PHOTOS: Chinese BYD launches huge expansion at Hungary bus plant

Photo: MTI China’s BYD laid the cornerstone of a HUF 32bn expansion at its electric bus manufacturing base in Komárom (Northwestern Hungary) on Friday. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said the government was supporting the investment, …

BYD to invest $94 million to triple electric bus output in Hungary

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Chinese automaker BYD will invest 32 billion forints ($94 million) in a new plant in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom, tripling its annual capacity to 1,250 electric buses and trucks, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto …

Hungary blocks EU statement backing Ukraine’s accession talks at Brussels summit

The European Council failed to unanimously adopt a statement of support for Ukraine during its June 26 meeting in Brussels, after Hungary once again failed to support it. On the eve of the European Council summit, Hungary's government announced on June …

Hungary: “World is watching” as tens of thousands prepare to march in defiance of attempted ban on Budapest Pride

Police must ensure that people can celebrate in safety 200+ Amnesty International delegates to march, including Secretary General   Global petition with more than 120,000 signatures handed into police HQ Authorities must ensure people’s right to protest is …

Hungary's LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march

BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Hungary's LGBTQ+ community is preparing for a face-off with the country's autocratic government, and plans to push ahead with a march in the capital on Saturday despite a government ban and threats of legal repercussions. …

EU needs to put pressure on Hungary over Ukraine's accession, says Estonian PM

European Union member states need to put more pressure on Hungary over Ukraine and Moldova's future accession to the bloc, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said after a European Council meeting in Brussels. The leaders agreed to extend sanctions …

Heat Alert in Hungary: Second-Level Warning Issued Nationwide

Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer has issued a second-level heat alert for the entire country, in effect from Sunday, 30 June until Thursday, 4 July. According to forecasts from HungaroMet, temperatures are expected to exceed 25°C even in the early morning …

S.U.N. Festival, Csobánkapuszta, Hungary, 30 June - 7 July

This summer we will gather again to celebrate with music and dance in Csobánkapuszta, our little Garden of Eden hidden in the South Cserhát Basin of Hungary. The participating artists are all our friends and supporters, and the event is organised and run …

BYD expands electric bus, truck plant in Hungary

KOMAROM, Hungary, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD laid the foundation stone on Friday for the expansion of its electric bus and truck plant in Komarom, northern Hungary, marking a significant step in the company's …

Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march