Foreign Affairs

World

Polish Parl’t passes amendment to Sunday trading ban law

A legal loophole that allowed large shops to open on Sundays looks set to close after the Sejm, Poland's lower...

EU

EU approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Hungary

The European Commission has approved, under European Union state aid rules, Hungary's map for granting regional aid from 1 January...

Int'l Relations

‘We Know What to do’ Hungarian Ambassador Tells U.S. Charge d’Affaires

Hungary and the United States continue to enjoy deep relations, even if the change in the U.S. administration has introduced...

EU

EC approves EUR 36 mln post-COVID recovery grant to Moldova

The European Commission approved a EUR 36 million non-reimbursable financing to support Moldova's post-coronavirus economic recovery, the government's office said...

EU

Poland starts coal phase-out talks with EU

Poland has started talks with the European Commission on the pre-notification of its hard coal mining phase-out program, secretary of...

World

EBRD lends support to Electric Networks of Armenia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a loan of USD 70 million, including a B-loan from the...

Int'l Relations

Orbán travels to Slovenia

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is traveling to Celje, in Slovenia, where he will attend the opening of the 53rd Celje...

World

EBRD promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is boosting renewable energy and energy efficiency in Egypt with a USD 25...

Visits

Pope Francis meets Orbán at start of 4-day Europe trip

Pope Francis arrived in Hungary on Sunday on his first foreign trip since undergoing intestinal surgery in July. The Pope...

World

Polish gov’t approves bill on revenue tax on large corporations

Poland's government approved a bill on Wednesday envisaging tax to be imposed on big companies that pay little or no...

EU

Hungary 1st in EU to legislate 2050 climate neutrality

Hungary has become the first EU member state to legislate to achieve full climate neutrality by 2050, reports business daily...

World

Cafes again allowed to serve customers indoors in Croatia

Cafes in Croatia are again allowed to serve their customers indoors as of September 1, after they were closed for...

EU

Hungary law on FX loans complies with EU directive – CJEU

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on Thursday ruled that Hungarian legislation which prohibits the annulment of...

Int'l Relations

Orbán participates in Bled Strategic Forum

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at a leaders' panel on the future of Europe at the Bled Strategic Forum on...

EU

EC warns Czech Republic to address conflict of interest issue or lose money

The European Commission has warned the Czech Republic that it may suspend the payment of subsidies to the country unless...

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...