Hungary

Nuclear plant expansion is on, Hungary PM says, as FM calls sector sanctions ‘a red line’

The EUR 12.5 bn expansion of Hungary’s only nuclear power plant at Paks remains viable, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban…

2 years ago

Hungary’s Tungsram needs gov’t bailout

The chairman-CEO of one of Hungary’s oldest and best known companies, historic light bulb maker Tungsram, appealed to the government…

2 years ago

Orbán wins big in Hungarian election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán secured his fourth consecutive term with a landslide victory in Hungary's national elections on Sunday. …

2 years ago

EU court clears way for funding cuts over rule of law breaches

The European Union’s top court ruled that it can reduce funds to member states over rule of law concerns, rejecting…

2 years ago

Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022

Hungarian porn baron Gyorgy Gattyan has announced plans to found a party and field candidates in all of Hungary's constituencies…

2 years ago

EU advances on linking funding of Poland, Hungary, to rule of law

The European Commission (EC) has ordered Hungary and Poland to account for alleged rule of law violations that may significantly…

2 years ago

Hungary closes in on Budapest airport takeover

After years of circling Hungary's main airport, Prime Minister Viktor Orban finally declared the state’s intention to purchase Budapest Liszt…

3 years ago

Mayor Peter Marki-Zay wins primary vote to run against PM Orban in spring 2022

Peter Marki-Zay, the 49-year-old conservative mayor of Hodmezovasarhely, south Hungary, was announced as the winner of the Hungarian opposition primaries…

3 years ago

Hungary Airshow Highlights Rebuilding of Defense Capabilities

Hungary hosted a major airshow over the weekend, with the participation of dozens of military aircraft from across Europe. The…

3 years ago

Hungary Promises LNG flows to Ukraine from Krk Gas Terminal

Hungary has floated the idea of a tripartite agreement to supply Ukraine with natural gas flows through Hungary via liquefied…

3 years ago