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MOL warns of fuel delivery disruptions to Czechia
The head of MOL’s Czech subsidiary has warned of potential disruptions to fuel deliveries after the EU's exemption on the import of Russian oil-derived products expires in December.
China Development Bank chief discusses joint projects in Hungary
Hungary has become the number one destination for Chinese investments in Central and Eastern Europe.
Slovenia's PM charged with interfering with police
Former interior minister accuses Prime Minister Robert Golob of interference with work of director general of police.
Poland reveals details of its controversial migration strategy
Four ministers from the Left grouping – one of the four parties making up the cabinet – have said they have not endorsed the new plans.
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Iran summons Hungarian ambassador over new EU sanctions
Iran summoned the Hungarian ambassador to Tehran on October 15 to protest against new European Union sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities, the Iranian foreign ministry announced.
EU pushes back against Tusk’s plan to suspend right to asylum
Early setback for Polish premier, who said he would seek recognition for this decision from the European Union.
Victorious Lithuanian Social Democrats could struggle to form a majority coalition
Defeated ruling Homeland Union calls for a grand coalition.
Hungarian government to unveil economic action plan to boost faltering growth
The package will focus on ensuring affordable housing, rapid wage convergence, and supporting SMEs, in order to boost an economy that is rebounding slower than expected from last year’s recession.
Poland announces temporary suspension of asylum rights
Prime Minister Donald Tusk justified the move by accusing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin of using the right to asylum in a "hybrid war" against the EU.
Viktor Orban’s propaganda machine sinks to new low and gets absurdly personal with focus on Peter Magyar’s groin
The close-up picture of Peter Magyar's crotch has become a mainstream story in pro-government media, just a day after the EP debate on October 9.
Lithuania's Social Democrats establish strong lead as counting begins after general election
The LSDP is leading with 26.28% of voter support in early results.
Gazprom signs MoU on boosting gas supply to Hungary
Despite the EU pushing to eliminate Russian gas imports by 2027, Hungary is increasing rather than decreasing its dependence on Russian supplies.
Journalist associations condemn interrogation of Czech reporter by Slovak authorities
Questioning seen as part of a wider campaign of harassment against investigative journalists covering Slovakia.
Hungary approves €35bn EU loan package for Ukraine
However, Hungary and Slovakia continue to block the freezing of Russian assets in Europe for 36 months, which looks likely to rule out US participation in the G7 initiative.
Orban mauled in European Parliament 'intifada'
Von der Leyen accuses Hungarian premier of engaging in "rogue diplomacy" with his unsanctioned visits to Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing, calling his peace efforts a "propaganda show for autocrats".
'We both know that it is over,' Hungarian opposition leader taunts Orban in EP debate
The debate was highly anticipated, as it marked the first occasion for the up and coming head of the Tisza Party to confront the prime minister directly.
NBS cuts Slovak economic forecast after government consolidation package
Growth outlook cut to 2.5% this year and next, while inflation projected to hit 5% next year.
Australian miner GreenX Metals wins €300mn arbitration against Poland
GreenX Metals claimed Poland blocked its coal projects in the east and south of the country because they would compete with state-owned coal mines.
Ukraine can’t win on the battlefield, Orban tells press conference
Hungarian premier also proposes regular meetings of Schengen country leaders to discuss migration issues.
Hungary seeks opt-out from EU’s asylum and migration regulations
Hungary has formally requested an exemption from EU asylum and migration regulations, Minister for European Union Affairs János Boka announced in a Facebook post on October 7.