Foreign Affairs

Ukraine Crisis

Orbán says Putin Remains ‘Strong’

The armed rebellion attempted by Russia’s Wagner Group over the weekend, in which leader Yevgeny Prigozhin led his mercenary group...

EU

Hungary Won’t Implement EU Migration Decisions – Orbán

Hungary will not implement the European Union's latest decisions on migration, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday, joined by...

World

Romania’s C. Bank Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged

Romania's central bank kept its key monetary policy rate unchanged at 7% for the fourth consecutive meeting in July, in...

EU

Hungary Sees ‘No Realistic Chance’ for EU Budget Amendments

There is "no realistic chance" for amendments to the European Union budget to be approved as it would require a...

EU

EC Reviews Hungary’s Progress on Rule of Law Recommendations

The European Commission acknowledged Hungary's implementation of recommendations on the role of the National Judicial Council and on rules governing...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó: Deals Reached on HUF 35 bln of Chinese Investments

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said agreements were reached with Chinese companies on investments worth a combined...

EU

Judit Varga to Lead Fidesz EP List, Set to Resign as Minister

Justice Minister Judit Varga could lead the ruling Fidesz party's list for the 2024 European Parliament election and will step...

EU

EC Decides on EUR 15.9 mln in Support for Hungarian Farmers

The European Commission has decided to compensate Hungarian farmers with EUR 15.9 million for storage costs and unsold grain as...

EU

Poland Gets EUR 1 bln EU Funding for Transport Projects

Poland has received PLN 4.4 billion (EUR 1 billion) from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to carry out transportation...

Ukraine Crisis

Agriculture row Rumbles on as PoWs, Coaches Handed Over

The European Commission chose to extend restrictions on the import of several agricultural products from Ukraine, including wheat, maize, rapeseed...

EU

EC Clears Hungarian Electricity Storage Support Scheme

The European Commission on Wednesday approved a EUR 1.1 billion Hungarian scheme to support electricity storage facilities, according to a...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian-Serbian Strategic Cooperation Council Formed

The Hungarian-Serbian Strategic Cooperation Council held its inaugural meeting in Palic, in the north of Serbia, on Tuesday, according to...

World

Poland Backtracks on Plans to Limit Cash Payments

Poland is set to scrap planned measures that would have placed limits on the maximum size of cash transactions, local...

Int'l Relations

Hungary, Albania Sign Agreements on EU Integration, Water Industry

Hungary and Albania signed cooperation agreements on European integration and the water industry during an official visit to the country...

EU

Pécs Renovating Roads, Sidewalks With HUF 1.5 bln EU Grant

Road and sidewalk renovations are being carried out, intersections are being rebuilt, and a bicycle path will be established on...

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

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

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

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

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...

Int'l Relations

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...

EU

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...

World

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...

Int'l Relations

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...

Int'l Relations

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...

Int'l Relations

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...

Int'l Relations

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...

EU

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

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...