Hungary

Hungary

Hungarian FM in Moscow for energy talks with Putin

Péter Szijjártó has travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure guarantees on oil and natural gas imports, amid a dispute over damage to the Druzhba pipeline. The minister warned that the world is facing an energy crisis because of the war in Iran.

04/03/2026

Art

Jubilee joshin: drMáriás political portraits unite in landmark show

Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush.

04/03/2026

Europe News

Orbán and Fico set up Druzhba investigative team

Hungary and Slovakia set up a joint team to investigate the Druzhba pipeline and demanded that Ukraine allow experts on-site. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of lying and of “state terrorism” in a new attack.

27/02/2026

Hungary

Fearing Ukrainian action, Orbán deploys soldiers to energy facilities

The Hungarian prime minister has also ordered a drone flight ban in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, near the Ukrainian border.

25/02/2026

Hungary

Budapest rallies mark four years of Russia's Ukraine invasion

Civil organisations rally in Budapest to mark four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Around 200 people are thought to have attended the event.

22/02/2026

Hungary

Hungary blocks EU sanctions package until transit oil flow resumes

No EU loans can be handed to Ukraine until oil deliveries to Hungary are resumed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting with the Energy Security Council.

22/02/2026

Culture news

Centenary celebrations for legendary Hungarian composer György Kurtág

György Kurtág, one of the most important artist of contemporary classical music is being celebrated all around the world to mark his 100th birthday.

20/02/2026

Hungary

Hungary polls split on April election as Fidesz and Tisza trade leads

The central European country of 9.5 million faces a crucial vote in less than two months, with polls showing wildly different outcomes depending on who conducts the survey.

19/02/2026

Hungary

‘We want you to continue,’ Rubio tells Orbán ahead of key elections

The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.

16/02/2026

Europe News

Hungary's opposition leader Magyar promises greater privacy protection

Magyar has promised greater protection of personal privacy in his latest campaign speech after accusing Orbán's government of allegedly blackmailing him with a secretly recorded sex tape with his former partner in a Budapest apartment in 2024.

15/02/2026

Europe News

Orbán denounces 'Putin-ing’ as he slams the EU as the real threat

In his last annual assessment before elections, the Hungarian prime minister promised to take action against 'Brussels agents.' He praised his party's achievements and accused his political opponents of wanting to be the viceroy not only of Brussels but of multinational corporations.

14/02/2026

Europe News

Hungarian opposition leader files police report over 'honey trap'

Péter Magyar accuses the government of secretly recording a sexual encounter with his ex-girlfriend, a scandal erupting just as Hungary's electoral campaign intensifies.

13/02/2026

Europe News

Hungary's opposition leader Magyar says he was lured into 'honey trap'

Péter Magyar has claimed his former girlfriend lured him into a compromising situation and rejected allegations of drug use, saying Viktor Orbán's government is using secret service methods to smear him.

12/02/2026

Europe News

Hungary's Péter Magyar calls out 'Russian-style' sex tape threat

The opposition leader, who is leading the polls ahead of April's elections, says Viktor Orbán's party is orchestrating a smear campaign with secretly recorded intimate videos.

12/02/2026

Europe News

Orbán's rivals promise an end to Hungary's 'inflated vetoes'

Hungary's opposition Tisza Party boasts a serious track record of experience – including quite a lot of work for previous Orbán governments. What can the world expect from them?

11/02/2026

Culture news

Hungary exhibitions celebrate optic art pioneer Victor Vasarely

Hungary is staging a series of exhibitions to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth in Pécs of op-art pioneer Victor Vasarely.

10/02/2026

Europe News

Hungarian election campaign enters hot phase with Orbán challenged

With two months until Hungary's April election, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has intensified his anti-Ukraine rhetoric, while leading challenger Péter Magyar promises to curb corruption and tax relief for low earners.

09/02/2026

Cinema

The nature of life: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a movie for all

Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre.

31/01/2026

Hungary

Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march

According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.

28/01/2026

Design

Objects of desire: Everyday items celebrated in Hungarian design show

A new design exhibition in the Hungarian city of Pécs featuring the work of Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Salvador Dali among many others, sets out to show how aesthetics can play a crucial role in the creation of everyday objects.

27/01/2026

Hungary

Orbán accuses Ukraine of election meddling and summons ambassador

As Hungary’s elections approach, Orbán has escalated an anti-Ukraine campaign and accused his rival, Péter Magyar, of entering into a pact with Kyiv to overthrow his government and install a pro-Western administration.

26/01/2026

Europe News

EU freezes Hungarian files ahead of key election in April, sources say

Sources at the European Commission told Euronews that key files from cash to a spying scandal probe are frozen as Brussels awaits a crucial parliamentary election in April. Brussels does not want to feed Orbán's anti-EU campaign by launching fresh procedures against Budapest.

12/01/2026

Europe News

Trump intends to visit Hungary's Orbán during key election campaign

The US president sent a letter to the Hungarian PM, confirming his willingness to visit Hungary and wishing Orbán "best of luck" with the key election in April.

09/01/2026

Hungary

Orbán: Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own

In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants.

06/01/2026

Business

Moody’s cuts Budapest rating to 'junk' as dispute with Orbán deepens

The City of Budapest has been downgraded to "junk" rating by Moody’s and placed on review for further cuts, a move that could increase borrowing costs as the liberal mayor led capital butts heads with the PM.

30/12/2025

Climate

Hungary’s water guardians fight drought using waste from thermal spas

These volunteers are on a mission to save the Great Hungarian Plain from desertification.

29/12/2025