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Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president

Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president

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Péter Magyar, the newly appointed prime minister, announced that the constitution will be rewritten to make it possible to remove Hungary's president.

EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms

EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms

Fri 29 May 2026 14:18 CEST

The EU is releasing over 170 billion kronor in aid to Hungary when and if the country implements its reforms. "If I get money like this every time I come here, I will come more often," said a satisfied Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels

After the ban, Hungarian police allow Budapest Pride march

After the ban, Hungarian police allow Budapest Pride march

Fri 29 May 2026 10:58 CEST

Next month's Pride festival in Budapest will not be banned, police have announced, in a complete turnaround from last year, when the event was banned.

Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine

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Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine

Thu 28 May 2026 09:58 CEST

Ukraine's air force is now being built up with help from Sweden. Ukraine is buying 20 Gripen aircraft

Hungarian parliament blocks withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

Hungarian parliament blocks withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

Wed 27 May 2026 11:12 CEST

Hungary's parliament has voted by a large majority to suspend the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Expert: Erdogan does not want to follow the same path as Orbán

Expert: Erdogan does not want to follow the same path as Orbán

Sun 24 May 2026 14:32 CEST

Turkish police have stormed the opposition CHP headquarters in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets on supporters gathered outside. Erdogan appears to have concluded that he cannot accept allowing the opposition to form, says political scientist Paul Levin

Hungary's government wants to limit the prime minister to eight years in office

Hungary's government wants to limit the prime minister to eight years in office

Fri 22 May 2026 01:55 CEST

Hungary's new government has taken the first step towards changing the country's constitution to limit the prime minister to a maximum of eight years in office.

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.