William Penn Life, 2003 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-03-01 / 3. szám
Magyar Matters Hungarian PM joins European leaders in supporting U.S. stance on Iraq from The Budapest Sun BUDAPEST — The Hungarian Prime Minister joined the leaders of seven other countries in signing a statement calling on Europe to stand united with the United States in order to disarm Iraq. Prime Minister Péter Medgyessy, along with the heads of the Czech Republic, Denmark, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain, made an unprecedented plea for European unity and cohesion regarding the Iraq issue. Although the aim of the statement was to formulate a common European position, it made it clear that the leaders "would rid the world of the danger posed by Saddam Hussein's deadly weapons". Hungarian Government spokesman Zoltán J Gál said the statement "prefers the peaceful settlement" of from The Budapest Sun Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke out against a war on Iraq and in favor of EU accession in his fifth "state-of-the-nation" speech. Orbán said the Hungarian Government was supporting the war against Iraq in spite of the will of the population. He said Hungarian foreign policy was just "drifting", as the current government adapted to foreign expectations instead of pursuing what was in the country's interest. "As a nation with a legacy of the the conflict, but, failing all else, "choosing the least bad of bad solutions" it accepts war as well. Neither Gál nor the Prime Minister thought the statement went against the standpoints of France and Germany, both of which seek more time for weapons inspections and a diplomatic solution. "Now is the moment for us to realize that America and Europe will lose out if they are unable to forge a united stance regarding Iraq," said Medgyessy in an interview with Hungarian daily Népszabadság. Reacting to criticism that he should have consulted Parliament before signing the statement, Medgyessy said he had signed the letter on his own behalf, and therefore he did not think it was necessary to consult the parliamentary opposition beforehand. 1956 revolution, Hungary must make it unequivocally clear that a military operation against an independent country is unacceptable without the authorization of international organizations," Orbán said. Responding to criticism concerning his alleged Euro-skepticism, Orbán repeatedly emphasized that although Hungary was going to join the EU under conditions worse than prior expectations, in the final analysis he was in favor of Hungary joining the community. Metro projects to disrupt travel BUDAPEST - Major travel disruptions will strike Budapest with the launch of two large Metro projects this year. The red line (Metro 2) will undergo major reconstruction work, while the construction of the new Dél-Buda- Rákospalota (DBR) Metro 4 line is also scheduled to begin. During the reconstruction, due to finish in 2007, sections of the red line will need to be intermittently closed. As a result, for 10 weeks these summer buses will carry passengers between the terminal at Örs vezér tér and Népstadion, apart from peak hours, when trains will operate as normal. Biggest spa opens Hungary’s biggest ever thermal spa and resort project, located at the southern end of Lake Balaton, has been officially opened. The Ft2.5 billion ($11.1 million) spa, Kehida Termál Gyógy-és Élmónyfürdő, Hotel (Kehida), is located on the outskirts of the village of Kehidakustány (200km west of Budapest) in Zala County. The project includes a fully-equipped recreation and health spa with changing rooms for 1,200 people. The fourstar hotel has 42 rooms. Former PM Orbán opposes war, favors EU Meghívó McKeesport-Magyar Ház Tisztelettel Meghívja Pittsburgh és Környéke össz-Magyarságát 2003 Március I6án Vasárnap Délután 3 Órakor Rendező 1848-as, Magyar Szabságharc Emlékező Ünnepéjére Műsor Után Finom Sütemények és Kávé Invitation The American-Hungarian Social Club of Hazelwood 120 Flowers Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Proudly Presents "One Night in Budapest" A group of popular stars from Budapest Sunday, March 30,2003 - 3:30 PM For tickets, call Miklós Milosevics at (412) 381-3322 or (412) 521-9802 after 5:00 PM WiOiuNlLifo, March 2003 13
