politics

Police cancel Budapest Pride, mayor says the ban is 'irrelevant'

Gergely Karacsony says there is currently no law that could ban a municipal event.

Zelensky on the Ukrainian-Hungarian spy war: 'We really do have everything'

'We have additional photos and videos of various meetings organised by the Hungarian Military National Security Service on Hungarian territory... We have documented it all', the Ukrainian leader said.

Fidesz delays vote on controversial law targeting NGOs and the media

The proposed legislation sparked mass protests in Hungary, and public figures who don't typically speak out on politics made vocal statements criticizing the bill.

26 MEPs call on European Commission to cut off funds to Hungary

MEPs argue that, rather than addressing previous concerns, Orbán’s government has further regressed since the EU first withheld €18 billion in funds in 2022 over corruption and rule-of-law concerns

Hungarian news outlets take a joint stand for press freedom

“The aim is clearly to intimidate and silence.”

Orban's promised spring cleaning: New bill targets NGOs and the free press

In March, Orbán held a speech about a “shadow army” of critics supposedly funded by foreign powers, pledging to do a “spring cleaning” before the elections

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.

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"

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.

Fico and Orban are undermining EU unity, Czech minister says

"If any European politician opens towards Russia, they will violate the united approach, which is not in our favor."

Orban: The Christmas ceasefire is a simple but humane proposal

The Ukrainian foreign ministry commented asked the Hungarian side to stop its "immoral manipulations and using peace and Christmas as an excuse".

Hungarian secret service spies on EU officials

Hungarian agents allegedly searched hotel rooms, tapped phone calls, and monitored the movements of EU officials.

Hungary requests exemption from sanctions against Gazprombank, Putin signs new decree

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreign buyers to pay for Russian gas through more than one financial institution.

Far-right politician to receive statue in Hungary

A think tank close to the Orban administration called XXI Century Institute, held a commemorative conference to mark the 90th anniversary of Csurka's birth.

US-Hungarian relations to enter a 'golden age', Orban's foreign minister says

According to Szijjarto, we have to face a completely new reality, which his EU colleagues are "not ready to accept".

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.

Orban congratulates Trump on election victory

"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.

Orban wishes best of luck to Trump ahead elections

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.

Hungarian government-linked organization spends millions to sway US public opinion

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.

EPP to Orban: "Time to go"

"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.

Szijjarto goes to Russia for the eleventh time since Ukraine war

"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.

German envoy summoned over remarks on Hungary's relations with NATO and EU

Szijjártó called Julia Gross' speech "unacceptable" and said the ambassador "interfered" in Hungary's internal affairs.

Balazs Orban faces backlash over comments on Ukraine war

Viktor Orbán’s political director suggested that Hungary might have responded differently to a Russian invasion than Ukraine has.

Hungary faces historic flooding

The Danube is expected to surge to its highest levels in a decade.

Trump quotes Orban during presidential debate

"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.

Hungarian shell company appears in indictment of the two RT employees

Tenet Media has employed several right-wing influencers featured in Hungarian government media.

Hungarian citizen arrested on charges of conspiring to export US military grade radios to Russia

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.

"Active information warfare". Orban's propaganda targeting our consortium

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.

Russian 'spy bank' pushes for sanctions to be lifted

The Russia-led International Investment Bank claims this would help it meet its commitments to investors and creditors.

Walz calls Orban a dictator on Fox News

In contrast, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance, has previously praised Orbán and his government’s policies.

Orbán-linked institutions have deep ties with U.S. anti-immigration groups, new report reveals

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.

Trump quotes Orban in his latest speech

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 Michel debunks Orbán's claims

Charles Michael responded to Orban's letter, saying: "Without Ukraine, we cannot talk about Ukraine."