Daily News Hungary

10/12/2024

FM Szijjártó calls out journalists, politicians ‘who spread fake news’ in Hungary

Péter Szijjártó has told journalists and politicians who "spread fake news" should show self-restraint. #FM #media #terrorism #MiddleEast
10/12/2024

PM Orbán meets Trump, Musk in Florida

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met US President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, on Monday. #PMOrbán #foreignaffairs #US #Trump #Musk
10/12/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó discusses situation in Syria with Israeli counterpart

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó discussed the situation in Syria with Gideon Sa’ar, his Israeli counterpart, on Monday, underlining that both countries’ interests lay in peace in the Middle East. #Syria #Israel #foreignaffairs #religion
06/12/2024

Official: Hungarian EU Presidency prioritises road safety and economic strengthening

Strengthening the European economy is the most important target of the Hungarian EU presidency, and improving transport and road safety are key elements of this, Bálint Nagy said.
05/12/2024

Top Hungary news: Priest child abuse scandal, Sziget artists, Budapest–Vienna train, Wizz Air pass, Uzbeks’ Hungarian airline — 5 December, 2024

Priest child abuse scandal, Sziget artists, Santa experiences, Budapest–Vienna train, Wizz Air pass, Uzbeks' Hungarian airline and more! #topnews #whathappenedtoday
05/12/2024

Budapest mayor: Domestic violence is a social issue that affects us all

Every two weeks, a woman loses her life as a result of abuse, and every fifth Hungarian woman is the victim of physical violence. #violence #abuse #crime
05/12/2024

Moody’s downgrades outlook for Hungarian banks

Moody's Ratings on Thursday took rating actions on four Hungarian banks. #bank #ratings #finance
05/12/2024

Paks II nuclear plant upgrade moves ahead under strict international oversight

The upgrade of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is being undertaken in compliance with the strictest international rules, head of international relations at project company Paks II Attila Hugyecz said. #Paks #nuclear #energy
05/12/2024

Hungarian Speaker Kövér urges UN to recognise national identity as a universal human right – UPDATED

The United Nations should initiate admission of the right to national identity among the latest generation of universal human rights, László Kövér said. #UnitedNations #national #identity
05/12/2024

Hungarian Development Bank launches EUR 84 million EU-funded credit scheme for SME digitalisation

The credit is available at the MFB Pont Plusz network and designated branches of MBH Bank and Gránit Bank. #SME #credit #money
05/12/2024

Szijjártó in Washington: Hope for Ukraine peace hinges on US leadership transition

According to the Hungarian foreign minister, "the outgoing US administration is trying to make brokering peace after 20 January impossible". #Szijjártó #Ukraine #Russia #war #UnitedStates
05/12/2024

Budapest court orders extradition in Antifa case to Germany

The Budapest Municipal Court has ordered the extradition of a man sentenced in the so-called "Antifa case" to Germany, where he will be prosecuted for assault. #court #crime #Germany #Budapest
05/12/2024

Orbán and Meloni discuss bilateral ties, migration, and Ukraine reconstruction in Rome

Meloni congratulated Orbán on Hungary's successful EU presidency. #Meloni #Orbán #Rome #Italy
04/12/2024

Top Hungary news: Student suicide attempt, no EU funds, sanctions violated, ice skating rink, Budapest top party city — 4 December, 2024

Student suicide attempt, no EU funds, sanctions violated, ice skating rink, Budapest top party city and more! #topnews #whathappenedtoday
04/12/2024

Hungary prioritises workforce training to address labour market challenges

Hungary's government has made a policy priority of training for people who are out of work with low skills or without qualifications, a state secretary said.
04/12/2024

Hungarian central bank holds rates as majority cites geopolitical and market risks

Members were in agreement that financial market stability remained "a key factor" in terms of price stability. #centralbank #bank #money #finance
04/12/2024

Karácsony: New budget ensures Budapest pays no more than it receives

"We're not going to budget any excess tax payments that could be confiscated from the city," Karácsony said. #Budapest #budget #money
04/12/2024

Hungary requests US exemption for Russian Gazprombank sanctions to secure gas payments

The Hungarian government has requested that United States authorities exempt Russia's Gazprombank from sanctions. #Russia #Gazprombank #US #sanctions
04/12/2024

Hungarian opposition calls on Pope Francis to address child sexual abuse cases in Hungary’s Catholic Church

The Democratic Coalition has asked Pope Francis to ensure that the Catholic Church in Hungary uncovers sex crimes committed against children and names the perpetrators. #CatholicChurch #crime #abuse
04/12/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó: NATO must avoid risking collective defence over Ukraine membership

NATO's collective defence should not be sacrificed or risked for any third country, Péter Szijjártó said. #NATO #Ukraine #Szijjártó