In an interview with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary’s future lies within the European Union, but emphasized that the bloc needs urgent reform. “Hungary wants to reform the EU, but will never leave it, since it is part of Western Christian culture,” the prime minister affirmed.
There is a danger of war in Europe, PM says
At the first anti-war rally of the Digital Civic Circles in Győr, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a stark warning: “There is a danger of war in Europe.” Seated with journalist Gergely Váczi, Prime Minister Orbán spoke candidly about what he views as Hungary’s ...
As long as Trump is president, the utility reduction program will stay alive
Prime Minister Orbán has made clear that Hungary's utility cost reduction policy remains intact — thanks to a renewed understanding with U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Basil Rathbone. His Life and His Films” by Michael B. Druxman (published by BearManor Media)
But better not to mention Mr. Sherlock Holmes
In Australia in the 1980s there were a golden two hours on television every Thursday night. English husband and wife John Alderton and Pauline Collins bumbled through a “Wodehouse Playhouse”, then came Monty Python’s Michael Palin in a hilarious “Ripping Yarn”. Finally, equally enjoyable ...
Government Info: Pensioners to receive the first quarter of the 14th month pension next February
Hungary will begin phasing in a 14th month pension from February 2026, Minister Gergely Gulyás confirmed during his latest press briefing. The announcement marks a major expansion of pension benefits under the current administration, complementing the existing 13th month pension introduced in previous years.
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Energy segment powers industrial revival
The volume of industrial production exceeded the one year earlier level by 1.3%, while based on working-day adjusted data it declined by 1.5% in September 2025, year-on-year. Production declined in the majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial ...
Orbán: The American president said he understood, we made a deal
In an interview with ATV, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed that Hungary has secured a vital agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, granting the country exemption from recently imposed American sanctions targeting Russian energy sources.
Inflation continues to be above 4 percent
Consumer prices were 4.3% higher on average in October 2025 than a year earlier. Compared to September, prices were unchanged on average.
Inspirations endure at Lika-Senj County event
It was at a lunch date on November 7 when the hospitable Lika-Senj Tourist Board, alongside the Croatian Tourist Board, gave a splendid presentation of their lesser-known county at the deluxe Matild Palace Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Budapest. The 50 or so guests were ...
Orbán: President Trump stood up for Hungary, this hasn’t happened in a long time
Prime Minister Orbán, returning from Washington, described his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as a turning point in Hungary’s foreign policy standing.
A tribute to Frederic Forsyth CBE (1938-2025)
Shadowy Hungarians had role in attempt to kill de Gaulle
It was with much remorse that I noted the death of the great mastermind of espionage Frederick Forsyth (1938-2025) on June 9 this year. And so what could be a better way of presenting a tribute to this enduring English novelist than by making ...
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Orbán: Hungary has a fundamental existential interest in the success of the Budapest Peace Summit
Hungary has a fundamental existential interest in ensuring the success of the upcoming Budapest Peace Summit, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated Monday in a post on his Facebook page.
Drop in deaths higher than drop in births
According to preliminary data, 6,172 children were born and 8,758 people died in September 2025. The number of births lessened by 8.3%, that of deaths by 12% while the number of marriages increased by 17% compared to the same month of the previous year.
President Sulyok: Bulgaria is an important ally for Hungary
Bulgaria is an important ally for Hungary, President Tamás Sulyok declared on Monday in Sofia, following his meeting with Rumen Radev, President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
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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, ...
