The EU unlocks more than €14 billion in funds for Hungary

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29 May 2026
17:11

The European Union has unlocked more than €14 billion in funds for Hungary. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after Friday’s meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, during which she welcomed the progress made by the new government on outstanding reforms, IPN reports.

The total amount of €14.2 billion consists of €10 billion in grants and loans from the EU recovery fund and €4.2 billion from cohesion funds. These financial resources had previously been frozen by Brussels over persistent concerns related to corruption and the rule of law under the previous government, led by Viktor Orban.

Péter Magyar said that the unlocking of these funds represents a shared success for Hungary and the European Union, stressing that he had negotiated firmly for every cent. For the full release of the European funds frozen by Brussels, the Hungarian executive still needs to meet certain conditions in adopting reforms.

Bruxelles EU Foreign Affairs funds Hungary Peter Magyar unlocking the funds Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orban

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Meteorologists have issued a yellow heatwave warning for almost the entire country

by Iana Josu 18.07.2026

Meteorologists have issued a yellow heatwave warning for this weekend. In most parts of the country, the maximum temperatures will reach +34 degrees Celsius, reports IPN.

The warning is valid for the center, south, and east of the country. Several districts in the north are also under the yellow code. The northernmost districts of the country such as Briceni, Ocnita, Edinet, Drochia, Soroca, Glodeni, Rascani, and Donduseni – are not affected by the warning.

According to the Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, the warning can be updated depending on the evolution of weather phenomena.

During periods of heatwave, authorities recommend people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, to consume enough fluids, and to pay increased attention to children, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions.

18.07.2026