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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.

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.

Orban visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago, snubs Biden after NATO summit

Orban did not request a bilateral meeting with Biden, but flew to Florida to meet Trump.

Orban chooses Trump campaign slogan for EU presidency

"Make America Great Again", with a bit of modification: Make Europe Great Again.

Hungary tried to shield Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions

Budapest's move has cast a shadow over the impending passage of the next sanctions package at a crucial meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Orban proposes constitutional amendment after presidential pardon controversy

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.

Hungary is the last one to approve Sweden's NATO bid

Hungary's parliamentary speaker said there was "no urgency" in approving Sweden's NATO membership bid.

Yermak suggests meeting between Zelensky and Orbán

Szijjártó and the head of Zelesky's office agreed on the importance of improving relations between Hungary and Ukraine.

Leaders of Estonia, Luxembourg criticise Orban over meeting with Putin

Orban defended the meeting, stating it was necessary to maintain communication for the sake of peace, adding he was proud of his strategy.

Hungary might delay Sweden's NATO bid

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.

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.

Republican senator blocks arms package to Hungary until Sweden joins NATO

The Hungarian Ministry of Defense says they have no intention to purchase HIMARS missile systems.

Biden urges Hungary to welcome Sweden to NATO without delay

Gergely Gulyas, Orban's chief of staff pointed out that Sweden's involvement in an EU lawsuit against Hungary "does not help" the ratification process.

Orban's chief of staff: Putin would not be arrested in Hungary

Bloomberg reported that Hungary blocked European Union member states from issuing a joint statement about an ICC arrest warrant against Putin.

Son Russian spy chief Naryshkin has a Budapest address

The Budapest property was bought in 2008 by Georgian-Israeli businessman Shabtai Michaeli who is linked to PM Viktor Orbán’s spin doctor, Árpád Habony.

Pro-government media calls for the resignation of two judges for meeting US ambassador

The government-friendly media outlets argued that Csaba Vasvari and Tamas Matusik must resign because the meeting interferes with the "judicial independence".

NATO troops in Hungary, opposition protests against public media, madame President and 400 HUF/EUR

Hungary’s government issued a decree on Monday allowing NATO troops to be deployed in western Hungary and weapons shipments to cross its territory by land or by air to other NATO member states.

Viktor Orban meets Vladimir Putin, teachers go on strike and Pegasus used lawfully (?)

Viktor Orbán meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid mounting tensions between Russian and the EU/NATO. Teachers stage a warning strike and Pegasus spyware used lawfully according to data protection watchdog

Diplomatic tensions rise after Ukraine bans Hungarian officials over alleged election interference

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry says the Hungarian government interfered in Ukraine's internal affairs when officials campaigned in a local election in Transcarpathia. FM Szijjártó called the accusation "pathetic nonsense". This week's InsightHungary newsletter.