Foreign Affairs

World

LUKoil reduces oil supplies to Germany, again

Russia’s LUKoil has halted oil supplies to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline for the remainder of February and “until further...

World

Russia proposes to Ukraine joint development of oil, gas fields

Russia has proposed to Ukraine the joint development of hydrocarbon fields in both countries on the basis of equitable asset...

World

Russia proposes to Ukraine joint development of oil, gas fields

Russia has proposed to Ukraine the joint development of hydrocarbon fields in both countries on the basis of equitable asset...

EU

EP approves Lisbon Treaty

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the Lisbon treaty reforming the European Union’s institutions, despite demands for referendum....

EU

EP approves Lisbon Treaty

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the Lisbon treaty reforming the European Union’s institutions, despite demands for referendum....

Int'l Relations

Abkhazia, South Ossetia’s sovereignty could spark CIS crisis

Russia could possibly recognize the independence of Georgia’s breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, but a serious crisis in...

Int'l Relations

Abkhazia, South Ossetia’s sovereignty could spark CIS crisis

Russia could possibly recognize the independence of Georgia’s breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, but a serious crisis in...

EU

EU: Governments warned over accounting for EU funds

The European Union executive threatened on Tuesday to take several of the bloc’s members, including Germany and Austria, to court...

EU

EU: Governments warned over accounting for EU funds

The European Union executive threatened on Tuesday to take several of the bloc’s members, including Germany and Austria, to court...

EU

EU job market keeps flourishing despite economic slowdown

The growth in European employment levels has remained robust, according to the winter 2008 Quarterly EU Labor Market Review, published...

EU

EU job market keeps flourishing despite economic slowdown

The growth in European employment levels has remained robust, according to the winter 2008 Quarterly EU Labor Market Review, published...

World

Iraq’s oil reserves

More than 70 international firms have registered to compete for tenders to help develop Iraq’s oil reserves, which are seen...

World

Iraq’s oil reserves

More than 70 international firms have registered to compete for tenders to help develop Iraq’s oil reserves, which are seen...

EU

Solana: EU may start talks on new Russia ties soon

The European Union and Russia are close to starting long-delayed talks on a new cooperation deal, EU foreign policy chief...

EU

Solana: EU may start talks on new Russia ties soon

The European Union and Russia are close to starting long-delayed talks on a new cooperation deal, EU foreign policy chief...

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...