Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter of condolence to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, following the death of Russia’s Ambassador to Ankara in an armed attack in the Turkish capital.

After a year of discussions, the European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional political agreement on the Firearms Directive.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 20 December 2016 Today, the European Union and Egypt signed two EU assistance programmes that will strengthen social safety nets and foster inclusiveness and sustainable economic development in the country.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to the senior staff, other personnel and veterans of the state security service as they celebrate their professional holiday – Day of Security Service Personnel.

President Kersti Kaljulaid sent a letter of condolences to the President of Germany, Joachim Gauck, following the attack at Berlin Christmas Market, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.