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Ukraine Crisis

‘Not Our War’ PM Says as Talks Continue on Transcarpathia Minority Rights

In the lead-up to the European Parliamentary elections on June 9, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made clear that keeping Hungary...

Visits

China-Hungary Cooperation ‘Story of Continuous Friendship’, Orbán Says

Cooperation between China and Hungary is "a story of continuous, uninterrupted friendship spanning decades", Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said making...

Visits

Orbán Welcomes Xi to Hungary

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Hungary upon his arrival at Ferenc Liszt International Airport on...

EU

EU Affairs Ministry, AmCham Sign Strategic Partnership Deal

The European Union Affairs Ministry and the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary have signed a strategic partnership agreement, EU...

Int'l Relations

Hungary Welcomes Extension of China’s Visa Exemption Policy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó acknowledged China's extension of a visa exemption policy for Hungarian nationals by...

EU

EC Reconsiders Some CAP Provisions

As a result of the cooperation of farmers at the European level, the European Commission has reconsidered the provisions of...

Visits

Hungary, China to Sign Agreements During Visit by President

More than a dozen agreements will be signed during a visit to Hungary by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Minister of...

EU

Gulyás: “We are Close to 80% of EU Development”

We are close to 80% of EU development, and there is a good chance that we will be able to...

EU

Varga Invites EU Commissioner to Visit Southern Border

Finance Minister Mihály Varga has invited European Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hahn to assess first-hand the results of...

EU

Hungary Advocates Broader Definition for SMEs – Ministry

National Economy Minister Marton Nagy and Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) head László Parragh agreed at a meeting...

Int'l Relations

Hungary Opposes EC Proposal to Raise Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Hungary is opposed to a European Commission proposal that would double or triple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 10%...

Ukraine Crisis

Hungary Blocks NATO Role, Builds Trust With Ukraine

“Hungary will not back any NATO proposals that might draw the alliance closer to war or shift it from a...

World

Role of Shadow Economy Weakening in Poland

The shadow economy in Poland is projected to decrease slightly this year, making up 18.5% of gross domestic product, or...

Visits

Chinese President to Visit Budapest in May

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to Budapest on May 8-10, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the...

EU

EC Calls on Hungary to Comply With CJEU Ruling on Asylum Seekers

The European Commission on Wednesday said it decided to send a letter of formal notice to Hungary, marking the launch...

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...