Hungary’s government aims to find allies and is never proud to be an outlier in “regrettable” debates in the European Union, but it is necessary in order to thwart decisions that don’t take Hungary’s interests into consideration, the prime minister’s chief of staff said in an interview with public media website hirado.hu on Monday.
Budapest to introduce new uniform parking system
The Budapest municipal general assembly decided on Wednesday to replace the current complicated parking system involving 27 zones with a clear and uniform system involving 4 zones.
Transport authority won’t allow stranded passengers to stay overnight at airport
Ground-handling and "other stakeholders" at Budapest's international airport face fines to failing to assist stranded passengers and for possibly allowing night-time flights to exceed the number permitted by the regulations.
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The Hungarian authorities have prevented over 105,000 people from crossing the border illegally so far this year compared with 43,000 at this point in 2021, the prime minister's chief domestic security adviser said on Wednesday.
Orbán: ‘We must not get dragged into war’
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Centrist Democrat International President Andres Pastrana in Madrid on Wednesday morning, ahead of the NATO summit, Orbán's press chief said.
Budapest assembly votes to take out HUF 32 billion loan
The Budapest Assembly on Wednesday voted to take out a 32 billion forint (EUR 80.1m) development loan.
Jobbik urges higher wages for police
Opposition Jobbik urges higher wages for police, party lawmaker and head of parliament's national security council Zoltan Sas said on Wednesday.
Ministry: EU climate package takes Hungarian interests into account
The climate package agreed on by European Union environment ministers coincides with Hungary's interests, ensuring that the government's cap on energy bills can be maintained in the long run and domestic industry can stay competitive, a government official said on Wednesday.
Record-high temperatures in Hungary, some water shortages
Hungary witnessed record-high temperatures in the early morning as well as the afternoon on Wednesday, with peak temperatures reaching 39.2 C, the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ) said.
Szijjarto after NATO summit: Direct confrontation between NATO, Russia must be avoided
A direct confrontation between NATO and Russia must be avoided at all costs, especially since the war in Ukraine is threatening to be a protracted one, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in Madrid on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the NATO summit.
Nezopont: Most Hungarians dissatisfied with opposition
Roughly one-third of Hungary's opposition voters are uncommitted to any party, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Tuesday, citing a fresh poll by the Nezopont Institute.
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National Day of Cohesion – President Novak: To be Hungarian is to make a choice
To be Hungarian is to make a choice, the President of the Republic said at an event on National Day of Cohesion, marking the anniversary of the Treaty of Trianon, on Saturday.
Economic development minister demands apology from Ryanair
Marton Nagy, Hungary's economic development minister, is demanding an apology from low-fare carrier Ryanair. Nagy told MTI that the practices "Europe's most profit-hungry airline" allows itself are "unfair and petty".
Justice ministry: Government rejects Ryanair passing windfall tax on to customers
The justice ministry on Tuesday rejected what it called low-cost airline Ryanair's attempt to pass the recently introduced windfall tax on to customers, saying the company was after further excessive profits.
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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, ...
