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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened on Friday to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps achieve a restart of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, which was halted on Jan.

Before reupping the sanctions, Budapest wanted to wait for Trump's inauguration, then insisted Brussels push Ukraine to reopen a gas pipeline running to Central Europe.

Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc's upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.

Hungary, however, wants Brussels to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit through a Russian gas pipeline that crosses Ukraine to reach Central Europe. Budapest has been using its veto power ...

Topigs Norsvin has appointed László Pecze as director of Topigs Norsvin Central Europe. Pecze started his new position on January 23 and reports to Arno van de Laar, regional director (Europe). Topigs Norsvin Central Europe is based in Budaörs, near Budapest, Hungary, and is active in 14 countries in the region.

Ruby Hotels has announced its first project in Hungary, marking its market entry into Budapest. Located within the Corvin Palace, this project aims to transform the historic building into a vibrant hub for visitors and locals,

Hungary was expected on Monday to lift its block on the EU prolonging its sanctions on Russia, after weeks of stalling from Prime Minister Viktor Orban, diplomats said.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened on Friday to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps achieve a restart of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, which was halted on Jan.

Central bank independence is being challenged in parts of the world and greater political influence could undermined banks' ability to keep inflation down, risking economic volatility, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday.

Hungary could block the next extension of EU sanctions against Russia if Budapest notices "threats to the country's energy security", stated Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, according to 444.

The EU will be able to renew its sectoral sanctions against Russia after Hungary abandoned its veto threat, which it had linked to energy concerns. #EuropeNews