Foreign Affairs

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Szijjártó: Hypocrisy characterizes Europe today

Europe at the moment is characterized by hypocrisy as solidarity is synonymous with disregarding Schengen regulations and European security, and...

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Hungary to restructure cooperation with Azerbaijan

Recent global economic and political developments require Hungary to restructure its economic cooperation with Azerbaijan, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs...

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Orbán: Another fence can help protect women from ‘gangs’

Vowing that “gangs will not be hunting for our wives and daughters”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said this morning that...

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Report: Handling of refugee crisis could prove volatile for the region

The refugee crisis in Hungary has two dimensions: One involving domestic politics and the other involving international politics, both of...

Int'l Relations

Grant Thornton Hungary enhances services in the region

International auditing and financial advisory company Grant Thornton has strengthened its position in Hungary through the purchase of a majority...

Int'l Relations

Hungary, UAE sign nuclear energy, business cooperation agreements

The state of Hungary and Hungarian companies have signed agreements on nuclear energy, the food industry and air transport in...

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Report: Orbán questions joining the eurozone

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suggested skepticism about Hungaryʼs entry into the single-currency eurozone in a speech today, during which he...

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Orbán says ‘Hungary must stop Brussels’

Criticizing the European Union’s handling of the migrant crisis, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said "Hungary must stop Brussels" in his...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: V4 urges tighter cooperation between EU, Macedonia

The Visegrad Four countries have urged the European Union to establish tighter cooperation with Macedonia, Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó...

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Szijjártó: NATO should expand its borders to enhance security

If NATO is to help improve the security of the region it must expand its borders by completing the accession...

Int'l Relations

Official: Saudi Arabia holds great export potential for Hungary

Saudi Arabian officials see great potential in importing Hungarian products to the country, state secretary of the Ministry of Foreign...

EU

Spokesperson: Hungary did not sign on to quota deal

Despite what Hungarian opposition parties say, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán did not sign a measure supporting the quota system...

Int'l Relations

Four U.S. deals could create 1,800 new jobs in Hungary

The agreements reached by the Hungarian delegation in the United States with four U.S. companies on investment projects in Hungary...

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Lázár: Hungary to call down Russian funds for Paks first phase

The Hungarian government is planning to call down Russian funds by the middle of the year to finance the preparatory...

EU

Drop in pork VAT reduces demand and price of poultry

As demand for poultry dropped in January so did prices, in response to a decrease in the price of pork...

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

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...

Germany Celebrates Fall of the Iron Curtain as a Joint Achievement

Germany’s new ambassador to Hungary, Alexander Schönfelder, took up his post in August. In his first interview with the BBJ,...

Hungary Signals Interest in Hosting 2036 Olympics

The Int'l Olympic Committee confirmed that Hungary is among seven countries engaged in ongoing dialogue and has formally expressed interest...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...