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.
2024. március 1.
2024. február 23.
Tens of thousands protest following Hungarian president's resignation
Hungarian influencers organized a gathering of over 50,000 protestors in Budapest last Friday following a child sexual abuse case.
2024. február 16.
Hungary's President resigns, Orban faces his biggest political scandal in years
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.
2024. február 2.
Orbán's son goes on secret mission in Africa
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky recently acknowledged Orbán's involvement in the Chad mission.
2024. január 29.
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.
2024. január 19.
EP to take European Commission to court over Hungary funds
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."
2024. január 12.
Orban receives same state honour from Bosnian Serbs as Putin
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.
2024. január 5.
Hungary denies extradition request for Russian linked to high-profile murder
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.
2023. december 22.
Orbán calls Ukraine war a 'military operation' during annual press conference
“There was no declaration of war between the two countries. When Russia declares war, there will be war,” the Hungarian leader explained to journalists.
2023. december 15.
EU unblocks €10bn in funds for Hungary
The EU had previously frozen billions of euros in funds for Hungary, citing concerns related to human rights and the rule of law.
2023. december 8.
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.
2023. december 1.
Viktor Orban slips down on Politico's power player list
Viktor Orbán, has slipped down a notch in the rankings of European influencers-- despite his persistent anti-Brussels campaigns this year.
2023. november 24.
Hungary's civil society warns new sovereignty bill is part of the Orban government’s attempt to silence all critical voices
The broad language of the legislation has raised concerns that the office could target journalists, trade unions, churches, and companies.
2023. november 10.
Fidesz to submit 'sovereignty' bill targeting 'foreign influence'
A Fidesz lawmaker earlier suggested that the new bill could potentially impact "journalists, civil organizations, and political parties."
2023. november 4.
Orban government attempts to ban under-18s from World Press Photo Exhibition over 'LGBTQ images'
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.
2023. október 27.
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.
2023. október 20.
Ambassadors of NATO member countries meet to discuss Orban-Putin meeting
Ambassadors of NATO member states and Sweden's ambassador to Budapest due to growing concern among NATO members about Hungary's deepening relations with Russia
2023. október 13.
Orban to attend Beijing conference alongside Putin
Orbán is also set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the event.
2023. szeptember 29.
Fidesz announces new bill targeting journalists, NGOs and politicians
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."
2023. szeptember 22.
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.
2023. szeptember 15.
European Parliament condemns Hungarian Foreign Minister over talks with Belarus
Tamás Menczer, the foreign ministry's state secretary commended the EP's statements on Thursday calling the legislative body "pro-war".
2023. szeptember 8.
EU was wrong to appoint von der Leyen as Commission President, Hungarian FM says
Szijjarto says "Europe has been very badly off with her presidency."
2023. szeptember 1.
Trump thanks Viktor Orban for endorsing him for president
Viktor Orbán urged Americans. to “call back Trump,” in an interview with former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson.
2023. augusztus 25.
Tucker Carlson calls US Ambassador a 'creep' at Budapest event
According to the conservative US broadcaster, David Pressman is not a diplomat but a political activist appointed by US President Joe Biden.
2023. július 28.
Romanian and Slovak Foreign Ministry summons Hungarian ambassador over Orbán's comments
The Hungarian PM said we "have never claimed that these (Transylvania and Szeklerland) are Romanian territorial units."
2023. július 7.
European Commission: Hungary has not progressed enough in strengthening the rule of law
The Commission has made a long list of new recommendations, the implementation of which will be assessed in next year's report.
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. június 23.
MCC acquires Hungary's largest publishing house
Several authors terminated their contracts with Libri, fearing the Orban government would use the publishing house for their "own ideological and political purposes."
2023. június 3.
Orban says Ukraine can’t win the war
The Hungarian PM expressed sympathy for Ukraine but argued that sending them further aid will only lead to more deaths.
2023. május 19.
Hungary blocks €500 million military aid to Ukraine
Hungary will block European Union military aid for Ukraine unless Hungarian OTP Bank is removed from list of war sponsors.
2023. május 12.
Former US ambassador urges Trump campaign to hire Orban's spin doctor
The former US president's team has no plans to hire Orban's spin doctor.
2023. május 8.
"We will absolutely win," Trump tells CPAC Hungary crowd
Trump praised far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and called him a “tremendous man, a tremendous leader".
2023. április 20.
Hungary's new law enables to report rainbow families to authorities
According to the new law, citizens are allowed to report those who contest the “constitutionally recognized role of marriage and the family” and those who contest children’s rights “to an identity appropriate to their sex at birth.”
2023. április 7.
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.
2023. február 24.
Viktor Orban: "Europe is drifting into the war in these very minutes"
Orban who is currently serving his fourth consecutive term, stated that Europe is "already indirectly at war with Russia."
2023. február 9.
Orban fails to clap for Zelenksy in Brussels
One of the few EU leaders who declined to applaud the Ukrainian President was Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban.
2023. január 12.
Orban aims to make Hungary a 'regional middle power'
The Hungarian Prime Minister says Hungary should aim to foster as many connections with the world as possible, whether that be through trade, infrastructure, investment, or public diplomacy.
2023. január 8.
Orban is the only EU leader who received holiday greetings from Putin
Only three EU politicians received holiday greetings from the Russian president: Orbán, Berlusconi and Schröder.
2022. december 29.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry says Orbán is indirectly calling for Ukraine's defeat in the war
The statement reacts to Orban's comments that Ukraine can “only fight as long as the United States supports it with money and arms."
2022. december 11.
Hungarian central bank chief criticizes government’s economic policies
György Matolcsy predicts 15%-18% inflation for next year.
2022. november 19.
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.
2022. október 28.
80,000 people protest in Budapest to support teachers
It was the largest protest since 2014 when Hungarians took to the streets against Internet tax.
2022. október 13.
Viktor Orbán is looking for Donald Trump on Twitter
U.S. Ambassador to Hungary replied to Orban, saying: “While you look around for your friend, perhaps another friend to follow: the President of the United States… but as the Hungarian media might say: no pressure.”
2022. október 8.
Students protest across Budapest to support teachers' strike
Thousands of students formed miles-long human chains on Wednesday and Thursday in support of their teachers fighting for higher wages and better working conditions.
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 28.
Orban causes outrage for opposing 'mixed race' society in Hungary
Later in Vienna, Orban said he can sometimes express himself 'in an ambiguous way.'
2022. június 2.
EU Russian oil ban held up because Hungary objected to sanctioning Patriarch Kirill
After long negotiations, the European Union finalized its decision to ban purchases of Russian oil.
2022. május 27.
Orban declares state of emergency
The Hungarian PM said that the war next door poses a constant threat to Hungary and it is putting the Hungarian people’s “physical security at risk”, and “threatens the energy and financial security of the economy and families.”
2022. május 20.
Orbán embraces 'great replacement theory’ in his inaugural speech
On Monday, the Hungarian PM said he sees a suicidal attempt across Western Europe, including the “gender madness” and the “great European population exchange”.
2022. április 30.
EC launches conditionality mechanism against government, MNB raises base rate again, government extends price caps, Warsaw launches Hungarian-language campaign to stop Russia
This is the first time that this mechanism has been launched in the history of the EU.