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Hungary faces historic flooding

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

Former Orlen CEO hiding in Budapest luxury apartment

Obajtek is currently under investigation in several corruption cases in Poland.

Orbán : There aren't enough white Christians in Europe

Momentum politician Anna Donath criticized Orban's comments for their racist tone on Facebook, calling them "hateful sentences, hateful thinking, hateful rants."

Xi Jinping and Orban agree on strategic partnership

The Hungarian Prime Minister said that Hungary supports all initiatives to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, including the Chinese "peace plan".

Xi Jinping to visit Budapest in May

The visit showcases Hungary's diplomatic ambition of connecting the East and the West.

Orbán calls Trump "president of peace" after Florida meeting

Orbán reaffirmed his backing for Trump's potential re-election bid in November, underscoring the significance of American voters' decision-making process.

Orban to attend Beijing conference alongside Putin

Orbán is also set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the event.

Open Society Foundations to limit EU funding in restructuring

OSF's spokesperson says the charity group still would "continue to fund civil-society groups across Europe," including those that work on EU external affairs or support Romany communities.

Putin is not a war criminal, Hungarian PM says

According to Orban, Putin’s handling of a mercenary mutiny shows he remains firmly in control.

Hungarian President meets Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Novak, a close ally to Orban also spoke with the Governor's wife, Casey DeSantis.

New report on Chinese influence in Hungary raises concerns

The Hungarian government behaved like "a Trojan horse in the Western alliance system," a new report by the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) claims.

State Secretary of Hungarian Foreign Ministry: "One China"

The state secretary implied that Hungary does not recognize two, but only 'one China'.

‘Threats to democracy in Hungary are real’, says nominee for ambassador to Hungary

David Pressman expressed concerns over press freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Hungary.

Orbán becomes first EU leader to be placed on "free media predators" list

Orbán joined leaders like Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus and Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines on the list of 37 heads of state or government that "crack down massively on press freedom." This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Hungary blocks EU statement urging Israel-Palestine ceasefire

Hungary was the only of the EU's 27 member nations not to back the statement. Foreign Minister Szijjártó said such statements are "one-sided." This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

New bill could wipe out Hungary's social housing stock

Wealthy insiders could purchase valuable properties for 10 percent of their market value, while social housing for the poor would be dramatically reduced. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Hungary's government orders LGBT publisher to place disclaimer on children's books

In its latest attack on LGBT rights, the government required the publisher to alert consumers if a book contains characters that "display patterns of behavior that differ from traditional gender roles." This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Hungary's pro-government media spins alternative reality in reactions to storming of US Capitol

"Biden's presidency," antifa, Black Lives Matter and internal conspiracy are among the culprits identified by Hungary's right-wing media. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Hungary's Foreign Minister attacks Joe Biden, accusing him of corruption

Foreign Minister Szijjártó demanded Biden respond to corruption allegations involving his son's business dealings in Ukraine. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Foreign Minister Szijjártó threatens public employees with dismissal if they work from home during pandemic

Requests by public employee trade unions to be allowed to work from home were denied, and now they are planning a three-day strike in September. This and other stories in this week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Hungarian government silent on Belarus election and violent repression of protesters

At a meeting in Minsk in June, Alexander Lukashenko told Viktor Orbán than Hungary "understands us more than any other" country in the EU. Plus: Hungary buys $1 billion US missile defense system, Mike Pompeo skips visit to Budapest, and other stories from this week.

Foreign detainees begin hunger strike at immigration detention center

The detainees have asked to meet with lawyers and journalists, and complain of overcrowding at the detention center. Plus, leadership at Index.hu struggles to hire new staff after mass resignations, Hungary donates €1 million to Beirut, and more stories from this week.