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Hungarian film wins at the Vegas Movie Awards!
LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the annual VEGAS MOVIE AWARDS in Las Vegas, the new Hungarian film THE RIDDLE PACT won three awards at the first major international festival of the year on 14 June: BEST...

Hungary Inflation Surges 4.4 Percent in May
(MENAFN) Consumer prices in Hungary jumped 4.4% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released Wednesday by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). Month-on-month, inflation inched up by 0.2%, with rising...

Hungary claims Ukraine will ‘suck up every euro’ as EU member
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has reiterated his opposition to Ukraine’s potential EU membership, warning that admitting Kiev into the bloc would place a severe financial burden on European nations. He accused Brussels of pushing...

CENTRAL EUROPE: Court rules Germany’s pushback policy unlawful ― Hungarian government postpones vote on controversial anti-NGO law ― UN report reveals positive contribution of Ukrainian refugees to Poland’s economy
A German court has ruled that the new government’s policy of turning away undocumented people at the border is unlawful. The vote on a controversial legislative proposal aimed at severely curtailing the activities of NGOs in Hungary has been...

EU Plans Complete Cut of Russian Gas Imports
(MENAFN) The European Commission has introduced a proposal to eliminate all remaining natural gas deliveries from Russia to the European Union by the conclusion of 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen revealed the strategy on Tuesday, stating...

Construction of Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline strategically important project for both countries
Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović spoke today in Belgrade with representatives of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as the companies MOL, Naftna Industrija Srbije and Transnafta, about the...

Hungary Employee Benefits Report 2025: Supplementary Pension, Healthcare Benefits, Unemployment Benefits, Disability Benefits, and Death Benefits - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Employee Benefits in Hungary 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Hungary, including an overview of the state...

Russian official accuses Brussels of weakening EU international competitiveness
(MENAFN) A top Russian official has sharply criticized the European Union’s latest energy policy, accusing Brussels of deliberately weakening the bloc’s competitiveness on the international stage. Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct...

Orban declares Hungarians won’t die for Ukraine
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has reaffirmed his opposition to the European Union’s military support for Ukraine, declaring that Hungary has no intention of sacrificing its people for the conflict. Speaking at a rally of EU...

Eurozone Price Growth Slows in May
(MENAFN) Eurostat reported on Wednesday that consumer price inflation across the euro area eased to 1.9 percent in May, slipping from 2.2 percent registered in April. In the broader European Union, the pace of price increases also moderated,...

Eurozone Annual Inflation Drops to 1.9 Percent in May
(MENAFN) In May, the annual inflation rate across the eurozone eased to 1.9%, down from 2.2% recorded in April, Eurostat revealed on Wednesday. Similarly, inflation across the entire European Union dropped to 2.2% in May, falling from 2.4% the...

Hungarian PM says Ukraine would drain EU resources
(MENAFN) Ukraine would be a huge drain on EU resources if it became a member of the bloc, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned. He accused officials in Brussels of attempting to force the issue despite the cost. Orban, a long-standing...

Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Reactor Slashes Power by 160 MW
(MENAFN) Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant announced on Monday that its Unit 4 reactor experienced a 160-megawatt reduction in power generation at 8:13 a.m. local time (0613 GMT) due to a malfunction in its control system components. Situated...

Sharps Technology Advances Shipment Under $50 Million SoloGard Supply Agreement and Begins Manufacturing Facility Upgrades
Second commercial delivery underway as part of multi-year contract with leading U.S. healthcare partner Strategic manufacturing upgrades drive scalability, efficiency, and increases capacity to support production growth NEW YORK, June 18, 2025...

Austria Urges EU to Review Russian Gas Ban
(MENAFN) The European Union should preserve the possibility of restarting gas imports from Russia once a peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev is established, Austria’s energy ministry told a news agency on Tuesday. Austria's stance, which...

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media discusses importance of media freedom and independent journalism during official visit to Hungary
VIENNA, 4 June 2025 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, yesterday concluded his first official visit to Hungary where he held bilateral meetings with Hungarian authorities as well as consultations with journalists and...

Hungary blames Ukraine for energy predicament
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused Ukraine of endangering Europe's energy stability by refusing to extend a key natural gas transit deal. In a statement posted on Facebook, Szijjarto claimed that Kiev’s decision to...

Austria calls for second look on prohibition of Russian gas
(MENAFN) Austria has suggested that the European Union should consider the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports once a peace agreement is reached between Moscow and Kiev, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The Austrian energy ministry...

Hungary proceeds with LGBTQ parade probation vow
(MENAFN) Hungarian authorities have officially denied a permit for an LGBTQ parade in Budapest, citing recently enacted legislation aimed at shielding children from what the government terms “harmful influences.” This marks the first time the law...

Hungarian Authorities Block LGBTQ Parade
(MENAFN) Hungarian officials have refused authorization for an LGBTQ parade scheduled in Budapest, citing for the first time a recently enacted law aimed at shielding children from harmful influences. On Monday, Budapest police rejected the...