Battery plant in Hungary reportedly recruiting Russian and Ukrainian workers after dismissing Hungarians

The SK Innovation battery plant in Iváncsa, Hungary, is reportedly undertaking a recruitment drive targeting Russian and Ukrainian speakers, following significant layoffs that primarily impacted Hungarian workers. According to multiple sources, labour …

Zoos closed, hunting ban introduced, border closed: foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary

Hungary is grappling with a recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the first in over half a century. The resurgence of this highly contagious viral disease has prompted immediate restrictions and control measures across affected regions. Outbreak …

Inspection Launched Against Chinese Restaurants in Hungary

During official inspections of several Chinese restaurants in Budapest, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) uncovered serious food safety and hygiene violations. As a result, the authority ordered the immediate closure of these …

Thousands protest in Hungary against law banning pride marches

Thousands of protestors in Budapest, Hungary’s capital, blocked major roads and bridges along the Danube on Tuesday in disapproval of a law banning LGBTQ+ pride and restricting Hungarians’ right to assembly. The protest was organized by Ákos Hadházy, an MP …

Hungary has awarded hydrocarbon concessions for six areas

In order to boost domestic production and reduce import exposures, the Ministry of Energy of Hungary announced new mining concessions last autumn after a five-year hiatus. The evaluation of the applications submitted in January this year has been completed …

National Economy Ministry: There are no short or long-term risks regarding Hungary's state debt

Contrary to a report published by the European Commission, the National Economy Ministry said there are no short or long-term risks regarding Hungary's state debt. The ministry said in response to the EC’s Debt Sustainability Monitor report that the …

KSH: Guest nights in Hungary rose in February

Data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday shows that guest nights at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary rose 3.9pc to 2,317,000 in February from the same period a year earlier. The number of guest nights spent …

Hungary: Removal of Children

Vucic: Advancement of relations with Hungary agreed with Orban

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday evening he had had a phone call with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and that they had agreed to advance Serbian-Hungarian relations in all spheres of social life, including the military and defence …

Foreign Minister: Hungary to enhance cooperation with Russia

“We have agreed to enhance cooperation between Hungary and Russia, which is clearly in Hungary’s interest, as its energy security depends significantly on cooperation with Russia,” said Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, after his meeting with …