Foreign Affairs

EU

Outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Britain – extended

Containment precautions have been put in place in Britain after cattle at a farm in Surrey, southern England, were found...

World

Aerosvit signs leasing deal for Boeing airliners

Ukrainian carrier Aerosvit Thursday signed an agreement with US aerospace giant Boeing for the lease of 14 mid- range airliners,...

World

Academic report condemns pipeline construction in Estonian waters

The Estonian government should not allow a consortium behind a controversial gas pipeline to construct it in Estonian waters, according...

EU

Nine EU states oppose split of energy producers and distributors

One-third of the 27-member European Union is opposed to forcing energy suppliers to spin off their distribution networks, the French...

EU

EU to ease aviation security rule on liquids

The European Commission adopted a regulation to allow duty-free liquids bought in certain countries to transfer at airports in the...

EU

Kóka says Hungary’s mobile roaming tariffs must be cut swiftly

Hungarian Economy Minister János Kóka on Tuesday warned telecommunication firms not to drag their heels over introducing new lower roaming...

EU

Slovenia active in catching up with EU average, says PM

The Slovenian government has been extremely active in catching up with the European Union’s average gross domestic product, Slovenian Prime...

EU

Mittal says EU emission cap will limit growth

Arcelor Mittal, the world’s biggest steel company, has warned that a blitz of planned investments in Europe to meet booming...

EU

Austrian economy “will continue to grow above EU average”

The period between 2007 and 2011 will see Austria’s economy continue to grow more strongly than the average predicted for...

EU

ČNB raises benchmark by 0.25 point

The Czech National Bank Board raised interest rates by a 0.25 point today, pulling the benchmark to 3.00%....

EU

‘Reciprocity’ will not secure Europe’s energy

As Russia „growls angrily” at the West, Europeans are becoming more worried about their energy supplies, writes Katinka Barysch for...

Int'l Relations

Britain, Russia in ‘controlled’ crisis: paper

Britain and Russia have kept room for maneuvering amid the diplomatic wrangling over the poisoning case of former Russian agent...

EU

Baltic three, Poland propose alternative pipeline route

European Union members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have proposed that Germany and Russia drop plans for a controversial natural...

World

NATO head calls on Russia to work more closely with West

Russia should work more closely with Western states to fight their joint threats, Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...

EU

OPEC weekly average oil price hits record high

The weekly average oil price of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reached a record high of $72.72 per...

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...