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Hungary parliament speaker sees ‘no urgency’ in voting on Sweden’s NATO accession

BUDAPEST, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Hungary's parliamentary speaker said on Thursday there was no urgency in approving Sweden's NATO membership bid after ratification by Turkey left only Budapest holding up…

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Hungary to limit visas for temporary workers from outside the EU

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) - Hungary will limit the number of visas issued to temporary workers from outside the European Union and also ban them from certain professions in a bid to…

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Ukraine aid: Hungary says it is far from agreement with EU

BUDAPEST, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Hungary is far from reaching an agreement with the European Union on aid for Ukraine, the Hungarian prime minister's chief of staff said on Thursday.…

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Ukraine: opening EU accession talks is an important boost for Zelensky despite Orbán’s obstruction

Hungarian prime minister, Victor Orban, threw a major tantrum at the European Council meeting in Brussels on December 14 2023. Essentially doing the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding, he prevented…

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UPDATED: Hungary’s Orban in talks with European conservatives ECR group as European election nears

BUDAPEST, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is in talks with the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) but will decide which grouping to join only after the…

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Hungary ready to lift objection to Bulgaria’s Schengen entry

BUDAPEST, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Hungary will lift its objection to Bulgaria joining Europe's passport-free Schengen zone after the Bulgarian parliament formally confirms its scrapping of an extra tax on…

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UPDATED: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges EU leaders to back membership talks

BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a summit of European Union leaders on Thursday to open membership talks with his country, warning that Europe would not…

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Hungary publishes judicial reforms in attempt to get access to EU funds

BUDAPEST, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Hungary published further judicial reforms in its official journal on Wednesday which are seen as crucial for Budapest being able to unlock access to frozen…

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Hungary sticks to its stance on opposing EU membership talks with Ukraine -PM Orban

Hungary will stick to its stance that the EU must not start membership talks with Ukraine but should aim for a strategic partnership instead, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in…

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Europe’s support for Ukraine teeters as Hungary plays hardball

High stakes for Ukraine exhausted after nearly two years of war EU aid decision comes as doubts mount over U.S. support EU executive to unlock funds for Hungary before summit…

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Kyiv official wants Hungarian, Ukrainian leaders to meet over EU membership bid

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said he wanted to arrange a meeting between the Ukrainian and Hungarian leaders amid Budapest's opposition to a proposal to…

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UPDATED: Hungary’s ruling party submits resolution opposing Ukraine’s EU accession talks

BUDAPEST, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Hungary's ruling party submitted a resolution to parliament on Wednesday, calling on the government not to support the start of talks on Ukraine's EU accession…

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US envoy slams Hungarian govt for ‘disregarding’ interests of NATO allies

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) - The U.S. envoy to Budapest sharply criticised the Hungarian government on Tuesday for "disregarding" the interests of its NATO allies and strengthening ties with Russia at a…

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Hungary’s Orban to meet Macron ahead of EU summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, his press chief said, ahead of an EU summit at which talks on Ukraine's joining the bloc and financial…

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EU executive approves 900 mln euros in funds for Hungary

By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The European Union executive on Thursday approved 900 million euros ($1 billion) in advance payments under Hungary's hitherto frozen recovery fund, as…

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Hungary’s ruling party submits bill on ‘protecting national sovereignty’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party submitted a bill on "protecting national sovereignty" to parliament on Tuesday to defend against what it called undue political interference by foreign persons or…

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UPDATED: EU Commission president ‘unfazed’ by Hungarian billboard campaign

The European Commission’s chief spokesperson, Eric Mamer, declined to directly criticise a new Hungarian government campaign which includes billboards depicting commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Open Society Foundations…

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Hungary’s call for review of EU policy on Ukraine sets stage for weeks of wrangling

Hungary this week sought a review of the European Union's policy towards Ukraine, disagreeing with Germany, Lithuania, Finland and Ireland that backed bringing Kyiv closer to the bloc swiftly and…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Veszprem, Hungary

A picture taken by a drone shows a general view of Veszprem, western Hungary. Veszprem is a holder of the 2023 European Capital of Culture along with Timisoara in Romania,…

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Hungary’s Orban seeks to stir support with survey questioning EU policies, Ukraine membership

APEST, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hungary's government sent out a survey to its citizens on Friday questioning whether the European Union should allocate more funds to Ukraine or grant it…

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Hungary to hike minimum wage by 15% as govt seeks economy boost

BUDAPEST, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Hungary's employers and trade unions have reached a deal on minimum wages on Thursday with a 15% hike in the minimum wage to take effect…

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Hungary government to relaunch ‘golden visa’ programme

BUDAPEST, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Hungary's government has submitted the outlines of a new "golden visa" programme to parliament as part of a draft bill regulating immigration from third countries…

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EU has ‘Plan B’ if Hungary vetoes 50 billion euro aid for Ukraine

By Gabriela Baczynska and Krisztina Than Hungary has cultivated closer ties with Moscow Ukraine needs continued EU support in its war with Russia Opening talks on EU membership for Kyiv…

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Hungary’s Orban says EU must not start membership talks with Ukraine

BUDAPEST, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The EU must not start membership talks with Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday, stressing this was Hungary's "clear stance" on…

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Warm weather keeps migratory cranes in Hungary longer

By Krisztina Fenyo and Krisztina Than HORTOBAGY, Hungary, (Reuters) - The plains of eastern Hungary have seen a record number of cranes staying over in unusually warm weather this autumn,…

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Hungary’s PM Orban: EU’s strategy on Ukraine ‘has failed’

BUDAPEST, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The European Union's strategy with regards to the war in Ukraine "has failed" and the bloc should create a plan B as the Ukrainians will…

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Two dead, six injured as car carrying illegal migrants crashes in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Two people died and six were injured in southern Hungary near the Serbian border on Thursday when a car carrying illegal migrants hit a tree…

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Poland, Hungary evacuate citizens from Israel

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland is sending military planes to evacuate its citizens from Israel, Polish President Andrzej Duda said, after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. "We are sending…

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Tough issues to clear before EU membership talks with Ukraine -Hungary’s Orban

BUDAPEST, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that "very difficult questions" would need to be answered before the European Union could even start membership…

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Hungary parliament speaker flags possible further delay in Swedish NATO ratification

BUDAPEST, Sept 18 (Reuters) - It is "not sure" Hungary needs to approve the ratification of Sweden's NATO accession, the parliament speaker of the ruling Fidesz party told local television…

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Hungary calls for security guarantees for Russia for lasting peace in Ukraine

The West should give Russia security guarantees and ban Ukraine from joining NATO, a senior Hungarian minister said on Sunday in comments likely to further strain Budapest’s already rocky relations…

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Photo Story: Three most-wanted Hungarian fugitives arrested in coastal city of eastern Spain

A handout photo made available by the Spanish Civil Guard on 02 August 2023 shows Civil Guard officers arresting two of three Hungarian fugitives in the coastal city of Calpe,…

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US tightens conditions of Visa Waiver Program for Hungary

By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, (Reuters) - The United States imposed restrictions for Hungarian passport holders under its Visa Waiver Program, saying Budapest has not addressed security vulnerabilities repeatedly raised by…

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Hungary extends F1 deal to stay on the calendar until 2032

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The Hungarian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2032 after a five-year extension was announced. Formula One said in a statement…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Veszprem, Hungary

A picture taken by a drone shows a general view of Veszprem, western Hungary. Veszprem is a holder of the 2023 European Capital of Culture along with Timisoara in Romania,…

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Hungary’s Orban condemns EU federalism, LGBTQ ‘offensive’

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday renewed an attack on the European Union for conducting what he called an "LGBTQ offensive", saying his nationalist government would…

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UPDATE – Hamilton beats Verstappen for record pole in Hungary

(Reuters) -Lewis Hamilton said it felt like a first after beating Max Verstappen by the blink of an eye to take a record-extending 104th pole position of his Formula One…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Lake Velence, Gardony, Hungary

A picture taken with a drone of a reed-covered islet of Lake Velence at Gardony, western Hungary. The lake provides a nesting site to a number of wading bird species.…

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Hungary opposes EU plan to grant more money to Ukraine -PM Orban

BUDAPEST, June 30 (Reuters) - Hungary rejects the European Commission's plans to grant more money to Ukraine and is not willing to contribute additional money to finance the EU's increased…

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Hungary blocks next tranche of EU off-budget military support for Ukraine

Hungary did not support the disbursement of the next tranche of EPF payment to member states, around 500 million euros, citing grievances over the blacklisting of OTP Bank by the…

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Photo Story: Cuteness Factor exhibition opens in Budapest

A visitor views an artwork by British artist Jon Burgerman during the media preview of an exhibition entitled 'Cuteness Factor' at the Ludwig Museum in Budapest, Hungary. The exhibition will…

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Hungary arrests Norwegian plotting to ‘outdo’ Breivik mass killings

Hungarian authorities have arrested a 45-year-old Norwegian man in Budapest suspected of plotting mass killings intended to eclipse a 2011 massacre by Norwegian far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik, police said…

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Child, 11, dies after Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Budapest

BUDAPEST, June 11 (Reuters) - An 11-year-old child died after losing consciousness on board a Turkish Airlines flight en route to New York from Istanbul, with medical services unable to…

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Poland slams vote questioning Hungary holding EU presidency

WARSAW, (Reuters) - Poland rebuked the European Parliament backing a resolution that questions Hungary's ability to hold the European Union presidency next year due to concerns about judicial independence. Despite…

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EU parliament to question Hungary’s ability to hold EU presidency

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament will on Thursday question Hungary's ability to hold the rotating presidency of the 27-nation European Union next year, citing the country's problems with the…

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Photo Story: Madame Tussauds wax museum opens in Budapest

A wax figure of late US actor Peter Falk is on display during the press preview of the newly inaugurated Madame Tussauds Museum in Budapest, Hungary. Madame Tussauds Budapest is…

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Austria to summon Hungarian ambassador over migration spat

BRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg on Monday said his ministry would summon the Hungarian ambassador over a dispute linked to the release of people he…

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Photo Story: Hungary’s newly opened Balaton Park Circuit

A picture taken with a drone shows the newly constructed Balaton Park Circuit at Balatonfokajar, near Lake Balaton, southwest Hungary, 18 May 2023, two days after its official inauguration. The…

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Photo Story: Train derails in Hungary

A picture taken with a drone shows rail workers assessing the damage caused by the wagons of a derailed cargo train near Hajduhadhaz, eastern Hungary, 08 May 2023. Nine wagons…

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Don’t shut door on foreigners, migrants, Pope Francis says in Hungary

BUDAPEST, April 30 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday presided over a big outdoor Mass where he urged Hungarians not to close the door on migrants and those who are…

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Pope Francis heads to Hungary with Ukraine, migration top of the agenda

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) - Pope Francis leaves on Friday on a three-day trip to Hungary, where the war in Ukraine, migration and Europe's Christian roots are expected…

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Ukraine, migration, to top agenda as Pope Francis visits Hungary

Pope Francis leaves on Friday on a three-day trip to Hungary, where the war in Ukraine, migration and Europe's Christian roots are expected to top the agenda in his public addresses…

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Roma pilgrims seek just ‘one glimpse’ of Pope Francis at Hungary Mass

BUDAPEST, April 24 (Reuters) - When Pope Francis visited Hungary two years ago, Roma pilgrim Csaba Kovesi, accompanied by a cross blessed by Francis and Pope John Paul II, drove…

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UPDATED: Hungary bans import of honey, certain meat products from Ukraine

By Boldizsar Gyori and Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, April 20 (Reuters) - Hungary has banned imports of honey and certain meat products in addition to grains from Ukraine until June 30, the prime…

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EU says unilateral trade action unacceptable after Poland, Hungary ban Ukraine grain, food imports

WARSAW, April 16 (Reuters) - Unilateral action on trade by European Union member states is unacceptable, a European Commission spokesperson said on Sunday, after Poland and Hungary announced bans on…

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EPA’S Eye In The Sky: Debrecen, Hungary

An aerial picture taken by a drone shows a snowy rooftop in Debrecen, Hungary, during the Easter holidays. Photo: EPA-EFE/ZSOLT CZEGLEDI

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Sweden-Hungary ties at low point, Orban aide says, amid Stockholm NATO bid

BUDAPEST, April 6 (Reuters) - Relations between Sweden and Hungary are at a low point, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday, calling on Stockholm to take…

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