Takacs: Hungary also protects NATO eastern flank

The Hungarian government's basic aim is to protect Hungary and its citizens, which also involves protecting NATO's eastern flank which is especially important in light of the war in Ukraine, the Hungary's ambassador to the US said in Washington, DC, at an event marking ...

Orbán: Hungarian nation ‘stands by Italy’ amidst flood tragedy

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Saturday wrote to his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, to convey his condolences and sympathy to the relatives of the victims of the devastating floods in northern Italy, the prime minister's press chief, Bertalan Havasi, said in a statement.

Appeals court approves Brazilian drug trafficker’s extradition

A Brazilian national arrested in Hungary last summer on charges of drug trafficking and other crimes can be extradited for prosecution in another state, according to a ruling by the Budapest appeals court, the Budapest Appellate Chief Prosecution Office said on Friday.

Orbán: Hungary will back whichever peace plan succeeds

Hungary is "on the side of peace" and will support any peace plan, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Bled on Thursday, adding that "we do not know which [plan] will succeed, but unless we take the first step we will never achieve peace."

EU should not see China as rival, Foreign Minister says

The European Union will lose out "if it sees China as its rival" because China has gained an advantage in many areas in recent years, so cooperation is required, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in Ningbo on Tuesday.