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Could Orbán face consequences for his 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?

09/07/2024

Hungary

Orbán's visit to Moscow sparks dismay in Brussels

Hungarian officials told Euronews the government's policy in Ukraine is that "both parties" need to negotiate an end to the conflict and that there was "no military solution".

05/07/2024

Europe News

'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.

02/07/2024

Europe News

Hungary gears up to take over rotating EU 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 presidency to be taken out of Hungary's hands entirely.

01/07/2024

Economy

Hungary moves on interest rate as inflation creeps up

A further reduction comes on the back of more than a year of rate cuts, although a drop in the forint is curtailing dramatic changes.

18/06/2024

Europe News

Hungarian opposition raises questions over Fidesz ally in EPP group

While the chair of the centre-right EPP is in talks with the new Hungarian opposition party about its seven newly elected MEPs joining the group, the leader of the Respect and Freedom (Tisza) Party has questioned the continued presence of an ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

13/06/2024

Europe News

Stoltenberg: Hungary will not veto NATO assistance to Ukraine

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg struck the deal on Wednesday after a day of “difficult” negotiations.

12/06/2024

Europe News

NATO chief to meet with Orbán in surprise Hungary visit

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will visit the Hungarian capital Wednesday to meet the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

11/06/2024

Europe News

Ilaria Salis to be released following her election as an MEP

The Italian activist and newly elected MEP, Ilaria Salis, was accused of assaulting far-right protesters, facing a potential 20-year sentence. She will be freed under MEP immunity.

10/06/2024

Europe News

Orban party loses major support in Hungary's EU election

Although his populist Fidesz party won 44% of votes in Sunday's EU election, a newcomer is threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on power.

10/06/2024

Europe News

Hungary: Newcomer Peter Magyar shakes Orban's hold on power

In early predictions Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party holds onto power but does worse than expected, as newcomer Péter Magyar displays wide appeal.

10/06/2024

Europe News

Tens of thousands of Hungarians attend opposition leader's rally

A rising political newcomer hoping to deal a blow to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilised tens of thousands of supporters in Budapest on Saturday.

08/06/2024

Europe News

Thousands march in Budapest streets in support of Orbán

A crowd of tens of thousands gathered in Hungary's capital on Saturday in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor Orbán a week ahead of the European Parliament elections.

01/06/2024

Hungary

Hungarian TV broadcasts first political debate in 18 years

While welcomed by many viewers, the event was criticised by opponents of the ruling Fidesz government and ridiculed by others.

31/05/2024

Hungary

Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis stands trial in Hungary

The case of Ilaria Salis - a candidate in the European Parliament elections in June - has sparked tensions between Hungary and Italy.

24/05/2024

Euronews Witness

Péter Magyar's journey from Orbán ally to election rival

Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have been in government for 14 years and seem to have an unshakeable grip on power. But in recent months, former ally Péter Magyar has emerged as a political rival and is mobilising a section of the Hungarian population against the country's hard-right leader.

21/05/2024

Europe News

Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary

Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary.

19/05/2024

Economy

Inflation rate in Hungary edges up slightly to 3.7% in April

After 14 months of decline, the rate of inflation in Hungary rose again.

10/05/2024

Europe News

Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe?

The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements.

09/05/2024

Europe News

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour

China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region.

09/05/2024

Hungary

Euroviews. It’s time to take a step back from the brink of a divided world

We think that our vision of connectivity is essential for Europe’s ability to become strong again — and that cooler heads will soon have a chance to prevail. During our presidency, we intend to show how, Balázs Orbán writes.

08/05/2024

Hungary

What is former Iranian leader doing on a secret trip to Budapest?

In a statement to Euronews, the Israeli Embassy in Hungary has slammed the move to invite the Holocaust-denying Iranian ex-president to speak at a Budapest university.

08/05/2024

Hungary

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilises thousands at demonstration

Péter Magyar has promised to bring an end to governmental corruption and a declining quality of life in the Central European country.

06/05/2024

The Cube

Fact-check: What did Orbán claim in his European election speech?

Hungary's prime minister made a range of claims about the state of the country's economy and its position in the Ukraine war while launching his party's European manifesto. The Cube takes a closer at the speech.

03/05/2024

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WATCH: "The For Sale" Pub, Step Inside Budapest's Iconic bar

Adorned with hundreds of handwritten notes covering its walls and ceiling, this establishment has been a favorite haunt for foreign tourists since the mid-1990s.

02/05/2024

Europe News

Hungarian government targets former Fidesz ally in elections campaign

Following his divorce with Fidesz' former justice minister, Péter Magyar emerged as a key opposition figure of Viktor Orban's government.

23/04/2024