Hungary

12/09/2024

Hungarian government loses case against Spar: CJEU says Hungary’s price caps on staples violated EU law

Supermarket chain Spar Magyarorszag was fined in May 2023 for failing to comply with the stocking rules. #Spar #court #CJEU #government #pricecap
12/09/2024

Is Revolut opening a branch in Hungary?

National Economy Minister Márton Nagy met with executives of Revolut Bank. #economy #bank #Revolut #MNB
12/09/2024

Hungarian government: European Capital of Culture title presented opportunity to ‘reposition’ region of Veszprém

The title of European Capital of Culture, which the town of Veszprém and the Lake Balaton region held last year, presented a good opportunity to "reposition" the region, the regional development minister said. #ECC #Veszprém #culture #tradition #art
12/09/2024

Orbán cabinet targets ‘significant’ minimum wage rise for 2025

The government aims for a "significant" increase in the minimum wages for skilled and unskilled workers next year. #government #wages #salary #work #labour
12/09/2024

Hungarian opposition politician reveals residence of Orbán’s father – PHOTOS, VIDEO

Orbán reportedly spends long weekends there with family and frequently hosts government officials, Fidesz politicians, and businessmen. #construction #Fidesz #opposition #government #Hatvanpuszta
12/09/2024

Orbán cabinet: Hungary to seek compensation for border protection costs from EU

The Hungarian government will request that the European Union compensate the country for costs incurred in protecting the bloc's external borders. #EU #Commission #border #borderprotection #migration #government
12/09/2024

Thousands of Russians arrive in Hungary to work on the Paks II project

There is speculation about whether establishing a Russian school near Paks is being considered. #Russia #Paks #project #Rosatom #nuclearplant
12/09/2024

PM Orbán meets Republika Srpska President in Budapest

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Milorad Dodik, the president of the Republika Srpska of Bosnia-Herzegovina, in Budapest on Thursday. #Balkans #Budapest #visit
12/09/2024

Hungary’s dependence on Russian oil is problematic, according to analyst – Here’s why

Analyst cautioned that a disruption in oil supplies from Russia could become inevitable due to political or technical reasons. #oil #energy #Russia #Ukraine
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
12/09/2024

Hungarian deputy parliament speaker visits Kazakhstan

Sándor Lezsák, the deputy speaker of parliament, paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept 8-10, Parliament's press office said on Wednesday. #parliament #deputyspeaker #Kazakhstan #visit
12/09/2024

Péter Magyar: Tisza party group not to vote for incumbent Budapest dept mayors, shirk coalitions

Magyar also called on Karácsony to nominate deputy mayors who could ensure the capital's stable financial situation. #Budapest #mayor #election #party #opposition #TISZA
12/09/2024

“Repugnance in human transactions became interesting to me” – interview with Alvin Roth

Interview with Nobel Prize winner economist Alvin Roth:
12/09/2024

Leaked – PM Orbán behind closed doors: 2026 can mark the end

Will PM Orbán lose the next parliamentary elections? #hungarianparliament #2026elections #viktororban #orbangovernment
12/09/2024

Széchenyi István University signs cooperation agreement with Mapei Ltd

Széchenyi István University of Győr has signed a cooperation agreement with building materials maker Mapei Kft, the school said on Wednesday. #university #education #highereducation
11/09/2024

What happened today in Hungary? — 11 September, 2024

Authentic image of Saint Stephen, AI Summit, UEFA match, travelling to the UK, foaming motorway, Mészáros' new purchase, Claude Monet in Budapest, free autumnal programmes in the capital, and more!
11/09/2024

FM Szijjártó: Hungary aims to have Albania’s EU accession chapters opened

"It is no exaggeration to say that the EU would need the Western Balkans countries more than those countries need EU membership," he said. #EU #Albania #WesternBalkans #Szijjártó
11/09/2024

Claude Monet Budapest – The Immersive Experience opens in October

A groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the works of Claude Monet will open at the BOK Hall in mid-October. #exhibition #Budapest #programme #Monet #impressionism
11/09/2024

Long-awaited moment: Liberty makes payroll at Dunaújváros steelworks

Indian-owned steelworks Liberty Dunaújváros has paid over 3,000 employees their wages for August, on time, plus a one-off HUF 150,000 bonus, the National Economy Ministry said on Tuesday. #Dunaferr #steelworks #economyministry
11/09/2024

Orbán cabinet: Schengen area’s external borders must be protected

The external borders of the European Union's Schengen area must be protected, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister's Office said. #migration #EU #border #Ukraine