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This page provides links to military, intelligence, police, and human rights sites.
National Defense
Hungarian Ministry of Defence Online / Honvédelmi Minisztérium (http://www.honvedelem.hu)
Responsible for the armed forces of the country, with links to the Hungarian army site and news and information. In Hungarian and English.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (http://www.nato.int)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance of 26 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949.
Internal Security
Border Guards / Határõrség (http://www.hor.gov.hu)
In Hungarian; "handy tips" links in English and German.
Ministry of the Interior / Belügyminisztérium (http://www.b-m.hu)
Assumes police and border guard functions. In Hungarian.
National Police / Rendõrség (http://web.b-m.hu/police/index.html)
In Hungarian.
Intelligence
Military Intelligence Office / Katonai Felderítõ Hivatal (http://www.kfh.hu)
Gathers and evaluates military intelligence. Subordinated to the Ministry of Defense. In Hungarian and English.
National Security Services / Nemzetbiztonsági Hivatal (http://www.nbh.hu)
The National Security Office carries out domestic counterintelligence work in Hungary, including anti-terrorism, anti-drug trafficking, and immigration control activities. Also performs security clearance checks for the government. In Hungarian and English.
Military History
Institute and Museum of Military History / Hadtörténeti Intézet és Múzeum (http://www.militaria.hu)
Contains general information about the institute and museum, conference, exhibits, and publications In Hungarian and English.
Human Rights
Nations in Transit 2006: Hungary (http://www.freedomhouse.hu//images/fdh_galleries/NIT2007/nt-hungary-proof-i.pdf)
Published by Freedom House, this report is part of an annual comparative assessment of the state of political rights and civil liberties in 192 countries and 18 related and disputed territories. Select "Hungary" from the drop-down menu.
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