Foreign Affairs

EU

Hungary’s Central Bank holds base rate with strong majority

The Central Bank (MNB)’s Monetary Council voted eleven to one keep the base rate unchanged at 8.50% at its last...

Int'l Relations

Low birth rate, migration to hinder Romania’s long-term economic growth – expert

Low birth rate and workforce migration in Romania could hinder the country’s long-term sustainable economic growth, a prominent Romanian economist...

Int'l Relations

Low birth rate, migration to hinder Romania’s long-term economic growth – expert

Low birth rate and workforce migration in Romania could hinder the country’s long-term sustainable economic growth, a prominent Romanian economist...

EU

FinMin: Gov’t steps had much to do with advance on Doing Business list – extended

Reforms carried out by the government in the past two years had much to do with Hungary’s nine-spot advance on...

EU

FinMin: Gov’t steps had much to do with advance on Doing Business list – extended

Reforms carried out by the government in the past two years had much to do with Hungary’s nine-spot advance on...

EU

GKI sees Hungary’s economy returning to normal 2008-2010

Hungary’s economy will return to a normal and sustainable path between 2008 and 2010 as investments expand at a faster...

EU

GKI sees Hungary’s economy returning to normal 2008-2010

Hungary’s economy will return to a normal and sustainable path between 2008 and 2010 as investments expand at a faster...

World

Russian oil companies want consortium in Latin America

Five of the largest Russian oil companies want to set up a consortium to boost operations in Latin American countries,...

World

Russian oil companies want consortium in Latin America

Five of the largest Russian oil companies want to set up a consortium to boost operations in Latin American countries,...

World

Russia to slash oil re-exports via Poland in Q4

Russian oil exports via the Polish port of Gdansk will nearly dry up in the Q4 and drastically fall from...

World

Russia to slash oil re-exports via Poland in Q4

Russian oil exports via the Polish port of Gdansk will nearly dry up in the Q4 and drastically fall from...

EU

EU approves Greek plan to privatize national carrier

The European Commission on Wednesday approved a Greek government plan to rescue ailing national carrier Olympic Airways, Greek Transport Minister...

EU

EU approves Greek plan to privatize national carrier

The European Commission on Wednesday approved a Greek government plan to rescue ailing national carrier Olympic Airways, Greek Transport Minister...

EU

Euro zone registers €2.3 billion trade deficit in July 2008

The euro zone recorded a trade deficit of €2.3 billion with the rest of the world in July 2008, compared...

EU

Euro zone registers €2.3 billion trade deficit in July 2008

The euro zone recorded a trade deficit of €2.3 billion with the rest of the world in July 2008, compared...

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...