Foreign Affairs

EU

EU concerned over euro rise, keeps ‘08 growth view

Trichet says sees ongoing euro zone growth. The European Comission expressed concern on Wednesday about the euro’s rise, saying it...

EU

EU opens antitrust proceedings against Visa Europe

The European Commission said on Wednesday it had opened antitrust proceedings against Visa Europe Ltd over the interchange fees the...

EU

EU opens antitrust proceedings against Visa Europe

The European Commission said on Wednesday it had opened antitrust proceedings against Visa Europe Ltd over the interchange fees the...

World

Russia’s Mechel makes purchase offer to Britain’s Oriel

Mechel, a leading Russian mining and metals company, has made a $1.498 billion purchase offer to the UK-based Oriel Resources...

World

Russia’s Mechel makes purchase offer to Britain’s Oriel

Mechel, a leading Russian mining and metals company, has made a $1.498 billion purchase offer to the UK-based Oriel Resources...

World

Pakistan to invite bids for power plant in 2 to 3 months

The News reported that Pakistan will use international competitive bidding to generate power from its coal reserves, estimated at 185...

World

Pakistan to invite bids for power plant in 2 to 3 months

The News reported that Pakistan will use international competitive bidding to generate power from its coal reserves, estimated at 185...

World

Russia, Egypt sign nuclear power agreement

Russia and Egypt signed an agreement on cooperation in the civilian nuclear sphere on Tuesday, allowing Russian companies to bid...

World

Russia, Egypt sign nuclear power agreement

Russia and Egypt signed an agreement on cooperation in the civilian nuclear sphere on Tuesday, allowing Russian companies to bid...

Visits

Putin calls on Iraq to help LUKoil revive oil deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called on Iraq to support Russian investments as the head of oil major LUKoil...

Visits

Putin calls on Iraq to help LUKoil revive oil deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called on Iraq to support Russian investments as the head of oil major LUKoil...

EU

Bulgarian parliament ratifies EU reform treaty

Bulgaria has overwhelmingly approved the European Union reform treaty, becoming the sixth country to pass the bill aimed at improving...

Visits

Polish president to visit Hungary

Polish President Lech Kaczynski will pay a one-day official visit to Hungary on Tuesday to discuss cooperation in the EU...

Visits

Polish president to visit Hungary

Polish President Lech Kaczynski will pay a one-day official visit to Hungary on Tuesday to discuss cooperation in the EU...

EU

Bulgarian parliament ratifies EU reform treaty

Bulgaria has overwhelmingly approved the European Union reform treaty, becoming the sixth country to pass the bill aimed at improving...

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...