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Szijjártó attends ASEM meeting in Luxembourg

Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó participated at the 12th Asian-Europe Foreign Ministerʼs Meeting (ASEM) in Luxembourg yesterday,...

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Orbán: Family considered ‘taboo’ in Europe

The subject of family is considered “taboo” in today’s Europe, despite the fact that the continent is growing older and...

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Szijjártó meets Ghanaian deputy oil minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó met with Ghanaian Deputy Minister of Petroleum Benjamin Dagadu in Budapest today,...

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Hungary’s economy minister meets German economy, finance ministers

Cooperation between Hungary and Germany in the roll-out of "industry 4.0", the next industrial revolution, was among the topics Hungary’s...

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Orbán: Europe ‘has been betrayed’

Europe “has been betrayed”, and it is “no coincidence” that large European states were not prepared for the influx of...

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Orbán: Hungary enters ‘new time zone’

The European Union is still debating how to solve the refugee crisis, but “we do not understand it entirely, as...

EU

Government to give in to EC on supermarket fees

Minister of Agriculture Sándor Fazekas submitted a proposal to the Hungarian Parliament to restore the supermarket oversight fee to its...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: ‘Hungarian model’ best for migration, economy

The "Hungarian model" is fit to meet both migration-related and economic challenges, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said at a forum...

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Orbán’s protection is strengthened

Hungary’s Counter Terrorism Center (TEK), a government body, has increased the protection of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, after a terror...

EU

Government asks for EC ban of genetically modified crops

Hungary has submitted a petition to the European Commission (EC) asking for a ban in Hungary on all genetically modified...

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Decree reveals Rogán’s responsibilities

Antal Rogán’s, who was recently appointed Political Cabinet Chief of ruling Fidesz partyʼs new ministry, will be responsible for managing,...

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Orbán: ‘Nobody listened to us’

Many heads of state arriving in Brussels for an extraordinary summit convened by Jean-Claude Juncker yesterday called for the more...

EU

EC calls on Hungary to correct infringements

Hungary is mentioned in the European Commission’s (EC) monthly list of infringement decisions, in which the EC is pursuing legal...

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Orbán: This is the ʼdemolition of Europeʼ

What is happening now constitutes the “demolition of Europe” and European leaders “have no authority for what they are doing”,...

EU

Juncker convenes leaders’ meeting on refugee situation

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called a Leadersʼ Meeting on October 25 to discuss the refugee flows along the Western...

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...