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FM: The UN is making the same mistake with its Global Migration Compact as the EU made with mandatory migrant settlement quotas

PM Orbán on the double-standards of Brussels: ‘Democracy is stronger today in central Europe than in western Europe’

“Whoever comes after Hungary, or tries to bite Hungary, had better brandish sharp teeth because we do not tolerate that”

Brace yourselves! The progressive elite of The New York Times editorial board is so woke about Hungary

The Manhattan media clique is so woke

FM Péter Szijjártó: Hungary backs Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence, but we’re watching the minority issues closely

On minority rights, "the ball is in Ukraine’s court,” said Minister Szijjártó

PM Orbán in Prague: On the rough terrain of European politics, only the brave ones survive

Following his stop in Bratislava to attend the Friends of Cohesion summit, PM Orbán met Andrej Babiš in Prague

Nuclear Power

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János Süli: Hungary has “no alternative” but to build a nuclear plant

Dec 05, 2018

Süli told the Budapest Energy Summit that climate policy goals cannot be fulfilled without nuclear energy and nuclear plants are capable of providing non-stop power for both the industrial sector and consumers

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The Paks nuclear power plant upgrade is “the largest ever development project” in Hungary's economic history

Jun 02, 2017

"It is good news that Hungarian-Russian economic cooperation has started to flourish again," Hungary's foreign minister said

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János Süli sworn in as minister without portfolio for Paks project

May 03, 2017

The new minister was sworn in during a session of parliament on Tuesday and was congratulated by the prime minister, members of government and the group leaders of the parliamentary parties

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Hungary and Iran form nuclear reactor deal

Apr 07, 2017

Hungary will cooperate with Iran on setting up a small nuclear reactor for scientific-educational purposes

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Paks II project to 'take care of Hungary's energy needs for 60 years'

Mar 10, 2017

The Paks II upgrade is one of the most important guarantees of the reduction of household utility charges, and while a Hungarian now pays 36-38 HUF for electricity per kilowatt, the Germans pay 90 HUF

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PM Orbán calls President Putin after EC agreement on Paks II nuclear power upgrade

Mar 08, 2017

Hungary aims to replace the four reactors currently operating at the Paks site, which were constructed in the 1980s and account for approximately 50 percent of Hungary's domestic electricity production

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European Commission approves Hungary's Paks II nuclear power investment

Mar 06, 2017

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Hungary says nuclear energy discrimination in Europe is unacceptable and Member States should decide what energy they use

Feb 23, 2017

"We expect the European Union to stop hindering the Paks expansion and to immediately issue the final authorization for the expansion of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant," Hungary's foreign minister has said

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PM Orbán and President Putin focus on energy talks during Budapest meeting

Feb 03, 2017

President Putin said that, if necessary, Russia could raise its loan to fully cover the costs of the 12-billion euro Paks nuclear power project

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PM Orbán on Russia and EU sanctions: We ‘cannot treat non-economic problems with economic measures’

Feb 03, 2017

“It is hard to imagine a successful Hungary,” the prime minister said, “without establishing open, vigorous and fruitful economic and trade relations with one of the biggest players in the global economy”

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PM Orbán: Hungary's relationship with Russia is something to be cherished

Feb 02, 2017

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest on Thursday. President Putin said that he was in agreement with PM Orbán about the need to strengthen cooperation in the fight against international terrorism

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Hungary's Paks nuclear power upgrade awaiting nod from European Commission

Feb 01, 2017

Rosatom's CEO Alexey Likhachev said that everything is still in the planning stages and the team are awaiting the nod from the EC, which he predicts will come soon

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Hungary's nuclear power plant to be expanded after EC approves Russian deal

Nov 18, 2016

The Paks II plant will be refurbished and expanded after the EC closed the infringement procedure brought against Hungary

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Incident at Paks power plant poses no nuclear threat

Jul 14, 2016

Hungary's only nuclear power plant says that one of its four reactors has been shut down because of an electrical fault in the control system

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Every country has the right to decide on its own energy mix, says government commissioner on Paks

Apr 19, 2016

As the project to enlarge the Paks atomic power station continues, Hungary is acting in harmony with the EU’s energy policy considering that the European Commission itself is monitoring the maintenance of nuclear production capacity in the future, the government commissioner responsible for maintaining the capacity of the Paks atomic power station told the Hungarian News Agency MTI on Monday.