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Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees to the US

Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees to the US

Sun 10 May 2026 23:40 CEST

Former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro fled his home country of Poland amid criminal suspicions. Ziobro announced that he is in the United States, having left his former country of refuge, Hungary

Viral dancing minister-designate Zsolt Hegedus strikes again

Viral dancing minister-designate Zsolt Hegedus strikes again

Sun 10 May 2026 09:02 CEST

Zsolt Hegedus has done it again. The health minister-designate went viral for his victory dance after the April elections, and has now also partied at the opening of parliament

SD leader ready to become foreign minister

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SD leader ready to become foreign minister

Sat 9 May 2026 05:47 CEST

"If the Tidö parties win the election, SD may claim the important post of foreign minister. I am, of course, open to that if the question is asked," said SD spokesman Aron Emilsson

Zelenskyy: Hungary has returned gold and cash seized from Ukrainian bank employees

Zelenskyy: Hungary has returned gold and cash seized from Ukrainian bank employees

Wed 6 May 2026 16:49 CEST

Hungary has returned gold and cash seized in March from Ukrainian bank employees who were transporting it from Austria to Ukraine.

Viktor Orbán leaves parliament after election loss

Viktor Orbán leaves parliament after election loss

Sat 25 Apr 2026 17:36 CEST

Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will leave parliament after his coalition suffered a crushing election loss.

Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus

Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus

Fri 24 Apr 2026 12:00 CEST

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is not attending this week's EU summits in Cyprus. His Polish counterpart does not miss him

Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline repaired

Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline repaired

Tue 21 Apr 2026 16:44 CEST

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has repaired the war-damaged Druzhba pipeline.

Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Tue 21 Apr 2026 10:58 CEST

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May

Hungary's incoming government will stay in the ICC and not exempt Israeli prime minister from arrest

Hungary's incoming government will stay in the ICC and not exempt Israeli prime minister from arrest

Mon 20 Apr 2026 18:34 CEST

Hungary's incoming government announces that the country will remain a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and will not exempt the Israeli prime minister from arrest.

EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

Mon 20 Apr 2026 17:00 CEST

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying

Kristersson has spoken to Magyar: Can resolve the loan to Ukraine

Kristersson has spoken to Magyar: Can resolve the loan to Ukraine

Thu 16 Apr 2026 16:24 CEST

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has had his first conversation with incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar. It was a very good conversation, he says

Politico: No Orbán at EU summit

Politico: No Orbán at EU summit

Wed 15 Apr 2026 16:18 CEST

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend next week's EU summit, reports Politico Europe.

Magyar: Hungarian parliament opens in early May

Magyar: Hungarian parliament opens in early May

Wed 15 Apr 2026 11:24 CEST

Zelenskyy promises oil to Hungary by end of April

Zelenskyy promises oil to Hungary by end of April

Tue 14 Apr 2026 13:38 CEST

The damaged pipeline through Ukraine that supplies Russian oil to Hungary will be operational again by the end of the month, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised.

Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine

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Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine

Tue 14 Apr 2026 05:46 CEST

Ukraine and the EU enlargement process are two big winners after Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary. The EU is preparing to make quick decisions

Vance: Sorry that Orbán lost Hungary's election

Vance: Sorry that Orbán lost Hungary's election

Tue 14 Apr 2026 00:56 CEST

Péter Magyar opposes fast track for Ukraine to EU membership

Péter Magyar opposes fast track for Ukraine to EU membership

Mon 13 Apr 2026 15:50 CEST

Hungary's next prime minister, Péter Magyar, says he opposes a so-called 'fast track' to EU membership for Ukraine, but is open to approving billions in EU aid.

Hungary election winner Péter Magyar wants to hurry up as a new era awaits

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Hungary election winner Péter Magyar wants to hurry up as a new era awaits

Mon 13 Apr 2026 15:07 CEST

Hungary's election winner wants to take power as soon as possible. A new era awaits, proclaims Péter Magyar

EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime

EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime

Mon 13 Apr 2026 13:41 CEST

The opposition's victory in the Hungarian election has prompted the president of the European Commission to compare it to how the country stood up to the Soviet regime.

Celebrated all night in Budapest: the nightmare is over

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Celebrated all night in Budapest: the nightmare is over

Mon 13 Apr 2026 10:41 CEST

Sixteen years of increasingly authoritarian rule under Viktor Orbán are over. Budapest resident Levente Sándor cried when the first election results rolled in Sunday night

Europe's far right depressed over Orbán, the only one with a stake

Europe's far right depressed over Orbán, the only one with a stake

Mon 13 Apr 2026 10:28 CEST

Europe's far right is depressed after Viktor Orbán was voted out by Hungarian voters.

Hungarian stock market up after election results as forint strengthens

Hungarian stock market up after election results as forint strengthens

Mon 13 Apr 2026 08:17 CEST

This weekend's election results in Hungary are causing the country's currency to strengthen significantly, pushing the Budapest Stock Exchange higher.

How Péter Magyar became Viktor Orbán's biggest challenger

How Péter Magyar became Viktor Orbán's biggest challenger

Mon 13 Apr 2026 06:45 CEST

For a long time he was one of Viktor Orbán's allies within the ruling Fidesz party. Then he broke all ties and became the party's main opponent

Hungary: Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins supermajority

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Hungary: Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins supermajority

Mon 13 Apr 2026 00:25 CEST

Péter Magyar's socially conservative Tisza Party has won a two-thirds majority in the Hungarian parliament, according to results after just over 98 percent of the votes were counted.