politics
Hungary’s treatment of pensioners violates human rights, HRW says
Low pensions are forcing many to choose between food, heating and medicine.
Trump hints at Budapest visit amid election campaign
Trump praised Orban writing: “You have always stood firm to defend the principles that make Hungary such a tremendous place – faith, family, and sovereignty.”
"They can feel that this is the end," Hungarian opposition leader gives powerful speech on New Year's Eve
He criticized the prime minister for his sensitive moves in terms of national policy and for increasing poverty.
Orban questions whether Russia is the aggressor in Ukraine war
Orban said "it's not even clear who attacked whom" in Ukraine war.
Thousands protest in Budapest over child abuse case
The protest was organised by the opposition Tisza party after videos emerged about an institution on Szőlő Street, showing its former acting director brutally assaulting children.
Trump denies offering Orban $20bn ‘financial shield’
The US President publicly contradicted Orbán’s earlier statement that Budapest could access up to $20bn under an agreement with Washington.
Szijjártó: I don't care what the Russians think about Hungary's position
The Hungarian FM thinks "it is petty and sick to look at" the similarities between Russia's and Hungary's positions.
Putin praises Orban for "balanced views on Ukraine" during Moscow visit
“We are aware of your balanced position on the Ukrainian issue,” the Russian leader told Orban.
Debate continues over whether Hungary could survive without Russian oil: MOL turns to the European Commission
The Hungarian government says that without Russia, it would be impossible to supply the country's energy needs.
US says Hungary’s Russian oil, gas exemption limited to one year
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waiver granted to Hungary on importing Russian oil and gas would last only for one year.
Trump grants Hungary exemption from sanctions after Orbán visit to Washington
Hungary had agreed to purchase $600m worth of US liquefied natural gas.
Orbán to create a Ukraine-skeptic bloc with Slovakia and Czech Republic
The Hungarian prime minister hopes to join forces with Andrej Babiš, whose right-wing populist party won the Czech parliamentary elections, and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to coordinate their positions ahead of EU meetings, including discussions prior to summits.
Tens of thousands rally in Budapest in support of Orban's challenger
Orban's “peace march” was also overshadowed by the cancellation of the Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest.
Trump says he is planning to meet Putin in Budapest
Viktor Orban confirmed the news, saying, "Preparations for the USA-Russia peace summit are underway."
European Commission launches investigation into Hungarian spy network
Orban's intelligence services attempted to recruit Hungarian nationals working inside EU institutions