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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.

Orban congratulates Trump on election victory

"The biggest comeback in U.S. political history! Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his enormous win. A much-needed victory for the World!, " the Hungarian leader posted on X.

Hungarian government-linked organization spends millions to sway US public opinion

Danube Institute, an Orban adjacent think tank in Budapest has paid more than $1.64 million to its foreign partners over the past three years.

Szijjarto goes to Russia for the eleventh time since Ukraine war

"The Foreign Minister of Hungary today travelled to Russia for the 11th time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine – in pursuit of profit not peace," US Ambassador David Pressman wrote on X.

Balazs Orban faces backlash over comments on Ukraine war

Viktor Orbán’s political director suggested that Hungary might have responded differently to a Russian invasion than Ukraine has.

Hungarian citizen arrested on charges of conspiring to export US military grade radios to Russia

The arrested man's mother previously worked as the head of the office for a Hungarian Foreign Ministry-affiliated company. She was also the official supplier of Motorola communications equipment to the Russian Interior Ministry.

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.

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.”

Charles Michel debunks Orbán's claims

Charles Michael responded to Orban's letter, saying: "Without Ukraine, we cannot talk about Ukraine."

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.

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.

Orbán to visit Trump in Florida

There are concerns that Orbán might use his connection with the twice-impeached, former US President to push narratives aligning with Russian interests.

Orbán's son goes on secret mission in Africa

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

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.

Danube water level at its highest since 2013

The unusual water levels resulted from heavy rain and snow, followed by mild weather, leading to premature winter floods.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Society Foundations to limit EU funding in restructuring

OSF's spokesperson says the charity group still would "continue to fund civil-society groups across Europe," including those that work on EU external affairs or support Romany communities.

US tightens visa waiver after Hungarian passport fraud

Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, said the US was trying to work with the Hungarian government to give them an opportunity to correct the situation but they refused.

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.

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.

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.

Hungarian President meets Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Novak, a close ally to Orban also spoke with the Governor's wife, Casey DeSantis.

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."

Pro-Fidesz commentator: "I am rooting for the Russians"

Andras Bencsik made a clear statement on pro-government Hir TV on where he stands on the war in Ukraine, and said he has never met a person in Hungary who wasn't "rooting for the Russians".

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.