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After Finland joins NATO, why is Turkey making Sweden wait?

Sweden's path to NATO membership remains blocked by Turkey and Hungary as neighbour Finland officially joined the 30-member alliance on Tuesday after its application was ratified in record time.

Reuters

Hungary's Orban tells Trump to 'keep on fighting' in tweet

Hungary’s prime minister has tweeted a message of support for former U.S. President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Türkiye Becomes Last NATO Nation to Ratify Finland Membership

Türkiye on Thursday became the final NATO nation to ratify Finland's membership of the US-led defense alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Lawmakers unanimously backed the Nordic country's accession two weeks after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan publicly blessed the bid. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the ratification,…

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Hungary to phase out some of its price caps as inflation comes down -PM Orban

Hungary's government aims to phase out price caps on basic food and mortgage rates gradually as inflation slows, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, without giving an exact timeline.

Reuters

Hungary says 'grievances' hold up ratification of Sweden's NATO accession

Hungary is holding up Sweden's admission to NATO because of grievances over criticism by Stockholm of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies, the Hungarian government spokesman said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO

Hungary’s parliament has approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, ending months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full member of the Western military alliance

The Independent UK

Hungary ratifies Finland’s NATO bid, leaving Sweden in the cold

Hungary voted to support Finland’s accession to NATO, ending months of foot-dragging by Prime Minister Viktor Orban and leaving the Nordic country one step away from joining the defense alliance.

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Hungary parliament backs Finland's NATO accession, Swedish bid pending

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Monday to allow Finland to join NATO once its application has been ratified by all 30 members of the alliance, ending months of foot-dragging by the ruling Fidesz party on the matter.

Reuters

Hungary's booming wedding market doused by soaring inflation

Soaring inflation is taking the steam out of Hungary's wedding market, supercharged in recent years by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's lavish family support measures, with the number of weddings plunging to a nine-year-low at the start of 2023.

Reuters

Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West

Hungary's foreign minister says the West’s steady criticism of his country on democratic and cultural issues makes the right-wing government reluctant to offer support on practical matters, specifically NATO’s buildup against Russia

The Independent UK

Is Hungary shifting the focus of its nuclear sector from Russia to France?

Hungary is in talks with France about the possibility of enlarging the French role in refurbishing its nuclear programme. This could eventually lead to the replacement of Russia at Hungary's only atomic power plant, marking a shift in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's pro-Moscow stance.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary would not act on Putin arrest warrant, official says

The chief of staff to Hungary's prime minister says Hungarian authorities wouldn't arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Hungary would not arrest Putin, says PM Orban's chief of staff

Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday, adding that it would have no legal grounds.

Reuters

Hungary's ruling party to back Finland's NATO accession in March 27 vote

Hungary's legislature will vote on the ratification of Finland's NATO accession on March 27 and the majority ruling party bloc will unanimously support the bid, the leader of the ruling Fidesz party's parliamentary group said on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Hungary pressures EU by delaying Finland, Sweden NATO vote

Nearly a year after Sweden and Finland officially applied to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, their admission into the military alliance remains unresolved because two NATO members — Turkey and Hungary — still haven't approved their bids

Radio France Internationale

Macron pushes for European unity during meeting with Hungary's Viktor Orban

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Paris on Monday evening to discuss a range of issues against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Orban’s anti-EU statements have frequently lead to confrontations with Brussels.

France 24

Macron meets with Hungary's Orban at Elysée Palace to discuss Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron received Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss the Ukraine war and other issues ahead of a European Council meeting over a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Monday night.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.

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Hungary vows to fight in EU court to defend anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Justice Minister said late on Wednesday that Budapest would fight in the Court of Justice of the EU to defend an education law that Brussels says discriminates against people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Independent UK

Hungary further delays vote on Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Hungary is further delaying a vote on ratifying Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession bids

The Independent UK

Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

Pope Francis will visit Hungary at the end of April

Reuters

Hungary signals fresh delay in Finland, Sweden NATO approval

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff signalled on Saturday a possible further delay in Budapest's ratification of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, saying a vote may take place only in the second half of March.

Reuters

Hungary PM says more talks needed on Finland, Sweden NATO bids

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that more parliamentary group talks were needed before lawmakers vote on the ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids which they will begin debating on Wednesday.

Reuters

Hungary to debate Finland, Sweden NATO bid next Wednesday -agenda

Hungary's parliament will start debating the ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership next Wednesday, the agenda of next week's parliamentary session showed this Wednesday.

Reuters

Hungary could ratify NATO membership for Finland, Sweden in March -report

Hungary's parliament could ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden early next month, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the preliminary agenda of next week's parliamentary session.

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