Hungary

New Hungarian President talks about foreign policy priorities

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Regarding foreign affairs, the new Hungarian President emphasized that restoring relations with international partners is an important priority.

Hungary to hold presidential election with only one candidate

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The ruling Tisza party in Hungary nominated former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Andras Baka as a presidential candidate before the vote in Parliament next week.

Hungary's nuclear power plant ceases operations for the first time after 44 years

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The Danube River water level dropped to a record low, forcing Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant to stop operating for the first time in 44 years.

Hungary declares no arms, no troops to Ukraine

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Hungary affirmed that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine but will not provide weapons or send troops to participate in the conflict.

Hungary reviews finances of Paks-2 nuclear power project built by Rosatom

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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that the country's government is considering financial issues related to the Paks-2 nuclear power plant construction project.

High heat, Hungary allows state employees to work remotely

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The intense heat wave broke many temperature records, forcing authorities to impose a series of emergency measures on water, railways and healthcare.

Hungary warns Ukraine may be blocked from entering the EU

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Hungary warns that Ukraine's EU accession process could be stopped if Kiev does not meet the committed conditions.

Many European countries are significantly dependent on Russian gas

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Although the EU is promoting a plan to end Russian gas imports before 2027, many member countries are still significantly dependent on energy from Moscow.

Hungary reviews 12.5 billion euro nuclear power project with Russia

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Hungary is reviewing the project to expand the Paks nuclear power plant, said the candidate for the position of Minister in charge of economy and energy.

Hungary - Ukraine cool down tensions, close gold coin seizure

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Hungary has returned to Ukrainian bank Oschadbank a batch of cash and gold worth about 82 million USD that it seized earlier this year.

Druzhba pipeline may resume operation from noon, Hungary declares victory

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Hungary believes that the strategy to restore Russia's oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline is effective: Ukraine runs out of money before Hungary runs out of oil.

Hungary reviews Russia's Paks II nuclear power project, price doubled

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The new Hungarian government announced that it will comprehensively review Russia's Paks II nuclear power plant project, amid double costs.

Slovak Prime Minister supports Ukraine joining the EU

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he supports Ukraine's accession to the EU, but believes that Kiev has not yet met the necessary conditions.

Effected Hungarian Prime Minister wants to restore relations with the EU

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The new government in Hungary is promoting a strategic alliance with Poland, in order to learn from the experience of restoring institutions and ending isolation.

Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week

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Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary may be restored as early as next week.