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Last Hungarian hostage may return to his family following Hamas-Israel ceasefire
The second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could offer a chance for the release of the last Hungarian hostage. #hamas #israel #war #middleeast
Hungary’s Integrity Authority ‘corruption’ scandal: director-general says allegations against him unfounded
Ferenc Pál Bíró, the head of Hungary's Integrity Authority, on Friday said allegations of embezzlement made against him were "unfounded". #integrityauthority #hungariangovernment #corruption
Hungarian government will attract investments from anywhere, adds punitive tariffs on China do no good
The government wants to make Hungary a place that can attract investments from anywhere, Zoltán Kovacs, the government’s international spokesman, said in an interview with Eurasia Magazine. “Hungary remains committed...
Budapest mayor Karácsony demands consultation over bulky waste collection changes
"In a state governed by the rule of law, talks are held with elected mayors, but in a party state, [talks are held] with the city party secretary," Gergely Karácsony...
Hungarian government commissioner: Hungary outperformed in EU presidency tasks
Hungary outperformed when it came seeing to its EU presidency duties in the second half of last year, Zoltán Kovács, the government commissioner in charge of preparations and operative implementation...
Hungarian government: Hungarian EU presidency ‘brought common sense to Brussels’
The Hungarian European Union presidency brought common sense to Brussels, a government official for EU affairs said on Monday.
Hungarian Energy Minister: Government to offer new subsidies for energy storage
Domestic support for energy storage may soon increase to more than HUF 300bn, with several large storage facilities likely to be inaugurated this year, Energy Minister Csaba Lantos said.
Fidesz politician: US Ambassador Pressman leaving, ‘but all he’s created stays’
US Ambassador David Pressman is leaving his Budapest post on Monday, “but everything he has created stays,” the head of the Fidesz parliamentary group said on Facebook. Pressman’s legacy Máté...
Orbán cabinet: No threat of global health crisis on the horizon
There is no threat of another global health crisis at the moment, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said on Facebook late on Sunday, after talks with Tedros Ghebreyesus,...
Fresh data: Hungarian gas consumption increased slightly last year
Despite the slight increase in consumption, Hungary's energy savings have led to lower reliance on imports, contributing to stronger energy security.
Hungarian minister slams US sanctions against Antal Rogán as ‘unfounded provocation’
According to János Lázár, "the decision of a failed government with only weeks left in power, based on the petty revenge of a failed and unsuccessful US ambassador, cannot be...
Direct presidential elections and overhaul of Hungary’s political system demanded by opposition
According to a politician from Jobbik, Hungarians should have the right to pick a president through direct election, and called for a comprehensive revamp of legislature.
Media authority criticises media freedom reports for Hungary, citing bias and errors
The media freedom reports published on Hungary in 2024 have shown the shortcomings detected in earlier reports, Hungarian media authority NMHH said.