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From April 17, vehicle scales will be checked at three checkpoints in Zakarpattia. Possible temporary delays in the movement of freight transport on the border with Hungary, Slovakia and Romania.

The European Commission is exploring legal ways for EU companies to terminate long-term gas contracts with Russia without paying large penalties. This is part of the EU's plan to abandon Russian fuel by 2027.

The European Commission intends to present a detailed plan on May 6 to abandon Russian fuel by 2027. Delays are related to uncertainty regarding Trump's duties and energy trade.

Orbán's advisor stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would absorb resources and weaken Hungary's position. Support would cost $100 billion a year, and for Hungary, this could become a burden of 20 trillion forints.

Péter Szijjártó stated that the EU is considering sending military advisors to Ukraine and allocating 40 billion euros for weapons. Hungary opposes these initiatives and a new package of sanctions against Russia.

The Hungarian Parliament has adopted an amendment that allows banning public LGBTQ+ events, such as Budapest Pride. Authorities will be able to identify participants and fine them.

Radosław Sikorski stated that Hungary is preventing the allocation of funds to Ukraine from the European Peace Fund and is blocking negotiations on joining the EU, including the 17th package of sanctions.

The President of Slovakia criticized the creation of separate support groups for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of joint actions within the EU and NATO. He called for unity instead of "pseudo-groups."

Hungary will not agree to the EU military training mission in Ukraine. Budapest will also oppose sanctions on Russian energy imports.

The Hungarian parliament may adopt an amendment to the constitution that effectively bans LGBTQ+ gatherings. Suspension of citizenship for threatening the country's security is also possible.

EU ministers are seeking to provide Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells worth 5 billion euros. Hungary remains the main obstacle to military aid.

Péter Magyar has promised to unlock billions of euros from the EU for Hungary's economy and hold a referendum on Ukraine's accession to the EU if he is elected next year.

Hungary and Slovakia are suffering from foot-and-mouth disease, which has led to the closure of borders with neighboring countries. Authorities are trying to contain the spread of the disease among livestock.

Thousands of people from Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia gathered in Belgrade for a rally in support of Vucic. This is a response to anti-corruption protests that threaten his position.

Lithuania plans to introduce national sanctions against Russia and Belarus if the European Union does not extend the existing economic restrictions. The relevant bill is already being considered in the Seimas.

Next week, Hungary will begin sending out ballots for a survey of citizens regarding support for Ukraine's membership in the EU. The Hungarian government continues to express concern about this issue.

An investigation into the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been launched in Hungary, suspecting the unnatural origin of the virus. The authorities are taking strict measures to prevent a recurrence of the 2001 epidemic.

David Lammy calls on the EU to speed up the accession of the Balkan countries to counter the influence of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin is trying to use tensions to destabilize the region.

Péter Szijjártó stated that Hungary may support sanctions against Russia if Trump punishes Putin for disrupting the peace agreement on Ukraine. Budapest considers the current sanctions ineffective.

The European Union is likely to terminate the anti-crisis measures for the Ukrainian economy on June 5. The reason was the protests of farmers and governments of a number of EU countries due to the influx of cheap Ukrainian products.

Hungary became the only EU country to oppose the introduction of duties in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU approved duties on US goods worth €21 billion.

The European Union plans to reduce gas procurement targets, ignoring US demands for $350 billion in imports. This decision was made against the backdrop of economic problems and Trump's tariffs.

Since 2010, the largest increase in house prices has occurred in Hungary (+234%) and Estonia (+228%).

A new checkpoint "Velyka Palad - Nodyhodos" has started operating in Zakarpattia. It is designed for cars and pedestrians and will increase the capacity of the border.

Donald Trump Jr. will visit Romania on April 28 as part of an Eastern European tour. The visit will take place a week before the first round of presidential elections.

Ukraine was supposed to start negotiations on joining the EU this week. Hungary has blocked this process, but there is hope for a June compromise.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called for a tough stance on Viktor Orbán. He proposed applying Article 7 of the EU Treaty to "block" the Hungarian Prime Minister.

If Hungary blocks sanctions against the Russian Federation, the EU may return 240 billion euros of frozen assets to Putin. Estonia calls for the confiscation of these funds.

Bart De Wever stated that Belgium will not arrest Netanyahu, even despite the ICC warrant, citing realpolitik. The opposition criticized these words.

The Israeli Prime Minister plans to meet with the US President to discuss the imposed tariffs and the Iranian nuclear program. Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to discuss lifting tariffs with Trump.