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Orbán Turns Citadella Reopening Into Election-Stage Warning over War, Energy and ‘Dark Clouds’
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Orbán turns Citadella reopening into election-stage warning over war, energy and ‘dark clouds’
Hungary’s newly renovated Citadella reopened to the public on Easter Sunday in a highly symbolic ceremony atop Gellért Hill, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used the occasion not only to celebrate the historic landmark’s transformation, but also to deliver a stark political warning about war, energy insecurity and what he called “dark clouds” gathering over Hungary.Continue reading
On Easter Sunday afternoon, in the spring sunshine, one of the most important symbols of Budapest was returned to the Hungarian nation. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's speech opened the ceremony that concluded the multi-year, spectacular reconstruction of the Citadel. The previously closed military facility has since become a verdant community space, panoramic terrace and modern exhibition space open to everyone.
The prime minister quickly moved from the geological features of Gellért Hill to the moonstruck Brussels residents.
“Our Lord Christ is risen. Our Sunday began with this good news,” said Viktor Orbán in his speech at the inauguration of the renovated Citadel. According to the Prime Minister, the Citadel has never been built by Hungarians, but by the Soviets and the Turks. Comparing Hungary to Gellért Hill, he said that it rests between two tectonic plates, which is why we are champions of survival. He also said that from heights like the Citadel, one can look…
Today, from anywhere, from any direction, from any country, we need energy, and immediately, the Prime Minister stated at the handover ceremony of the renovated Citadel, where he warned of dark clouds approaching Hungary and the energy and financial crisis threatening Europe.
The Citadel, located at the top of Gellért Hill, was inaugurated on Easter Sunday, after its controversial reconstruction was recently completed, and the government placed a cross on the Statue of Liberty at its peak, ignoring the objections voiced by its own sympathizers. In connection with the ceremonial opening, which included a speech by Viktor Orbán and a concert by Ákos, numerous photos were taken of the project, and even a four-minute sho…
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