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Hungary Nears Herd Immunity, Starts Vaccine Diplomacy

Hungary is “close to reaching community immunity” against the coronavirus, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, said...

EU

EC approves Romanian support scheme for COVID-hit independent cultural sector

The European Commission said that it has approved Romania's RON 3 million (EUR 610,000) scheme to support companies active in...

World

Recovery program launched in support of SMEs in Bulgaria

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bulgaria will be able to receive credit from commercial banks with an 80% guarantee...

World

Czech Republic to further relax COVID measures from Saturday

In view of the improving epidemiological situation, the Czech government has agreed to loosen coronavirus restrictions faster than originally planned,...

World

Slovenia: EUR 243 mln stimulus package for tourism confirmed

Slovenia's government has passed an emergency law on the last week to help the embattled tourism sector, local media reported....

EU

EC to issue EUR 20 bln bond for Next Generation EU

Last week in its first NextGenerationEU transaction, the European Commission raised EUR 20 billion via a 10-year bond due on...

EU

EC could approve Hungary’s RRF plan by July

The European Commission could approve Hungary's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan by the end of July, Finance Minister Mihály...

EU

2nd EU Report Monitors Rule of Law Progress in Hungary

The European Commission has promised to publish an annual report on rule of law adherence across its member states. But...

EU

Hungary to reopen internal Schengen borders from June 24

Hungary will reopen its internal Schengen borders from June 24, unless the pandemic takes an unexpected turn for the worse,...

World

World Bank to lend Romania additional EUR 150 mln for health infrastructure upgrade

Romania has signed an additional EUR 150 million loan agreement with the World Bank to improve medical services and infrastructure,...

EU

EPPO takes over Czech PM’s conflict of interest case

The newly established European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) based in Luxembourg has taken over the case of Prime Minister Andrej...

Int'l Relations

Hungary opens consulate in Innsbruck 

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó opened the Hungarian consulate in Innsbruck, Austria last week, according to news...

Int'l Relations

Ukraine to honor Hungary immunity certificates

Hungary and Ukraine have agreed to mutually recognize each other's COVID immunity certificates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter...

Int'l Relations

Albania to honor Hungary immunity certificates

Hungary and Albania have agreed to mutually recognize each other's COVID immunity certificates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter...

Int'l Relations

Hungary donates 100,000 AstraZeneca jabs to Cape Verde

Hungary is donating 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine to Cape Verde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter...

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...