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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban maintains close relations with Russia and seems to be turning a blind eye to the presence of Russian agents in Hungary.

Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved extending the lifespan of four existing Russian-built reactors of the Paks nuclear power plant, greenlighting the government's plans of operating them up to 20 years longer. The government announced in June that Hungary was looking to extend the lifespan of the reactors, and in September the country applied to the European Union seeking approval for the plan. The Paks plant currently has four small, Russian-built VVER 440 reactors with a combin...

The issue of petrol prices and oil supply is topical because the decision on the oil embargo taken in the summer will enter into force in the coming days.

The Russian nuclear industry is essential for the operation of many power plants in Europe.

The European General Court has dismissed a case brought by the Austrian government to annul the European Commission's decision to approve state aid for the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary.

The General Court of the European Union has dismissed Austria's appeal against the Hungarian Paks nuclear expansion, the court announced on Wednesday.

It is reported that Rosatom also plans to deliver fuel to the Rooppur NPP under construction in Bangladesh and proceed to the final stage of construction in 2023

The European General Court has dismissed a case brought by the Austrian government to annul the European Commission's decision to approve state aid for the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary.

"Member States are free to determine the composition of their own energy mix and that the Commission cannot require that State financing be allocated to alternative energy sources," judges said. Austria can appeal on matters of law to the Court of Justice of the European Union, Europe's highest court. The case is T-101/18 | Austria v Commission.

Austria lost its challenge on Wednesday against a European Commission decision to allow Hungary to expand its Paks nuclear power plant with Russian aid, as the bloc's second highest court found that the state funding did not violate internal market laws.