Hungarian PM suggests EU build strategic partnership with Ukraine, not admit it to bloc

BUDAPEST, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that the European Union (EU) should sign a strategic partnership with Ukraine rather than admit the country into the bloc, stressing Budapest's opposition to...

Orbán against the world: who is he fighting and is he winning?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is no shrinking violet, but even considering his rather eccentric statements and actions, the last few weeks have made many frown, writes Politico. First, Orbán complained about the crime rate in Sweden,...

Hungary buys gas from France's Engie

Baku, October 3, AZERTAC Hungary on Thursday signed its biggest ever deal to buy liquefied natural gas from French firm Engie, a second agreement in as many months that will diversify its supply away from top energy provider Russia, according to...

Hungary shivers: Record-breaking cold hits the country at -4.6°C

Hungary experienced an exceptionally cold dawn on Friday, as a new national record for this date was set in the northern village of Zabar, Nógrád County. According to preliminary data published by HungaroMet, the temperature dropped to -4.6...

Hungarian President Awarded Kazakhstan’s Highest Honour during State Visit

At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok arrived in Astana for an official visit that underscored the strategic depth of Hungarian–Kazakh relations. Upon arrival at the presidential palace, Sulyok was...

Hungary’s 4iG Partners with Axiom Space on Orbital Data Centre Project

The Hungarian technology and defence company 4iG Group announced on Friday that it has signed a non-binding commitment with Axiom Space, one of the world’s leading developers of commercial spaceflight and low-Earth orbit infrastructure. Under the...

Budapest flight cancelled as drone panic shuts down Munich Airport

On Thursday evening, Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport was brought to a standstill for several hours after multiple drones were spotted near the facility. Owing to the security risk, German air traffic control closed the runways, causing...

Hungary further diversifies its energy mix, says has no intention of giving up Russian imports

Hungary signed the largest contract in its history for the purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Thursday with the French company Engie. The contract covers the supply of 400 million cubic meters of gas per year from 2028 to 2038, which...

Hungarians Crossed the Tisza During Training Exercises

On October 2nd, in the area between the settlements of Martfű and Védeny, the Hungarian Army conducted a river crossing over the Tisza River as part of the international exercises Adaptive Hussars 2025. The 2nd Engineer Regiment named after Ferenc...

Hungary's Orban From Copenhagen Summit: "The EU Has Decided To Go To War"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is newly warning that EU leaders are preparing for war with Russia, soon after he participated in the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen. He has denounced this as "horrifying" that "the EU has...

Hungary Inks LNG Deal with France Amid Orbán’s Clash with Trump on Russian Energy

Hungary has signed its longest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, striking a ten-year deal with French energy company ENGIE, even as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refuses to heed U.S. calls to cut Russian energy imports. Foreign...

Hungary to ease wind turbine installations in certain districts

A new legislative package under public consultation proposes designating zones, primarily in the northwestern part of the country, where wind turbines can be installed under more favourable conditions. If the proposal is approved, 17 subcounties...

Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Hungary, 11 - 19 November

The 22nd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival kicks off with a screening of Living Together, Of Course..., a documentary about an Israeli-Palestinian stand-up comedian. This year’s festival runs from November 11 to 19 and...

In Copenhagen, European leaders (except Orbán) verbally renewed their support for Kyiv. But they decided nothing

Brussels – Another day, another summit in Copenhagen. In a heavily guarded Danish capital for fear of attacks by Russian drones from the sky, the European Political Community (EPC), the assembly of leaders from the Old Continent – excluding Russia...

Will Czechia turn into a "second Hungary" after the elections and who can prevent it?

On 3–4 October, parliamentary elections are set to be held in Czechia, and all forecasts agree on one thing: the opposition party ANO, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is to come first. This would give him a real chance to return to the...

Akron Hungarian club to have 102nd grape dance Oct. 11

The Akron Hungarian American Club will celebrate its 102nd grape dance from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 11 at 694 E. Waterloo Road. The event, open to the public, will include food, music and dancing. Admission fee is $5. The first dance will be at 7 p.m.,...

Road trip diaries: Art and inspiration between Hungary and Slovakia

There’s something magical about a road trip with your best friend, especially when it crosses borders. Two girls, one car, endless possibilities. The thrill starts the moment you leave the familiar streets behind and let the road guide you through...

Several Budapest flights could be affected by Ryanair’s mass cancellations during French strike

Ryanair may be forced to cancel up to 600 flights per day next week due to strike action by French air traffic controllers, potentially disrupting the travel plans of around 100,000 passengers across Europe. The strike will particularly affect...

EU could bypass Hungary’s veto: Ukraine may get record record loan

The EU would give Ukraine a EUR 140 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets – a plan that could fundamentally reshape the EU’s sanctions policy. The proposal would address one of the biggest problems since the war began: the EU can seize the...

It’s time other EU member states stop vilifying Orbán and admit their need for both their veto and Russian energy

Since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pushed for peace. And he has been maligned all along for doing so. Against the backdrop of other alleged rule-of-law violations, Hungary has come...