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Two polls show Hungary’s opposition Tisza party widening its lead over Viktor Orban’s Fidesz ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, with Median placing Tisza at 51% to Fidesz's 39% (a 12-point edge) and Idea Institute at 48% to 38%; Magyar’s new party appears to be drawing mainly from other opposition voters rather than eroding Fidesz support.
Hungary will hold parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, pitting long-time PM Viktor Orbán against a resurgent opposition led by Péter Magyar; early polls show the opposition ahead, with voters drawn to pledges on judicial independence and anti-corruption, signaling a possible end to Orbán’s two-decade grip.
Former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro has been granted political asylum in Hungary after alleging politically motivated charges over abuse of office and misuse of public funds; Poland's prosecutors have filed 26 charges and he could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted, highlighting tensions between Warsaw and Budapest over judicial reforms and EU rule-of-law concerns as the asylum decision comes ahead of a potential international arrest warrant.
The US military intervention in Venezuela to arrest Nicolas Maduro has surprised and unsettled many European populist and nationalist leaders, exposing their limited support and the fragile nature of their alliances with Trump, while highlighting concerns over international law and sovereignty in the region.
Archaeologists in Hungary discovered 1,100-year-old burials of three related elite warriors, including ornate weapons and coins, with DNA suggesting familial ties, shedding light on the military elite of early medieval Hungary.
Farmers in Hungary's Great Hungarian Plain are combating desertification by using thermal spa overflow water to artificially flood land, aiming to raise groundwater levels and create microclimates to mitigate drought effects and promote vegetation growth amid increasing climate challenges.
Farmers in Hungary are using overflow water from a thermal spa to artificially flood land and create microclimates to combat severe drought and desertification in the region, aiming to raise groundwater levels and restore local vegetation amid increasing climate challenges.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary and emphasized the importance of peace, while also making unverified claims about Hungary's role in Ukraine's energy supply and discussing his recent talks with Russian President Putin on energy and peace efforts.
Hungary has agreed not to block a significant EU-backed interest-free loan to Ukraine, with conditions excluding Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic from debt guarantees. The EU considered using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine but faced complexities and political challenges, leading to a traditional loan agreement. Meanwhile, tensions persist with Russia, including cyber-attacks attributed to Moscow, and ongoing military strikes near Odesa. The US and UK continue to support Ukraine through diplomatic efforts and sanctions against Russian entities.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Budapest demanded Prime Minister Viktor Orban's resignation over a scandal involving child abuse at state-run juvenile institutions, with demonstrations led by opposition leader Peter Magyar. The protests followed revelations of physical and sexual abuse at a juvenile correction facility, leading to arrests and investigations, and highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with Orban's government amid upcoming elections.
Tens of thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest demanding Prime Minister Viktor Orban's resignation over his government's handling of recent child abuse scandals, including abuse in juvenile detention centers, with protesters criticizing the government's perceived inaction despite official claims of taking measures. The protests highlight public outrage over the treatment of vulnerable children and challenge Orban's long-standing leadership ahead of upcoming elections.
Hungary plans to sue the EU at the European Court of Justice over its plans to phase out Russian energy by 2027, arguing that it threatens Hungary's energy security and could cause price hikes, with the Hungarian government already initiating legal proceedings.
Hungary announced it has obtained an indefinite waiver from US sanctions to use Russian oil and gas, though a White House official clarified the exemption is valid for one year, with Hungary also committing to diversify energy sources including U.S. LNG contracts. Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the exemption's indefinite nature for energy imports via pipelines, despite ongoing reliance on Russian energy, which has faced criticism from EU and NATO allies.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Washington trip resulted in a US exemption from sanctions on Russian energy for a year, US nuclear fuel and technology deals, and a potential currency swap, but did not secure a visa waiver or a summit with Putin, highlighting Hungary's complex balancing act between US support and energy dependence on Russia amid ongoing regional tensions.
Hungary received a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil, following negotiations with President Trump, due to its reliance on pipeline imports and unique situation compared to other European countries. The exemption allows Hungary to continue importing Russian oil via the Druzhba and TurkStream pipelines, highlighting ongoing tensions between Hungary and the EU over energy dependence and sanctions policies.