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Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest..

Hungarian Christmas ceasefire deal is 'political PR', Zelenskyy says, as he calls for more weapons

The Ukrainian President warned that his brigades are unequipped to face Russia and that only continued US and European unity will enable Kyiv to prevail.

Zelensky Rejects Hungarian PM Orban's Mediation Offer, Preferring Direct Talks with Trump on Peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's proposal to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, preferring direct discussions with key leaders, including U.S...

Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials as protests continue

The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.

Trump’s Shocking Move for Ukraine Peace! Could Trump, Orban’s Christmas Peace Plan End Ukraine War?

In a surprising turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a peace plan for Ukraine, which could reshape the current trajectory of the conflict. The plan, proposed by Hungarian..

Lithuanian Team Disqualified from International Event for Anti-Russia T-shirt Endorsed by Zelensky

Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dudaite was disqualified from the 2024 Super Worlds fitness competition in Hungary after wearing a controversial 'Make Russia Small Again' T-shirt. The slogan, which was..

Greenpeace: fracking should be banned in Hungary

The water-intensive gas extraction technology - known internationally as fracking - has been banned in several European countries, but is still used in Hungary.

Zelenskyy Binned Christmas Ceasefire: Putin's Friend Orban Blasts Ukraine For Blood Filled Christmas

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has launched a scathing critique of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rejecting a proposed Christmas ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Labeling..

Orban Calls Putin to Discuss Ukraine War as Europe Faces ‘Most Dangerous Days’ Post-Trump Meeting

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban initiated a crucial phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing Ukraine war. This diplomatic exchange comes just days after Orban's..

Putin's Shocking Decision, Deploys Not Nuclear War Heads But Deadly 'Oreshnik' Hypersonic Missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled the "Oreshnik," a lethal missile system designed to target NATO's core. The announcement has stirred tensions, as Belarus demands that Russia deploy heavy..

Putin's Lethal 'Oreshnik' Targets NATO's Core | Belarus Demands Russia Unleash Heavy Firepower

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the "Oreshnik," a powerful missile system aimed at countering NATO's influence. The unveiling has heightened tensions, with Belarus calling for the..

Orban Blames U.S. for Triggering Ukraine War Escalation – Trump’s Bold 24-Hour Plan to End Conflict

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the United States of playing a decisive role in the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, claiming that without American support, Ukraine would not have..

Santa greets his shark friends

Santa dives with sharks and other tropical fish at the Tropicarium aquarium in Budapest, Hungary. At the aquarium's annual decoration event, Santa planted a Christmas tree and then gave his deep-sea..

NATO Accepts Putin’s Win? Eyes Ceasefire for Ukraine War as Putin Remains Defiant | Details

NATO officials are reportedly shifting their approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine, as they move away from pushing for a military victory and instead focus on helping Kyiv secure a favorable position..

Roads in Austria closed as a result of increased cross-border commuters

Thousands of people commute daily to their jobs in Austria, where they are paid twice as much as in Hungary.

Hungary's foreign minister visits Moscow again to discuss Ukraine conflict and energy

Budapest has maintained close political and economic ties with Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drawing ire from the EU.

Brussels, my love? MEPs approve new European Commission by a slim majority

In this edition, we look at how Ursula von der Leyen gained approval for a second term in office by the narrowest of majorities, and dissect Hungary's child protection act.

Budapest unveils world's first full-size LEGO tram made from 1.8 million blocks

The newest tram in Hungary's capital has been unveiled: a full-size rail vehicle made of 1.8 million colourful LEGO blocks, the first of its kind in the world.

ICC Warrant For Netanyahu Sparks Global Divide, UK, Ireland May Arrest, Hungary Defends Israel|WATCH

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged Gaza war crimes have led to mixed global..

Brussels warns Orbán over Netanyahu visit: it's your duty to comply with ICC warrants

Ignoring an arrest warrant by the ICC would breach international obligations and damage Hungary's reputation, Věra Jourová told Euronews.

Controversial Hungarian law criticised as anti-LGBT to appear before EU Court of Justice

The first hearing on the Hungarian Child Protection Act takes place on Tuesday at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

'Americans Will Quit Ukraine War War,' Says Hungarian PM Orbán as Trump Makes Key Call to Zelensky

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a bold prediction, claiming that the US will abandon its support for Ukraine under President-elect Donald Trump. In a recent statement, Orbán warned..

US Ambassador to Hungary says Orbán gambled with US-Hungary relations

David Pressman, the US Ambassador to Hungary, responded to the outcome of the US presidential election during a press conference on Wednesday.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's meeting with FPÖ leaders in Vienna sparks controversy

The Hungarian prime minister arrived in Vienna on Thursday, where he was received by parliamentary president Walter Rosenkranz in a meeting condemned by several Austrian political parties.