'We have additional photos and videos of various meetings organised by the Hungarian Military National Security Service on Hungarian territory... We have documented it all', the Ukrainian leader said.
In March, Orbán held a speech about a “shadow army” of critics supposedly funded by foreign powers, pledging to do a “spring cleaning” before the elections
The report mentions Hungary’s public procurement process as one of the most serious concerns, an “extremely high risk of corruption.”
The new bill bans the Budapest Pride event and authorizes facial recognition technology to identify participants.
Hungary's far-right prime minister Viktor Orban vowed to crack down on those who are - according to him - funded by foreign actors, likening them to insects.
The other 26 EU states issued a separate statement on support for Ukraine.
Hungary’s government plans on relocating the annual Budapest Pride to a closed venue for "child protection"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreign buyers to pay for Russian gas through more than one financial institution.
A think tank close to the Orban administration called XXI Century Institute, held a commemorative conference to mark the 90th anniversary of Csurka's birth.
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.
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.
Obajtek is currently under investigation in several corruption cases in Poland.
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.
Several journalists recieved a response from CPAC Hungary to their accreditation request that read: CPAC is a NO WOKE ZONE.
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.
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.
Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky recently acknowledged Orbán's involvement in the Chad mission.
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."
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.
The so-called "Sovereignty Protection Authority" will be an arbitrarily appointed body with unlimited powers, operating without any oversight. A joint statement by independent Hungarian papers in response to the newly adopted Sovereignty Protection Bill.
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."
There are growing concerns that after Fico's victory Slovakia could join Hungary in blocking EU aid to Ukraine.
Hungary will block European Union military aid for Ukraine unless Hungarian OTP Bank is removed from list of war sponsors.
The former US president's team has no plans to hire Orban's spin doctor.
Hungarian lawmakers can still override Novak’s veto.
The Hungarian government decided to exit the International Investment Bank after the United States imposed sanctions on three officials of the financial institution
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.
The missing invite has nothing to do with a friendship with the former or current president, but rather with a government's commitment to democratic values.
Szijjarto stated that while the Hungarian government isn’t in favor of the EU sending funding for weapons to Ukraine, it won’t block a planned 500 million euros in military aid.
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.
Only three EU politicians received holiday greetings from the Russian president: Orbán, Berlusconi and Schröder.
The statement reacts to Orban's comments that Ukraine can “only fight as long as the United States supports it with money and arms."
György Matolcsy predicts 15%-18% inflation for next year.
The incident illustrates how Hungary has become a hub for Russian intelligence.
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.
The Commission will likely make a decision on the funds before the end of the month.
The government-friendly media outlets argued that Csaba Vasvari and Tamas Matusik must resign because the meeting interferes with the "judicial independence".
It was the largest protest since 2014 when Hungarians took to the streets against Internet tax.
Orban's government has launched a national consultation survey on the EU’s sanctions against Russia.