Foreign Affairs

World

Seminar to explain how to do business in Poland

A seminar on Monday evening, hosted by the European Chamber in Hungary, will provide an opportunity "to inform business professionals...

Int'l Relations

Hungary, Jordan discuss trade

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Jordanian House Speaker Atef Tarawneh in Budapest yesterday, the PM's press chief informed...

Int'l Relations

Hungary to discuss sanctions with Russia

Hungary’s Agricultural Minister Sándor Fazekas will hold talks with his Russian counterpart within the next two or three weeks. The...

EU

Hungary worried about further Russian sanctions

If Russia decides on new sanctions and stops importing industrial goods from the EU, Hungary will be affected, National Economy...

EU

Flour prices to climb 10%

Hungarian mills are expected to raise the price of flour by about 10%, Hungarian daily Népszabadság reported today....

Visits

Szijjártó reacts to Swedish minister’s remarks

Hungary and Hungarians deserve greater respect from the Swedish European affairs minister, state secretary for foreign and trade affairs Péter...

Int'l Relations

Business chamber urges talks with Russia

The Hungarian-Russian chapter of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) expects Hungary to be far more affected by...

EU

Bakers expect higher bread prices

The rise of flour prices and the worsening of the forint could drive up the prices of bread by an...

EU

Monetary Council voted 8-1 for July rate cut

The National Bank of Hungary's (MNB) rate-setting Monetary Council voted 8:1 to cut the central bank's key rate at a...

Visits

EC declines to comment on PM’s speech

The European Commission decided not to comment on the recent controversial speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who declared...

World

Richter Gedeon’s Q2 mixed; net profit up

Richter Gedeon, Hungary's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, reported a 45.3% increase in its second quarter net profit, which was higher than...

Int'l Relations

Hungary, Bosnia & Herzegovina ink farm pact

Hungary signed an agricultural agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina today, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The agreement was signed by...

World

Paks fuel rods could be delivered by air

The Hungarian government is drafting a plan to deliver fuel to the Paks nuclear plant by air, Hungarian daily Népszabadság...

EU

Socialists call on Seszták to resign

The opposition Socialists have called on development minister Miklós Seszták to resign, repeating complaints that the minister assisted in questionable...

EU

Official: No big changes to handling of EU funds

Hungary's Directorate General for Audit of European Funds has recommended changes to internal regulations as well as efforts to maintain...

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...