Foreign Affairs

World

Biden, Trump, Presidential Elections and Hungary’s Reputation

“The two questions I get most often are: Will Joe Biden run again? Will Donald Trump run again?” Jon Decker,...

EU

EC spokesman says oil embargo still on the table

A spokesman for the European Commission has confirmed for news channel M1 that the European Union's executive body is standing...

Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine Crisis: Gas supply secure despite pipeline shutdown

Although Ukraine cut off Russian transit gas on the eastern network yesterday, citing force majeure, this does not affect Hungary's...

World

Slovenia allocates EUR 51.6 mln in support to companies, farmers to soften energy cost blow

Slovenia's government paid out a total of EUR 51.6 million (USD 54.4 million) in financial aid to companies and farmers...

EU

Orbán, von der Leyen talks ‘small step forward’, but Hungary holds position on sanctions

"Some progress" was made at talks between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen late...

EU

Szijjártó tells lawmakers Hungary won’t vote for latest EU sanctions

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told lawmakers in parliament on Monday that Hungary will not vote for...

EU

EC’s proposed oil embargo ‘unacceptable’ for Hungary, Orbán says

A proposal by the European Commission to phase in an embargo on Russian oil is unacceptable for Hungary as it...

EU

EC sends Slovakia EUR 193.6 mln to cope with refugee crisis

The European Commission has sent additional advance payments from REACT-EU resources worth almost EUR 193.6 million to the accounts of...

Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine Crisis: Hungary pledges EUR 37 mln aid package for Ukrainians

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto outlined a EUR 37m assistance package Hungary is offering to Ukrainians at...

Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine Crisis: Authorities in Hungary allow sunflower oil substitute 

Hungary's chief veterinarian has issued a resolution making it easier for food companies to replace sunflower seed oil in their...

Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine Crisis: Rocket attack hits Transcarpathia

A rocket attack hit the predominantly ethnic Hungarian Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia on Tuesday, the Hungarian-language portal Transcarpathia.ma reported....

EU

Szijjártó: Hungary won’t support EC oil embargo proposal in present form

Hungary cannot support a proposal by the European Commission to phase in an embargo on Russian oil in its present...

World

Czech Republic has sent CZK 3 bln worth of military equipment to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has sent Ukraine military assistance to the tune of CZK 3 billion (appr. EUR 124.4 million) since...

EU

EC to propose embargo on Russian oil

The European Commission will propose a "complete import ban" on Russian oil, the president of the European Union's executive body...

EU

EC identifies ‘serious risk’ for sound financial management of EU budget in Hungary

The European Commission has identified issues in Hungary that indicate sound management of European Union monies are at risk, European...

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...