Hungary has so far spent some 2 billion euros on border controls and “deserves an award rather than punishment”, PM Orbán said.
Gulyás: Population of 1,200 small settlements has started growing again
Some 1,200 villages have been supplied with minibuses worth 18 billion forints (EUR 43.4m) for communal services, and 381 billion forints have been spent on local infrastructure projects.
Watch out for pickpockets at Christmas markets
At a press conference, the Budapest police warned of the dangers of Christmas markets, pickpockets and various property offences.
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National Bank warns of weak productivity indicators
Productivity indicators in Hungary are below the average for EU countries. This represents a growth reserve for the domestic economy.
Italian Prime Minister congratulates on Hungary’s successful EU presidency
Meloni and PM Orbán reiterated their commitment to further deepening their countries' bilateral partnership and said that trade reached 14 billion euros in 2023.
Interest rate freeze extended
The law extending the interest rate freeze has now been published in the Official Gazette. The government has extended the interest rate freeze until 30 June 2025, which currently protects the mortgage loans of 290,000 Hungarian families.
Free parking for electric cars to be abolished in two years
From 1 January 2027, free parking for vehicles with a green number plate will be abolished in Budapest.
Bóka does not ‘pin great hopes on EC’s activities in upcoming cycle’
János Bóka visited the European Commission on the second working day of the new administration in order to learn about the body's opinion on the current challenges.
Hungary’s economic recovery is underway, minister says
The foreign minister said Hungary has become the "number one" location in Europe for cooperation between Western and Eastern companies.
Tisza bets on transparency
Unlike the other parties, the Tisza party receives no state subsidies and no support from abroad.
Demján programme launched
The Sándor Demján Programme is being launched as part of the new economic policy action plan.
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EU Presidency: A step closer to European integration and enlargement of Schengen Area
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in Budapest last Friday that EU interior ministers will vote on Dec 12 regarding a Hungarian proposal to allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen agreement.
Orbán: In 2025, Hungary will witness changes never seen before
Hungary is on the brink of transformative changes, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced, outlining bold economic and social initiatives set to redefine the country’s future by 2025.
Orbán convenes Defense Council meeting over Ukraine crisis
The prime minister convened a meeting of the Defense Council given the latest developments of the war in Ukraine, and the increased threat of escalation.
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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.
Jakab: Marki-Zay responsible for opposition defeat
Prime ministerial candidate of the united opposition Peter Marki-Zay is responsible for the defeat of the opposition, Jobbik leader Peter Jakab said, reacting to the outcome of Sunday's general election in which Fidesz won a fourth successive supermajority.
