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Hungarian secret service spies on EU officials

Hungarian agents allegedly searched hotel rooms, tapped phone calls, and monitored the movements of EU officials.

Hungary requests exemption from sanctions against Gazprombank, Putin signs new decree

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreign buyers to pay for Russian gas through more than one financial institution.

Hungarian Parliament votes to extend state of emergency

The state of emergency has been in place since May 2022, giving Viktor Orbán even more power.

EPP to Orban: "Time to go"

"It’s time to bring Hungary back closer to Europe and allow it a chance to recover from the consequences of poor leadership," said the EPP's account on X.

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.

Trump quotes Orban in his latest speech

According to the former US president, Orban said, “Russia was afraid of him. China was afraid of him. The whole world was at peace.”

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 to visit Putin in Moscow

Earlier this week, Orbán visited Kyiv, where he urged Zelensky to consider a ceasefire to seek an end to the war with Russia.

444 banned in Russia

444. hu is the only Hungarian news site on the Russian Foreign Ministry's ban list.

Budapest mayor calls for new election after recount decision

Karácsony also announced plans for a public demonstration on Friday evening.

Internal documents prove Russian hackers infiltrated the Foreign Ministry

An internal report, obtained by 444 shows the extent of Russian hacking operations targeting Hungary's Foreign Ministry.

New law in Hungary says toys have to be wrapped in plastic if they depict gender reassignment or homosexuality

Not only books but also other objects that depict homosexuality will be banned from being displayed in store windows.

Hungarian politicians might have accepted Moscow funds to promote pro-Kremlin messaging

Russian funds were directed towards financing campaigns ahead of the European Parliamentary elections.

Bolsonaro hid at Hungarian embassy last month

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.

Orbans calls for his supporters to 'occupy Brussels'

In a speech commemorating Hungary's March 15 national holiday, Orbán proclaimed his readiness to march on Brussels and the European Union.

Orbán's son goes on secret mission in Africa

Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky recently acknowledged Orbán's involvement in the Chad mission.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orban to attend Beijing conference alongside Putin

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

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.

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."

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.

Szijjarto meets Lavrov in Moscow to discuss new gas deals despite EU sanctions

During the talks, Lavrov told Szijjarto that 'Washington's Russophobic policies are damaging' to Hungarian-Russian relations. 

Szijjártó: It would be 'physically impossible' to supply Hungary without Russian fossil fuels

CNN's Christiane Amanpour asked Hungary's Foreign Minister how he reconciles the fact that Hungary is 'contributing to Putin being able to prosecute' this war.

Hungarian Prime Minister’s salary doubles amid sky-high inflation

The Prime Minister’s salary is now ten times the Hungarian average and more than twenty times the minimum wage in the country

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”.

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

Opposition activist found dead, Omicron gains ground, Viktor Orban to meet Vladimir Putin and a plea for money

Gergely Homonnay , a Hungarian writer and political activist close to opposition party DK, was found dead in Rome.