Hungary backs Albania’s EU bid

BUDAPEST, Sep 17 (TemA) — Albania’s President Bajram Begaj thanked Hungary for pushing EU enlargement and backing Tirana’s accession drive. After talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, both sides said bringing the Western Balkans into the bloc...

Hungarian expert: Zangezur Corridor opens up new economic opportunities for the South Caucasus

Baku, September 17, AZERTAC “The proposed Zangezur Corridor, embedded in the U.S.-backed TRIPP framework, represents a transformative opportunity for the South Caucasus. Economically, it establishes a continuous Türkiye-Nakhchivan-Azerbaijan land...

Poland calls on EU to cut Russian energy ties by 2026, presses Hungary and Slovakia to diversify supplies

The Druzhba oil pipeline delivers Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy energy supplies from Russia after other EU nations cut ties following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Poland has urged European Union...

Hungarian govt announces pension bonus, faces tax battle with Brussels and gun scandal

The government has decided on a 1.6 percent inflation-linked pension top-up, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, told a weekly press briefing on Wednesday. Pension bonus, inflation Gulyás said the top-up would translate as...

President Begaj Holds Official Meeting with Orban in Hungary, Focus on Economy and Integration

The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, was received in a special meeting by the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban. The Head of State praised Hungary’s strong support for the membership of Albania and the Western Balkans in...

IMF warns of looming global debt crisis as Hungary faces mounting risks

According to the IMF’s latest report, the global economy is teetering on the brink of another financial crisis: global public debt has reached unprecedented levels, while Hungary is sliding deeper into trouble amid growing deficits and a slowing...

Graham Threatens 'Consequences' On Hungary & Slovakia Over Russian Energy Purchases

United States Senator Lindsey Graham has blasted Hungary and Slovakia over their ongoing purchases of Russian energy, warning they'll face "consequences" if they don't end their reliance. The anti-Russia hawk from South Carolina said on social...

From perfumes to fashion: why Budapest isn’t on the shopping tourism map

In recent times, travelling with the aim of treating ourselves or our loved ones to something special has become increasingly trendy again. This phenomenon, known as getaway shopping, involves visiting specific destinations to buy local...

Israel Signs Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Hungary on Space Project

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel signed yesterday (Tuesday) a broad framework agreement for mutual cooperation in the field of space with Hungary's Minister of National...

Hungary blocks overseas takeover of Alföldi Tej dairy cooperative

Hungary has blocked the proposed acquisition of dairy company Alföldi Tej by an overseas consortium on the grounds it would pose a risk to food security. A government statement issued on behalf of the Ministry of National Economy said a takeover...

World News | Israel Signs Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Hungary on Space Project

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel signed yesterday (Tuesday) a broad framework agreement for mutual cooperation in the field of space with Hungary's Minister of National...

connecting cottbus announces the projects for its 27th East-West co-production market

17/09/2025 - A record 16 countries are represented in this year’s line-up, spanning genres from neo-noir and satirical sci-fi to vampire romance and queer drama Director Roman Przylipiak, who is taking part in cocoPITCH with Helmet (© Mateusz...

Slovakia, Hungary Resist Trump’s Bid to Halt Russian Energy

Slovakia and Hungary signaled they would resist pressure from US President Donald Trump to cut Russian oil and gas imports until the European Union member states find sufficient alternative supplies. “Before we can fully commit, we need to have...

The Energy Report: Wasting Assets

So, right after the International Energy Agency flagged concerns about declining global oil production rates, we saw oil prices dip following a decent jump of more than 1.5% in the previous session. The IEA warned that without ongoing investment,...

Hungary and Japan strengthen business, trade and tech ties in Tokyo

Hungary and Japan are deepening their partnership on multiple fronts: while business leaders met in Tokyo to boost trade ties in food, software and sustainable industries, ministers agreed to expand cooperation in key strategic areas such as peace...

Hungary’s best pastry shop is back in Budapest’s city centre

After winning the title of the country’s best pastry shop for three consecutive years, the famous pastry shop continues its journey in the heart of the capital. Málna opened its first shop in Óbuda in 2018 and quickly became one of Hungary’s most...

Kyiv’s attacks on Russian energy could force Kremlin to negotiate

Is Russia heading the way of the Soviet Union in 1991? This would indeed be ironic as Vladimir Putin loathes Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsyn, blaming them for the biggest geopolitical disaster of the twentieth century: the collapse of the...

Ananda talk manufacturing, sustainability, and e-bike systems

Ananda, headquartered in Shanghai, China, manufactures more than seven million motors, some two million controllers, and over a million displays a year. The business is active in both e-bike and eMobility markets, where the technology crossover...

Hungarian Firms and Universities Partner on Innovation With HUF 15 bln Support

Although only 15% of domestic businesses with more than 10 employees are large companies, 60% of innovative firms fall into this category, NRDI Office notes. Large corporations employ more than one-third of the total workforce in the business...

More Than HUF 20 bln of EV Subsidies Paid Out – Energy Ministry

Half of the HUF 40 bln allocation for the scheme to advance the electromobility transition has been paid out, supporting the purchase of 5,176 EVs by 4,624 businesses. The programme is expected to put as many as 10,000 more EVs on local roads. The...