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.
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.
The Russia-led International Investment Bank claims this would help it meet its commitments to investors and creditors.
In contrast, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance, has previously praised Orbán and his government’s policies.
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.
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 Michael responded to Orban's letter, saying: "Without Ukraine, we cannot talk about Ukraine."
Orban did not request a bilateral meeting with Biden, but flew to Florida to meet Trump.
Earlier this week, Orbán visited Kyiv, where he urged Zelensky to consider a ceasefire to seek an end to the war with Russia.
444. hu is the only Hungarian news site on the Russian Foreign Ministry's ban list.
"Make America Great Again", with a bit of modification: Make Europe Great Again.
Karácsony also announced plans for a public demonstration on Friday evening.
Obajtek is currently under investigation in several corruption cases in Poland.
Momentum politician Anna Donath criticized Orban's comments for their racist tone on Facebook, calling them "hateful sentences, hateful thinking, hateful rants."
Pressman says this incident shows the threat that Russia poses to our allies.
An internal report, obtained by 444 shows the extent of Russian hacking operations targeting Hungary's Foreign Ministry.
The Hungarian Prime Minister said that Hungary supports all initiatives to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, including the Chinese "peace plan".
Not only books but also other objects that depict homosexuality will be banned from being displayed in store windows.
Orbán called for a united front among conservatives in the US and Europe
Several journalists recieved a response from CPAC Hungary to their accreditation request that read: CPAC is a NO WOKE ZONE.
The visit showcases Hungary's diplomatic ambition of connecting the East and the West.
Russian funds were directed towards financing campaigns ahead of the European Parliamentary elections.
A recent New York Times investigation suggests that Bolsonaro's decision to stay at the embassy may have been an attempt to avoid facing the Brazilian justice system amidst ongoing criminal investigations.
In a speech commemorating Hungary's March 15 national holiday, Orbán proclaimed his readiness to march on Brussels and the European Union.
Orbán reaffirmed his backing for Trump's potential re-election bid in November, underscoring the significance of American voters' decision-making process.
There are concerns that Orbán might use his connection with the twice-impeached, former US President to push narratives aligning with Russian interests.
Budapest's move has cast a shadow over the impending passage of the next sanctions package at a crucial meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Hungarian influencers organized a gathering of over 50,000 protestors in Budapest last Friday following a child sexual abuse case.
Multiple government insiders stated that Zoltán Balog, the head of the General Synod of the Hungarian Reformed Church and a longtime mentor to Novák, had significant influence in the clemency case.
Orban's statement comes after pressure is intensifying on Hungary's head of state, Katalin Novák, to step down following revelations that she granted a presidential pardon to an individual convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky recently acknowledged Orbán's involvement in the Chad mission.
Hungary's parliamentary speaker said there was "no urgency" in approving Sweden's NATO membership bid.
Daniel Freund says there is a well-founded suspicion that Ursula von der Leyen has "bought Hungary's agreement to start accession negotiations with Ukraine."
In commemoration of the Day of the Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik, the head of the entity, presented honors upon individuals who have left an indelible mark on the republic's life.
Hungary has declined Ukraine's request to extradite a Russian man accused of involvement in the 2017 killing of a member of the volunteer Dzhokhar Dudayev battalion.
The unusual water levels resulted from heavy rain and snow, followed by mild weather, leading to premature winter floods.
“There was no declaration of war between the two countries. When Russia declares war, there will be war,” the Hungarian leader explained to journalists.
The EU had previously frozen billions of euros in funds for Hungary, citing concerns related to human rights and the rule of law.
Szijjártó and the head of Zelesky's office agreed on the importance of improving relations between Hungary and Ukraine.
Viktor Orbán, has slipped down a notch in the rankings of European influencers-- despite his persistent anti-Brussels campaigns this year.
The broad language of the legislation has raised concerns that the office could target journalists, trade unions, churches, and companies.
Black Cube, a private intelligence firm, orchestrated a video campaign using LinkedIn to target Hungarian activists and journalists in the lead-up to last year's election.
A Fidesz lawmaker earlier suggested that the new bill could potentially impact "journalists, civil organizations, and political parties."
Dóra Dúró, deputy president of the far-right Our Homeland party, had previously urged the government to investigate whether the exhibition violated Hungary's controversial child protection law.
Orbán is also set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the event.
There are growing concerns that after Fico's victory Slovakia could join Hungary in blocking EU aid to Ukraine.
The Global Network for Independent Media expressed concerns over the 'sovereignty safeguard bill', saying "such a law, long feared, could pose a major threat to remaining independent media."
Szijjarto informed Billstrom that unless Swedish politicians and the national public radio stop criticizing the state of democracy in Hungary, they won't ratify Sweden's NATO accession.
Tamás Menczer, the foreign ministry's state secretary commended the EP's statements on Thursday calling the legislative body "pro-war".
Viktor Orbán urged Americans. to “call back Trump,” in an interview with former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson.