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Preserving Hungarian Traditions — A Visit to the Schachinger Family in New Brunswick, New Jersey
This is an abridged version of the original interview published on 777blog on 11 March 2023. Tom and Lívia Schachinger are active members of the Hungarian community in New Brunswick, New Jersey, while also frequently visiting events of the St....

Brussels’ approval of funding for Hungary’s Rosatom project struck down by EU court
14The European Court of Justice has annulled the European Commission’s 2017 decision approving Hungarian state aid for two new reactors at the Paks nuclear power plant, finding that Brussels did not examine whether the construction...

Egyptian Energy Giant Launches Hungary’s Largest Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant
Sat 13 Sep 2025 | 07:10 AM Egypt’s Ambassador to Hungary Ahmed Fahmy attended the groundbreaking ceremony where energy and infrastructure giant Elsewedy Electric officially launched its largest European project to date, the Mátra Combined-Cycle...

Quantum Technology and Export Controls
Experts debate how security-export controls on quantum technologies affect innovation and collaboration. Quantum technologies—advancements that exploit quantum mechanics for unprecedented computing, sensing, and communications—are quickly moving...

Hungary pushes to become financial bridge between East and West
Hungary strives for mutually beneficial ties with countries in Asia, National Bank of Hungary (NBH) governor Mihály Varga said at the central bank’s annual Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference on Friday. Varga said the economies of Europe and...

Yearly applications now open to Apple’s Security Research Device Program
For the past few years, Apple has been inviting experienced researchers to apply to its security program, which issues iPhones that are especially modified to make it easier to investigate vulnerabilities. Now, applications are open to next year’s...

US Secretary of Energy: Hungary must immediately stop using Russian gas
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has recently made Washington’s position clear: Hungary and Slovakia must end their reliance on Russian fossil fuels, particularly natural gas and nuclear energy. How can Russia be undermined? Wright emphasised that...

Hungary-Bound Gambian Scholars Receive Passports and Visas
By: Fatou Krubally Ten Gambian students awarded scholarships to pursue higher education in Hungary have officially received their passports bearing student visas during a handover ceremony held at the Hungarian Honorary Consulate in Bijilo on...

Hungary and Slovakia must quit Russian gas and nuclear, Trump envoy warns
“We want to displace all Russian gas. President Trump, America, and all the nations of the EU, we want to end the Russian-Ukraine war,” said Wright. “The more we can strangle Russia’s ability to fund this murderous war, the better for all of us....

Cristiano Ronaldo makes heart-warming promise to Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai after Portugal beat Hungary in WC qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo promised to give his shirt to Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai after the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The Portugal captain had already given away his shirt and hence, couldn't give it to the Hungary skipper. Portugal...

UAE President meets Hungarian PM to strengthen bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation...

Companies Sued for False Advertising in Hungary
The consumer protection agency, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), has launched punitive procedures against three companies, as informed by the state news agency MTI. The three companies are the Hungarian GB Interherb Élelmiszer...
Fast Lane: Hyundai unveils Ioniq 3, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have new grilles, BYD to produce in Hungary
Hyundai’s next Ioniq The next model in Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car line-up is the 3. Unveiled in concept form at the IAA Mobility show in Munich on Sept 9, the wild-looking compact hatchback showcases Hyundai’s new design language. It measures...

UAE President, Hungarian PM discuss bilateral relations
Expanding areas of cooperation The two sides discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields, with a focus on the economy, investment, development, renewable energy, and technology, in addition to cultural and other key areas...

Grundfos Completes R&D Project in Hungary
Danish pump manufacturer giant Grundfos successfully complemented its latest research and development (R&D) project in Hungary, aimed at improving the efficiency of entire product families, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reports....

BYD confirms plans to start operations of Hungary plant by 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On September 8 local time, BYD and its premium sub-brand DENZA took center stage at the IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich. The company unveiled seven headline models, including the DENZA Z9GT, DENZA D9, and the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i,...

US calls on EU countries to completely abandon Russian energy, nuclear technologies
Photo: Unsplash The United States has called on the EU to completely abandon purchases of Russian energy, overcoming resistance from Hungary and Slovakia, Politico reported on Friday. "We intend to completely replace Russian gas," the publication...
UAE President, Hungarian Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various...

Great news: 30 electric buses arrive in Budapest to modernise public transport
The first electric buses set to renew the capital’s public transport fleet have arrived in Budapest. A total of 30 electric vehicles are currently awaiting preparation before entering service. BKK’s new acquisitions set to enter service soon By...

CJEU Annuls EC Decision for Aid to Upgrade Hungary's Nuclear Power Plant
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) annulled a decision by the European Commission to approve aid for an upgrade of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant in a judgement. The CJEU said the EC should have ascertained whether the award of...