Hungary

Hungarians widen protests over teachers’ pay as cost-of-living crisis deepens

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) - Hungarian teachers, students and parents stepped up their protest calling for higher wages and education reforms on Friday, forming a 10-km (six-mile) human chain in central Budapest,…

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Hungary aiming to prevent economy sliding into recession, Orban says

BUDAPEST, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Hungary is aiming to prevent its economy sliding into recession, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday after data this week showed the economy contracting…

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Serbia, Hungary and Austria agree to bolster fight against illegal migrations

By Aleksandar Vasovic BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia on Wednesday agreed with Hungary and Austria to deploy more joint police patrols along its southern borders and align visa policies with those…

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Pets returned to shelters in Hungary as owners face rising costs

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Chelsy, a soft-eyed dog with an immune illness, has been returned to a Hungarian animal shelter two years after he was adopted as his owners can no…

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Photo story: All Saints Day celebrations in Hungary

People visit the graves of their loved ones on the occasion of the approaching All Saints Day and Day of the Dead in a cemetery of Nyiragyhaza, Hungary. All Saints…

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Hungary’s Orban pledges to preserve economic stability as crisis looms

BUDAPEST, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will preserve economic stability next year and maintain a cap on household energy bills even as the European Union slides into an "economic crisis", nationalist…

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Hungary hopes EU funds start flowing at end-2022, early next year

BUDAPEST, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Hungary will implement all the commitments it made to the EU in a bid to unlock funds, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said…

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Hungary, Serbia agree to build pipeline to ship Russian oil to Serbia

BUDAPEST, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Hungary and Serbia have agreed to build an oil pipeline that would allow Serbia to be supplied with Russian Urals crude via the Druzhba oil…

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UPDATED: EU’s von der Leyen to press EU leaders on gas price cap

BRUSSELS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will impress upon EU leaders meeting this week the need for a gas price cap and to ensure…

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Hungary has no plans to tighten abortion laws, Orban says

BUDAPEST, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Hungary's government has no plans to tighten abortion laws, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, after a change in regulations that took effect earlier…

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Hungary cannot support any new EU energy sanctions against Russia – govt

BUDAPEST, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Hungary cannot support the European Union's planned eighth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine if those contain energy sanctions, Prime Minister…

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Hungary PM Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have “backfired”

BUDAPEST, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Hungary should prepare for a prolonged war in neighbouring Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday, sharply criticising European Union sanctions imposed on…

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Hungary submits new anti-graft bills to avoid loss of EU funds

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) - Hungary's government submitted a second batch of anti-corruption bills to the country's parliament on Friday as Budapest ramps up efforts to avoid a loss of vital European…

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Hungary to continue issuing Schengen visas for Russians — foreign minister

Russian state-owned news agency TASS reportsHungary has no plans to deny Schengen visas, including multiple-entry visas, to Russian nationals. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said this in an interview with…

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Hungary’s economy headed for recession -finance minister

BUDAPEST, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Hungary's economy is set to contract for several quarters from the end of this year, with growth only expected to return in late-2023, based on…

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Hungary and Russia hold talks on gas, nuclear plant

BUDAPEST, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Hungary's foreign minister said on Friday he met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York and discussed gas shipments and construction of the Paks…

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Hungary PM Orban says EU’s Russia sanctions should be scrapped

BUDAPEST, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told his ruling Fidesz party that sanctions against Russia imposed by the European Union should be scrapped, the pro-government daily…

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Hungarian government says it will submit first anti-corruption bill on Monday to avoid losing EU funds

BUDAPEST, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Hungarian government will submit the first of several anti-corruption bills to parliament on Monday, its spokesman said, as Budapest scrambles to avoid losing billions…

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Kremlin says it values Hungary taking ‘sovereign positions’ inside EU

MOSCOW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Monday said it welcomed Hungary taking "sovereign positions" on many issues within the European Union, as it wade into the 7.5-billion-euro funding…

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UPDATE: Hungary govt extends price caps on fuels, foodstuffs, mortgage rates

BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Hungary has extended price caps on fuels and basic foodstuff by three months until the end of the year in a bid to shield households from soaring…

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EU lawmakers’ call to cut funds to Hungary a ‘boring joke’ -Orban

BELGRADE, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday the European Parliament's call earlier this week to cut funds to Hungary over democratic backsliding was a…

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Hungary enshrines ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion law

Hungary's government has tightened its abortion rules, which will make the process of pursuing a termination more bureaucratic for pregnant women. From Thursday onwards, pregnant women will have to listen…

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Hungary aims to cut gas use 25% at public institutions

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary aims to cut gas consumption by 25% this heating season at public institutions and companies except for hospitals and social institutions due to surging energy costs,…

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Hungary to set up anti-corruption body in bid to unlock EU funds

Hungary will create an anti-corruption authority and a working group involving non-government organisations to oversee the spending of European Union funds, the government said in a decree in its official…

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Photo Story: Special drills for the Hungarian military to increase combat readiness

Mi-24 military helicopters fly during a special exercise of the Hungarian military to increase reactive and combat capabilities at the army's Bakony Combat Training Centre near Ujdorogd, western Hungary. In…

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Orban tightens hold over telcom sector as Vodafone sells Hungarian unit

LONDON/BUDAPEST, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Vodafone will sell its Hungarian business for 715 billion forints ($1.8 billion) in cash to local IT company 4iG and the Hungarian state, consolidating…

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Ryanair to appeal against Hungary’s ‘baseless’ consumer protection fine

Budget airline Ryanair said it would appeal to the courts after Hungary fined it for passing on the cost of a special business tax, worth 800 billion forints ($2.1 billion) in total, following a consumer protection investigation. Nationalist…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Budapest, Hungary

A view of the Szechenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool (L), the Budapest Grand Circus (back) and the Biodome, the central facility of Pannon Park, the large-scale enlargement of the…

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Hungary’s Orban urges U.S. conservatives to join forces in 2024 elections

U.S. and Hungarian conservatives must join forces in 2024 elections to "take back" institutions in Washington and Brussels from liberals who threaten western civilization, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. Orban,…

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Hungary narrows price-capped fuel scheme and raises windfall tax on MOL

BUDAPEST, July 30 (Reuters) - Hungary has narrowed the scope of eligibility for price-capped fuel and is raising a windfall tax on oil and gas group MOL in its latest batch of…

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UPDATED: Hungary to allow companies to pay corporate taxes in euros or dollars

BUDAPEST, July 30 (Reuters) - Hungary will allow companies to pay their taxes in euros or dollars as well as forints, the government announced on Saturday, a move which analysts said could boost the country's…

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Hungary’s Orban expects gas deal with Russia this summer

BUDAPEST, July 29 (Reuters) - Hungary expects to sign a deal with Russia on additional gas shipments of 700 million cubic metres by the end of summer, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Debrecen, Hungary

Growing phacelia, a honey-bearing plant that is very popular with bees and an excellent catch crop, is seen in a field near Debrecen, Hungary. From one hectare of phacelia, bees…

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Update : Orban says EU trying to impose values, calls for new strategy on Ukraine war

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used an annual forum in Romania to lash out at Western allies, whom he claimed are trying to impose foreign values on his country, and…

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Hungary to scrap energy price caps for high usage households

BUDAPEST, July 21 (Reuters) - Hungary will scrap caps on gas and power prices for higher-usage households from Aug. 1, the government said in a decree on Thursday, which means many Hungarians…

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Hungarians rally against Orban’s reforms, skeptical of change

BUDAPEST, July 16 (Reuters) - Around 1,000 Hungarians demonstrated against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government on Saturday in the latest of a series of smaller demonstrations this week since his right-wing Fidesz…

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Europe ‘shot itself in the lungs’ with sanctions on Russia, Orban says

BUDAPEST, July 15 (Reuters) - The European Union has "shot itself in the lungs" with ill-considered economic sanctions on Russia, which, unless rolled back, risk destroying the European economy, Hungarian Prime Minister…

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Hungarians protest against Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government

Several thousand Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government on Wednesday in the second day of anti-government rallies after lawmakers fast-tracked legislation sharply raising taxes for small firms. An…

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Hungary parliament panel reiterates opposition to global minimum tax

BUDAPEST, July 11 (Reuters) - Hungary's parliamentary economic affairs panel on Monday reiterated the ruling Fidesz party's opposition to a global minimum tax in a row that has triggered conflict with the…

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Hungarian inflation picks up, core CPI jumps as food prices soar

BUDAPEST, July 8 (Reuters) - Hungary's inflation accelerated further in June while core inflation jumped to 13.8%, signalling strong underlying price pressures in the economy despite massive interest rate hikes by the…

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PM Orban says Hungary must radically increase its defence capabilities

BUDAPEST, July 1 (Reuters) - Hungary will speed up its defence development programme, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday. "We must radically increase our defence capabilities," Orban…

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Russia has assured Hungary of continued gas shipments -foreign minister

BUDAPEST, June 19 (Reuters) - Russia has promised to continue gas shipments to Hungary and that Gazprom will fulfil its contractual obligations to the country, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an…

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Hungary flags objections to EU implementation of global minimum tax

Hungary raised objections over the implementation of a global minimum tax in the European Union on Tuesday, saying it can only support a proposal that does not disadvantage firms operating…

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Hungary launches consumer protection probe against Ryanair

BUDAPEST, June 10 (Reuters) - Hungary's government has launched a consumer protection investigation against Ryanair RYA.I over passing the costs of recently imposed windfall taxes onto passengers, state news agency MTI said on Friday,…

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Photo Story: Flash flooding in several parts of Hungary

Motorists and a tram wade in an extensive puddle of rainwater under a bridge following torrential rain in Budapest, Hungary. Thunderstorms have caused flash flooding in several parts of the…

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EU’s Breton tells Hungary to suspend discriminatory fuel prices – EU document

EU industry chief Thierry Breton told Hungary to suspend discriminatory fuel pricing against vehicles with foreign licence plates or risk being taken to court, according to a European Commission letter…

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Ryanair urges Hungary to scrap new tax on airline passengers

BUDAPEST, June 8 (Reuters) - Ryanair RYA.I called on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government on Wednesday to scrap what it called a "misguided" new tax levied on departing passengers as part of efforts…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Debrecen, Hungary

Phacelia, a honey-bearing plant that is very popular with bees and an excellent catch crop, is seen in a field near Debrecen, Hungary. From one hectare of phacelia, bees can…

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Hungary hopes for EU recovery fund deal by end of 2022

BUDAPEST, June 3 (Reuters) - Hungary hopes to reach an agreement with EU authorities by the end of the year on gaining access to billions of euros worth of pandemic…

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Hungary holds up EU sanctions package over Patriarch Kirill

Hungary is holding up the finalization of the European Union's sanctions package against Russia, insisting on the removal of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill from the…

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Hungary looks to boost domestic ownership in more key sectors

BUDAPEST, May 18 (Reuters) - Hungary should boost domestic ownership in more key sectors in addition to banking, media and energy, a cabinet minister-designate said on Wednesday, signalling more pressure on foreign…

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Hungary’s place is in the EU – at least for the next decade: PM Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday raised the spectre of an "era of recession" in Europe as the continent grapples with surging energy costs and rising inflation due to…

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Hungary’s new president condemns Putin’s ‘aggression’, plans trip to Warsaw

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's President Katalin Novak at her inauguration ceremony on Saturday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said her first trip would take her to Poland, in an…

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Hungary says EU’s oil embargo proposal still unacceptable

BUDAPEST, May 11 (Reuters) - Russian shipments via pipelines should be exempted from planned European Union oil sanctions against Moscow that, in their current form, would destroy Hungary's economy, its Foreign Minister…

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UPDATED: Hungary cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia in present form -PM Orban

BUDAPEST, May 6 (Reuters) - Hungary cannot support the European Union's new sanctions package, which includes an embargo on oil imports, in its present form, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.…

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UPDATED: Slovakia, seeking exemption, wants three-year transition for EU’s Russian oil embargo

May 4 (Reuters) - Slovakia wants a three-year transition period for it to phase in the European Union's proposed oil embargo on Russia, Economy Minister Richard Sulik said on Wednesday. Slovakia, highly…

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EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo

The European Commission may spare Hungary and Slovakia from an embargo on buying Russian oil, now under preparation, wary of how dependent the two countries are on Russian crude, two EU officials…

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