LBCI

Hungary to allow transit of Ukrainian grain, protect farmers, minister says

World

20-04-2023 | 03:24

Share

Share

Hungary to allow transit of Ukrainian grain, protect farmers, minister says

2^min

Hungary will continue to allow transit of Ukrainian grain, ensuring the departure of such shipments "in a controlled manner," its agriculture minister, Istvan Nagy, told state news agency MTI after talks in Brussels.

Nagy was also cited by MTI late on Wednesday as saying that talks were underway about further products that could fall under a current import ban, in addition to wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower.

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would take emergency "preventive measures" for wheat, maize, sunflower seeds and rapeseed after a joint complaint from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia at the end of March.

This followed Poland and Hungary last weekend banning some imports from Ukraine. Other eastern European countries said they were considering similar action.

"It was worthwhile for Hungary to take firm action and protect the interests of Hungarian farmers," Nagy said, referring to the ban, adding the measures forced Brussels to take action.

An EU official said this would only allow the grains to enter the five countries from Ukraine if they were set for export to other EU members or to the rest of the world. This measure would last until the end of June.

The countries became transit routes for Ukrainian grain that could not be exported through Ukraine's Black Sea ports because of Russia's invasion in February 2022.

Bottlenecks then trapped millions of tons of grains in countries bordering Ukraine, forcing local farmers to compete with an influx of cheap Ukrainian imports which they said distorted prices and demand.

Hungary

Ukraine

Grains

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon’s General Security to phase out 2003 non-biometric passports

2026-06-25

Lebanon’s General Security to phase out 2003 non-biometric passports

Lebanon rules of engagement shift under US-Iran framework, Israel guidance changes

News Bulletin Reports

2026-06-13

Lebanon rules of engagement shift under US-Iran framework, Israel guidance changes

Lebanese President condemns attack on UAE, expresses solidarity

2026-05-05

Lebanese President condemns attack on UAE, expresses solidarity

Lockdown at Pentagon due to 'hazardous materials incident': Officials

2026-06-11

Lockdown at Pentagon due to 'hazardous materials incident': Officials

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Deadly dawn in south Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Ansar and Deir el-Zahrani

1

Deadly dawn in south Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Ansar and Deir el-Zahrani

Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: AFP

2

Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: AFP

Hezbollah blames Netanyahu for escalation after strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon

3

Hezbollah blames Netanyahu for escalation after strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon

Health Ministry: Seven killed, including three children and two women, in Israeli strike on Ansar

4

Health Ministry: Seven killed, including three children and two women, in Israeli strike on Ansar

Israel says Lebanon strikes a response to Hezbollah ceasefire violation

5

Israel says Lebanon strikes a response to Hezbollah ceasefire violation

Israel says Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander

6

Israel says Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander

Major wildfire breaks out in Aitou forest in northern Lebanon: Video

7

Major wildfire breaks out in Aitou forest in northern Lebanon: Video

Health Ministry: 11 killed, 19 wounded in Israeli strikes on Deir el-Zahrani and Ansar

8

Health Ministry: 11 killed, 19 wounded in Israeli strikes on Deir el-Zahrani and Ansar

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More