Slovakia

17/11/2024

Slovak PM Fico may sacrifice his good relations with PM Orbán to keep his governing coalition

While Hungarian government seeks to reassure the public, Euronews speculates that Fico may prioritise maintaining his governing coalition over his positive relationship with Orbán. #language #slovakia #robertfico #viktororban
14/11/2024

According to FM Szijjártó, there is no threat to Hungarian minority language rights in Slovakia

According to Péter Szijjártó, Bratislava had made it clear that it does not want to restrict minority language use. #language #minority #ethnic #Hungarians #Slovakia
14/11/2024

Hungary calls for stronger Visegrád cooperation and economic integration at V4 Business Conference

Hungary is ready to develop further the successful cooperation among the Visegrád Group and strengthen trade and economic ties, foreign minister Szijjártó said. #VisegrádFour #cooperation #economy #Europe #trade
11/11/2024

Slovakia assures Hungary that the new Slovak language law will not curtail Hungarian minority rights

New Slovak Language Law: As we know, when Fico was in government before, the rights of the Hungarian minority were much violated. Now there is a promise...
07/11/2024

New Slovak bill would ban Hungarian language use on trains, buses, trams, and post offices

A new bill leaked by a Hungarian media outlet in Slovakia would ban Hungarian language use in Slovakia on trains and in postal offices. Such a measure would be a considerable setback concerning minority rights in the EU member state. #slovakia #languageuse #hungarianlanguage
05/11/2024

Surprisingly, Hungarians are not only going to the West to work

Austria remains the most popular destination for cross-border commuters; however, two neighbouring countries are moving up the list. #Austria #workers #labour #employment
28/10/2024

Hungary’s foreign minister addresses Slovakia’s language law: protecting ethnic minorities amid rising tensions

Hungary's government has so far taken all the necessary steps in connection with Slovakia's new language law, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. #Slovakia #FMSzijjártó #languagelaw
23/10/2024

Slovakia terminates decades-old citizenship agreement with Hungary

Slovakia has officially decided to terminate its citizenship agreement with Hungary, which was originally signed in 1961. #citizenship #Slovakia
22/10/2024

Orbán: The West is panicking over migration, the greatest problem threatening to pull the EU apart

Western leaders are "in panic" over illegal migration, PM Orbán said. #migration #Orbán
15/10/2024

Bear crosses the Danube from Slovakia, now feared in Hungary

Discover how bear encounters are rising across Europe and what it means for public safety 🐻 #bear #bearattack #hiking #esztergom
06/10/2024

FM Szijjártó: We have again completed a successful evacuation operation

Hungary has successfully concluded an evacuation operation with the help of its Slovak friends, the foreign minister said. #Lebanon #Slovakia #evacuation
04/10/2024

Surprising? Slovak plane evacuates Hungarians from Lebanon, says FM Szijjártó

More Hungarians will be evacuated from Lebanon with a Slovak plane, in line with an agreement between the two countries, FM Szijjártó said. #middleeast #lebanon #israel #iran #slovakia
18/09/2024

Rising food prices in Hungary spark concern, many shop abroad for groceries

As food prices double compared to six years ago, some are shopping in Slovakia for cheaper goods.
12/09/2024

Territorial defence forces’ role increasing, says Hungarian army commander at Moonstar 2024

"In a first chapter of Moonstar 2024, the Hungarian and US army held a joint shooting exercise at the beginning of the year," he added. #army #military #Moonstar2024
09/09/2024

Hungarian MOL reaches agreements securing Druzhba crude deliveries

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL announced that it concluded agreements to secure the continuous transport of crude through the Druzhba pipeline through Belarus and Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia. #crude #Russia #Ukraine #oil
05/09/2024

Russian oil dispute in Hungary: Market struggles or internal conflicts

Europe has been stirred by statements from the Hungarian and Slovak governments, accusing Ukraine of disrupting their supply of Russian oil through sanctions imposed on the oil company Lukoil.
30/08/2024

Breaking – Ukraine to shut down Druzhba oil pipeline on 1 January, raising concerns for Hungary’s oil supply

The decision was announced by Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. #Ukraine #Druzhba #oil #Russia #energy
27/08/2024

How Kaufland is attracting Hungarian shoppers to cross the border into Slovakia

They are also seeking Hungarians to work in their stores. #Kaufland #Slovakia #shopping #deals
25/08/2024

International train delays expected in Hungary next week: Czech, Slovak trains affected

Significant delays are expected in international trains arriving from Czechia and Slovakia, and trains entering Hungary at Szob are delayed by 40-60 minutes. #train #railway #international #travel
24/08/2024

Official: Brussels leaves Hungary and Slovakia to handle Lukoil sanctions alone

The European Commission has refused to mediate between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine regarding the sanctions Kyiv imposed on the Russian oil company Lukoil, according to an […]