Foreign Affairs

EU

MEPs Weigh Legal Action on Release of Hungary’s EU Funding

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday mandating a legal review of a decision by the European Commission to...

EU

EC Disburses EUR 140 mln of REPowerEU Funding to Hungary

The European Commission on Monday disbursed EUR 140.1m of REPowerEU funding to Hungary, the European Union's executive said, according to...

EU

Hungary Gets Another EUR 445 mln of EU Funding

Another EUR 445 million of Hungary's European Union funding for the 2021-2027 budget period arrived on Tuesday, Finance Minister Mihály...

Ukraine Crisis

Focus on Hungary’s View on EU Membership, Funding for Ukraine

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were seen having a brief but apparently heated discussion at the...

Int'l Relations

Amendments to Ukraine’s Minorities Law Fall Short, Novák Says

President Katalin Novák said recently approved amendments to Ukraine's law on minorities were "necessary, but not enough", in an interview...

EU

Economic Governance Reform Draft Modified in Line With Hungary’s Stance

The draft of the European Union's economic governance reform has been amended to suit positions advocated by Hungary, Finance Minister...

World

Exploring the Appeal of German University Cities for Int’l Students Including Hungarians

Germany has long been a favored destination for international students. Among these, approximately 2,500 Hungarians are currently pursuing their academic...

World

Bulgaria Unemployment Rate Flat in November

Bulgaria's registered jobless rate remained unchanged month-on-month in November, at 5.5%, the Employment Agency said cited by news portal SeeNews....

Int'l Relations

Hungary, Turkiye Sign Deal Elevating Strategic Cooperation to the Next Level

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed an agreement advancing the strategic cooperation between their countries...

EU

Hungary Threatens to Veto Bulgaria Schengen Accession Over Transit Fee

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said Hungary would veto Bulgaria's accession to the European Union's passport-free Schengen...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Ambassador Urges Business Leaders to Work for ‘Enduring, Shared Values’

In a calmly delivered yet passionate speech to an exclusive dinner for Patron members of the American Chamber of Commerce...

EU

Hungary Skips Vote on Ukraine’s EU Accession

Hungary takes the position that Ukraine is not ready to start accession talks and for this reason did not participate...

EU

Hungary Asks EU to Take ‘Fair Share’ of Cost of Border Protection

Finance Minister Mihály Varga asked for the European Union to make an "equitable" contribution to covering the cost of Hungary's...

EU

EC Unlocks EUR 10 bln Funding for Hungary

The European Commission on Wednesday said reforms Hungary implemented had remedied shortcomings related to the independence of its judiciary and...

Int'l Relations

AgMin Warns of Impact of Ukraine Accession on EU Farmers

Agriculture Minister István Nagy said the livelihoods of European farmers would be put at risk if Ukraine joined the European...

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...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...

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...

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...

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...