News in Brief CMO: UK virus mutation not yet found in Hungary Jan 07, 2021 Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller has confirmed that the mutation of the coronavirus that originates from the UK has not yet been identified in Hungary.
News in Brief Hungarian government lifts UK flight ban Jan 06, 2021 Róbert Kiss said that Hungarian passengers will be subject to restrictions already in force and will be required to enter mandatory self-quarantine.
News in Brief Hungary and the UK to co-host MTV European Music Awards Oct 22, 2020 Hungary and the UK will be co-hosting the upcoming MTV European Music Awards on November 8.
News in Brief UK lifts quarantine requirements for Hungarians Jul 06, 2020 Visitors from a number of countries, including Hungary, will not need to be isolated on entering the United Kingdom.
News in Brief PM Orbán congratulates Boris Johnson on election win Dec 16, 2019 The prime minister congratulated Boris Johnson on being able to succeed in enforcing the will of the British people, who want to secure their sovereignty outside the European Union.
News in Brief Hungary would be “losing a lot” with Brexit, says official Nov 11, 2019 Szabolcs Takács said Hungary would be “losing a lot” with Brexit as the UK promoted a “sovereigntist” approach to the EU as against the “federalist” view of the commission.
News in Brief Hungarian government opens two new consulates in the UK – one in Manchester and the other in Edinburgh Dec 17, 2018 The foreign minister said the Hungarian government is sad to see the UK leave the EU but Hungary will make all efforts to continue “in the closest possible ties” with the country
News in Brief Prime Minister PM Orbán: Endorsement of Brexit withdrawal agreement by EU leaders is “a sad day for the European Union” Nov 26, 2018 The prime minster said that not only is Brexit a great political and economic loss for the EU, but the UK, which is a rich country, will also take much money with it
News in Brief Hungary's FM stands by the UK over Brexit and vows to protect Hungarians' rights in the country Nov 20, 2018 Péter Szijjártó said the Hungarian government was interested in promoting a “fair” agreement between the UK and the EU
News in Brief George Soros warned to keep out of British politics after financing anti-Brexit group Feb 09, 2018 The "destructive" investor George Soros was told to “stay out of British politics” after admitting to providing 700,000 GBP (250,000,000 HUF) worth of grants for pro-EU groups
Blog Why do we say ‘Stop Soros’? Just ask the people of the United Kingdom Feb 09, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács George Soros is attempting to undermine the democratically elected government of the United Kingdom and overturn the results of a popular referendum.
News in Brief Hungary believes a free-trade agreement between EU and Britain should be part of Brexit Apr 20, 2017 Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said "a fair Brexit deal ... simply cannot exclude a free-trade agreement"
News in Brief Britain has Hungary's support during Brexit negotiations Feb 10, 2017 Hungary-UK economic ties are expanding and there are currently 800 British companies in Hungary employing 50,000 people. Meanwhile, bilateral trade grew by 15 percent in 2015
News in Brief Europe risks economic harm from Brexit unless EU and Britain can strike trade deals Jan 19, 2017 Hungary's foreign minister said that even though Brexit was "bad news for Europe as well as Hungary" the European Union must not penalize London in any way for the decision
News in Brief PM Orbán meets the EU's chief Brexit negotiator to make sure Hungarians and Brits are looked after Dec 14, 2016 During the meeting, held in Budapest on Tuesday, PM Orbán said that Hungary has a vested interest in a Brexit which is fair, and not punitive
Blog PM Orbán: “The world will be a better place with Trump” Nov 11, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács “The problem with [ideology-driven thinking] is that it gives an answer to the question before facts are considered,” Prime Minister Orbán said in his radio interview this morning, adding that this kind of thinking has tied up and hindered the West.
News in Brief PM Orbán meets with British prime minister to protect rights of Hungarians living in UK Nov 10, 2016 There are some 150,000 Hungarian citizens earning a living through jobs linked to Britain – either working in Britain, or as the employees of British-owned businesses operating in Hungary
News in Brief PM Orbán to meet Theresa May on Wednesday Nov 07, 2016 PM Orbán will travel to London for a one-day working visit, British PM Theresa May will receive the Hungarian PM in her office on Wednesday afternoon
News in Brief Hungarians living in UK returning home for better job prospects at home Oct 13, 2016 Unemployment levels have been dropping dramatically in Hungary and job prospects are up, compared to unemployment and a falling pound in the UK
News in Brief Hungary to form bilateral business council with UK Sep 30, 2016 The business council will serve to help the activities of Hungarian companies in Britain and those of British firms in Hungary
News in Brief The UK will remain on close terms with Hungary following Brexit Sep 27, 2016 Richárd Horcsik said a strong ally in the EU will be lost for Hungary with Brexit, but relations with Britain are expected to remain strong. Hungary regrets the British decision but respects it, he said
News in Brief Hungary in the running for EU presidency in 2017 Jul 20, 2016 Hungary has signaled to the European Union that it wants to take over from Britain on the rotating EU presidency in 2017
News in Brief Brexit could leave the EU in ruins Jul 05, 2016 Britain's EU exit has triggered many other EU nations to call for their own referendums on their EU membership
News in Brief Britain leaves the EU and PM Cameron will step down Jun 24, 2016 Britain's move to leave the EU will change the political and economic future of Europe
News in Brief Brexit will change the political and economic future of the EU Jun 23, 2016 Brits have voted to leave the European Union
News in Brief PM Orban's Brexit stance 'bears weight' in the EU Jun 21, 2016 Great Britain is the EU’s second largest economy without which it would be difficult to solve the issues faced
Blog Hungary is proud to stand with the UK as a member of the European Union Jun 20, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács “The decision is yours, but I would like you to know that Hungary is proud to stand with you as a member of the European Union.” Signed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, this is the text of a full-page advertisement that appeared in the British print media today. This is Hungary’s prime minister taking a stand, like many other European leaders, on an issue that’s important to Europe and important to Hungary.
Blog Ungarn ist stolz, gemeinsam mit dem Vereinigten Königreich Mitglied der Europäischen Union zu sein Jun 20, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács „Es ist Ihre Entscheidung, doch ich möchte, dass Sie wissen, dass Ungarn stolz darauf ist, mit Ihnen gemeinsam in der Europäischen Union zu sein.“ Das ist der von Viktor Orbán unterzeichnete Text einer ganzseitigen Annonce, die heute in den britischen Printmedien erschienen ist. Ungarns Premierminister setzt sich, wie viele andere europäische Staats- und Regierungschefs, für eine Sache ein, die für Europa und Ungarn gleichermaßen wichtig ist.