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Hungary targets euro adoption criteria by 2030, finance minister says

Hungary is on track to meet the economic requirements for adopting the euro by 2030, according to its new finance minister, who said the country is working toward full compliance with eurozone entry criteria.

12 May 2026-13:50
Hungary reconsiders Russian-backed Paks nuclear project

Hungary’s incoming government says it will review the financing and implementation of the long-delayed Paks nuclear power plant expansion, a major energy project closely linked to Russia.

11 May 2026-13:07
Wanted ex-Polish minister flees Hungary as Magyar takes power

Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has reportedly left Hungary following political changes in Budapest and signals from the new Hungarian leadership that he could face extradition.

11 May 2026-12:43
Péter Magyar takes office as Hungary’s PM

Peter Magyar has officially assumed office as Hungary’s new prime minister after defeating Viktor Orbán in the election.

09 May 2026-17:14
Magyar faces potential Brussels showdown over migration deal

09 May 2026-15:44
Meloni and Magyar reinforce connections after Orbán

Italy and Hungary indicated on Thursday that their relationship will stay strong following Viktor Orbán’s departure, with his successor Péter Magyar and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledging close cooperation.

07 May 2026-19:42
Hungary returns $82 million in seized Ukrainian cash and gold after months of tensions

Hungary has returned a shipment of Ukrainian cash and gold worth around $82 million to Ukraine’s state Oschadbank, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday.

07 May 2026-08:09
Hungary returns confiscated gold and cash to Ukraine’s state bank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on social media that Hungary has returned the gold and cash seized from Oschadbank in March.

06 May 2026-18:50
Hungary’s Magyar stands by decision to name brother-in-law as justice minister

Hungary's incoming justice minister is married to Anna Ilona Melléthei-Barna, the sister of Péter Magyar, a connection that the Tisza leader described as having "created a serious dilemma" for him.

01 May 2026-19:28
Ukraine aims to close most EU negotiating chapters within 18 months

Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka announced during a parliamentary session that Ukraine is on track to close the majority of its EU accession negotiating chapters within the next 12 to 18 months.

01 May 2026-15:13