Foreign Affairs

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U.S.-Hungarian Relationship to be Built on ‘Hope, Ambition, Mutual Interest’

“Hope, ambition and mutual interests” are the three key phrases that sum up Hungary’s approach to its relationship with President...

World

Polish gov’t has spent more than EUR 42.3 bln to save jobs

Saving jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the government's main priorities, Poland's family and social policy minister said...

World

Bulgaria resumes “green corridor” walk-in vaccination scheme

People who want to get a COVID-19 vaccine immediately are now able to benefit from so-called "green corridor" walk-in vaccination...

EU

Fidesz leaves EPP

Hungary's governing Fidesz will announce on Wednesday that it is leaving the European People's Party (EPP)....

EU

EU rolls out new energy labels for big-ticket appliances

The European Union is introducing new energy labels for fridges, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, television sets and monitors from March...

EU

EU-funded scheme gives 230,000 Hungarians digital skills

About 230,000 Hungarians in underdeveloped regions have participated in basic digital skills training courses supported by close to HUF 23...

World

Slovakia joins expanded NATO project on air munitions

Slovakia has joined NATO's initiative to expand multinational cooperation in the specification, procurement and warehousing of precision-guided airborne munitions to...

World

Czech government, opposition parties agree on pandemic law

The government and opposition parties in the Czech Republic have agreed on the law on pandemics, allowing for special measures...

World

Bulgaria’s household spending per capita rises in Q4

The average household expenditure per capita in Bulgaria increased by an annual 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020, while...

EU

EC starts infringement procedure against Hungary over NGO law

The European Commission on Thursday said it launched an infringement procedure against Hungary for failing to implement a Court of...

EU

70% of Hungarian internet users shop online

Some 70% of internet users in Hungary had bought or ordered goods or services over the internet in the 12...

World

Slovenia gov’t proposes public sector payment system changes

Slovenia's government has presented to public sector trade unions a preliminary proposal overhauling the public sector pay system, reported The...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó thanks Blinken for remarks on V4 anniversary

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has thanked U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken for his congratulatory message...

World

Eximbank to finance sewage treatment plants in Ghana

Magyar Eximbank will finance the construction of sewage treatment plants in two regions of Ghana, according to origo.hu....

World

Czechia to wait for EMA approval before using Sputnik vaccine, PM says

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who earlier hinted that his government could purchase the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, said...

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...