Foreign Affairs

EU

8 EU Presidents meet in Latvia

The Presidents of eight EU countries will begin a two day discussion surrounding the future of Europe and what likely...

EU

Lowest monthly income on the Balkans: Bulgaria & Macedonia

The Bulgarian and Macedonian monthly incomes were among the lowest in the Balkan region, Skopje officials said....

EU

To lower blood pressure, drink cocoa, not tea

A hot mug of cocoa is better homemade medicine for blood pressure and heart disease than a spot of tea,...

World

Brussels sees new Ukraine-EU deal despite political crisis

The European Commission said the current internal political crisis in Ukraine will not affect negotiations for a new enhanced agreement...

EU

Polish discusses veto on talks between EU and Russia

Polish President Lech Kaczynski held a meeting with Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski to discuss the veto of the start of...

EU

Poland, Estonia: Ignalina nuclear facility key to energy security

Poland and Estonia agree the construction of a new nuclear power reactor at Lithuania's existing Ignalina plant will boost their...

EU

New EU trade deal offers total free market access to ACP states

The European Union on Wednesday said it was ready to remove all quotas and tariffs on farm and industrial goods...

World

Iran close to deal with Russia to end N-delays

A Russian delegation will visit Tehran this week to resolve problems holding up the completion of Iran's first nuclear power...

Int'l Relations

Azerbaijan and Hungary singed memorandum on cooperation

Last week Finance Ministers of Azerbaijan and Hungary met in Budapest to discuss further cooperation, and signed a memorandum....

EU

Hungary balances strategic pipelines

Rumors that Hungary is considering switching allegiances to Russia’s Blue Stream pipeline extension from the Nabucco pipeline have emerged recently....

EU

Germany fourth to introduce EU scientific visa law

The German Government agreed an amendment to its immigration law on 28 March, making it easier for third country researchers...

World

Ukraine leader calls early poll – extended

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has dissolved parliament and called a snap election, in an escalation of the country's political crisis....

EU

Political crisis might affect business environment in Romania

Romania's current political crisis could affect the country's economic performance and the confidence of foreign investors, said a minister delegate...

World

EU insists Russia should open its gas pipelines

Despite strong opposition from President Vladimir Putin, the European Union's Competition Commissioner said Friday that Russia must grant access to...

EU

EU sends expert teams to scrutinize reforms in Bulgaria, Romania

The European Commission Friday said it was sending experts to scrutinize reforms in Romania and Bulgaria, following persistent concerns about...

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...