Foreign Affairs

EU

Foreign worker proposals target easing EU’s skills shortage

The European Commission yesterday proposed a new an EU-wide work permit for foreign workers, a move to address the skills...

World

Venezuelan oil – The unfulfilled promise – analysis

Ever since the nationalization of its oil industry in 1975, in the wake of the then oil price bonanza, Venezuela’s...

World

Venezuelan oil – The unfulfilled promise – analysis

Ever since the nationalization of its oil industry in 1975, in the wake of the then oil price bonanza, Venezuela’s...

EU

“Lex MOL” may follow “Lex Volkswagen”

According to the ruling of the European Court that was published yesterday, Germany did not fulfill its obligations towards the...

EU

“Lex MOL” may follow “Lex Volkswagen”

According to the ruling of the European Court that was published yesterday, Germany did not fulfill its obligations towards the...

Int'l Relations

Iran/Nabucco boosts Turkey’s energy bridge

When it comes to energy politics, there are no permanent friends, only interests. And Turkey is clearly looking out for...

Int'l Relations

Iran/Nabucco boosts Turkey’s energy bridge

When it comes to energy politics, there are no permanent friends, only interests. And Turkey is clearly looking out for...

EU

New EU members fighting CO2 targets

Eight of the 20 EU members are taking the fight against carbon targets (imposed by the EU Commission) to the...

EU

New EU members fighting CO2 targets

Eight of the 20 EU members are taking the fight against carbon targets (imposed by the EU Commission) to the...

World

Marc Franco: Gazprom has no problems in Europe

Head of the Moscow office of the European Commission Marc Franco made it clear yesterday that Gazprom need not expect...

World

Marc Franco: Gazprom has no problems in Europe

Head of the Moscow office of the European Commission Marc Franco made it clear yesterday that Gazprom need not expect...

World

Ukraine settles gas debts in line with agreements

Ukrainian consumers are settling debts for supplies of Russian natural gas in line with agreements, Russian energy giant Gazprom said...

World

Ukraine settles gas debts in line with agreements

Ukrainian consumers are settling debts for supplies of Russian natural gas in line with agreements, Russian energy giant Gazprom said...

EU

EU targets ‘standby’ energy saving

The Ecodesign Consultation Forum has met this week to discuss the European Commission’s aim to reduce the level of energy...

EU

EU targets ‘standby’ energy saving

The Ecodesign Consultation Forum has met this week to discuss the European Commission’s aim to reduce the level of energy...

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...

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...

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...