Foreign Affairs

Int'l Relations

Morcco a Partner Against Migration, Says Szijjártó

Unlike the European Union with its “irresponsible policies”, Morocco is a partner Hungary can continue to rely on in the...

Ukraine Crisis

Questions for Hungary on Funding Ukraine, Putin Handshake and Sweden’s NATO Aspirations

Leaders from the 27 member states of the European Union met at a summit on Oct. 27 to debate the...

World

Moldova C. Bank Cuts Interest Rate 

The National Bank of Moldova cut its benchmark interest rate by 125 basis points to 4.75% in November, extending its...

Int'l Relations

Hungary to Host Israel Euro 2024 Qualifiers

Hungary will host two of Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced, according...

Int'l Relations

Orbán Visit to China ‘Successful’, Ambassador Says

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's visit to China a week earlier was "successful" and "yielded results", Gong Tao, China's ambassador to...

Ukraine Crisis

Orbán Meets With Putin in China

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a government guest house in Beijing on Oct. 17,...

Int'l Relations

Gov’t Learns of 4 Hungarian Hostages in Gaza

The government is aware of four people with Hungarian citizenship or Hungarian roots that have been taken hostage to Gaza,...

World

Netherlands 3rd Most Popular Destination for Hungarian Students

Among Hungarian students aiming to study abroad, the majority continue to learn in Austria, with Germany in second place and...

World

Serbia, UAE to Sign Free Trade Deal

Serbia expects to sign a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of this year,...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Condemns Orbán-Putin Meeting

"Alone among our allies, Hungary's leader chooses to plead for business deals with a man whose forces are responsible for...

World

Latvia’s Minimum Wage to Rise to EUR 700 Next Year

As of next year, the minimum monthly wage in Latvia will increase to at least EUR 700, according to draft...

World

Bulgaria Jobless Rate Flat in September

Bulgaria's registered jobless rate remained unchanged month-on-month in September, at 5.3%, according to the country's Employment Agency. At the end...

World

Orbán Meets With Putin in Beijing

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met one-on-one with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an international summit in Beijing...

Int'l Relations

Econ Development Minister Signs 4 Agreements in China

Minister of Economic Development Márton Nagy signed four agreements in China yesterday, after talks between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and...

EU

Hungary Could Reach Deal on EU Funds by end-November – Minister

Regional Development Minister Tibor Navracsics said he trusted Hungary would reach an agreement with the European Commission on access to...

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...