A brief Hungarian political commentary piece mentions Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, likely in a critical or satirical context.

A Hungarian newscast reports on a 19-year-old claiming to have misled the Constitution Protection Office, alongside news of Péter Szijjártó's discussions with Lavrov and his offer of assistance.

South Korean company Harman Becker GmbH, a direct supplier to German automakers, is expanding its facility in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, an investment highlighted by Foreign and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó as a benefit of East-West cooperation.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó made contradictory statements, dismissing "fake news" on Tuesday after previously stating diplomacy's essence was consulting key partners like Russia, a point Donald Tusk highlighted as an admission of informing Russia on EU matters.

The EU has expressed concern over reports that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó leaked information to Russia, with Donald Tusk calling Szijjártó's admission a 'shame' and a Hungarian journalist denying involvement in wiretapping amid ongoing NATO concerns over Russian links.

Hungarian journalist Szabolcs Panyi, an ally of Péter Magyar, is reportedly involved in a phone hacking scandal, accused of allegedly providing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s phone number to foreign intelligence services.

Hungarian EU Affairs Minister János Bóka defended Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's call to Lavrov, questioning why other EU ministers don't do the same, and claimed an international disinformation campaign is targeting the Tisza Party.

A leaked transcript reportedly shows Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó arranged Peter Pellegrini's trip to Moscow with Sergey Lavrov before the 2020 elections, leading to new problems for Szijjártó and opposition leader Péter Magyar alleging treason.

A Hungarian opposition journalist has published a transcript alleging that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó asked his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov for assistance in securing a victory for Robert Fico's party in Slovakia's elections.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki is scheduled to visit Budapest on Monday, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó also extending an invitation to Donald Tusk.

A Lithuanian politician, Ignotas Adomavičius, was reportedly tricked by a man impersonating an advisor to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, with the imposter's name being a derivative of Adomavičius's own.

U.S. chemical giant Huntsman Corporation inaugurated an investment project in Pétfürdő, Hungary, expanding its facility. The project was praised by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó for its economic significance.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced the signing of an agreement with Slovakia's Economy Minister to construct a new pipeline for diesel and gasoline, enhancing energy infrastructure between the two countries.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi has responded to accusations from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó that Ukraine had allegedly refused to take part in a trilateral meeting with Hungarian and Slovak colleagues to discuss the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline.

A reporter who questioned Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó about his 'fight with Brussels' is reportedly no longer working at ATV, following an incident where the reporter expressed personal sentiment towards the minister.

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Ukraine is sabotaging not only oil transport but also gas pipelines, warning that the attacks could have a direct impact on Hungary’s energy security.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó claims everything is proceeding smoothly with the Paks II nuclear power plant project, but his assertions are not supported by statements from the companies involved.

Dozens of people have gathered for a protest outside the Ukrainian embassy in Budapest, including Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Fidesz parliamentary group leader Máté Kocsis.

HBPO Professional Services Kft. has established a global service center for research and development in Győr (northwestern Hungary), which clearly demonstrates the success of the Hungarian economy’s shift to a new dimension, said Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on Thursday in Győr. At the handover of HBPO Professional Services Kft.’s latest investment, […] The post Hungary Solidifies Central European Lead in Global Service Centers as HBPO Launches Győr Hub appeared fir...

Ukraine has again summoned the Hungarian ambassador, viewing Hungary's repatriation of prisoners of war as participation in Russian aggression, a move Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó described as 'losing their minds'.

Gergely Gulyás, the Minister heading the Prime Minister's Office, held a government information briefing following Péter Szijjártó's visit to Moscow and amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, five weeks before elections.

Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary is seeking guarantees from Russia not to increase oil and gas prices for Budapest, despite global price hikes due to the Middle East conflict.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has arrived in Moscow to ensure the continued availability of oil and gas for Hungary's energy supply during the current crisis.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss 'Ukrainian blackmail' and other issues.

Despite winning court cases at multiple levels, including the Curia, Átlátszó reports that the Hungarian Foreign Ministry still refuses to disclose the costs of Péter Szijjártó's flights to Japan and Azerbaijan in 2021, prompting enforcement action.

Traffic has partially resumed from the airports of the United Arab Emirates, and Hungarian citizens can leave the region.

A Publicus poll indicates that nearly half of Fidesz voters believe the government should have acted on the pollution from the Samsung factory in Göd, with many calling for Péter Szijjártó's resignation.

The foreign minister asks everyone to postpone their planned trip to the region.

Ukraine claims Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is lying about discussions regarding the closure of the Friendship oil pipeline, stating they never admitted political motives as he alleged.

Ukraine summoned Hungary's chargé d'affaires in Kyiv, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó claiming the Ukrainian foreign ministry admitted the Friendship oil pipeline closure was for political reasons.

Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized the EU's financial aid to Ukraine, stating that Ukraine receives more funds than some member states.

Merely three days after the Hungarian parliamentary elections, the European Commission is expected to submit a proposal for a definitive ban on Russian oil imports. The timing is no coincidence, given the election campaign period. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, responded to the news from Washington at the request of  Index. The […] The post EU’s Russian Oil Ban: A Strategic Move Against Hungary appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungary and Slovakia will resist Ukrainian blackmail to the very end, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced on Facebook on Tuesday. According to the ministry's statement, Szijjártó...

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has once again accused Ukraine of pursuing an anti-Hungarian policy and of hatred towards his country.

Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary will proceed cautiously with electricity exports to Ukraine, stepping back from previous threats, out of concern for ethnic Hungarians residing in Ukraine's Zakarpattia Oblast.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Budapest's political 'conflicts' with Brussels stem from the country's consistent defense of its national interests.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, has warned that Europe is rapidly approaching an energy crisis. He emphasized that repealing utility bill cuts in this situation would be a tragic mistake.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó claimed that it is evident Ukrainians intended to recruit a former IT specialist from the Tisza Party to harm Hungary, while admitting the Constitutional Protection Office had monitored the individual.

Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó oversaw the handover of investments under an economic development program for Vojvodina, aimed at strengthening the Hungarian community in Northern Serbia.

A commentary reflects on Peter Pellegrini's past interactions with Russian officials in 2020, contrasting them with Robert Fico's attempts to meet Obama and eventual photo with Putin, and noting Pellegrini's connections to Viktor Orbán and Péter Szijjártó.

Péter Magyar claims Viktor Orbán scored an own goal by accusing the Tisza Party of knowing about Szijjártó's wiretapping, while Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has confirmed that leaked phone calls revealed his negotiations with the Kremlin in 2020 regarding a meeting for then-Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini.

A political scandal has emerged in Hungary following the leak of conversations between Péter Szijjártó and Sergey Lavrov, with authorities reportedly focusing on the leak itself rather than the content of the discussions.

The European Commission has requested clarification from Budapest regarding claims that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential information with Moscow.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is reportedly accused of leaking information to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Természetesen a viccelődés Magyar Péter kontójára ment.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó reiterated that Hungary would not send soldiers to Iran, dismissing the idea as "sci-fi," and stated he would be aware of any Russian interventions, while also commenting on Gergely Gulyás's statements.

Hungary is connecting its natural gas network to Slovenia’s, meaning our country will now be connected to all of its neighboring countries, announced Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and…

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed dissatisfaction with the EU Commission's delayed response to the oil blockade affecting two member states and its new agreement with Kyiv regarding the repair of the Druzhba pipeline.

Para-Kovács Imre suggests that due to the unwavering efforts of Péter Szijjártó and Balázs Orbán, Viktor Orbán might even believe he is a tall, slender statesman with violet-blue eyes.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Germany has severely threatened Hungary with serious consequences if it does not abandon its national interests. He also announced the construction of a new diesel and gasoline pipeline between Hungary and Slovakia.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized Brussels for refusing to ease restrictions preventing Russian oil from returning to the European market, urging the EU to follow America's example in lifting sanctions.

Ukrainian president's adviser Dmytro Lytvyn responded to accusations by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó that Volodymyr Zelenskyy had lied about a Hungarian delegation visiting Ukraine.

Danish pharmaceutical company Xellia Pharmaceuticals is investing HUF 28 billion (approximately €71.5 million) to build a new automated manufacturing plant in Szigetszentmiklós, Hungary. The expansion was announced by Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó.

MAĐARSKI ministar vanjskih poslova Péter Szijjártó optužio je Bruxelles i Hrvatsku da blokiraju isporuke ruske nafte Mađarskoj i Slovačkoj, nazvavši takav potez "sramotnim i skandaloznim".

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky's threats, stating that Ukraine's 'culture' is being pushed into the EU by Brussels.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) with Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in Moscow on March 4, 2026 The Hungarian Foreign Minister traveled to Moscow on Wednesday to negotiate for guarantees for continuous oil and gas supplies at stable prices with the Russian leadership – regardless of the blockade in Ukraine and the threat of escalation […] The post Moscow Pledges Stable Energy Prices for Budapest Despite Global Market Crisis appeared first on Hungary Today.

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the release of two Hungarian prisoners of war from Transcarpathia during talks with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in Moscow on Wednesday. During a phone call on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán asked Vladimir Putin to release Hungarian citizens held as prisoners by Russia. “During our telephone […] The post Foreign Minister Brings Ethnic Hungarian Prisoners of War Home from Moscow appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is traveling to Moscow to discuss the halted Druzhba oil pipeline and the fate of Hungarian captives in Russia, with potential regional implications.

People can once again take possession of Szeleczky Castle, which has been renovated with governmental support, announced Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on Tuesday in Boconád (central Hungary). The minister stated at the handover ceremony that the government had provided one billion forints (2.6 million euros) in support of the approximately two […] The post Foreign Minister Hands Over the Renovated Szeleczky Castle in Boconád appeared first on Hungary Today.

According to the foreign minister, the Ukrainians will run out of money before we run out of oil.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador over what he described as the alleged “open manhunt” of ethnic Hungarians for mobilization.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó sent a message to Hungarians stranded in the Middle East, with over a thousand registering for consular protection. The Hungarian embassy in Abu Dhabi is continuously providing assistance.

Fidesz campaign manager Balázs Orbán stated that János Lázár and Péter Szijjártó are key figures in the party's campaign due to their popularity, speaking at a private event in Kunszállás.

Ukraine has summoned Hungary's chargé d'affaires in Kyiv twice in one day following comments made by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who stated that 'one summoning is not enough' for the Ukrainians.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó signed a joint natural gas declaration with Ukraine and the United States in Washington, where he discussed gas supply security with American and several Eastern European governments.

Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy   The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade stated that a “new reality” has emerged in Brussels:  for the first time, an open expectation has been expressed that Hungary should send soldiers to Ukraine. According to Péter Szijjártó, a statement was […] The post Foreign Minister Confirms: Kaja Kallas Wants Hungarian Soldiers for Ukraine appeared first on Hungary Today.

Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, presented Robert Palladino, former chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, with a state honor on Tuesday in Washington for his work in developing bilateral relations. The minister presented Robert Palladino, former chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, with the Commander’s Cross of the […] The post Former U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Robert Palladino Receives Hungarian State Honor appeared first on Hungary Today.

MAĐARSKA i Slovačka odupirat će se ukrajinskim ucjenama do samoga kraja, poručio je mađarski ministar vanjskih poslova Péter Szijjártó.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó preempted Hungary's move to block the EU's new sanctions package against Russia ahead of today's foreign ministers' meeting.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has said that Budapest will block the adoption of the European Union's 20th package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, claiming that Ukraine is deliberat

A former Czech Deputy-Foreign Minister, Petr Drulák, suggests that Polish intelligence cannot be ruled out in the alleged phone hacking of Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, according to an opinion piece.

In response to the publication of new audio recordings of conversations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó – which discuss details of…

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced dozens of investments this year, with the construction company Bayer Construct receiving the largest proportion of state support for its 12 billion forint investment.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary will gradually cease gas deliveries to Ukraine while simultaneously increasing its own strategic gas reserves. This decision reflects Hungary's energy security priorities amidst regional tensions.

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó Based on a statement from the Office for the Protection of Sovereignty, as part of its investigation into political influence and disinformation campaigns in Hungary,…

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has publicly denied allegations of leaking secrets to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, stating that all politicians inform the press of their positions.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated he sees no issue with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó coordinating with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to arrange a visit for former Slovak prime minister Peter Pellegrini in support of his election campaign.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated he sees nothing unusual about coordinating with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after EU foreign affairs summits, calling it essential for Hungarian interests and the essence of diplomacy.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered an investigation into alleged wiretapping of Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, a scandal that is escalating with potential involvement from Moscow.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered an investigation into alleged wiretapping of Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, a scandal that is escalating with potential involvement from Moscow, as Reuters reports on the probe.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has denied a Washington Post report accusing him of leaking detailed information to Russia for years, dismissing the claims as 'fake news'.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated he was not surprised by reports that Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán's associates might be leaking information from the European Council to Moscow, prompting a response from Péter Szijjártó.

Reports indicate that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó regularly communicated with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, informing him about the progress of EU Council discussions.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the upcoming April 12 Hungarian election will be decisive for Ukraine and anticipates 'immense pressure' as a result.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó signed an agreement in Budapest with the Slovenian Energy Minister to connect the natural gas networks of Hungary and Slovenia.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has lashed out at a proposal by the European Union to help Ukraine restore oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó In an unprecedented move, Germany has openly threatened Hungary over the government’s stance on the Ukrainian oil blockade.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated he had never encountered such 'open, harsh, shameless threats' as those allegedly made by Germany against Hungary, warning of 'very serious consequences'.

Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused the Baltic states of 'dancing to Zelensky's tune' in response to Lithuania's Foreign Minister's comments about being ashamed to live in a country buying Russian oil.

Mucunski addressed a high-level debate on 'Central Europe and the Western Balkans in the New Geopolitical Era,' stressing that governments must act jointly in the face of geopolitical challenges, alongside Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and a deputy prime minister.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has said Budapest received a response from the European Commission 10 days after sending a joint letter with Slovakia regarding the suspension of Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, and that the Commission "did not side with them".

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Graboplast Zrt., a Hungarian-owned leader in Central Europe’s specialty flooring market, is investing HUF 9.3 billion (around EUR 24 million; 1 EUR = 389 HUF) in Győr (northwestern Hungary) to expand its production capacity and fund a research and development project, with the government contributing HUF 2.85 billion in […] The post Government Supports Expansion of Flooring Manufacturer Graboplast appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has responded to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's message to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, calling it 'beyond all limits' that Zelenskyy 'fatally threatened' Orbán.

Russia has released two ethnic Hungarian Ukrainian prisoners of war to Hungary following a meeting between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a move condemned by Kyiv as a 'provocation'.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin released two Hungarian prisoners of war without demanding anything in return, attributing it to Hungary's consistent foreign policy.

FM Péter Szijjártó (center) in Moscow Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss Hungary’s energy security, with the aim of ensuring that the necessary quantities of crude oil and natural gas remain available at unchanged prices despite the crisis. The minister stated that given the currently rather unstable global security […] The post Foreign Minister Seeks Guarantees on Russian Oil Supplies in Moscow appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is in Moscow, where he spoke about the transfer of prisoners of war and stated that there would be no utility cost reduction without Russian energy, ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes Ukrainians are forced to agree to a settlement if Fidesz wins, as their money will run out faster than Hungary's oil, suggesting the war is a 'business model' for Ukraine.

Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó summoned the Ukrainian ambassador due to ongoing forced conscription in Ukraine, which has reportedly claimed the lives of two more young ethnic Hungarians.

Dubravka Đedović, Serbian Minister of Energy, with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Not only a new oil pipeline, but also a new diesel pipeline will be built between Hungary and…

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that over 1100 Hungarians have registered for consular protection in Dubai, noting limited options due to airspace closures.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó arrived in Belgrade for a new session of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation between Serbia and Hungary.

The Ukrainians admitted that they are keeping the Friendship pipeline shut down for political reasons, according to Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó signed a joint declaration in Washington with Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, committing to reduce reliance on Russian gas, and also secured a long-term gas supply contract with a new American company.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that physical attacks on pipelines directed towards Hungary cannot be ruled out, suggesting the same actors who blew up Nord Stream are blocking oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Washington to discuss energy security through diversification.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has honored Robert Palladino, the former Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Budapest. The foreign ministry believes this will further strengthen American-Hungarian relations.

Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that his country will block the approval of the 20th package of European sanctions against Russia due to the disruption of Russian oil deliveries via the Droujba pipeline.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has convened the Energy Security Council to address what he termed 'Ukrainian energy blackmail,' with key officials including Péter Szijjártó and Zsolt Hernádi attending the meeting.