Hungary

Country Hungary
Capital Budapest
Continent Europe
Currency Forint(HUF)
Languages Hungarian

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Hungary became a Christian kingdom in A.D. 1000 and for many centuries served as a bulwark against Ottoman Turkish expansion in Europe. The kingdom eventually became part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and an announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.

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Slovakia, Hungary Resist Trump’s Bid to Halt Russian Energy - MintSlovakia, Hungary Resist Trump’s Bid to Halt Russian Energy  Mint

US includes Hungary in visa waiver programme after Budapest updates security policy - CNBC TV18US includes Hungary in visa waiver programme after Budapest updates security policy  CNBC TV18

EU floats plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan, bypassing a Hungary veto - ReutersEU floats plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan, bypassing a Hungary veto  Reuters

Israel Signs Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Hungary on Space Project - Tribune IndiaIsrael Signs Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Hungary on Space Project  Tribune India

U.S.: Hungary regains full access to ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program - VisasNewsU.S.: Hungary regains full access to ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program  VisasNews

This European Country Offers Tuition-Free Education With Monthly Stipend Of Rs 22,000 - Zee NewsThis European Country Offers Tuition-Free Education With Monthly Stipend Of Rs 22,000  Zee News

Hungarian athletes hail Chengdu World Games experience - XinhuaHungarian athletes hail Chengdu World Games experience  Xinhua

Iberdrola sells its business in Hungary for a total consideration of €171 million - IberdrolaIberdrola sells its business in Hungary for a total consideration of €171 million  Iberdrola

Spain Outpaces France, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Other European Countries in Skyrocketing Record Tourism Revenues in the First Half of 2025: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Outpaces France, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Other European Countries in Skyrocketing Record Tourism Revenues in the First Half of 2025: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Slovakia, Hungary refuse to cut Russian energy imports without viable alternatives, Bloomberg reports - The Kyiv IndependentSlovakia, Hungary refuse to cut Russian energy imports without viable alternatives, Bloomberg reports  The Kyiv Independent

NYT CEO Says Trump Using Same ‘Anti Press Playbook’ That India, Hungary and Turkey Use - The Wire IndiaNYT CEO Says Trump Using Same ‘Anti Press Playbook’ That India, Hungary and Turkey Use  The Wire India

Hungary’s Status in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Fully Restored - U.S. Embassy in Hungary (.gov)Hungary’s Status in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Fully Restored  U.S. Embassy in Hungary (.gov)

Here’s how you can study in Hungary for FREE! - EdexLiveHere’s how you can study in Hungary for FREE!  EdexLive

Hungarian athletes hail Chengdu World Games experience-Xinhua - ???Hungarian athletes hail Chengdu World Games experience-Xinhua  ???

Hungary e-cash registers - vatcalc.comHungary e-cash registers  vatcalc.com

National Bank of Hungary preview: Old habits die hard - ING ThinkNational Bank of Hungary preview: Old habits die hard  ING Think

Analysts Expect Economy to Strengthen Further as GDP Outlook Improves - Hungarian ConservativeAnalysts Expect Economy to Strengthen Further as GDP Outlook Improves  Hungarian Conservative

MOL Group Hits Milestone with First Trial at Hungary Chemical Recycling Facility - ChemAnalystMOL Group Hits Milestone with First Trial at Hungary Chemical Recycling Facility  ChemAnalyst

Top US senator warns Hungary and Slovakia over Russian energy purchases - politico.euTop US senator warns Hungary and Slovakia over Russian energy purchases  politico.eu

Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary - GOV.UKFoot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary  GOV.UK

U.S. fully restores Hungary's status in visa waiver program - ReutersU.S. fully restores Hungary's status in visa waiver program  Reuters

Italian MEP fears Hungarian ‘revenge’ ahead of immunity vote - politico.euItalian MEP fears Hungarian ‘revenge’ ahead of immunity vote  politico.eu

Hungary builds capacity through the first Geothermal Short Course in Budapest - ThinkGeoEnergyHungary builds capacity through the first Geothermal Short Course in Budapest  ThinkGeoEnergy

‘Just One Bad Choice’: Awareness Campaign about the Dangers of Migration - Hungarian Conservative‘Just One Bad Choice’: Awareness Campaign about the Dangers of Migration  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary blocks overseas takeover of Alföldi Tej dairy cooperative - Global Food Industry NewsHungary blocks overseas takeover of Alföldi Tej dairy cooperative  Global Food Industry News

Inside Hungary’s Grave Digging World Championship Competition - VICEInside Hungary’s Grave Digging World Championship Competition  VICE

Keller Williams enters Hungary - Green Street NewsKeller Williams enters Hungary  Green Street News

Japan-Hungary Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Hungary Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Can Trump End the China-Hungary Friendship? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineCan Trump End the China-Hungary Friendship?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Infected Hungary–Sweden before ministerial meeting in Brussels - European NewsroomInfected Hungary–Sweden before ministerial meeting in Brussels  European Newsroom

Hungary Will Stay on Its Own Path amid EU Competitiveness Crisis, Says Prime Minister - Hungary TodayHungary Will Stay on Its Own Path amid EU Competitiveness Crisis, Says Prime Minister  Hungary Today

Slovakia Resists Trump Pressure to Quickly Halt Russian Energy - Bloomberg.comSlovakia Resists Trump Pressure to Quickly Halt Russian Energy  Bloomberg.com

Poland urges EU to end Russian oil imports by 2026, citing geopolitical risks - ReutersPoland urges EU to end Russian oil imports by 2026, citing geopolitical risks  Reuters

Hungarian GP preview: Red Bull hungry in Hungary - VAVEL.comHungarian GP preview: Red Bull hungry in Hungary  VAVEL.com

Trump’s anti-media blitz that led to Kimmel’s suspension is straight from a European strongman’s playbook - CNNTrump’s anti-media blitz that led to Kimmel’s suspension is straight from a European strongman’s playbook  CNN

Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent - PBSTrump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent  PBS

Global Icons Fade as Hungarian Artists Rule 2024 Music Charts in Hungary - Hungarian ConservativeGlobal Icons Fade as Hungarian Artists Rule 2024 Music Charts in Hungary  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary's Stance on Russian Fossil Fuels: A Concern for Energy Security - DevdiscourseHungary's Stance on Russian Fossil Fuels: A Concern for Energy Security  Devdiscourse

EU proposes using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan to bypass Hungary veto - Latest news from AzerbaijanEU proposes using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan to bypass Hungary veto  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Rising Tensions with Russia Prove Hungary Is Right to Pursue Peace - Hungary TodayRising Tensions with Russia Prove Hungary Is Right to Pursue Peace  Hungary Today

U.S.-Hungary Relations: Visa Waiver Restored Amid Trade Tensions - DevdiscourseU.S.-Hungary Relations: Visa Waiver Restored Amid Trade Tensions  Devdiscourse

Sweden hits back at Hungary's Orban over crime jibe - ReutersSweden hits back at Hungary's Orban over crime jibe  Reuters

Hungary and China signed a nuclear energy agreement - ceenergynewsHungary and China signed a nuclear energy agreement  ceenergynews

Research shows local artists dominating streaming in Hungary - Music AllyResearch shows local artists dominating streaming in Hungary  Music Ally

Audit Warns Budapest Could Face Insolvency by Late 2025 - Hungarian ConservativeAudit Warns Budapest Could Face Insolvency by Late 2025  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline - Al JazeeraHungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline  Al Jazeera

Development Co-operation Profiles: Hungary - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Hungary  OECD

What's fueling recent tension between Ukraine and Hungary? - DWWhat's fueling recent tension between Ukraine and Hungary?  DW

Tickets for the Hungary – Armenia match: applications are now open - SportaranTickets for the Hungary – Armenia match: applications are now open  Sportaran

Funding Boost Drives Corporate-University Partnerships in Research - Hungarian ConservativeFunding Boost Drives Corporate-University Partnerships in Research  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary slams Baltic, Northern European leaders over energy advice - Anadolu AjansiHungary slams Baltic, Northern European leaders over energy advice  Anadolu Ajansi

Hungary bans foreign takeover of dairy company citing supply safety concerns - ReutersHungary bans foreign takeover of dairy company citing supply safety concerns  Reuters

Russian team comes dead last in Hungary’s annual grave digging contest - IntelliNewsRussian team comes dead last in Hungary’s annual grave digging contest  IntelliNews

MOL Group completes first test run at Hungary chemical recycling plant - Sustainable PlasticsMOL Group completes first test run at Hungary chemical recycling plant  Sustainable Plastics

Map Shows European Countries in Visa Waiver Program as Hungary Added - NewsweekMap Shows European Countries in Visa Waiver Program as Hungary Added  Newsweek

Hungary Gross Wage Growth Slows in July - TradingViewHungary Gross Wage Growth Slows in July  TradingView

U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens - CBS NewsU.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens  CBS News

"Hungary's Voice is Respected," Says Acting U.S. Ambassador Robert Palladino in Exclusive Interview - Hungary Today"Hungary's Voice is Respected," Says Acting U.S. Ambassador Robert Palladino in Exclusive Interview  Hungary Today

BMW to start iX3 production at plant in Hungary's Debrecen from next month - ReutersBMW to start iX3 production at plant in Hungary's Debrecen from next month  Reuters

Orbán: Hungary Must Forge Its Own Path, Not Copy the West - Hungarian ConservativeOrbán: Hungary Must Forge Its Own Path, Not Copy the West  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary and UAE Strengthen Ties in Trade, Space, and Tech - Hungarian ConservativeHungary and UAE Strengthen Ties in Trade, Space, and Tech  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary’s Golden Visa: Eligibility, benefits, validity & everything else you need to know - GQ IndiaHungary’s Golden Visa: Eligibility, benefits, validity & everything else you need to know  GQ India

Keller Williams Expands to Hungary - Business WireKeller Williams Expands to Hungary  Business Wire

Trump Admin Restores Hungary’s Full Participation in US Visa Waiver Programme - Hungarian ConservativeTrump Admin Restores Hungary’s Full Participation in US Visa Waiver Programme  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary sees no need for NATO backup in its airspace - EuractivHungary sees no need for NATO backup in its airspace  Euractiv

Deputy speaker of Hungarian parliament hails ties with China - XinhuaDeputy speaker of Hungarian parliament hails ties with China  Xinhua

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Hungary - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Hungary  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Hungary sues EU over Russian assets being used for Ukraine aid - Euronews.comHungary sues EU over Russian assets being used for Ukraine aid  Euronews.com

Hungary says US 'more understanding' than EU on Russian energy imports - EuractivHungary says US 'more understanding' than EU on Russian energy imports  Euractiv

Hungary and Japan to Deepen Cooperation in Peacebuilding, Space, and Nuclear Industry - Hungary TodayHungary and Japan to Deepen Cooperation in Peacebuilding, Space, and Nuclear Industry  Hungary Today

Hungarians the Latest in Region to Have a New Cross to Bear - Balkan InsightHungarians the Latest in Region to Have a New Cross to Bear  Balkan Insight

Hungarian wage growth remains elevated - ING ThinkHungarian wage growth remains elevated  ING Think

The dangerous rise of illiberal nationalism in Hungary - The HinduThe dangerous rise of illiberal nationalism in Hungary  The Hindu

U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens - upi.comU.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens  upi.com

MOL, O&GD discover new oilfield near Budapest, Hungary - Yahoo FinanceMOL, O&GD discover new oilfield near Budapest, Hungary  Yahoo Finance

Hungary Joins Austria, Greece, Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, And More In The European Wine Tourism Evaluation, Revealing New Opportunities For Wine Enthusiasts: New Report You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldHungary Joins Austria, Greece, Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, And More In The European Wine Tourism Evaluation, Revealing New Opportunities For Wine Enthusiasts: New Report You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Nuclear Energy Is the Only Sustainable Answer to Rising Global Demand, Says Foreign Minister - Hungary TodayNuclear Energy Is the Only Sustainable Answer to Rising Global Demand, Says Foreign Minister  Hungary Today

ADM taking regenerative ag program to Hungary - Baking BusinessADM taking regenerative ag program to Hungary  Baking Business

Hungarian Darts Trophy: Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price headline in Budapest - Sky SportsHungarian Darts Trophy: Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price headline in Budapest  Sky Sports

Hungary’s ESTA Privileges Reinstated, Offering Easy Access to U.S. Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldHungary’s ESTA Privileges Reinstated, Offering Easy Access to U.S. Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Hungary Signs Nuclear Co-op Deal With China - BBJ - Budapest Business JournalHungary Signs Nuclear Co-op Deal With China  BBJ - Budapest Business Journal

Hungary’s First Drive-Through Post Office Opens in Nyíregyháza - Hungarian ConservativeHungary’s First Drive-Through Post Office Opens in Nyíregyháza  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary – Forthcoming opinion – Country visit - The Council of EuropeHungary – Forthcoming opinion – Country visit  The Council of Europe

Unlocking Hungary’s geothermal potential – Q&A with Csaba Kiss, Deputy CEO of MVM - ceenergynewsUnlocking Hungary’s geothermal potential – Q&A with Csaba Kiss, Deputy CEO of MVM  ceenergynews

President of the Assembly of States Parties regrets withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary - | International Criminal CourtPresident of the Assembly of States Parties regrets withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary  | International Criminal Court

Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and Hungary refused to limit visa issuance to Russians - Media - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and Hungary refused to limit visa issuance to Russians - Media  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Commissioner calls on Hungary to uphold the human rights of LGBTI people and reverse clampdowns on civic space - The Council of EuropeCommissioner calls on Hungary to uphold the human rights of LGBTI people and reverse clampdowns on civic space  The Council of Europe

Hungary: Orbán Government Withdraws from ICC - Human Rights WatchHungary: Orbán Government Withdraws from ICC  Human Rights Watch

Skydance-Paramount Eyes Warner: What’s in It for Hungary - Budapest ReporterSkydance-Paramount Eyes Warner: What’s in It for Hungary  Budapest Reporter

Defense Forces’ Lynx Fleet Expands with Command Variant - Hungary TodayDefense Forces’ Lynx Fleet Expands with Command Variant  Hungary Today

Israeli, Hungarian ministers sign cooperation deal - The Jerusalem PostIsraeli, Hungarian ministers sign cooperation deal  The Jerusalem Post

Mercedes lock-out front row in Hungary - VAVEL.comMercedes lock-out front row in Hungary  VAVEL.com

Swedish PM's response to Orbán starts out amicably, ends with jab - TelexSwedish PM's response to Orbán starts out amicably, ends with jab  Telex

Orbán: TISZA Tax Is Part of Brussels’ War Financing Plan - Hungarian ConservativeOrbán: TISZA Tax Is Part of Brussels’ War Financing Plan  Hungarian Conservative

EU Plans Reparation Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets, Skirting Hungary Veto - Kyiv PostEU Plans Reparation Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets, Skirting Hungary Veto  Kyiv Post

Hungarian PM Slams Sweden over Organized Crime and Child Exploitation - Hungarian ConservativeHungarian PM Slams Sweden over Organized Crime and Child Exploitation  Hungarian Conservative

GLOBALink | Hungary opens Chaozhou Cultural Exchange Base with Wushu link - XinhuaGLOBALink | Hungary opens Chaozhou Cultural Exchange Base with Wushu link  Xinhua

Spotlight Hungary How Ehud Barak helped introduce Russian oligarch and Viktor Orban - Intelligence OnlineSpotlight Hungary How Ehud Barak helped introduce Russian oligarch and Viktor Orban  Intelligence Online

Poland, Finland, Czechia, France, Italy, Hungary Among Key EU Nations Advancing Strong Sanctions To Limit Russian Tourism And Diplomatic Influence - Travel And Tour WorldPoland, Finland, Czechia, France, Italy, Hungary Among Key EU Nations Advancing Strong Sanctions To Limit Russian Tourism And Diplomatic Influence  Travel And Tour World

The Main Talking Points From Media Day At The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix - VAVEL.comThe Main Talking Points From Media Day At The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix  VAVEL.com