Hungarian Parliament votes to extend state of emergency
The state of emergency has been in place since May 2022, giving Viktor Orbán even more power.
The state of emergency has been in place since May 2022, giving Viktor Orbán even more power.
"The biggest comeback in U.S. political history! Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his enormous win. A much-needed victory for the World!, " the Hungarian leader posted on X.
Just got off the phone with President Donald Trump. I wished him the best of luck for next Tuesday. Only five days to go. Fingers crossed," the Hungarian Prime Minister wrote.
Danube Institute, an Orban adjacent think tank in Budapest has paid more than $1.64 million to its foreign partners over the past three years.
"It’s time to bring Hungary back closer to Europe and allow it a chance to recover from the consequences of poor leadership," said the EPP's account on X.
"The Foreign Minister of Hungary today travelled to Russia for the 11th time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine – in pursuit of profit not peace," US Ambassador David Pressman wrote on X.
Szijjártó called Julia Gross' speech "unacceptable" and said the ambassador "interfered" in Hungary's internal affairs.
Viktor Orbán’s political director suggested that Hungary might have responded differently to a Russian invasion than Ukraine has.
The Danube is expected to surge to its highest levels in a decade.
"He said the most respected, most feared person is Donald Trump," replied the former US President when Kamala Harris stated that world leaders are laughing at him.
Tenet Media has employed several right-wing influencers featured in Hungarian government media.
The arrested man's mother previously worked as the head of the office for a Hungarian Foreign Ministry-affiliated company. She was also the official supplier of Motorola communications equipment to the Russian Interior Ministry.
Hungary's pro-government media machine has recently launched a massive smear campaign against 444.hu and Bellingcat (NL), while also targeting their international partners, PressOne (RO), Gazeta Wyborcza (PL), and SME (SK). These outlets cooperate in a cross-border journalistic project, The Eastern Frontier Initiative (TEFI) covering regional security, co-financed by the European Commission.
The Russia-led International Investment Bank claims this would help it meet its commitments to investors and creditors.
In contrast, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance, has previously praised Orbán and his government’s policies.
Orbán adjacent institutions have formed alliances with U.S. anti-immigrant groups linked to white nationalist John Tanton, according to a report by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism.
According to the former US president, Orban said, “Russia was afraid of him. China was afraid of him. The whole world was at peace.”
Charles Michael responded to Orban's letter, saying: "Without Ukraine, we cannot talk about Ukraine."
Orban did not request a bilateral meeting with Biden, but flew to Florida to meet Trump.
Earlier this week, Orbán visited Kyiv, where he urged Zelensky to consider a ceasefire to seek an end to the war with Russia.
444. hu is the only Hungarian news site on the Russian Foreign Ministry's ban list.
"Make America Great Again", with a bit of modification: Make Europe Great Again.
Karácsony also announced plans for a public demonstration on Friday evening.
Obajtek is currently under investigation in several corruption cases in Poland.
Momentum politician Anna Donath criticized Orban's comments for their racist tone on Facebook, calling them "hateful sentences, hateful thinking, hateful rants."
Pressman says this incident shows the threat that Russia poses to our allies.
An internal report, obtained by 444 shows the extent of Russian hacking operations targeting Hungary's Foreign Ministry.
The Hungarian Prime Minister said that Hungary supports all initiatives to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, including the Chinese "peace plan".
Not only books but also other objects that depict homosexuality will be banned from being displayed in store windows.
Orbán called for a united front among conservatives in the US and Europe
Several journalists recieved a response from CPAC Hungary to their accreditation request that read: CPAC is a NO WOKE ZONE.
The visit showcases Hungary's diplomatic ambition of connecting the East and the West.
Russian funds were directed towards financing campaigns ahead of the European Parliamentary elections.
A recent New York Times investigation suggests that Bolsonaro's decision to stay at the embassy may have been an attempt to avoid facing the Brazilian justice system amidst ongoing criminal investigations.
In a speech commemorating Hungary's March 15 national holiday, Orbán proclaimed his readiness to march on Brussels and the European Union.
Orbán reaffirmed his backing for Trump's potential re-election bid in November, underscoring the significance of American voters' decision-making process.
There are concerns that Orbán might use his connection with the twice-impeached, former US President to push narratives aligning with Russian interests.
Budapest's move has cast a shadow over the impending passage of the next sanctions package at a crucial meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Hungarian influencers organized a gathering of over 50,000 protestors in Budapest last Friday following a child sexual abuse case.
Multiple government insiders stated that Zoltán Balog, the head of the General Synod of the Hungarian Reformed Church and a longtime mentor to Novák, had significant influence in the clemency case.
Orban's statement comes after pressure is intensifying on Hungary's head of state, Katalin Novák, to step down following revelations that she granted a presidential pardon to an individual convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky recently acknowledged Orbán's involvement in the Chad mission.
Hungary's parliamentary speaker said there was "no urgency" in approving Sweden's NATO membership bid.
Daniel Freund says there is a well-founded suspicion that Ursula von der Leyen has "bought Hungary's agreement to start accession negotiations with Ukraine."
In commemoration of the Day of the Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik, the head of the entity, presented honors upon individuals who have left an indelible mark on the republic's life.
Hungary has declined Ukraine's request to extradite a Russian man accused of involvement in the 2017 killing of a member of the volunteer Dzhokhar Dudayev battalion.
The unusual water levels resulted from heavy rain and snow, followed by mild weather, leading to premature winter floods.
“There was no declaration of war between the two countries. When Russia declares war, there will be war,” the Hungarian leader explained to journalists.
The EU had previously frozen billions of euros in funds for Hungary, citing concerns related to human rights and the rule of law.
The so-called "Sovereignty Protection Authority" will be an arbitrarily appointed body with unlimited powers, operating without any oversight. A joint statement by independent Hungarian papers in response to the newly adopted Sovereignty Protection Bill.