Éves archívum: 2025.

Hungary’s defence minister signals shift from peace policy, leaked audio reveals

“We are ending our previous efforts towards peace,” Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky says on the leaked 2023 recording.

Moscow imposes new sanction with Hungary exempt

The beauty industry considers this to be a diplomatic gesture from Russia.

Donald Trump Jr to visit Budapest on Friday

The visit has sparked speculation over potential business interests.

US lifts sanctions on Antal Rogán

The Biden administration sanctioned Rogan for alleged corruption tied to his role overseeing Hungary’s distribution of public contracts.

Hungary breaks EU unity on Trump tariff retaliation

Szijjarto said that "strategic calm is the most important thing" in this situation.

Trump administration expresses 'serious concerns' over corruption in Hungary in trade report

The report mentions Hungary’s public procurement process as one of the most serious concerns, an “extremely high risk of corruption.”

Hungary withdraws from International Criminal court

Hungary will now become the first EU country to leave the ICC.

Hungarian National Bank foundations under investigation for fraud

The Hungarian police confirmed an ongoing investigation into the foundation linked to the Hungarian National Bank. The former governor, Matolcsy, funneled billions into a foundation called Padme.

Vsquare: Orban's secret service to blacklist NGOs and media outlets

The move signals a dangerous escalation in the government’s further crackdown on independent civil society and press freedom.

Hungarian parliament passes law banning Pride

The new bill bans the Budapest Pride event and authorizes facial recognition technology to identify participants.

Orban promises crackdown on media and civil society, calls them stink bugs

Hungary's far-right prime minister Viktor Orban vowed to crack down on those who are - according to him - funded by foreign actors, likening them to insects.

Orban government targets dual citizens to defend Hungary's 'sovereignty'

The new measures would allow the expulsion of Hungarian citizens who also hold another nationality if their actions endanger “national sovereignty”

Orbán blocks joint EU effort on support for Ukraine

The other 26 EU states issued a separate statement on support for Ukraine.

Orbán government calls for Budapest Pride to be held behind closed doors

Hungary’s government plans on relocating the annual Budapest Pride to a closed venue for "child protection"

TEFI rejects Hungarian Sovereignty Office attacks

TEFI members – 444, Bellingcat, Gazeta Wyborcza, PressOne, and SME – categorically reject this defamatory campaign, which targets one of the last bastions of democratic institutions: the independent press.

Hungary's foreign minister says Trump's foreign policy is the 'best hope' for ending Ukraine war

Szijjártó says that Trump’s return to power had created a “new global political reality” that aligns with Hungary’s interests.

Orban flies to Dubai conference with Tucker Carlson

"International conference with an American icon: go Tucker Carlson!" - Viktor Orbán wrote on his social media with a photo showing him boarding a plane.

Orban calls USAID a "dark conspiracy"

The Hungarian PM believes "the world owes a debt of gratitude" to Trump for "putting an end" to the US' main overseas aid agency.

Hungarian foreign minister says European politicians don't take Trump's Greenland demands seriously

Szijjarto thinks "European politicians are frustrated because they know that not only do they remember what they said about Trump, but Trump remembers what they said about him."

Jared Kushner could join Grand Budapest project

Budapest is set for a dramatic transformation, with plans unveiled for the "Grand Budapest" Europe's tallest skyscraper.

Orban won't attend Trump's inauguration

According to Politico, the Hungarian leader will "not be able to make it" to the ceremony.

US imposes Magnitsky sanctions on Hungary's 'propaganda minister’

“Antal Rogán is a primary architect, implementer, and beneficiary of this system of corruption," US Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman said during a news conference.

Zelensky: I know the Hungarian people are on the side of the Ukrainie and of the truth

In his New Year's greetings, the Ukrainian president highlighted that the unity of Europe must be respected " by Budapest and Bratislava.