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Hungary will not become a puppet state of Brussels
Brussels has unveiled its latest Rule of Law Report, a document that reads more like a political manifesto authored by Péter Magyar’s team than a legal assessment. In truth, this is just the newest chapter in an ongoing effort by the European...

Hungary Vows to Fight EU If It Bypasses Budapest on Ukraine’s Membership - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250710/hungary-vows-to-fight-eu-if-it-bypasses-budapest-on-ukraines-membership---orban-1122421323.html Hungary Vows to Fight EU If It Bypasses Budapest on Ukraine’s Membership - Orban Hungary Vows to Fight EU If It...

China-backed electric vehicle testing centre could be established in Hungary
The ZalaZONE Automotive Test Track. Illustration. Photo: MTI/Katona Tibor Hungary and China could set up a centre for developing, testing and certifying new energy vehicles and their energy storage systems in Zalaegerszeg (W Hungary), the ZalaZONE...

Hungarian workers allegedly replaced by cheap guest workers: Orbán cabinet responds
Portfolio recently reported a growing trend in Hungary: companies are dismissing Hungarian workers to hire cheaper guest workers instead. For example, Debrecen’s CATL laid off 150-200 Hungarian employees to fill their roles with foreign labour....

Russian hacker group breaches Hungarian geothermal system in coordinated cyberattack
A hacker group has launched a coordinated cyberattack affecting multiple European countries in recent weeks, according to a new report. Targets have included government agencies, financial institutions, and infrastructure providers. Hungarian...

Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours
Ever been told you are moving too fast through Europe? These travel pros are taking it to the extreme. On July 20th at 12:01 AM, two teams of seasoned travel industry leaders will set off from Eijsden, a Dutch town bordering Belgium, in an...

A Hungarian couple leads a national resurgence of moral values thanks to an acclaimed documentary broadcast on the Scientology Network channel
Antónia and Ferenc Novák, a Hungarian couple who devotes themselves to the strengthening of moral values, are presented in Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network channel. Through the Fondation Flourish and Prosper, they help young people...

ERDC and NATO experiment advances engineer survivability
FRECATEI, Romania— The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), along with the NATO Military Engineering Working Group’s Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, and Obscuration Team of Experts, recently conducted an experiment in...

BALKAN BLOG: Can Croatia become a European energy and transport hub?
Croatia has ambitions to become a gateway for energy and trade in Europe, using its position on the Adriatic to link global markets with Central Europe. But as the small country ramps up investments in new gas pipelines, and the modernisation of...

European Parliament Demands End to Hungary and Slovakia’s Obstruction of Russia Sanctions
EU lawmakers stress unity amid growing political friction and energy concerns in Central Europe. The European Parliament has formally urged the governments of Hungary and Slovakia to stop blocking new sanctions against Russia, warning that...

EU regulations hold back building energy management retrofits Technology News | July 10, 2025 The complexity and uncertainty of regulation across the European Union is holding back the use of AI in existing buildings…
The complexity and uncertainty of regulation across the European Union is holding back the use of AI in existing buildings says a review of building energy management systems (BEMS). Retrofitting sensors and AI into buildings to control heating...

Hungary's Orban says ‘time to go’ for EU chief von der Leyen amid corruption scandal
BUDAPEST, July 9. /TASS/. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says that the corruption accusations against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are only the "tip of the iceberg" of where the EU has gone wrong under her leadership....

Menzies grows Hungary footprint with AS Budapest agreement
Menzies Aviation, a leading global aviation services provider, has finalised its strategic partnership with Airport Service Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest) after securing approval from the Hungarian Competition Authority. The move opens up new...

EGEC: Poland and Hungary are the hot spots of geothermal energy developments
The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) expects to see a significant upturn in business activity linked to geothermal energy projects throughout Europe, starting in 2025. “The last few years have not been easy for the geothermal sector, with...
China Focus: China's innovative solutions propel global shifts toward smarter, greener industries
GUANGZHOU, July 10 (Xinhua) -- As global industries accelerate their transition toward intelligence and sustainability, China's innovative solutions form vital components of international supply chains, driving cross-sector transformation. SMARTER...

Chinese-American Fund Plans Major Automotive Energy Center at ZalaZone
An automotive energy storage development center might be established in Zalaegerszeg (western Hungary), at ZalaZone, the city’s state-of-the-art automotive test track. The China-U.S. Green Fund, Zhongzhi Zhitong Testing Technology Co., Ltd., and...

Busy Budapest tram line upgrade enters new phase: Road closures and traffic changes ahead
On 10 July, the renovation of the tram tracks on Budapest’s Grand Boulevard entered a new phase between Tátra Street and Jászai Mari Square. Work has now shifted to the side heading toward Pest, bringing traffic changes that will directly impact...

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán calls for resignation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for the resignation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a post on the X platform, APA reports. "Tomorrow will be a turbulent day in the European Parliament. MEPs will vote on...

‘More Foreign Workers in Hungary & Fewer Locals with Jobs are Not Linked’, Says Official
The National Economy Ministry addressed reports on the local labour market "based on false conclusions" in a statement issued on Wednesday. The ministry said there was "absolutely no correlation" between a decline in the number of people employed...

Uniper Sells Stake in Baltic Gas Distributor to Energy Investments
Germany’s Uniper SE said Wednesday it had sold its 18.26 percent interest in AS Latvijas Gaze, which is involved in natural gas trading and sales in the Baltic neighborhood primarily in Latvia, to co-venturer Energy Investments SIA. “The sale of...