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EU

EU: Hungary far from meeting three of four Maastricht criteria

The European Commission said Hungary is still far from meeting three of four Maastricht criteria for adopting the euro in...

Int'l Relations

China’s top political advisor arrives in Hungary

Jia Qinglin, head of China’s top political advisory body, arrived yesterday for an official goodwill visit to Hungary....

EU

EU: Hungary far from meeting three of four Maastricht criteria

The European Commission said Hungary is still far from meeting three of four Maastricht criteria for adopting the euro in...

EU

EU ends budget discipline steps vs 4 countries

The European Commission decided on Wednesday to end fiscal disciplinary steps against four European Union countries as their budget deficits...

EU

EU ends budget discipline steps vs 4 countries

The European Commission decided on Wednesday to end fiscal disciplinary steps against four European Union countries as their budget deficits...

EU

Slovakia gets green light to join euro zone in 2009

Slovakia received the green light on Wednesday to join the euro zone on Jan. 1, 2009, outpacing bigger, ex-communist new...

EU

Slovakia gets green light to join euro zone in 2009

Slovakia received the green light on Wednesday to join the euro zone on Jan. 1, 2009, outpacing bigger, ex-communist new...

Int'l Relations

Russia enacts law on foreign investment in strategic industries

Russia’s law on foreign investment in strategic industries, clarifying the rules of investing in Russia, came into effect on Wednesday....

Int'l Relations

Russia enacts law on foreign investment in strategic industries

Russia’s law on foreign investment in strategic industries, clarifying the rules of investing in Russia, came into effect on Wednesday....

World

Polls: most Ukrainians against joining NATO

A majority of Ukrainians are against joining NATO, according to the result of an opinion poll released on Tuesday....

World

Polls: most Ukrainians against joining NATO

A majority of Ukrainians are against joining NATO, according to the result of an opinion poll released on Tuesday....

EU

New members slow at spending EU funds

The 12 new members of the European Union seems to be too slow at making use of EU support funds,...

EU

New members slow at spending EU funds

The 12 new members of the European Union seems to be too slow at making use of EU support funds,...

EU

EU states to offer free visas to Serb applicants

Days before an election seen as a referendum on Serbia’s future ties with the European Union, 17 European states said...

EU

EU states to offer free visas to Serb applicants

Days before an election seen as a referendum on Serbia’s future ties with the European Union, 17 European states said...

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...