Foreign Affairs

Int'l Relations

Orbán Will Not Attend Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony – Report

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend the January 20 inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, his press chief,...

World

British Man on International Warrant Detained in Budapest

A 33-year-old British man sought on an international arrest warrant on charges of drug abuse, and illegal use of firearms...

EU

Fidesz MEPs Demand Action From Brussels Against Gas Market Speculations

An MEP of Hungary's ruling Fidesz party said on Tuesday that clear action was needed by Brussels against high energy...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian Intelligence Engages with U.S. Authorities Regarding Rogán’s Case

Hungarian intelligence agencies have reached out to U.S. counterparts regarding the case of Antal Rogán, according to Zoltán Sas, chair...

Ukraine Crisis

Official: More Than 5,100 Ukraine School Students in Hungary

More than 5,100 Ukrainian school students are studying in Hungary, a government official said at the winter camp of the...

World

Szijjártó: No Threat of Global Health Crisis on the Horizon

There is no threat of another global health crisis at the moment, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said...

Int'l Relations

Cornstein: Sitting U.S. Administration ‘Hostile’ to Hungary

The U.S. decision to include Antal Rogán, the minister leading the Hungarian Cabinet Office, on a sanctions list is "terrible...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Sanctions Hungarian Minister Antal Rogán Over Corruption Allegations

The United States has added Hungarian government official Antal Rogán to its sanctions list, citing his alleged involvement in corruption,...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: Hungary to Reopen Embassy in Damascus

Hungary is reopening its embassy in Damascus, as armed conflict has recently abated and the security situation stabilized in Syria,...

Ukraine Crisis

Szijjártó Continues to Push for Peaceful end to War

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has made repeated calls to boost peace efforts in Ukraine in the...

EU

EC Maintains Measures Against Hungary Aiming to Protect EU Budget

The European Commission said Hungarian law changes aiming to address risks of conflicts of interests regarding "public interest trust" boards...

World

Orbán: World to Undergo Sea Change as Soon as Trump Takes Office

The world will undergo a sea change as soon as the new U.S. president takes office in January, Prime Minister...

World

Orbán Expresses Optimism About Trump’s Upcoming Presidency

"I trust that on January 20, after Donald Trump takes office, we will experience its beneficial effect," Prime Minister Viktor...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó Tells AmCham he Hopes for a ’Golden Age’ for U.S.-Hungary Relations

It is high time to get to the negotiating table in the war in Ukraine as the conflict has cost...

World

Budapest Airport: Airport Did Not Receive or Service Syrian Aircraft

Budapest Airport, the operator of Liszt Ferenc International, said on Sunday that it had not received or serviced any aircraft...

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...