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Hungarian minister “ran for his life” in Brussels

17:01 03/08/2016

Hungarian foreign affairs minister Péter Szijjártó was so far out of his comfort zone in a Brussels neighborhood that he "felt compelled to run for his life,” he said in an interview with the Hungarian portal index.hu, writes Bruzz.

“If someone gets lost in Brussels and ends up two blocks from their original route, they might have to run for their life," says the minister, who claims to have experienced such a situation while jogging in Brussels.

"I ran faster than I ever thought possible," says Szijjártó. The minister does not comment on the nature of the threat he felt, nor where exactly the 'incident' took place.

Szijjártó is part of the government of Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, which is known for its strong views on migration.

Written by Robyn Boyle

Comments

R.Harris

My advice: Keep running.

Aug 3, 2016 19:16
larry

At least he didn't run into a barbed wire fence like refugees trying to enter his country.

Aug 4, 2016 00:03
Vams

Dear Mr Minister, run all the way back to the cave where you came from and hide. You will be protected by your tribe.
PS : THE WINTER IS COMING.

Aug 4, 2016 09:15
Passive energy

Actually, Hungarians initially came from Central Asia. In the 11th century BC. Why not run back to Kazakstan? The desert there has plenty of space. Take your head of government with you, and all your followers.

Aug 4, 2016 10:00
drummicky

Dear Minister,
Besides dangerous neighbourhoods , Brussels also has excellent medical services, including advanced psychiatric aid at first symptoms of acute psychosis.
But by all means, please keep in mind that prognosis stays doubtfull, even when treatment started in early stage and in most cases this remains a lifetime disease requiering an adapted environment and continuous monitoring and treatment.
Sincerely Yours, your dedicated drummer, Mick.

Aug 4, 2016 13:21