Press Releases

Hungarian FM tells Zelensky to treat Hungary with respect

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to treat Hungary with respect, emphasizing that as an EU member, Budapest can veto much of the aid sent to Kyiv. The warning follows Zelensky’s...

Hungary Warns Ukraine Over Respect Amid Oil Dispute

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has cautioned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to show courtesy toward Hungary, emphasizing that as a member of the European Union, Budapest holds the authority to block significant...

Hungary’s PM Slams Poland’s Remarks, Says EU Is Not at War with Russia

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sharply criticized his Polish counterpart, asserting that neither Hungary nor the European Union is at war with Russia over Ukraine. His remarks came in response to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s...

Orban Praises Babis' Win as Positive Sign for Europe

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has extended his congratulations to Andrej Babis, the soon-to-be Czech Prime Minister, following his success in the national elections. Orban hailed Babis' triumph as “good news” for Europe as a...

Hungary refuses to supply weapons to Ukraine

(MENAFN) A news agency stated, quoting unidentified sources, the EU headship remains unable to find a plan to circumvent Hungary’s veto, which is currently preventing the launch of accession discussions with Ukraine. Hungary differentiate itself...

Hungarian PM tells Trump nation’s economy would collapse without Russian energy

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently informed US President Donald Trump that cutting off Russian oil and gas would cause Hungary’s economy to collapse almost immediately. Budapest continues to resist growing pressure from...

Hungary’s Szijjarto Says Zelensky is Losing His Mind

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has delivered a strong critique of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, accusing Kiev of being fixated on Budapest and fabricating imaginary threats. The statement came in response to recent...

Hungary to continue importing Russian oil, gas

(MENAFN) Hungary has confirmed it will keep importing oil and gas from Russia, rejecting pressure from both Washington and Brussels to sever ties with Moscow, according to reports. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto made the remarks in an interview...

EU leadership struggles to overcome Hungary’s veto

(MENAFN) The European Union has not found a solution to bypass Hungary’s veto, which has stalled the initiation of Ukraine’s accession talks, according to reports citing anonymous sources. Unlike most other EU countries, Hungary has consistently...

EU Struggles to Bypass Hungary’s Veto Regarding Ukraine

(MENAFN) The leadership of the European Union has yet to find a solution to overcome Hungary’s veto, which has stalled the initiation of accession discussions with Ukraine, according to a report by a news agency, citing anonymous insiders. Unlike...

Euroskeptic Right-Wing Leader Poised to Become Czech Premier

(MENAFN) A right-leaning Euroskeptic candidate appears likely to assume the role of the next prime minister of the Czech Republic, according to recent pre-election surveys. Agribusiness magnate Andrej Babis, often referred to as the "Czech Trump"...

Euroskeptic Right-Wing Leader Poised to Become Czech Premier

(MENAFN) A right-leaning Euroskeptic candidate appears likely to assume the role of the next prime minister of the Czech Republic, according to recent pre-election surveys. Agribusiness magnate Andrej Babis, often referred to as the "Czech Trump"...

Hungary Secures Record Russian Gas Imports via TurkStream

(MENAFN) Hungary has imported an unprecedented 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas through the TurkStream pipeline this year, according to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. This pipeline, which directly connects Russian gas supplies to Türkiye...

Hungarian FM accuses EU of “hypocrisy” because of Russian oil

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has criticized the European Union for what he called “hypocrisy” regarding Russian oil, arguing that while some member states publicly denounce Hungary for importing it, they continue to purchase...

Hungary Inflation Remains Unchanged in August

(MENAFN) Hungary's inflation rate remained steady in August, with consumer prices climbing 4.3% year-on-year, matching July’s pace, according to data released Tuesday by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). Food costs posted a 5.9% increase...

DHS Removes Restrictions on Hungary’s Designation in the Visa Waiver Program

Restoring full Visa Waiver Program status appropriate after Hungary took steps to improve its security measures WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that Hungary will have its status in the...

Hungarian Foreign Minister Accuses EU of Hypocrisy

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has leveled accusations of “hypocrisy” against the European Union concerning Russian oil. He pointed out that while many EU members openly criticize Hungary for importing Russian crude, these...

Ukrainian FM holds discussions with Hungarian counterpart

(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Tuesday that he had spoken with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto regarding Russia’s attacks, bilateral ties, and Kyiv’s progress toward joining the European Union. “During...

Radical Ukrainian nationalist threatens Orban

(MENAFN) A radical Ukrainian nationalist has issued a threat against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, claiming that Ukraine’s military could retreat into Hungary to continue its operations against Russia and “destroy” the country’s leader in...

Ukrainian Nationalist Issues Threat Against Orban

(MENAFN) A prominent Ukrainian ultranationalist has issued a provocative threat towards Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stating that Ukrainian troops could potentially fall back into Hungary while fighting Russia — and in doing so, could...