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European experts say Hungary’s media law needs reforms

In a report released yesterday by the Venice Commission, an advisory group to the Council of Europe, experts say Hungary’s...

Visits

Report: PMʼs close friend could build Swimming World Cup arena

Market Építő Zrt., owned by István Garancsi (on the left) who is reportedly close to Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán...

Int'l Relations

House Speaker meets Azeri economy minister

Hungarian House Speaker László Kövér discussed bilateral economic relations with Azerbaijanʼs Economy and Industry Minister Shahin Mustafayev in Baku yesterday....

EU

Politico article decries Orbán’s ‘illiberal’ rule

An article published yesterday in the respected American political magazine Politico.com, entitled “Europe’s New Dictator”, is the latest among many pieces appearing...

EU

Forint wobbles in Fed, Greece suspense

The forint was trading at 311.96 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, down from 311.59 late...

Visits

Report: Cooperation with China could weaken EU ties

Critics fear that the Chinese "Silk Road" initiative could weaken Hungaryʼs already strained ties with the European Union, and saddle...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: Government aims to link regional energy grids

The government is working towards ensuring Hungaryʼs energy security and wants to link the energy grids of countries in the...

Visits

Serbian Minister: We are prepared for border closure, but wary of legality

Nebojsa Stefanovic, Serbia’s Minister of Internal Affairs, said he believes that it would collide with international regulations if Hungary closed...

Visits

Party of European Socialists reelects president at congress in Budapest

Former Bulgarian PM Sergei Stanishev was reelected during the 10th Congress of the Party of European Socialists, Sofia News Agency...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó meets with Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó met with Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Naglaa El Ehwany today...

Visits

BBC: Hungarian environmentalists look to EC to dispute Paks

Environmentalists in Hungary “hope the European Commission will rule that Hungaryʼs 20% share of the construction costs will be judged...

EU

Budapest welcomes Papandreou at HVCA conference

Hungarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (HVCA) held its 17th annual conference on Private Equity, Venture Capital and Corporate...

Visits

Orbán: Hungarians agree that ‘immigration is dangerous’

The majority of Hungarians agree with the government that immigration is dangerous, and the national consultation is designed to offer...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó meets Colombian, Argentine counterparts

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met and held talks with his Colombian and Argentine counterparts in Brussels yesterday, the foreign ministry...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian, Cuban foreign ministers discuss cooperation

Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla met in Brussels to discuss the relaunch of...

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...