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Orbán Lauds Trump on “Enormous Win”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán took to social media platform X today to congratulate former U.S. President Donald Trump on...

EU

Romania’s Accession to Schengen Area ‘in Hungary’s National Interest’

Romania's accession to the Schengen area as soon as possible is in Hungary's national interest, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

World

U.S. Election Night at Kimpton BEM Budapest

Ukraine Crisis

EU Head, Orbán Clash Over Energy, Visas, Russia and Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Hungary’s government in a debate with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the...

EU

Karácsony: EU Cities Call for Direct Access to EU Funds

There is a consensus among European city leaders that cities should have more direct access to EU resources, Budapest Mayor...

EU

Hungarian Farm Groups Slam CAP Report

A report by the European Commission on dialogue concerning the future of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is...

EU

Hungary Celebrates EU Accession Anniversary

The government has launched a series of events titled "1,100 years in Europe, 20 years in the European Union" with...

EU

Hungary Army Chief: Aim Is to Strengthen EU Defense Capabilities

A common aim is to strengthen the European Union's defence and crisis management capability which is particularly important because of...

EU

Orbán: Europe Must Be Protected From European Left

Europe must be protected from the European left wing, "as they think democracy only exists as long as they win...

EU

Orbán: Decline of European Competitiveness ‘Serious Challenge’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the deterioration of Europe's competitiveness was a "serious challenge" and Hungary's presidency of the Council...

EU

Overpricing in EU-funded Projects to Assist Deprived Uncovered

Hungary's Integrity Authority on Monday announced the close of a probe in which it uncovered "extreme" overpricing in two European...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: ‘We Have Again Completed a Successful Evacuation Operation’

Hungary has successfully concluded an evacuation operation with the help of its Slovak friends, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

World

Foreign Ministry Calling on Hungarian Citizens to Leave Lebanon

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is calling on Hungarian citizens to leave Lebanon in the current war situation,...

EU

Magyar Calls for EU Help to Assuage High Food, Energy Prices

The leader of Hungary's opposition Tisza Party has called on the European Union to provide "direction and assistance" in connection...

Int'l Relations

Centuries-old Relationship the Foundation for Economic Partnership

Germany’s Ambassador to Hungary Julia Gross discusses the economic and personal connections that bind her home country with her current...

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...