Foreign Affairs

EU

EU executive skeptical on newcomers’ farm aid demand

The European Commission poured cold water on calls made by a group of ex-communist EU newcomer states to get the...

EU

EU executive skeptical on newcomers’ farm aid demand

The European Commission poured cold water on calls made by a group of ex-communist EU newcomer states to get the...

Int'l Relations

Hungary and Kazakhstan to sign economic-cooperation agreement

During the visit of minister of economy and budget planning of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov to Hungary from June 20 to...

Int'l Relations

Hungary and Kazakhstan to sign economic-cooperation agreement

During the visit of minister of economy and budget planning of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov to Hungary from June 20 to...

World

Iraq to exclude Russia from oil deals

The Iraqi government is to sign over 30 contracts for lucrative oil deals with major Western oil companies before the...

World

Iraq to exclude Russia from oil deals

The Iraqi government is to sign over 30 contracts for lucrative oil deals with major Western oil companies before the...

World

Oil extends fall on China fuel price hike

Oil slipped further on Friday, after a nearly $5 plunge a day ago, as China’s move to raise fuel prices...

World

Oil extends fall on China fuel price hike

Oil slipped further on Friday, after a nearly $5 plunge a day ago, as China’s move to raise fuel prices...

EU

Chavez may stop selling oil to Europe

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Thursday threatened to stop selling oil to European countries if they apply a new ruling...

EU

Chavez may stop selling oil to Europe

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Thursday threatened to stop selling oil to European countries if they apply a new ruling...

World

China shocks with 18% fuel price rise

China unexpectedly raised retail gasoline and diesel prices by up to 18% on Thursday, sending oil prices tumbling as Beijing...

World

China shocks with 18% fuel price rise

China unexpectedly raised retail gasoline and diesel prices by up to 18% on Thursday, sending oil prices tumbling as Beijing...

EU

Hungary proposes EU start dialogue with energy producers – extended

Hungary proposed to EU heads of state in Brussels on Thursday that Europe’s biggest energy consumers start talks with producers...

EU

Hungary proposes EU start dialogue with energy producers – extended

Hungary proposed to EU heads of state in Brussels on Thursday that Europe’s biggest energy consumers start talks with producers...

EU

Importance of vocational training for Hungary growing

The role of vocational training for Hungary’s competitiveness is growing, and increasing the prestige as well as the pay of...

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...