Hungarian government

04/11/2024

Fools of ’56? Hungarian researcher sparks controversy over Heroes of the Revolution – UPDATE

What is happening here? On the Hungarian national day of mourning, are revolutionaries being called fools?
04/11/2024

Viktor Orbán’s defying declaration: Hungary will not pay EU fines!

Viktor Orbán is at the center of a brewing conflict with the EU, as Hungary prepares to reject the asylum fines. What could this mean for EU relations? Check out our article for further details!
04/11/2024

Photos: Hungarian national flag flown at half-mast in front of Parliament

TODAY: National day of mourning in Hungary
04/11/2024

New Gidran combat vehicles and Leopard tanks arrive in Hungary – video, photo gallery

VIDEO, PHOTOS - Check out the new Turkish-Hungarian combat vehicles and even German Leopard tanks arrived in Hungary: #Gidran #Leopard #Türkiye #Germany #EjderYalçin
04/11/2024

PM Orbán and Hungary may become a policymaker in the USA if Trump wins: the background of their bromance

Trump and Orbán regularly praise each other's work. It is unprecedented that a potential US president has such strong ties to a small country's leader like Hungary's Orbán. Background. #donaldtrump #viktororban #maga #magacampaign #money #hungariangovernment
04/11/2024

Orbán predicts major shift in Western politics: ‘Pro-peace, anti-migration’ forces to gain majority in Europe and US

The Western world faces a sea change, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview. #Orbán #West #politics
02/11/2024

Hungary pledges EUR 20,000 aid and sends rescue team to support flood-stricken Spain

"Our Spanish friends can count on us," a government official said. #Spain #flood #aid
02/11/2024

Fidesz MEP criticises opposition for backing EU proposals ‘undermining national sovereignty and Hungary’s interests’

Csaba Dömötör, an MEP of ruling Fidesz, has criticised MEPs of opposition Tisza for supporting an EU proposal "to introduce new sources of revenue partly to the detriment of members' revenues".
02/11/2024

Kremlin spokesperson praises Orbán’s “independent and constructive” approach

Hungary’s balancing act between East and West is causing a stir in the EU. Viktor Orbán’s recent decisions have earned praise in Moscow but criticism from his EU allies. If you want to find out more, check out our article!
02/11/2024

Tax changes in 2025 in Hungary: Airbnb tax skyrockets, currency conversion fee remains, plane tickets may be cheaper

On 29 October at night, the government submitted their bill about the 2025 tax changes. In a nutshell, the Orbán administration plans to increase the Airbnb tax in Budapest (and only in Budapest) fivefold. Will that ruin the entire sector in the Hungarian capital? Will the hotel lobby win in Budapest? #budapest #tax #tax2025 #taxchanges #taxhungary #orbancabinet
02/11/2024

14 dead in terrible catastrophe in city populated by 11,000 Hungarians – VIDEO about what happened, PHOTOS

FM Péter Szijjártó has expressed the Hungarian government's shock over a deadly accident at the train station in Újvidék. At least 8 died. #serbia #catastrophe #disaster #hungariangovernment
01/11/2024

Hungarian foreign minister talks about EU punitive tariffs against Chinese e-cars

The European Commission's punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are "another blow to the continent's competitiveness", FM Szijjártó said. Do you think the EU should not halt Chinese e-car import? #china #hungarianforeignminister #orbangovernment
01/11/2024

Hungarian investment promotion agency HIPA slams EU’s punitive tariffs on Chinese e-cars

Car buyers "stand to lose the most" as a result of the European Union's punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the head of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) said. #hipa #hungariangovernment #china #ecar #hungarianeconomy
30/10/2024

Hungarian government unveils new economic initiatives: Blue-collar loans, home renovation subsidies, and family tax credits

The Hungarian government has introduced a series of economic initiatives, including interest-free loans for young blue-collar workers, home renovation subsidies for families in rural areas, and a gradual doubling of the family tax credit, aiming to stimulate growth and reduce economic dependencies. #economy
30/10/2024

Have your say! Hungary’s new National Consultation on wages, business, and housing

Time for Hungarian citizens to speak up on the future of the country's policies! The government just launched a nationwide consultation covering a range of key issues. What are these issues? Read our article to find out more!
30/10/2024

Staggering costs revealed: How Viktor Orbán’s frequent travelling with military planes is draining Hungarian taxpayers by millions

Taxpayers on the hook for millions? What do you think—should government leaders be more transparent about travel spending?
29/10/2024

EU Affairs minister emphasises importance of cohesion policy and regional governance in enhancing European competitiveness

European competitiveness is bound tightly with cohesion policy and the operations of regional governments, János Bóka said. #Europe #competitiveness
28/10/2024

Orbán cabinet: Ill-advised policies jeopardising European Union’s existence

"We have a vested interest in a successful European Union, and the success of our presidency will be a success story for the whole EU," Bóka said. #EU #migration #warinUkraine #Hungariangovernment
28/10/2024

Hungarian government: Romania’s Schengen accession in line with Hungary’s interest

Romania's accession to the Schengen area as soon as possible is in Hungary's national interest, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. #Romania #Schengen #FMSzijjártó #Hungariangovernment
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