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Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ with Orbán among signatories
Hungary and Bulgaria are the only EU member states to have joined the board so far.
Trump hints at Budapest visit amid election campaign
Trump praised Orban writing: “You have always stood firm to defend the principles that make Hungary such a tremendous place – faith, family, and sovereignty.”
US says Hungary’s Russian oil, gas exemption limited to one year
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waiver granted to Hungary on importing Russian oil and gas would last only for one year.
Trump grants Hungary exemption from sanctions after Orbán visit to Washington
Hungary had agreed to purchase $600m worth of US liquefied natural gas.
Trump calls Orban to discuss Russian oil import
Later this week, Orban's chief of staff told journalists that Trump is now "making different statements than before."
Honorary consul of Hungary dismissed after criticizing government
Bán, who had served as Hungary’s honorary consul since 2006, announced that he had been dismissed from his post due to his support for Ukraine and criticism of the Orban government
Donald Trump Jr to visit Budapest on Friday
The visit has sparked speculation over potential business interests.
US lifts sanctions on Antal Rogán
The Biden administration sanctioned Rogan for alleged corruption tied to his role overseeing Hungary’s distribution of public contracts.
Hungary breaks EU unity on Trump tariff retaliation
Szijjarto said that "strategic calm is the most important thing" in this situation.
Trump administration expresses 'serious concerns' over corruption in Hungary in trade report
The report mentions Hungary’s public procurement process as one of the most serious concerns, an “extremely high risk of corruption.”
Orbán blocks joint EU effort on support for Ukraine
The other 26 EU states issued a separate statement on support for Ukraine.
Orbán government calls for Budapest Pride to be held behind closed doors
Hungary’s government plans on relocating the annual Budapest Pride to a closed venue for "child protection"
Orban flies to Dubai conference with Tucker Carlson
"International conference with an American icon: go Tucker Carlson!" - Viktor Orbán wrote on his social media with a photo showing him boarding a plane.
Orban calls USAID a "dark conspiracy"
The Hungarian PM believes "the world owes a debt of gratitude" to Trump for "putting an end" to the US' main overseas aid agency.
Jared Kushner could join Grand Budapest project
Budapest is set for a dramatic transformation, with plans unveiled for the "Grand Budapest" Europe's tallest skyscraper.