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Safeguarding Energy Supply through Continued Cooperation with Russia

"In Hungary, we use large quantities of natural gas, oil, and nuclear fuel of Russian origin."

Hungarian Minority Secures Continued Representation in Bucharest Parliament

The RMDSZ’s narrow parliamentary entry highlights the Hungarian minority's precarious position.

Strengthening Strategic Partnership with Qatar in Energy and Trade

Concluding the talks, both Viktor Orbán and Sheikh Al-Thani expressed optimism for further cooperation.

Hungary Offers Scholarships to 165 Moroccan Students Annually

1806 appliciants registered to the program in 2024.

Minister for EU Affairs Criticizes EU Commission, Calls for Bold Reforms

The politician expressed skepticism about the Commission’s direction.

There is No Support Behind the Anti-family Propaganda, Says FIDESZ MEP

“The fundamental unit of every society, every nation is the family."

Fidesz MEP Criticizes EU’s Defiance of Electorate Will and Pressure on Hungary

The politician criticized the EU for overreaching, suggesting that it should focus on its own stability and peace.

Society

Survey Reveals Widespread Fake News Exposure among Youth

Two-thirds of respondents in the survey encounter fake news online.

Possible Terrorist Attack on the Friendship Pipeline Prevented

Three people are suspected of possible preparations for the attack.

Skills Shortage a Key Challenge for the European Labor Market, says Minister

The goal is to enhance the EU's competitiveness by fully utilizing the workforce.

PM Orbán and Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II Address Threats to Syrian Christians

Secretary of State for the Hungary Helps Program, Tristan Azbej, also attended the talks.

Special Photo Exhibition Promotes the Adoption of Stray Dogs

Calendars made of the exhibition's pictures will be available for purchase on site, with proceeds going to help rescue animals.

Transylvanian Hungarians Urged to Shape Future in Romanian Elections, Says Secretary of State

The Secretary of State highlighted the significance of collaboration among Hungarian political parties in the region.

Preserving Hungarian Dialects is Key to Cultural Identity

Katalin Szili stressed the importance of fostering pride in these dialects.

Economy

Survey Reveals Widespread Fake News Exposure among Youth

Two-thirds of respondents in the survey encounter fake news online.

Economic Impact of Christmas Markets: Boost for Tourism and Retail Sectors

Travel, electronics and fashion are setting the holiday spending trends across Europe this year.

Skills Shortage a Key Challenge for the European Labor Market, says Minister

The goal is to enhance the EU's competitiveness by fully utilizing the workforce.

Fuel Prices Are Set to Drop Further as Brent Oil Prices Fall

Diesel prices have remained consistently higher, driven by increased demand in trasnportation and agriculture.

Major Infrastructure Projects to Resume in 2025

Nearly HUF 770B (EUR 2.1B) will be spent to finalize 500 projects by the end of 2025.

Safeguarding Energy Supply through Continued Cooperation with Russia

"In Hungary, we use large quantities of natural gas, oil, and nuclear fuel of Russian origin."

Manufacturing Sector Rebounds with New Orders and Production Volume Growth

The value of the PMI index rose, from 47.6 points a month earlier.

Culture

Hungary 365 Photo Competition Winners Announced

This year's event attracted 43,000 entries from amateur and professional photographers alike.

Preserving Hungarian Dialects is Key to Cultural Identity

Katalin Szili stressed the importance of fostering pride in these dialects.

Theological Roots and Scientific Horizons: Renewing Collaboration with Scotland

Over decades, Scottish scientists have partnered with Hungarian colleagues in music, astronomy, and medicine.

Museums Celebrate Advent with 24 Days Long Program Series

On December 1 the National Museum offers festive activities like puzzles, treasure hunts, and craft-making.

Hungarian Choir Gives Peace Concert in Rome

The concert was dedicated to the innocent victims of wars in the world, including in Ukraine and the Middle East.

The Government Increases Education Spending Significantly in 2025 Budget

The 2025 budget includes significant allocations for various education sectors.

EU backed Co-Production Brings Magda Szabó’s Fairy Tale to Life

The story is an emotional and lyrical tale that appeals to all ages.

Sport

Women’s Handball Team Advances to European Championship Semi-Finals

With a 29-19 victory over North Macedonia, the national team finished the group stage as leader.

Roland Sallai Scores His First Goal in Turkish Top League

Transfermakt puts his market value at EUR 14 million, making him the third most valuable Hungarian player.

Milos Kerkez’s First Premier League Goal Leads to Bournemouth Triumph

With the victory, Bournemouth moved up to 11th place, ahead of notable clubs like Manchester United.

Europa League: FTC Close to Progress with Knockout against Malmö

The team will face Greece's PAOK in two weeks' time.

Extreme Sports Athlete Gábor Rakonczay Prepares for His Last Expedition

He is the only person in the world to have canoed across the ocean.

Invincible Men’s Fencing Team Wins Another World Cup Gold

The quartet had to defeat France and then Japan on the way to the gold medal, just as they did at the Olympics and in Bern.

2024 Marks Sports Tourism Milestone thanks to Running Events

Such events significantly benefit host cities by stimulating local businesses and creating a vibrant cultural exchange.

Lifestyle

Economic Impact of Christmas Markets: Boost for Tourism and Retail Sectors

Travel, electronics and fashion are setting the holiday spending trends across Europe this year.

MÁV Group Brings Holiday Cheer with Festive Trains and Buses

The decorated V43 locomotive will be visible on almost all of the country's main lines during the Christmas season.

Museums Celebrate Advent with 24 Days Long Program Series

On December 1 the National Museum offers festive activities like puzzles, treasure hunts, and craft-making.

Hungarian Products Recognized at the World Cheese Awards

A total of 4,786 cheeses from 47 countries were entered for this year's competition.

Pécs to Captivate Visitors with a Magical Christmas Market

The city center will become a real jewel box.

Bicycle and Dog Transport to Be Free of Charge on Trains in Budapest

The change will be introduced next year.

Advent Feast at the Basilica Named “Best Christmas Market of All Time”

Budapest's most decorated Christmas market awaits visitors with a beautiful winter wonderland until January 1st.

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Government to Ban Alcoholic Drinks from Store Windows

Government Announces Unprecedented Railway Development

2025 to Be the Year of Investments

Campaign Launched to Combat the Spread of Fake Honey

Minister Announces Major Improvements on Key Railway Lines

Student City Project to Bring 12,000 New Dorms amid Housing Push in Budapest

Polls: Fidesz Still Most Popular, But the Left Is Catching Up

Safeguarding Energy Supply through Continued Cooperation with Russia

Hungarian Minority Secures Continued Representation in Bucharest Parliament

Strengthening Strategic Partnership with Qatar in Energy and Trade

Hungary Offers Scholarships to 165 Moroccan Students Annually

Minister for EU Affairs Criticizes EU Commission, Calls for Bold Reforms

There is No Support Behind the Anti-family Propaganda, Says FIDESZ MEP

Fidesz MEP Criticizes EU’s Defiance of Electorate Will and Pressure on Hungary

Survey Reveals Widespread Fake News Exposure among Youth

Possible Terrorist Attack on the Friendship Pipeline Prevented

Skills Shortage a Key Challenge for the European Labor Market, says Minister

PM Orbán and Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II Address Threats to Syrian Christians

Special Photo Exhibition Promotes the Adoption of Stray Dogs

Transylvanian Hungarians Urged to Shape Future in Romanian Elections, Says Secretary of State

Preserving Hungarian Dialects is Key to Cultural Identity

Survey Reveals Widespread Fake News Exposure among Youth

Economic Impact of Christmas Markets: Boost for Tourism and Retail Sectors

Skills Shortage a Key Challenge for the European Labor Market, says Minister

Fuel Prices Are Set to Drop Further as Brent Oil Prices Fall

Major Infrastructure Projects to Resume in 2025

Safeguarding Energy Supply through Continued Cooperation with Russia

Manufacturing Sector Rebounds with New Orders and Production Volume Growth

Hungary 365 Photo Competition Winners Announced

Preserving Hungarian Dialects is Key to Cultural Identity

Theological Roots and Scientific Horizons: Renewing Collaboration with Scotland

Museums Celebrate Advent with 24 Days Long Program Series

Hungarian Choir Gives Peace Concert in Rome

The Government Increases Education Spending Significantly in 2025 Budget

EU backed Co-Production Brings Magda Szabó’s Fairy Tale to Life

Women’s Handball Team Advances to European Championship Semi-Finals

Roland Sallai Scores His First Goal in Turkish Top League

Milos Kerkez’s First Premier League Goal Leads to Bournemouth Triumph

Europa League: FTC Close to Progress with Knockout against Malmö

Extreme Sports Athlete Gábor Rakonczay Prepares for His Last Expedition

Invincible Men’s Fencing Team Wins Another World Cup Gold

2024 Marks Sports Tourism Milestone thanks to Running Events

Economic Impact of Christmas Markets: Boost for Tourism and Retail Sectors

MÁV Group Brings Holiday Cheer with Festive Trains and Buses

Museums Celebrate Advent with 24 Days Long Program Series

Hungarian Products Recognized at the World Cheese Awards

Pécs to Captivate Visitors with a Magical Christmas Market

Bicycle and Dog Transport to Be Free of Charge on Trains in Budapest

Advent Feast at the Basilica Named “Best Christmas Market of All Time”