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Putin’s secret flight route to Hungary from Russia revealed
Bulgaria is ready to open its airspace for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft if he decides to travel to the Hungarian capital Budapest for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said Monday. Bulgaria...
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Can Orbán turn the Budapest summit into political advantage for the elections?
The Budapest summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has drawn enormous international attention to Hungary. The question is whether Prime Minister Viktor Orbán can turn this historic event into political capital — or whether, behind the...
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New Head of Communications at Novartis Hungary
The Switzerland-based global company regards communication and collaboration with patient communities as strategic pillars, as they play a key role in strengthening trust, developing partnerships, and shaping the healthcare environment. Smid’s...
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Firefighters contain blaze at Hungary's main oil refinery
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Built by Skanska: Sustainable, High-quality, and Future-focused
BBJ: How long has Skanska been active in Hungary, and what is the scale of your business here? How does this compare with other national subsidiaries? Aurelia Luca: Skanska has been proudly active in Hungary for more than 38 years. During this...
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Hungarian NA Speaker commends HCM City’s remarkable progress
HCM City (VNA) – Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér has expressed his admiration for Ho Chi Minh City’s development, saying that compared to his latest visit to Vietnam a decade ago, the southern metropolis has made remarkable...
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Hungary world leader once again! This time, in food price inflation
In the past six years, not a single country has seen food prices rise as sharply as in Hungary. Between 2019 and 2025, Hungarian food prices jumped by a staggering 81.6%, while cumulative inflation reached 49.9%. According to analysis by the...
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President Luong Cuong hails visit by Speaker of Hungarian National Assembly
Hanoi (VNA) – President Luong Cuong received Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo in Hanoi on October 20, describing the guest's official visit as a contribution to the countries' Comprehensive Partnership and legislative ties....
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PM hosts Hungarian National Assembly Speaker in Hanoi
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo in Hanoi on October 20. Welcoming the top Hungarian legislator and his delegation, PM Chinh noted that the visit comes as...
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Hungarian edition of Xi's governance works launched in Budapest
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CGTN
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The launch event for the Hungarian edition of the second volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" and the China-Hungary Symposium on State Governance were held on Friday, with more than 200 representatives from various sectors of both...
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Bulgaria ready to open its airspace for Putin ahead of potential meeting with Trump in Budapest
BRUSSELS Bulgaria is ready to open its airspace for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft if he decides to travel to the Hungarian capital Budapest for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said Monday....
Vietnam seeks to deepen multifaceted ties with Hungary: NA Chairman
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Talking to Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo following an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on October 20, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two...
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Top Hungary news: Wizz Air, Revolut, forint, Putin route, price of settling in, weather changes – 20 October, 2025
Budapest autumn. Photo: depositphotos.com We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from today: Putin’s flight route to Budapest, ruined basilica, weather forecast, price of settling in Hungarian town. Trump-Putin summit in Budapest Additional...
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Zelensky Says He Is Ready to Join Trump-Putin Peace Talks in Hungary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News that he is “ready” to engage Russian strongman Vladimir Putin directly to negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion of his country, potentially at a proposed summit in Hungary, the state outlet...
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Why Slovenia’s Sustainable Tourism Industry Is Booming
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Church on a small island in Lake Bled, Slovenia. getty As overtourism and its associated challenges continue to threaten popular holiday destinations, more European countries are ramping up their sustainable tourism initiatives. Several western...
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WING and Accent Hotel Management form strategic partnership to operate hotels in Hungary
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WING and Accent Hotel Management have signed a strategic agreement to jointly operate hotel projects across Hungary, combining real estate development expertise with professional hospitality operations. The partnership marks a significant...
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Trump’s Hopes for Peace To Be Sliced Like Budapest Salami
As news of a Budapest summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin stir global anticipation, the Washington Post credits American strength for bringing Russia to the negotiating table. Yet, the prospect of such talks evokes a chilling echo of...
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President Sulyok: Bulgaria is an important ally for Hungary
During his statement to the press, the Hungarian head of state emphasized that over time it has been proven that “Hungarians can count on Bulgaria, and Bulgaria can count on Hungarians” — whether in economic, political, or defense matters, or even...
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No more Russian gas starting in 2028, approval from member states—except Hungary and Slovakia
Brussels – The EU Energy Council today, 20 October, approved its position on the regulation that envisages the definitive elimination of Russian gas supplies. The set of rules was renamed by the Danish Climate Minister, Lars Aagaard, the “Freedom...
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Bulgarian, Hungarian Presidents highlight strong energy partnership
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Xinhua News Agency
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SOFIA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev and his visiting Hungarian counterpart, Tamas Sulyok, stressed the two countries' mutual reliance, particularly in energy cooperation, during their meeting on Monday. Radev described the...
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