Romania and Bulgaria have been working hard to protect their borders and have done a lot to rein in illegal migration, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Facebook on Friday, adding that the two countries should have been allowed to join the European Union’s Schengen zone.
EC assessment shows Hungarian reforms insufficient to unblock funds
The European Commission said on Friday that according to its latest assessment, Hungary's changes in legislation adopted to address the EC's rule of law concerns and the use of European Union funding have not been sufficient to fully unblock the funds.
Demonstration for education held in front of public media headquarters
A demonstration by students, teachers, parents and supporters was held in front of the public media MTVA headquarters in Budapest on Friday evening.
Navracsics: Hungary to be among ‘five most liveable EU countries’ by 2030
By 2030, Hungary could become one of the "five most liveable countries" of the European Union, Regional Development Minister Tibor Navracsics told parliament's Sustainable Development Council on Friday.
Defence Minister: Military equipment made in Hungary boosts security
Military equipment manufactured in Hungary helps bolster security, Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky said at the signing of a joint venture agreement between the defence ministry and Germany's Dynamit Nobel Defence in Budapest on Friday.
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Central bank to file criminal report over DK co-leader’s remarks
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) will file a criminal report over remarks by opposition Democratic Coalition co-leader Laszlo Varju, the central bank said on Friday.
Orbán holds talks with US economist Jeffrey Sachs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his political director Balazs Orbán held talks with world-renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs at the PM's office on Friday, Orbán's press chief said.
Hechinger inaugurates HUF 1.4 billion expansion
The Hungarian unit of German electronic parts supplier Hechinger inaugurated a 1.4 billion forint (EUR 3.4m) expansion at its base in Tiszakecske, in southeastern Hungary, on Friday.
Hungary-Croatia border controls to be dissolved on new Schengen arrangements
Border controls will be discontinued on the 344km stretch of border between Hungary and Croatia from January 1, 2023, following approval of Croatia's integration into the Schengen area, interior ministry state secretary Bence Retvari said on Thursday.
Railways vital for Hungarian economic growth, minister says
Rail transport and haulage are vitally important for the growth of the Hungarian economy, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday, welcoming the launch of a joint company producing control and signalling equipment by Hungary's V-Hid Epito and Czech market-leader AZD Praha.
Fidesz MP turns to audit office over opposition’s foreign funding
Janos Halasz, deputy parliamentary group leader of ruling Fidesz, on Thursday said he has turned to the State Audit Office (ASZ) in connection with the foreign funding received by the opposition prior to the spring general election.
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Szijjarto: Hungary, Iran working on developing economic cooperation
Hungary and Iran are working on developing economic cooperation in line with the policy of common sense and a pragmatism, and this could contribute to Tehran returning to a peaceful coexistence in the international community, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday.
President calls for strong, successful Europe
"What we need is a strong and successful Europe," President Katalin Novak said after talks with Gerard Larchet, president of the French Senate, in Paris on Friday.
Police arrest people smugglers assaulting officers
The police have detained people smugglers that had fired shots at them in an attempt to avoid being apprehended near Inarcs, in central Hungary, early on Monday, the police said on its website, adding that nobody had been injured in the incident.
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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, ...
