At the final campaign rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined the stakes of the upcoming election, focusing on peace, sovereignty, and Hungary’s position in an increasingly uncertain international environment.
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Queen of the Nile, Hollywood and Swindon
I was a teenage movie-goer. Life-long addiction began at the Odeon and the Gaumont in 1960s Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. There was silly stuff (Norman Wisdom, The Larkins), war (“The Train”, “The Blue Max”), spies (James Bond, “Our Man Flint”), pop (Cliff Richard, The Beatles) ...
Orbán: “Hungarians beyond the borders have the most at stake in this election”
Speaking at a campaign rally in Debrecen, Prime Minister Orbán thanked RMDSZ President Hunor Kelemen for attending the event and stated: “If anyone has a great stake in this election, it is Hungarians beyond the borders.” He added that these communities require a strong ...
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Sheltered spots
Walking down Üllői út a while back, I saw a big banner mentioning Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. I thought for a minute that he lived in Ferencváros, Budapest’s IX kerület, but no. When he is in Hungary, Krasznahorkai apparently prefers the more bucolic Pilisszentlászló.
Gulyás: “Hungary’s energy supply is secure despite growing risks”
Minister Gergely Gulyás said Hungary’s energy supply remains stable despite mounting external risks, while also addressing a leaked recording involving opposition leader Péter Magyar.
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At a campaign rally in Sopron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech centered on national sovereignty, economic security, and the stakes of the upcoming election, presenting the vote as a decisive choice about Hungary’s future.
Orbán: No election is decided until the people decide it
In an interview with Ultrahang host Tamás Király, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election remains an open contest and argued that it is disrespectful to voters to speak as if the outcome were already settled.
Inflation remains below 2 percent
Consumer prices were 1.8% higher on average in March 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.4% on average.
Retail sales up 3.8 percent
In February 2026, the volume of retail trade in both raw and calendar-adjusted data was 3.8% higher than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.2% in specialized and ...
Industrial production down by 1.5 percent
The volume of industrial production lagged behind the one year earlier level by 1.5% in February 2026. The working day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 1.8% lower than in January 2026.
US vice president says that his visit to Budapest is also a message to Brussels
Orbán: Hungary’s peace and security are guaranteed by the American alliance
At a joint press briefing in Budapest with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said American-Hungarian relations have entered a new era, while both leaders stressed the importance of peace, energy security, sovereignty, and closer strategic cooperation.
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Orbán: “We will preserve Hungary as an island of peace and security even in a turbulent world”
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.
PM in Brussels: “We have won the first battle”
Following the latest EU summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Orbán outlined Hungary’s position on financing for Ukraine, migration pressures, and growing geopolitical tensions. In his press conference, the prime minister emphasized that Hungary has defended its key interests while warning of further political battles ...
Orbán: “Zelenskyy has entered the Hungarian election, but Hungary must stay out of the war”
“The most important commitment is to stay out of the war and protect Hungary from external pressure.”
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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, ...
