter Solstice celebration will be held in Karos, Borsod Abaúj Zemplén county on December 21, 2015 write the Hungarian Turan Foundation.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station was opened at Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Opening of the first Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Liszt Ferenc International Airport is part of the green program implemented by the city council in cooperation with the government. It cost HUF 15 million and free for everybody. Photo: Bruzák Noémi / MTI

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US Congressman Ted Poe: HUNGARY AND THE REFUGEE CRISIS

Mr. Speaker, before the Paris attacks, pundits sitting in far-flung capitals of the world were throwing lobs at Hungary for turning a blind eye to the plight of Syrian refugees. Now that we know that one of the attackers posed as a refugee to get into Europe and then stayed in a refugee camp as he made his way from Greece to Paris, I'd like to do something I know the pundits won't do: go back to an old story to make sure they got it right.

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Ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia wish to form a Hungarian Administrative District

One hundred and fourteen settlements in Transcarpathia expressed their desire to form a "Special Hungarian Administrative District" in Ukraine with Beregszász as a center.

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Picture of the day: Debrecen Refugee Detention Center is officially closed due to lack of applicants

MP Lajos Kósa and other members of parliament officially placed the "closed" sign on the main gate of the refugee camp. December 16, 2015. Photo: Zsolt Czeglédi / MTI

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Hungarian “Lángos” is getting more popular among New Yorkers

Soon, it may outsell Dunkin' Donuts. Watch out America the “Lángos” is coming you like it or not! "Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come."

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PM Viktor Orbán's speech before Fidesz congress delegates on Sunday – some of the highlights

“Hungarians never ask other people's money and won't ever be dependent on others. We built on these ideas in 2010, when we took control of the country that everybody has written off."

"We've learned the first principle of the pit: If you're in it, stop digging."

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Ethnic Russians in Hungary plan to apply for minority status

The Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots plan to apply for minority status for ethnic Russians living in Hungary.

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Christian female army division has been formed in Syria

A Christian female army division has been set up in Syria to fight against the Islamic State jihadist organization.

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Team Hungary Olympic opening ceremony uniforms unveiled

The Hungarian Olympic Committee unveiled Team Hungary Olympic opening ceremony uniforms during a press-conference at the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) Headquarters on December 11, 2015.

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The empire strikes back: The EU retaliates against Hungary for challenging the mandatory quota system

The European Union launched infringement procedures against Hungary, which is part of a vendetta by the EU for the government challenging the mandatory quotas on refugee resettlement in the European Court; but the country stands by its position and does not give in the pressure said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó.

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Picture of the day: Thick blanket of fog covers Salgótarján

Photo: MTI

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Any targets threatening Russian forces in Syria must be immediately destroyed - Putin

An S-400 air defence missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim airbase to provide security of the Russian air group's flights in Syria. © Dmitriy Vinogradov / Sputnik

Jihadists in Syria pose a direct threat to Russia, Putin has told a defense meeting in Moscow, adding that any targets threatening the country's military there should be destroyed. Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said Islamic State’s influence in Syria continues to expand.

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Video of the day: Dispute settlement in the Ukrainian Parliament, PM Arseniy Yatsenyuk was offered roses before being carried off the pulpit

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First planeload of Syrian refugees arrives in Canada

Photo: Reuters

After months of promises and weeks of preparation, the first Canadian government planeload of Syrian refugees landed in Toronto on Thursday, aboard a military aircraft met by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Movie trailer featuring horse archer Lajos Kassai

"A Lovasíjász" featuring horse archer Lajos Kassai to be released in theatres across the county on January 21, 2016.

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Sultan Suleiman's tomb has been discovered near Szigetvár

A group of Hungarian experts found an Ottoman burial site near Szigetvár, which could be Sultan Suleiman's tomb announced the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency at its Wednesday's press conference in Budapest.

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Terrorists begging for their lives

Last Friday Syrian special forces - while searching for the downed Russian warplane's black box - captured a group of jihadists.

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All the King's Men: Why Do NATO Members Rush to Gain Ground in Syria?

As the Syrian endgame is approaching, it looks as if the US and its regional allies have launched a series of provocations in order to maintain control over the region, Tony Cartalucci notes.

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Picture of the day: Dense fog covers most parts of Pécs

Pécs TV tower in the fog. The photo was taken from Tubes on December 7, 2015. Photo: Sóki Tamás / MTI

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Jobbik President Gábor Vona wants to meet US Ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell

Mno.hu has reported that Jobbik President Gábor Vona plans to initiate a formal meeting with US Ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell, soon.

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Péter Szijjártó and Sergey Lavrov held talks on Hungarian-Russian relations in Belgrade

On Thursday in Belgrade, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov held talks on world politics and Hungarian-Russian relations.

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Rosatom is ready to cooperate with Hungarian companies around the world

Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation is ready to cooperate with experienced Hungarian companies not only in the Paks project, but in other projects as well said the Russian state-owned nuclear energy group Rosatom Deputy-Genearal Manager Kirill Komarov to M1 TV at Atomex Europe 2015 conference and exhibition in Budapest on Monday.

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Scenarios of real war between Russia and Turkey

The possibility of a full-fledged war between Russia and Turkey has been a talk of the day for conspiracy theorists, analysts, couch warriors and experts on international politics for several weeks already. Turkish President Erdogan threatened that Turkey will not tolerate Russia's possible attack on its air force.

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Young woman in Finland FIGHTS BACK when refugees try to STEAL

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Hundreds of people demonstrated at the Romanian embassy in Budapest demanding the release of imprisoned HVIM activist István Beke

Photo: MTI

HVIM co-leader Gyula György Zagyva claimed that there was no evidence against István Beke; the HVIM activist was taken into custody by Romanian police on fabricated terrorism charges last week - an obvious attempt by Romanian authorities to intimidate the Hungarian community in Romania.

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Hungary tops medal table as the 2015 European Short Course Swimming Championship in Netanya comes to an end

The 2015 European Short Course swimming championship in Netanya brought great Hungarian success.

Hungary topped the medal table with eleven gold, three silver, and one bronze medal.

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Tragic victim of the 1956 revolution

Two-time Hungarian Champion Pentathlete István Hegedűs was born on October 23, 1924, and he was shot by Bolshevik criminals 59 years ago on October 24, 1956.

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Air pollution in Beijing reached critical level

All outdoor activities of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools are suspended in the Chinese capital due to severe air pollution.

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Hungarian activists hold a flashmob at Romanian embassy in London

Hungarians held a flashmob at the Romanian embassy in London in support of István Beke who was arrested earlier the week by Romanian police on fabricated terrorism charges.

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Picture of the day: Budapest Christmas Markets are popular with shoppers

Photo: Ruzsa István/MTI, Budapest, Vörösmarty Square

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Jobbik youth activists hold a flashmob at the Romanian embassy in Budapest

Jobbik youth activists held a flashmob at the Romanian embassy Friday night to remember the partition of Hungary and the loss of Erdély to Romania as a result of the Trianon Peace Treaty.

Participants placed candles at the entrance and tied black ribbons to the gate of the embassy.

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Tokaji Aszu Wines Are a Taste of Hungarian Sweetness

By ERIC ASIMOV NOV. 30, 2015

Photo: MTI

Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, Tokaji aszu, which came from the wine region in northeastern Hungary centered on the town of Tokaj, was renowned through European capitals. Phylloxera, the ravenous aphid that devastated European vineyards beginning in the mid-19th century, took a heavy toll, made more terrible by World War I, the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, World War II and Communism.

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Central Europe states worried by migration create Friends of Schengen group in EU

The prime ministers of four central European countries say they want to preserve the European visa-free Schengen zone that is threatened by the current wave of migrants.

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Beijing reacted to NATO Montenegro membership invitation

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman reacted to NATO Montenegro membership invitation at Thursday's press - conference in Beijing.

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