Foreign Affairs

Int'l Relations

Evacuation of Hungarians From Sudan Winds Up

The evacuation of Hungarian nationals from Sudan has finished successfully, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in...

EU

Hungary Closes Technical Talks on Judicial Commitments, Varga Says

After clearing up political issues, Hungary has wound up technical negotiations with the European Commission on judicial commitments, Justice Minister...

Int'l Relations

Hungarians Evacuated From Sudan

Hungarians are being evacuated from Sudan amid a civil war in the country, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter...

World

Romanian Gov’t Approves EUR 20 mln Aid for Grain Farmers

The Romanian government said on Thursday that it approved an EU emergency support measure granting EUR 10.05 million to local...

World

N. Macedonia to Subsidize Flights to 5 European Destinations

North Macedonia's government said last week it will subsidize flights linking the capital Skopje with five destinations in Germany, Luxembourg,...

Int'l Relations

Hungary, South Korea Sign MoU Promoting Trade, Investment

Hungary and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to promote trade and investment in Budapest on Tuesday,...

EU

EU Considers Further Support for Farmers Affected by Ukraine Grain

The European Commission has announced it is considering a further support package for EU farmers hit by an influx of...

World

Latvian Gov’t Considers Closing Down Shopping Malls for Weekends

Limiting the open hours of shopping malls for weekends is not only a matter of economy or survival for smaller...

EU

Corruption Reporting Safer, Simpler Under New Legislation

It will be simpler and safer to report corruption in companies due to new legislation based on a European Union...

Ukraine Crisis

5 Leaders Appeal for EC Help Over Ukrainian Grain

The Hungarian Parliament voted to accept Finland into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on March 27, with a tally of...

EU

EUR 1 bln Hungarian Energy Crisis Support Scheme Cleared by EC

The European Commission on Thursday said it approved a EUR 1 billion Hungarian scheme to support companies challenged by higher...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Sanctions Budapest-based IIB

The United States has decided to levy sanctions on the Budapest-based International Investment Bank (IIB) and a number of its...

Int'l Relations

Gov’t Establishes ‘Belt and Road’ Coop Committee With China

Hungary's government has promulgated an agreement with China on establishing the Intergovernmental Belt and Road Cooperation Committee in a decree...

Ukraine Crisis

Japanese Gov’t Supporting Ukraine War Victims in Hungary

In order to support the neighboring countries around Ukraine in their ongoing emergency operations, the Government of Japan has committed...

Int'l Relations

Hungary Boosting Defense Spending to 2% of GDP

As a "loyal member" of the alliance, Hungary is boosting its spending on defense to 2% of GDP this year,...

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...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...

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...

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...