Explaining: Trump’s statement on Ukraine’s NATO bid, Hungary’s manipulative accusations, demining in Ukraine

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine. TRUMP'S STATEMENT ON UKRAINE'S NATO MEMBERSHIP On …

Controversial Polish FM Threatens Hungary with Freezing Diplomatic Relations

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski (L) with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó The Polish Foreign Ministry, headed by Radoslaw Sikorski, has threatened Hungary with a harsh move to freeze diplomatic relations. Under the terms of the move, …

Biden Sanctions Rogán: Is It Too Late to Undermine Hungary’s Corruption Network?

Just days before leaving office, the Biden administration sanctioned Antal Rogán, a top Orbán ally, marking a rare move against a sitting official from an allied nation – and a direct challenge to Hungary’s political system. In a rare move, the United …

Ukraine Offers To Replace Hungary in NATO

Ukraine has offered to replace Hungary in NATO and the EU in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 7 as tensions between the two countries increase due to Budapest's support of Russia in the war. Newsweek reached out to the …

Over a Billion Bottles Have Already Returned in Hungary

More than a billion plastic bottles, cans and glass bottles have been returned in Hungary in the past six months, with the number of daily returns exceeding 10 million on several days between Christmas and New Year, beating the previous record of 8 million …

Hungary threatens to veto Ukraine’s EU bid amid Russian gas transit ban dispute

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has indicated that Hungary could obstruct Ukraine’s European Union accession process following tension after Kyiv stopped Russian gas transit through its territory. Ukraine halted Russian gas transit on 1 January …

Top Hungary news: Filipino workers update, tipping and speed limit changes, new trams, tiger cubs — 9 January, 2025

Katinka Hosszu, 'Iron Lady' of swimming, retires after stellar career for Hungary

Three-time Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, one of the greatest all-around swimmers, has announced her retirement. 3-time Olympic champion competed at 5 Summer Games, debuting at 15 in Athens The Associated Press · Posted: Jan 09, 2025 12:40 PM …

Guest workers update: Filipino workers continue to have access to Hungary despite no formal agreement

Photo: depositphotos.com Despite there being no formal repatriation agreement between Hungary and the Philippines, Filipino guest workers can still be employed in Hungary. This was confirmed in a foreign ministry statement published in the Official …

Early 2025 set to bring sharp price hikes in Hungary: Is your wallet ready?

Hungary may face substantial price hikes in early 2025, according to the latest inflation report from the Hungarian National Bank (MNB). Companies, grappling with rising costs, are anticipated to implement noticeable price adjustments in January, following …