In today’s government briefing, Minister Gergely Gulyás outlined the 2025 budget, emphasizing its alignment with Hungary’s economic action plan and the nation’s priorities as established through the ongoing national consultation process. This consultation, which invites public feedback on budget elements, will influence the final version, set for approval in December.
“Cassino ’44, Five Months of Hell in Italy” by James Holland (published by bantam)
Carnage, tragedy of the highest order
With some 16 war books to his credit, historian James Holland remains on full firepower in “Cassino ’44”. This follows on from his “Sicily ’43, The First Assault on Fortress Europe”, published in November 2020, and “The Savage Storm, The Brutal Battle for Italy ...
Trade surplus EUR 443 million in July
In July the volume of export decreased by 5.6% and that of import by 4.5% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 443 million, the balance deteriorated by EUR 238 million year-on-year. Compared to July, the adjusted volume ...
Exchange of the casino oligarchs
The casinos in Debrecen and Nyíregyháza have changed hands.
Magnus Aircraft to open showroom in China
On 11 November, Magnus Aircraft Zrt. will open a showroom in Wuxi, China. Last weekend, the Pécs-based company presented the Magnus Fusion, an aircraft developed in-house, at a conference.
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State Secretary: Hungary’s labor market remains tight
Hungary has the eighth-lowest jobless rate in the European Union while it is among the top ten member states in terms of employment.
Finance Ministry: Focus on tax cuts and support for families and businesses in new bill
The new bill would double tax preferences for families with children, extend the preferential VAT rate for home purchases and phase out some taxes on businesses.
NBH commemorates 75th anniversary of Hungarian-Chinese financial relations
György Matolcsy has praised the continuous development of Hungarian-Chinese financial relations.
Number of births drops by 7.7 percent
According to preliminary data, 6,708 children were born and 9,697 people died in September 2024. The number of births lessened by 7.7% and that of marriages by 22%, while the number of deaths increased by 5.4% compared to the same period of the previous ...
Industrial producer prices increase by 0.9 percent
Industrial producer prices were 0.9% higher on average in September 2024 than one year earlier. Domestic output prices lessened by 0.7%, while non-domestic output prices went up by 1.7%. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices diminished by 0.2% and non-domestic output prices ...
Regulations for electric car chargers loosened
Planners of subsidised e-charging stations now have more locations to choose from. The second round of technical tenders worth 28 billion forints was opened on Monday, the Ministry of Energy announced.
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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.
Orbán’s wake-up call for Europe
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.
Orbán: Hungary and Italy are two freedom-fighting nations that will never surrender their countries to foreigners
Speaking as the guest of honor at a rally organized by Matteo Salvini’s League party in Pontida, Italy, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised the long-standing resilience of both Hungary and Italy. He described the two nations as "freedom-fighting peoples" who have consistently defended their ...
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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, ...