Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined a series of topics for Hungary’s EU Council Presidency in the European Parliament on Wednesday. Applause, heckling, sharp exchanges and fierce criticism accompanied his presentation of the Hungarian Presidency’s programme.
Varga: Budget targets realistic
The budget and fiscal policy targets to which the government has committed itself can be achieved this year. This was stated by Finance Minister Mihály Varga at the meeting of Parliament's Budget Committee on Wednesday.
Pintér: Fight against organised crime among Hungary’s EU Presidency priorities
"A war and fighting is currently underway at the EU borders, which makes it all the more important to fulfil Schengen expectations," Pintér said.
Home prices increase 6.7 percent in September
Prices of homes in Budapest averaged HUF 1,070,000/sqm at the start of October but were as high as HUF 1,730,000/sqm in central District V.
Prices decrease from August to September
Consumer prices were 3.0% higher on average in September 2024 than a year earlier. Over one month, they decreased by 0.1% on average, within which motor fuels became 3.7% cheaper, the Central Statistical Office said.
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Orbán: Migration and security threats could disintegrate the Schengen Area
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a stark warning during his speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, pointing out that migration and security threats are pushing the Schengen Area towards disintegration.
The question of immunity rights
Péter Magyar had a conversation with Manfred Weber, the leader of the EPP, which includes the Tisza Party. The leader of the Tisza party signalled to Weber that he would be immediately prepared to waive his right to immunity if the Hungarian government decided ...
House Speaker: Serbia ‘has much to hope from Hungary’ during its EU integration
László Kövér said Vojvodina Hungarians would be a link between Serbia and Hungary as well as Serbia and the EU.
PM proposes Schengen summit to tackle migration
The prime minister said the EU did not have a successful common migration policy and member states were trying to protect themselves individually.
Hungary and Serbia sign agreement to modify tax treaty
The agreement was signed by state secretary for tax affairs Norbert Izer and József Kerekes, state secretary at Serbia's Finance Ministry.
PM Orbán: The European Union must change, and Hungary will lead that change
During a press briefing at the European Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s vision for its EU presidency, stressing that the European Union must adapt to face today’s challenges.
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Third-degree flood alert issued for Budapest
The mayor of Budapest has issued a third-degree flood alert along all flood protection sections of the River Danube in the capital from Monday, the mayor's office has said.
Danube flood threatens several historic Budapest baths
The flood approaching Budapest along the Danube will affect several baths and spas, necessitating protection measures, Budapest Gyogyfurdoi es Hevizei (BGYH), the company that operates the baths, said on Wednesday.
House Speaker: Serbia ‘has much to hope from Hungary’ during its EU integration
László Kövér said Vojvodina Hungarians would be a link between Serbia and Hungary as well as Serbia and the EU.
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Fidesz MEP slams leftist opposition for thwarting proposal on Islamist terrorism
Leftist MEPs of the European Parliament, including those of Hungary's Democratic Coalition and Momentum parties, on Monday voted down a right-wing proposal to put issues around Islamist terrorism in Europe on the agenda, ruling Fidesz MEP Balazs Hidveghi told public media.
Egis favipiravir drug licenced for Covid-19 treatment
A new drug with the active ingredient favipiravir manufactured by Hungarian pharmaceutical company Egis has been licenced for treatment of Covid-19 by the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYEI), the institute said on Saturday.
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Orbán: New EU migration pact could force Hungary to welcome migrants
Hungary does not support the new migration and refugee package presented by the European Commission on Wednesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Reuters newswire on Friday. Under the package, Hungary's commitment to send people back from the southern EU states like Italy or Greece, ...
