Int’l Relations

Int'l Relations

Hungary Eyes HIMARS Purchase as U.S. Defense Ties Strengthen

The deepening relationship between Hungary and the U.S. is creating a strong foundation for expanded defense industry cooperation, including future...

Int'l Relations

Trump: Orbán ‘Great, Strong Leader’

U.S. President Donald Trump called Viktor Orbán a "great" and "strong leader" in Washington, DC on Friday, fielding journalists' questions...

Foreign Affairs, Int'l Relations

Hungary to Sign Nuclear Energy Deal With U.S. for Fuel, Storage Technology

Hungary will sign a comprehensive nuclear energy cooperation agreement with the United States, which includes the purchase of American nuclear...

Int'l Relations

Karácsony: Supporting Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor ‘Moral Obligation’

It is a moral obligation to stand up for Ekrem Imamoglu, the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Gergely Karácsony, Budapest's mayor,...

Int'l Relations

Donald Trump ‘Very Angry’ About Attack Against Druzhba Oil Pipeline

PM Viktor Orbán had contacted Donald Trump because "Ukrainians regularly blow up the Druzhba pipeline", and in response, Trump said...

Int'l Relations

Rubio: U.S. Committed to Strengthening Partnership With Hungary

U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio greeted Hungary on its nat'l holiday, and said the U.S. "remains committed to strengthening...

Int'l Relations

Magyar Protests Russian Intelligence Service’s Statement

Péter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza Party, has written an open letter to the Russian ambassador to Hungary,...

Int'l Relations

Szijjártó to Announce New U.S. Investments in Hungary

Negotiations are at an advanced stage on several major U.S. investments planned in Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade...

Int'l Relations

4 Hungarian Gripens to Lead NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission

Hungary will take the lead in NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission for the fourth time starting Aug. 1, Deputy Chief...

Int'l Relations

No Hungarian Casualties Reported in Krakow Shooting, Ministry Says

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday evening that it had no information indicating any Hungarians were among the casualties of a...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian President Offers Condolences After Deadly Spain Train Crash

President András Baka expressed condolences to the families of those killed in a train crash in Spain on Wednesday, his...

Int'l Relations

Hungary Secures Norway Grants Agreement Worth HUF 92 bln

Hungary has concluded negotiations on the Norway and EEA Grants mechanism, securing more than HUF 92 billion in funding, Minister...

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...

No Hungarian Casualties Reported in Krakow Shooting, Ministry Says

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday evening that it had no information indicating any Hungarians were among the casualties of a...

Budapest’s Chain Bridge to Light Up in Swiss Colors on November 5

Budapest’s Chain Bridge will be illuminated in red and white on the evening of November 5 to mark the 80th...

Hungary and U.S. Deepen Security Ties, Target Far-Left Extremism

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed counterterrorism and energy cooperation agreements Thursday....

Hungarian President Offers Condolences After Deadly Spain Train Crash

President András Baka expressed condolences to the families of those killed in a train crash in Spain on Wednesday, his...

Magyar Congratulates Serbia’s Student List on Election Victory

Prime Minister Péter Magyar congratulated the leaders of Serbia's opposition Student List in a phone call after their victory in...

Péter Magyar Condemns Violence in France, Vows to Maintain Strict Migration Policy

PM Péter Magyar condemned recent violence and vandalism in France, expressing solidarity with the French people and reaffirming Hungary’s commitment...

Hungary Secures Norway Grants Agreement Worth HUF 92 bln

Hungary has concluded negotiations on the Norway and EEA Grants mechanism, securing more than HUF 92 billion in funding, Minister...

Hungary and Ukraine Seek Fresh Start as Magyar Welcomes Minority Rights Pact

PM Péter Magyar welcomed a political agreement on strengthening the rights of ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia during talks with Ukrainian...

Germany Celebrates Fall of the Iron Curtain as a Joint Achievement

Germany’s new ambassador to Hungary, Alexander Schönfelder, took up his post in August. In his first interview with the BBJ,...

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...

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....

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...

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...