Estonia, Latvia announce joint purchase of air defense systems
Although the supplier has not been specified, it is most likely Norway’s Kongsberg
EU improves mobile roaming rules for consumers
Mobile service providers must remove remaining hidden charges and offer equal network quality
Germany plans to allow gender changes for everyone above 14
Leftist legislators say the old, 1980 law is “discriminatory”
EU seeks ways to introduce global minimum corporate tax without Hungary
“Europe should no longer be held hostage by the ill will of some members,” the French minister told reporters
Turkey could still squash Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership bids
Turkey received concessions from the U.S. and both candidate countries to green-light NATO enlargement, but this is far from being a done deal, Zoltán Bugynár writes in Magyar Nemzet
9 in 10 Hungarians favor EU membership, new polling reveals
Hungarians would support EU membership even if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán encouraged the country to vote to leave the bloc
EU is building a Europe without traditional values, claims Hungarian MEP
Tamás Deutsch claimed the European Union’s current trajectory had made the continent weaker and more vulnerable
Macron’s dissent crusher? Government obtains armored police vehicle featuring 30-round grenade launcher, night vision technology
Emmanuel Macron has a powerful new tool to put down those protesting his government
France restarts coal plant mothballed in February
Both France and Germany have now revealed plans to increase its use of coal to offset their use of natural gas
Hungary hikes interest rates by whopping 185 basis points
Hungary’s central bank is taking bold action to stem rising inflation
Hungary is having a ‘Jewish renaissance’, deputy PM says
Since 2010, the Hungarian state has provided €100 million of support to Jewish organizations
From summit to summit
Despite back-to-back summits, Western leaders are struggling with a lack of domestic support, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Bomb threats hit Austria after Islam terror trial begins
The bomb threats hit Austria at the same time a trial for suspected jihadists begins in the Austrian city of Graz
Almost all 5,000 gang members in Sweden are either 1st- or 2nd-generation migrants
“It is not enough for many immigrants to come to Sweden from a less developed country and enjoy the benefits. They want excitement and want to get rich quickly,” said a leading Swedish criminologist
23 migrants dead and 140 officers injured after 2,000 Africans storm Spanish border in Melilla
The failure of Spain’s left-wing government to improve border security has led to the deadliest and largest illegal border-crossing at Melilla ever recorded
The absurd drama of EU enlargement
The EU enlargement process is increasingly becoming a farce, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Germany triggers alarm on slow gas deliveries from Russia
This is step two in Germany’s three-step emergency plan
German rail found guilty of discriminating against non-binary customer by calling them ‘Mr.’
Deutsche Bahn must either scrap its Mr. and Mrs. binary address, or add a third, gender-neutral form
Biden’s candidate for U.S. ambassador slams Hungary’s media freedom, LGBT rights
Pressman will likely give ear to left-leaning NGOs if appointed
Ukraine, Moldova become EU candidates, but Balkans region is left out in the cold
Albania’s prime minister called the bloc a “big mess” after several nations were denied permission to begin accession talks
Hungary backs EU membership accession talks for Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hungary supports the candidacies of all four applicant nations, but the European Commission has balked at welcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina into the union
Number of illegal entries doubles as 100,000 migrants flood into Hungary so far this year
Hungary’s chief security adviser says many are fleeing Afghanistan, but more recently, migrants are arriving from India, Pakistan, and many nations across North Africa
Hungary will not reintroduce military draft despite ramping up defense spending
Hungary ended conscription after 136 years back in 2004 and has no plans to reintroduce mandatory military service, the country’s defense minister said
Romania follows Hungary’s lead on fuel price cap after prices more than double
Opposition parties fear shortages and a black market over the move
Russian Su-25 jet crashes near Ukraine, pilot killed
Russian pilot killed during training incident
EU proposes €9 billion, 25-year loan to Ukraine
Should Ukraine default, EU member states will have to repay the loan
Hungarian Parliament rejects global minimum tax with overwhelming majority
A 15 percent global tax would put Hungary at a competitive disadvantage
Hungary makes world-first kosher matches with new formula free of pig gelatin
The big novelty uses vegetable binding agents instead of pig gelatin
Hungarian NGO accuses Ryanair of ‘unfair commercial practices’
After Ryanair’s CEO first called a Hungarian official an “idiot” for Hungary’s windfall tax, there is now a debate about the extra fees Ryanair customers are facing in Hungary
Hungary advances three places in global competitiveness ranking
When it comes to IMD’s ranking, Hungary is now ahead of Poland and Slovakia but still trails Czechia
Brussels warned its oil embargo will cost bloc $400 billion as Russia vows to divert energy exports to India and China
Deputy Russian prime minister blames poor U.S. and European energy security planning for rocketing fuel prices
Public opinion on Ukraine shifts as Europeans back immediate peace over a resounding Russian defeat
There is a clear discrepancy between the rhetoric from European governments and the views of their citizens as to how the conflict in Ukraine should conclude
Germany unveils Panther main battle tank named after famed WWII-era vehicle
The new Panther tank is intended as a direct rival to Russia’s T-14
Hungarian foreign minister calls for a rethink on global corporate tax rate
European competitiveness would suffer a “severe blow” from a global minimum tax
Hungary considers German-style public transport discount ticket
The massive public transportation discount in Germany will cost the country’s budget €2.5 billion
Hungary could make $600 million a year due to oil import exemption
Hungary introduced a windfall tax on high-margin sectors of the economy last month
Ryanair CEO upset over windfall tax slams ‘idiot’ Hungarian minister
Michael O’Leary said a government should not be interfering with an airline’s pricing policy
Turkey could block Finnish and Swedish NATO membership
Finland and Sweden have until the end of the month to resolve Turkey’s objections
Hungarian football fans defiant, promote Hungary Loves Mary (HLM) instead of BLM during 4-0 victory over England
“Hungarians kneel in three cases: before God, before the homeland, and before the woman they love”
EU makes USB-C charger mandatory for all mobile devices
Brussels says the move will reduce electronic waste by 11,000 tons a year
Majority of Dutch want asylum seekers settled in their own countries
The Netherlands has a fast-growing migrant population, but many people appear to be wary of more asylum seekers
What sanctions? Russia rakes in tens of billions as China becomes biggest importer of Russian energy
Russia is currently making a mockery of sanctions after earning what is likely record revenues from oil and gas sales
European chief prosecutor praises Hungary
Laura Codruța Kövesi praised the responsiveness of Hungary
Number of Syrians granted citizenship in Germany tripled in 2021
Overall, 20 percent more people were granted citizenship in Germany last year
Three explosions target key Russian oil pipeline in Ukraine
The pipeline supplies Hungary and other Central and Eastern European countries
French elections: Macron’s party is neck and neck with left-wing bloc in the first round
Not even half of France’s eligible voters bothered to turn out to vote
Germany’s move to LNG carries major environmental risks
Opting for LNG goes against Germany’s declared energy policy
With world food crisis looming, Russia and Turkey discuss getting grain out of Ukraine
Due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukrainian warehouses
The end of national sovereignty? European Parliament asks EU council to move forward with radical treaty change
The requirement for unanimity slows down the inner workings of the European Union, the EU Parliament says
60 Russian ships begin maneuvers in Baltic Sea
The move comes as Finland and Sweden begin accession talks to join NATO
EU tells Hungary to stop charging foreigners more for fuel
The EU may threaten Hungary’s low gas prices
Hungary extends war emergency until November
The government needs to act quickly to mitigate the effects of an economic crisis mostly brought about by the war in Ukraine
Hungarian inflation reaches double digits
Despite Hungary’s struggles with inflation, data show it is performing slightly better than its regional peers
Corporations use wokeism to sell products to young people, but in China or North Africa, the woke tropes disappear, says French journalist
Wokeism is abandoned when major companies head to less-liberal places in the world, such as China and North Africa, says Anne de Guigné
Why do Hungarians boo when football players take the knee for BLM?
Hungarians boo at football players taking the knee because they consider this a manifestation of ideological and cultural imperialism, evangelical preacher and theologian Ádám Szabados writes on his blog
Watch: Hungarian fans boo England’s football team for taking the knee for BLM
Hungary scores a major victory over the English national team, but Hungarian fans booing becomes the top international story
Hungary won a battle, but the war is far from over
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has won the battle to defend Hungary’s energy supply, but defending national interests remains a constant fight, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Hungary has lowest utility bills in Europe
Natural gas in Amsterdam costs almost 10 times as much as in Budapest
Hungary was right to demand oil embargo exemption, says Dutch PM
The Dutch prime minister admitted that Hungary, Slovakia and Czechia depend on Russian oil
Terms like ‘young people’ and ‘sensitive neighborhoods’ are coded Soviet-style language used to disguise reality, says sociologist Bock-Côté about violent riots in Paris
Terms like “young people,” “sensitive neighborhood” and even “knife attack” are all euphemisms used by the media and government to lie to people, said Canadian sociologist and philosopher Mathieu Bock-Côté
Hungary has first case of monkeypox
Immune-deficient persons and pregnant women are most susceptible to the disease
Hungary’s president signs defense plan
According to Hungary’s constitution, the president serves as commander-in-chief of the Hungarian Armed Forces
NATO must no longer withhold forces from Eastern Europe, says deputy secretary-general
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means NATO is no longer bound to its previous agreement with Moscow
Natural gas prices to triple in Romania
After Romania began to liberalize its energy prices in July 2020, Romanians are getting hit hard with energy inflation
EU agrees on Russian oil embargo after Hungary gets exemption
Hungary also received supply guarantees in case pipelines supplying the country stop operating
Europe is shooting itself in the foot with Russian energy boycott, says Hungarian security expert
Hungarian security policy expert György Nógrádi agrees with Kissinger, who says peace talks with Russia are a must
German parties agree on €100 billion for defense, marking major U-turn for country’s military
Germany will have to override its own constitution to finance the massive spending on military upgrades
Croatian plane disappears on route to Germany
Over 100 people are searching for the plane, which was lost with four people on board
Hungary won’t yield to pressure over sanctions against Russia
The sixth sanctions package against Russia goes against the Versailles EU agreement, Balázs Orbán claims
EU commissioner says ‘greed’ led to dependency on Russian energy
Europe must now pay for allowing for an “energy addiction” to grow
Dutch PM sees hope for Hungary agreeing to Russian oil embargo
Hungary has so far opposed any ban on Russian energy imports that would disproportionately affect Hungarian consumers without adequate compensation
Entrepreneur Mészáros remains Hungary’s wealthiest with assets valued at €1.22 billion
Last year his fortune grew by 60 billion to 480 billion Hungarian forints (€1.22 billion)
Hungary’s windfall tax to mainly target energy companies and banks
The windfall tax will add 800 billion Hungarian forints (€2 billion) to the state’s coffers
Ukraine conflict results in Hungary’s largest humanitarian action to date
Over 726,000 Ukrainians have sought initial refuge in Hungary to date
Less than half of the 2,000 missiles launched by Russia on Ukraine have hit desired target
Official estimates hold Russia’s missile success at just below 40 percent
Hungarian co-inventor of mRNA vaccine receives honorary doctorate from Yale University
Karikó and co-inventor Drew Weissman are seen as likely candidates for a Nobel Prize
EU chief predicts little movement on proposed Russian oil embargo at upcoming summit as Hungary digs in its heels
An agreement looks far from reachable after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s latest communication to the European Council President Charles Michel
Hungary slaps windfall tax on corporations to cover costs of war
Banks, telecommunications, and energy companies are among those to be taxed to help pay for defense costs and utility price caps
PM Orbán urges EU to postpone decision on energy sanctions against Russia
A top-level discussion of the sanctions package would be ‘counter-productive,’ according to Hungary’s prime minister
Can Austria remain independent in the shadow of war?
A letter signed by almost 60 leading public figures says neutrality puts Austria in danger
Hungary declares state of emergency due to war in Ukraine
The state of emergency allows the government to pass ordinances without parliamentary approval
WHO’s activity must not be ‘politicized’ as monkeypox threat grows, Hungary warns
The WHO must offer proper guidance in combating the monkeypox threat, Hungary’s foreign minister declares
Are sanctions failing? Russia’s ruble nears 7-year high against euro
The ruble is showing steady signs of recovery despite the crippling effect of economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the West
Ukraine accuses Germany of blocking delivery of armored vehicles
German defense contractor still cannot deliver the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles it offered Ukraine
Russia to deploy new Sarmat ICBMs by autumn
The missile, launched by a 10-ton rocket, has multiple independent hypersonic warheads
Spanish communist MEP banned from entering Israel
The MEP was with a delegation headed to Palestine after Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on the Palestinian territories
1 in 4 Brits forced to skip a meal as food prices soar
Twenty percent of British have been forced to take loans to cover living costs
The EU supports the ‘homogenization’ of Europe’s peoples, says Hungarian justice minister
The erasure of borders, as promoted by the EU, is leading to the homogenization of Europe’s peoples, warned Hungary’s justice minister
Polish police arrest Hungarian on Europol’s most wanted list
The arrest was the culmination of a six-country law enforcement operation
US, G7 approve tens of billions in aid to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive $40 billion from the U.S. and another $18.4 billion from the G7
‘We are on the same side of the barricade,’ Klaus tells Orbán
Hungary just proved that conservative politics can win
Orbán re-election hailed by prominent rabbi who declared Hungarian PM a key ally of Israel
“Hungary has one of the largest and most magnificent Jewish communities,” the rabbi claimed as he thanked Viktor Orbán for his alliance with the state of Israel
Majority of French support burkini ban as polling shows religious divide on Islamic attire
The Islamic attire however is still viewed favorably by 72 percent of Muslims across the country
Is Russia using laser weapons in Ukraine?
The weapons can allegedly blind satellites in low Earth orbit and destroy drones from 5 kilometers
Hungary needs a self-sufficient economy, ministerial candidate tells parliamentary committee
Hungary is already self-sufficient in food production but must do more to reduce its dependency in other sectors, such as energy
Russians line up for their last McDonald’s meal after franchise announces intention to leave Russia
Those who take over the restaurants won’t be allowed to use the McDonald’s branding, logo, or menus
Sweden follows Finland in initiating NATO accession talks
Turkey remains opposed to both Nordic countries’ NATO membership
Fake bomb threats paralyze Serbian capital as schools and public places evacuated
The Serbian prime minister said the bomb threats were designed to pressure his country into joining sanctions against Russia
Hungarian GDP jumps 8% in Q1, but leaner times seen ahead
The impact of the war was not yet felt in first-quarter data
Hungarian cardinal seen as possible successor to ailing Pope Francis
The Pope’s frail health has sparked speculation about his successor