Foreign Affairs

EU

EC to Hungary, six other states: Comply with energy efficiency

The European Commission has formally requested full compliance from seven member states, including Hungary, on their obligations as described in...

World

Government backs Ukraine on EU Association Agreement

The Ukrainian government has proudly reported that Hungary, via Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen “stands ready with maximum support” for...

Visits

Minister: Food exports could fill gap in trade with Russia

One of the best ways to close the $5 billion gap in Hungary's trade with Russia could be the increase...

Visits

Orbán prepares for “battle” over utility price cuts

Nobody should have any doubts that 2014 will be the year of the battle to protect the achieved results in...

Int'l Relations

Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina cooperate to support SMEs

Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina signed an agreement on cooperating to support SMEs in the two countries in Sarajevo on Friday, the...

Visits

BBJ’s stories of the week, September 7-13

It’s Friday, another ending of a news cycle – and so, before BBJ takes off for the weekend, it’s one...

Int'l Relations

Talks start on $50 million tied-aid credit for Uzbekistan

Talks have started on the launch of a $50 million tied-aid credit program in which Hungarian companies would modernize street...

EU

Visegrád Four: EU must support biofuel industry

From a meeting of agricultural sector leaders from the Visegrád Four (V4) nations (Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia) came a...

EU

EU to free up suspended funds (minus penalty)

As expected, European Union authorities have decided to restart development funding to Hungary, though the country will see a €230...

EU

EU to free up suspended funds (minus penalty)

As expected, European Union authorities have decided to restart development funding to Hungary, though the country will see a €230...

Int'l Relations

Vona: Russia can defeat “Euro-Atlantic” power bloc

Jobbik president Gábor Vona earlier this week gave an exclusive interview to the government-owned international radio service Voice of Russia...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó discusses trade opportunities with Brazilian official

Foreign Trade Secretary Péter Szijjártó met his Brazilian counterpart Hadil Fontes da Rocha Vianna for talks in Budapest yesterday, agreeing...

Visits

Szijjártó reports on two days in India

Hungary and India will establish a joint fund to support business partnerships between SMEs in each country, Foreign Trade Secretary...

Visits

Szijjártó meets with Indian officials in Delhi

State secretary for foreign affairs and external economy Péter Szijjártó met with the co-chairman of the Hungarian-Indian Joint Economic Committee...

Visits

Japanese minister in Hungary on nuclear-themed tour

In Hungary for a few days is Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, who’s loaded with a busy schedule of nuclear...

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...