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Orbán: Government in Talks With U.S., Eyeing ‘Good Deal’

The European Union is facing "difficult months ahead" but "we have been aware that President Trump will return and have...

EU

European Union Supports Hungarian Wage Rise for Teachers

The European Union is providing 5 million forints (EUR 12,000) per teacher to support their wage increases until 2030, the...

Int'l Relations

Gov’t Official: Comparing Merz to Orbán a Compliment Rather Than an Insult

Though German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meant his comparison of CDU leader Friedrich Merz to Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán as an...

World

Szijjártó Calls on Rwanda to Withdraw From Democratic Republic of the Congo

"We have received concerning news from the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda," Foreign Minister Péter...

Int'l Relations

Hungary and Slovakia to Set up Education Working Group

Ministry officials in charge of education in Hungary and Slovakia met in Komarno (Révkomárom) on Tuesday for talks and agreed...

EU

Szijjártó Claims Victory, Critics Call Bluff as Hungary Approves EU Sanctions Against Russia

The EU Council extended sanctions against Russia on Monday after Hungary refrained from exercising a potential veto. Péter Szijjártó stated...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó After Talks With Rubio: Hungary-U.S. Ties ‘on Cusp of New Golden Age’

Political ties between Hungary and the US are "on the cusp of a new golden age", Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Gov’t Minister Rogán on Corruption Allegations

The United States has announced sanctions on Antal Rogán, Minister for the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Office, for what outgoing U.S....

Int'l Relations

Hungarian Ambassador: Trump Inauguration Ushers in New Era in Hungary-US Ties

The start of Donald Trump’s second term in office has ushered in a new era in the history of the...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: More Hungary-Romania Border Crossings Planned

The Hungarian and Romanian governments plan to increase the number of border crossings with the aim of ending long waiting...

EU

Minister: Hungary Believes in Boosting Competence

Hungary believes in boosting competence and sees this as the European Union's opportunity to rise, but the resources necessary for...

EU

Hungary Wins EC Approval for Long-delayed Budget Plan

The European Commission endorsed Hungary's plan to comply with EU budget rules last week, marking a slight easing of tensions...

Ukraine Crisis

End of Ukraine Gas Route Leaves Some Struggling

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has placed responsibility for the recent spike in European gas prices on...

EU

Orbán: Ukraine EU Membership Would Bring More Dangers Than Opportunities

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday that Ukraine's accession to the European Union "would, for the time being, bring...

World

Szijjártó Welcomes Gaza Hostage, Ceasefire Agreement

The Gaza ceasefire deal is great news as this agreement brings the possibility of a peaceful life closer for people...

Int'l Relations

Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it was expelling Hungarian diplomats in retaliation for Hungary’s recent expulsion of 10 Russian...

EU

Hungary’s EPPO Accession Advances With Budapest Talks

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi held talks with Hungarian officials in Budapest on the details of Hungary’s accession to...

EU

EU Grants Hungary 1‑year Exemption from Gas Market Rule

The EC approved Hungary's request for a temporary exemption from an EU gas‑market regulation at the Serbian border, allowing the...

Int'l Relations

Magyar Invites Pope Leo XIV to Hungary After Vatican Talks

Prime Minister Péter Magyar invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Hungary during a private audience at the Vatican on Sept....

EU

EU Project Pre-Financing Pushes August Budget Deficit to HUF 2.31 tln

Hungary’s cash flow-based general government deficit reached HUF 2.31 tln in August, driven overwhelmingly by pre-financing for projects supported by...

Int'l Relations

All Hungarian University Students to Regain Erasmus Access by October, Official Says

Hungarian university students will have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus mobility program by October, with some able to...

EU

ÁKK: Euro Adoption May Cut Hungary’s Debt Costs by 50%

The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) says Hungary could reduce its financing costs after adopting the euro, lowering annual interest...

World

Hungarian Teen Detained Over Alleged Terrorist Threats After FBI Tip

Hungarian police have detained a 16-year-old boy in Győr on suspicion of making terrorist threats after the FBI alerted authorities...

Int'l Relations

Russia Pledges Response to Hungary’s Expulsion of 10 Diplomats

Russia will respond to Hungary’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats, Foreign Mininstry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Tuesday, adding that...

Int'l Relations

Hungary to Formalize Gift of Lipizzaner Horses to King Charles III

Hungary will formally gift two Lipizzaner horses to the UK's King Charles III, resolving an ownership issue after the animals...

Int'l Relations

40 Hungarian Tourists Safe After Wildfire Evacuation on Croatia’s Brač Island

A group of 40 Hungarian tourists evacuated from Milna on Croatia’s Brač island due to wildfires are safe, Hungary’s Foreign...

Int'l Relations

Magyar Says No Progress Yet in Hungary-Slovakia Dispute Over Beneš Decrees

PM Péter Magyar said Thursday that no progress had yet been made on disputed issues between Hungary and Slovakia, including...

EU

CJEU Rejects Hungary’s Bid to Halt Russian Asset Revenue Transfers to Ukraine

The CJEU has thrown out an appeal by the previous Hungarian government against an EC decision to send aid to...

EU

EU Customs Changes Reshape Hungarian Online Shopping, PwC Finds

Hungarian online shoppers are planning purchases more carefully rather than abandoning international platforms following July’s customs changes, according to PwC...