At Hungary’s March 15 national commemoration, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech centered on the country’s security, sovereignty, and the coming election.
Orbán: “Europe has been taken hostage”
In a guest commentary published in the German newspaper Die Welt, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined his views on the war in Ukraine and on what he described as the European Union’s misguided strategy. According to PM Orbán, European citizens have been bearing the ...
“The Cat” by Georges Simenon (published by Penguin Books)
Couple have claws out after deaths of each other’s pet
Somehow it’s both tragic and ridiculous in this 1967 outing from our favourite Belgian author, Monsieur Simenon, one of his so-called “romans durs”, the “hard” or “psychological” novels, a step up from his popular Inspector Maigret. Whichever way you look at it though, this ...
"Hotel Exile, Paris in the Shadow of War” by Jane Rogoyska (published by Allen Lane)
Worst of times in the best of surroundings
When Paris’ luxury hotels are mentioned here – the Crillon, George V, Ritz, Meurice, Majestic – they all are on the Rive Droite, the Right Bank, many in historical buildings once owned by aristocrats. The Lutetia though stands apart, a grand transatlantic liner of ...
Threats against Prime Minister Orbán’s family—and Brussels still celebrates Zelensky
A striking contradiction unfolded in Brussels this week. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky escalates his rhetoric against Hungary and threats emerge even against the family of Prime Minister Orbán, the European Parliament is preparing to honor him. The message is clear: An aggressive Ukrainian ...
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Gulyás: Threats from Ukraine and President Zelensky against Hungary, and PM Orbán and even his family are unacceptable
At the latest Government Info press conference, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás addressed tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, energy security concerns, and recent threats directed at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The minister emphasized that Hungary will defend its national interests and ...
Orbán: “We do not need Ukraine in the European Union”
As Hungary approaches the 2026 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has framed the vote as a decisive moment for the country’s future security and economic stability.
Bóka: EU enlargement policy at a crossroads
The European Union’s enlargement policy has reached a crossroads, Minister for European Union Affairs János Bóka said on Tuesday at the Budapest Balkans Forum.
Inflation slows to a mere 1.4 percent
Consumer prices were 1.4% higher on average in February 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.1% on average.
Fuel prices capped again
As a reaction to the exploding oil prices, a capped price for fuels will apply at petrol stations in Hungary.
Hungarian Parliament rejects Ukraine’s EU membership and war support
Hungary’s National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution rejecting Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, further financial and military support for the war, and initiatives aimed at transforming the European Union into a military alliance.
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Energy dispute with Ukraine escalates amid oil transit row
Hungary on Wednesday suspended diesel fuel deliveries to Ukraine with immediate effect.
Orange at times, blue at others
The government-critical portal atlatszo.hu has presented an “Election Monitor” which, based on a complex methodology, promises a suspenseful outcome for the elections on 12 April.
Orbán: Those who shut down the Druzhba pipeline are the ones who blew up Nord Stream — Ukraine is interested in chaos in Hungary
At his press conference in Washington, PM Orbán addressed the objectives of the new body, growing transatlantic tensions, and what he described as Ukraine’s interest in destabilizing Hungary.
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Egis favipiravir drug licenced for Covid-19 treatment
A new drug with the active ingredient favipiravir manufactured by Hungarian pharmaceutical company Egis has been licenced for treatment of Covid-19 by the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYEI), the institute said on Saturday.
Fidesz MEP slams leftist opposition for thwarting proposal on Islamist terrorism
Leftist MEPs of the European Parliament, including those of Hungary's Democratic Coalition and Momentum parties, on Monday voted down a right-wing proposal to put issues around Islamist terrorism in Europe on the agenda, ruling Fidesz MEP Balazs Hidveghi told public media.
PM says he is convinced Trump will win
Orbán: New EU migration pact could force Hungary to welcome migrants
Hungary does not support the new migration and refugee package presented by the European Commission on Wednesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Reuters newswire on Friday. Under the package, Hungary's commitment to send people back from the southern EU states like Italy or Greece, ...
