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Technical specifications defined for Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 2, 2025
Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović attended the signing of a document today defining the technical specifications of the Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline, noting on the occasion that the pipeline is a strategic project with the...
Hungary Blocks EU Negotiations on Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has blocked a joint European Union declaration supporting Ukraine’s accession talks, effectively halting the launch of negotiations, according to a communiqué published Thursday on the European Council’s website. The draft...
Hungary prevents accession discussions with Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has vetoed a proposed EU statement supporting Ukraine’s bid to start membership negotiations, effectively halting Kiev’s EU accession process. The statement, backed by 26 of the 27 EU member states, requires unanimous approval, so...
US removes Russia sanctions that prevented main NPP construction in Hungary
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has lifted sanctions that previously blocked financial transactions related to Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant, clearing the way for the stalled project to proceed. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...
US removes Russia’s sanctions of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear plant construction
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has lifted sanctions that previously blocked financial dealings through Russia’s Gazprombank connected to Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant project. A general license issued by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Hungary, Slovakia prevent recent Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The planned sanctions primarily aimed to reduce Russian energy imports—a...
Hungary, Slovakia block EU’s eighteenth sanctions package against Moscow
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The proposed measures, primarily aimed at cutting Russian energy...
Hungary Intends to Block Ukraine’s NATO, EU Membership Bid
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared on Monday evening via social media that Hungary intends to block Ukraine’s integration into both NATO and the European Union during pivotal summits scheduled this week. Orban emphasized that...
Hungary proposes holding Ukraine peace discussions
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated on Thursday. Since the conflict intensified in February 2022, Hungary has taken...
Bitget and Saturnia Design to Host Bitget Elite Day in Budapest, Exploring the Future of Blockchain and User-Centric Innovation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company is partnering with Saturnia Design, an acclaimed product design studio, to host Bitget Elite Day—a high-impact event bringing...
Hungary evacuates citizens, shuts Tehran embassy
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has evacuated six of its nationals and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to rising security threats stemming from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the country's foreign minister announced on Thursday....
Hungary Repatriates Nationals from Iran, Suspends Embassy in Tehran
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Hungarian government has removed six of its nationals from Iran and temporarily halted its embassy’s operations in Tehran due to escalating security risks, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto revealed Thursday....
Slovenia Prolongs Schengen Border Controls with Croatia, Hungary
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Slovenian government declared it will prolong temporary border controls with Croatia and Hungary for an additional six months, citing escalating security risks, including an increased terrorism threat. Originally introduced...
Hungary Inflation Surges 4.4 Percent in May
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(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
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June 11, 2025
(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...
Construction of Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline strategically important project for both countries
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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June 12, 2025
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...
EU Highlights Strong Commitment to Uniting with Western Balkans
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, reiterated the European Union's unwavering commitment to expanding the bloc, underscoring that "Europe cannot be united without the Western Balkans." Her remarks came on Tuesday during the...
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media discusses importance of media freedom and independent journalism during official visit to Hungary
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
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...
US Lifts Sanctions for Hungarian Nuclear Plant Project
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has rescinded restrictions that had previously prohibited financial dealings through Russia’s Gazprombank in connection with Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear facility. On Friday, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...
Media reports EU postpones vote on new Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) EU leaders have decided to delay discussions on a new sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian news outlet Index reports. The postponement stems from opposition by Hungary and Slovakia, which are concerned about the impact on energy...