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Hungary Criticizes EU
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian government adviser Balazs Orban has voiced strong criticism against the European Union, claiming that the bloc is prioritizing Ukraine’s military requirements over the interests of its own member nations. He argued that EU...
Hungary summons Ukrainian envoy due to killing of recruit from ‘forced conscription’
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador, Fyodor Shandor, after reports emerged that Ukrainian recruitment officers fatally beat an ethnic Hungarian man during a forced conscription attempt. The incident reportedly occurred in Ukraine’s...
US removes Russia sanctions which prevented main NPP construction in Hungary
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has lifted sanctions that had previously blocked financial transactions through Russia’s Gazprombank connected to the construction of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant. On Friday, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets...
Hungary Blocks EU Negotiations on Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has blocked a joint European Union declaration supporting Ukraine’s accession talks, effectively halting the launch of negotiations, according to a communiqué published Thursday on the European Council’s website. The draft...
Hungary prevents accession discussions with Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has vetoed a proposed EU statement supporting Ukraine’s bid to start membership negotiations, effectively halting Kiev’s EU accession process. The statement, backed by 26 of the 27 EU member states, requires unanimous approval, so...
Hungary, Slovakia prevent recent Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The planned sanctions primarily aimed to reduce Russian energy imports—a...
7 Experiences in Budapest this Summer You Won’t Find in Every Guidebook
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hungary has more to offer than just the classic sights from exciting festivals and gourmet events to family-friendly programmes. If you’re looking for unique experiences in and around the city,...
Technical specifications defined for Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 2, 2025
Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović attended the signing of a document today defining the technical specifications of the Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline, noting on the occasion that the pipeline is a strategic project with the...
Hungary, Slovakia block EU’s eighteenth sanctions package against Moscow
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The proposed measures, primarily aimed at cutting Russian energy...
Hungary Intends to Block Ukraine’s NATO, EU Membership Bid
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared on Monday evening via social media that Hungary intends to block Ukraine’s integration into both NATO and the European Union during pivotal summits scheduled this week. Orban emphasized that...
US removes Russia sanctions that prevented main NPP construction in Hungary
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has lifted sanctions that previously blocked financial transactions related to Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant, clearing the way for the stalled project to proceed. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...
US removes Russia’s sanctions of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear plant construction
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has lifted sanctions that previously blocked financial dealings through Russia’s Gazprombank connected to Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant project. A general license issued by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Hungary proposes holding Ukraine peace discussions
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated on Thursday. Since the conflict intensified in February 2022, Hungary has taken...
Hungary evacuates citizens, shuts Tehran embassy
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has evacuated six of its nationals and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to rising security threats stemming from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the country's foreign minister announced on Thursday....
Hungary Repatriates Nationals from Iran, Suspends Embassy in Tehran
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Hungarian government has removed six of its nationals from Iran and temporarily halted its embassy’s operations in Tehran due to escalating security risks, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto revealed Thursday....
Bitget and Saturnia Design to Host Bitget Elite Day in Budapest, Exploring the Future of Blockchain and User-Centric Innovation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company is partnering with Saturnia Design, an acclaimed product design studio, to host Bitget Elite Day—a high-impact event bringing...
Slovenia Prolongs Schengen Border Controls with Croatia, Hungary
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Slovenian government declared it will prolong temporary border controls with Croatia and Hungary for an additional six months, citing escalating security risks, including an increased terrorism threat. Originally introduced...
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd (“Falcon”) - Another Stellar IP60 Flow Test Result in the Beetaloo and 2025 Drilling Campaign Commences
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd (“Falcon”) Another Stellar IP60 Flow Test Result in the Beetaloo And 2025 Drilling Campaign Commences 14 July 2025 – Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSXV: FO, AIM: FOG) is pleased to announce that Shenandoah S2-2H ST1 (“SS-2H ST1”)...
Premier states Slovakia seeking guarantees in fight over Russian gas
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia is pushing for firm guarantees to protect its energy security before agreeing to the EU’s proposed sanctions targeting Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters, according to Bloomberg. Bratislava insists these...
Slovakia Seeks Assurances After Russian Gas Ban
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia is aiming to obtain firm assurances by early next week to shield itself from the consequences of a forthcoming EU-mandated suspension on Russian gas imports, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico, as reported by a news agency. The...