Xi Jinping to visit Budapest in May
The visit showcases Hungary's diplomatic ambition of connecting the East and the West.
2024. április 13.
2024. március 15.
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.
2023. október 13.
Orban to attend Beijing conference alongside Putin
Orbán is also set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the event.
2023. augusztus 18.
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.
2023. június 30.
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.
2023. március 9.
Hungarian President meets Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Novak, a close ally to Orban also spoke with the Governor's wife, Casey DeSantis.
2022. szeptember 1.
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.
2022. augusztus 13.
State Secretary of Hungarian Foreign Ministry: "One China"
The state secretary implied that Hungary does not recognize two, but only 'one China'.
2022. július 1.
‘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.
2021. július 8.
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.
2021. május 20.
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.
2021. május 13.
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.
2021. január 21.
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.
2021. január 14.
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.
2020. október 22.
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.
2020. augusztus 27.
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.
2020. augusztus 13.
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.
2020. augusztus 6.
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.