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Survey: majority of EU newcomers oppose euro

A majority of voters polled in the 12 states which have joined the European Union since 2004 oppose the adoption...

EU

EU warns Germany over betting ban

The European Commission has warned Germany that it faces legal action if it goes ahead with plans to ban online...

Int'l Relations

Nokia to build €200 million plant in Romania

The world's top mobile phone maker plans to build a €200 million plant in Romania, a government official said Friday....

EU

Is the EU good for the economic health?

The European Union has come a long way since it was formed 50 years ago....

EU

Employment committee agrees on minimum standards for supplementary pension rights

Demographic change and population aging are making supplementary pension schemes an increasingly important way to secure decent living standards in...

EU

EU calls for less onerous conditions for ACP countries

The EU needs to reach new trade agreements with the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries - known as Economic...

EU

World Bank lends Bulgaria €170 mln for health, roads

The World Bank will lend Bulgaria €170 million ($227 million) to raise health services, education and roads to European Union...

EU

EU attacks US’s „massive” $24 bln aid to Boeing at WTO – extended

Boeing Co. has benefited unfairly from „massive” subsidies such as research grants, credits, tax breaks and Department of Defense contracts...

EU

Microsoft’s market-share gains worry EU, Kroes says

European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said it's worrying that Microsoft Corp. continues to boost its position in the server market...

EU

EU needs criminal sanctions to fight piracy and counterfeiting

In cases of serious crimes committed by a criminal organization, the maximum penalty must be at least €300 000 and/or...

World

Nuclear power ever more important for Europe

Nuclear power will become increasingly necessary throughout Europe in order to meet growing demand and combat disruptions of other energy...

EU

EU warns Denmark, Hungary, Finland to permit gaming competition – extended

EU regulators threatened to sue Denmark, Finland and Hungary for blocking foreign sports-betting companies, saying the countries are protecting domestic...

World

Russian plant may benefit from Buffett-supported nuclear pledge

A Russian uranium enrichment plant may be part of a $150 million nuclear fuel bank, partially funded by Warren Buffett...

EU

EU takes France to court for fixing minimum cigarette prices

European Union regulators are taking France to court for fixing minimum prices on cigarettes, advising the country to raise taxes...

EU

Legal affairs committee advocates use of mediation for cross-border disputes

A proposed directive to promote the use of mediation, as a less expensive and time-consuming means to solve cross-border civil...

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...