What happened today in Hungary? — 16 June, 2024

Spanish airline returns to Budapest, medieval treasures, Hungary as a mediator, Hungary's odds to win the European Championship, new drink with Eva Mendes and more!
#topnews #whathappenedtoday
Thanks to Hungary’s support, Benedictine monastery rebuilt in Norcia elevated to abbey rank

The Hungarian government supported the rebuilding of a 10th-century Benedictine monastery in Italy.
#Italy #Benedictine #monastery #abbey
Hungarian government announces 2024’s scholarships to help diaspora Hungarians

The scheme covers Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
#Hungarians #education
FM Szijjártó: All Hungary’s criteria for starting EU accession talks with Ukraine included in framework document

Szijjártó reiterated Hungary's position that respecting the rights of national minorities by Ukraine should be set as a criterion "for any further steps".
#Ukraine #EU
What happened today in Hungary? — 15 June, 2024

Hungary–Switzerland match, Wizz delay, Hungarian fans march in Cologne, best pastry shops, beach food, bus driver stabbed, luxury castles and more!
#topnews #whathappenedtoday
Dávid Vitézy calls recount of invalid votes thorough, justified

The recount of invalid votes cast in the Budapest mayoral election at the June 9 municipal elections was meticulous and justified, Dávid Vitézy said.
#Budapest #election
Historic meeting: EPP President Manfred Weber and Péter Magyar discuss Tisza party’s joining EPP

"Good talks today in Budapest with a democratic Hungary," Weber wrote on Facebook after meeting Péter Magyar.
#Budapest #EPP #Tisza
Election scandal? Budapest mayor Karácsony calls for new election

Even though he was declared the winner of the election.
#Budapest #mayor #election
NATO ministers confirm Hungary’s non-participation in Ukraine mission, says defence minister

Defence ministers of NATO have confirmed in a meeting in Brussels that Hungary could stay away from the organisation's NATO mission in Ukraine, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.
#Ukraine #war #NATO #defence
In two weeks, Hungary bagged three favourable credit rating agency decisions

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hungary's investment grade sovereign rating after Moody's and Scope Ratings did the same, the finance minister announced.
#creditrating #finance #investment





