Orbán’s Former Advisor: Introduction of Universal Conscription, Including for Women, Should Be Considered "We must continue reforms in the areas of health, education, and defense. We must reconsider the reintroduction of universal conscription... 2022.05.05.
Hungary Not on Board with Upcoming EU Sanctions on Russian Oil Hungary intends to veto the upcoming European Union sanctions package on Russian crude oil, Zoltán Kovács, State Secretary for International... 2022.05.05.
Gov’t Spox to BBC: Hungary Will Veto EC Oil Embargo Proposal A proposal by the European Commission to phase in an embargo of Russian oil is "unacceptable" for Hungary, Zoltán Kovács,... 2022.05.05.
PM’s Security Advisor: Hungary Could See More Refugee Arrivals after Transcarpathia Missile Attack Hungary could see more refugees crossing its border from Ukraine following Russia's missile attack on a train station in Transcarpathia... 2022.05.05.
Gov’t Spox to CNN: Brussels Proposal ‘against Hungarian National Energy Security’ A proposal by Brussels to ban oil imports from Russia by the end of next year is "against Hungarian national... 2022.05.05.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Can’t Support Latest EC Sanctions against Russia in Present Form Hungary cannot responsibly support the European Commission's latest package of sanctions against Russia in its current form, Foreign Minister Péter... 2022.05.04.
Polish “StopRussiaNow” Billboard Campaign Comes to Hungary The Polish government's "StopRussiaNow" billboard campaign is coming to Hungary, daily Népszava has learned from Poland's Ambassador to Hungary, Sebastian... 2022.05.04.
EC Proposes Phased Oil Embargo on Russia The European Commission is presenting its sixth package of sanctions against Russia, proposing a phased ban on importing oil from... 2022.05.04.
House Speaker: Allowing Govt to Make Swift Decisions on Ukraine War in Hungary’s National Interest Amending the Constitution to authorize the government to make fast decisions concerning the war in Ukraine is in Hungary's national... 2022.05.04.
Pope Francis: “Viktor Orbán told me Russia’s plan is to end war on May 9” Pope Francis considers a visit to Kyiv to be of little use for peace. He would have to travel to... 2022.05.03.
Over 10,000 Refugees Arrive from Ukraine on Monday Fully 4,664 people crossed into Hungary directly from Ukraine on Monday, while another 5,510 from Ukraine crossed from Romania, the... 2022.05.03.
Secretary of Ukrainian Security Council: “Hungary wanted to take over part of Ukraine” Hungary knew in advance about the Russian attack on Ukraine and expected not only open cooperation with Russia, but also... 2022.05.03.
FM Szijjártó: Hungarian Economy Can’t Physically Operate Without Russian Oil Hungary's government will withhold its approval of any sanctions that would render the transit of Russian oil and natural gas... 2022.05.03.
Ministry Official: Energy Supply Top Hungarian Priority When it comes to drawing up EU sanctions against Russia, Hungary attaches prime importance to the security of its energy... 2022.05.03.
State Secy Kovács to BBC: Hungary Cannot Replace Russian Energy in Short Term Hungary cannot find alternative energy supplies to replace Russian imports in the short term, Zoltán Kovács, state secretary for international... 2022.05.03.
Hungarian Gov’t Refutes Press Report Suggesting Hungary Withdrew Veto on Oil Embargo Against Russia As reported by the German portal ZDF, three EU countries are said to have withdrawn their veto against the sixth... 2022.05.02.
Over 11,000 Refugees Arrive from Ukraine on Sunday Fully 4,596 people crossed into Hungary directly from Ukraine on Sunday, while another 6,826 from Ukraine crossed from Romania, the... 2022.05.02.
Press Roundup: Inflation Higher, Growth Rate Lower than Expected Economists across the political spectrum investigate the causes and possible remedies of soaring inflation. Hungarian press roundup by budapost.eu Background information:... 2022.05.02.
PMO Head: Europe Must Not Penalize Itself Because of Russia-Ukraine War It is unfair for the state to owe pensioners, Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister's chief of staff, said on Sunday... 2022.05.02.
Over 13,000 Refugees Arrive from Ukraine on Saturday Fully 5,582 people crossed into Hungary directly from Ukraine on Saturday, while another 8,165 from Ukraine crossed from Romania, the... 2022.05.01.
Press Roundup: Russia Cuts Gas Supply to Poland and Bulgaria A pro-government analyst hopes that the war will soon end and EU-Russian relations will normalize, as Hungary is dependent on... 2022.04.29.
