Hungary

Budapest denies its Sovereignty Protection Office is stifling the freedom of information

Hungary has been accused of trying to intimidate civil society as the European Commission has issued legal proceedings against its Sovereignty Protection Office.

European security not possible without engaging Russia, claims Hungarian minister

János Bóka tells Euronews that Europe needs to maintain "some kind of relationship" with Moscow if it is to safeguard itself.

Code Red issued by government as heatwave scorches Hungary's homeless

The heatwave scorching Hungary can put homeless people in life-threatening situations.

Hungary will not support NATO becoming 'anti-China' bloc, minister says

Could Hungarian PM Orbán face consequences for his diplomatic world tour?

The Hungarian autocrat has popped up in in Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing just as his country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU. But to what end?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes surprise China visit after trip to Russia

Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments.

Orban's Controversial Moscow Visit:Putin's Conditions to Halt Russia-Ukraine War Spark Global Outcry

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's unexpected visit to Moscow has ignited fury among Kiev and its Western allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine publicly condemned Orban's talks with..

Brussels, my love? Orbán's trip to Kyiv and Moscow

In this edition, host Méabh Mc Mahon asks what difference a Hungary-led EU Council presidency could make, and hears why Vienna's the place to be.

Hungary's Orban meets Putin in Moscow in rare European visit

Orbán is the first European leader to visit Russia and sit down for talks with Putin since Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited the capital in April 2022.

State of the Union: Imminent famine in Sudan and Orbán's EU presidency

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the start of Hungary's rotating EU presidency and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan.

Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit

The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war.

Hungary's PM Orban Meets Zelensky in a Surprise Visit, Ukraine To Cede Territory To Russia?| Watch

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Kyiv on July 2, 2024, meeting President Zelensky. Orban, a critic of EU support for Ukraine, urged a "quick ceasefire" to accelerate peace talks with..

Hungary's Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion

The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake

A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free.

Hungary's Orban visits Ukraine with aid tensions running high

Hungary's Orban voices 'optimism' after French far-right win, says EU must change

Will Orbán continue to go against the EU grain as Hungary takes over bloc's presidency?

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and violating the EU's standards on the rule of law, leading the bloc's legislature in May to call for the..

Hungary's Orban announces plan to form new far-right bloc in European Parliament

Orban launched the "Patriots for Europe" on Sunday, an alliance with Herbert Kickl, the leader of Austria's far-right Freedom party, and Andrej Babiš, the former prime minister of Czechia.

Orban meets Macron ahead of Hungary's EU Presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss support for Ukraine and other key issues before Hungary's EU presidency commences on 1 July.

Activist and MEP Ilaria Salis makes first appearance in Brussels following release

The Italian activist, who was arrested in Hungary, was granted immunity after being elected as an MEP. The plenary session of the European Parliament will decide on the suspension of immunity.

EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion in military and industrial aid to Ukraine, Borrell says

Western allies have vowed to provide Kyiv with the extraordinary revenues earned from Russia's immobilised assets.

EU foreign ministers try to bypass Hungary's veto on military aid to Ukraine

Brussels will soon collect €1.4 billion from Russia's immobilised assets.

Scotland fans ‘heartbroken’ after Hungary defeat

Scotland fans said they were “absolutely gutted” and “heartbroken” after another early departure from a major football tournament. Hungary scored a 100th minute goal to send the Scots tumbling..

Euro 2024 latest: Switzerland qualified, Hungary finish third after unbelievable 100' winner

Switzerland are through to the last 16 after drawing with Germany, while an ultra-late Hungary goal sends Scotland home.

NATO Nation Supporting Putin? Hungary's Orban Openly Slams Biden's 'Hopeless' War Strategy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stirred controversy by criticizing US President Biden's strategy towards Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Orban denounced the approach as "hopeless," sparking..