Viktor Orbán hits out at Micheál Martin after criticism of Hungary

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has hit out at the Taoiseach after Micheál Martin accused Hungary of exploiting the European Council veto.Mr Martin said the veto mechanism is being abused by Hungary and called on the EU to take action before it …

GD Parliament Speaker Visits Hungary

On May 11, Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili visited Budapest to participate in the annual Conference of Speakers of European Union Parliaments (EUSC), which was held on May 12. Papuashvili is also expected to hold bilateral meetings …

Spy scandal ignites diplomatic rift between Hungary, Ukraine

(MENAFN) A growing espionage dispute has led to a breakdown in diplomatic talks between Hungary and Ukraine, further straining already tense bilateral relations. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced on Friday that it had uncovered a Hungarian …

Hungary states Ukrainian membership of EU possibly to cause war to bloc

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cautioned that allowing Ukraine to join the European Union would prolong the war with Russia and risk pulling the EU directly into the conflict. Ukraine officially applied for EU membership in February …

Stefanchuk in Hungary urges European parliaments to remove artificial barriers on Ukraine's path to EU

During his speech at the Conference of the Speakers of EU Parliaments in Budapest, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk called for the removal of artificial obstacles blocking the start of accession negotiations between Ukraine and the European Union. …

Stefanchuk In Hungary Urges European Parliaments To Remove Artificial Barriers On Ukraine's Path To EU

Ukraine and Hungary Trade Diplomatic Blows, Each Expel Two Over Espionage Accusations

The already icy relationship between Hungary and Ukraine took a sharp turn for the worse late last week after both nations expelled two of each other’s diplomats in a tit-for-tat espionage row that reveals not only worsening bilateral tensions but also …

A royal tour in Hungary: The majestic castles that every tourist must visit – VIDEOS

Hungary boasts not only vibrant cities and renowned thermal baths but also many impressive historic buildings. The country is also home to a wealth of castles and fortresses that preserve relics of the past and have also appeared in films and TV series. As …

Housing market alert: Hungary’s home rental rates climb sharply in April

Home rental rates in Hungary rose 7.6% year-on-year in April, data compiled by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) from listings site Ingatlan.com show. Rental rates in the capital increased 8.6%. In a month-on-month comparison, home rental rates edged up …

Hungary’s budget deficit reaches 70% of annual target by April

Photo: Daily News Hungary Hungary’s cash flow-based general government deficit reached HUF 2,930.5bn at the end of April, the National Economy Ministry said in a preliminary release of data on Monday. The central budget had a deficit of HUF 2,851.5 at the …