Int’l Relations

Int'l Relations

Russia’s Gazprom may build a trans-continental pipeline system in Venezuela

Russia’s Gazprom may be recruited to improve gas supplies and build a trans-continental pipeline system in Venezuela....

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British energy minister lends support to Turkey on Iran gas deal

British Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks extended support to Turkey with regards to its decision to sign an energy cooperation deal...

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Vietnam eyes Hungary; trade thrives with EU

Trade between the European Union and Vietnam is flourishing with two-way exports increasing to $9.9 billion in 2006 from $100...

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French president highlights importance of ties with Central Europe

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday stressed France’s interest in ties with Central Europe after talks with his Hungarian counterpart...

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Brazil biofuels in Europe

The Brazilian foreign ministry has revealed that the region’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is to conduct a five-day...

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Putin: Russia does not rule out limits on foreign investment

Russia does not rule out putting limits on foreign investment in the country’s economy, President Vladimir Putin said Monday....

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Hungarian Season in China milestone in growth of ties

Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány said that The Hungarian Season, slated to be held in nine Chinese cities between September...

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Gyurcsány, Merkel share views on Kosovo future status – extended

Kosovo’s future was high on the agenda of a meeting between Hungary’s Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány and visiting German Chancellor...

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Chinese Pipeline to Cross Kazakhstan

Chinese President Hu Jintao ended his official visit to Kazakhstan yesterday. Hu and Kazakh President Noursultan Nazarbaev signed a package...

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Ukraine: Gov’t floats Iraqi oil pipe plan

The governing coalition of Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych announced plans this month to create a transport corridor that would diversify...

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Turkey to invest over $4 bln in South Russian region

Turkey plans to invest more than $4 billion in South Russia’s Krasnodar Territory, where the 2014 Winter Olympic Games will...

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Britain, Russia in ‘controlled’ crisis: paper

Britain and Russia have kept room for maneuvering amid the diplomatic wrangling over the poisoning case of former Russian agent...

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Is Turkey back in the game?: New deal with Iran and Nabucco – analysis

In today's world, competitiveness and sustainability are among the most important issues of the world economy. In this sense, energy...

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Energy tops agenda as Black Sea summit convenes in Istanbul

The leaders of 12 countries on Monday wrapped up a summit of Black Sea region countries pledging to increase cooperation...

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Russia to allocate $7.7 bln for nanotechnology until 2015

A top Russian official said Thursday the government would allocate 200 billion rubles ($7.7 billion) to develop nanotechnology until 2015....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...