Orbán: Hungarians’ peace, security paramount

Hungary must look at the war in Ukraine in light of its own interests, as its topmost priority is the peace and security of its own citizens, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public broadcaster Kossuth Radio on Friday. Providing for the refugees fleeing the ...

United opposition: ‘Govt forced to retreat yet again’

The united opposition on Thursday issued a statement saying that a week ago it had proposed lifting Covid-related restrictions, and that the Orbán government had been forced to relent, as restrictive measures were partially lifted today.

Gulyas: Hungary’s security top priority

Hungary's security is of paramount importance in the current situation, the prime minister's chief of staff said on Thursday. "It is in the country's explicit interest that it should not get dragged into the war" in Ukraine, he said.

Parbeszed slams government for staying in IIB

The opposition Parbeszed party on Thursday slammed the government for "acting as a vassal to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin", saying that Hungary continued to be a member of the International Investment Bank (IIB), even as five European states were leaving the institution.

Ukraine war benefiting Fidesz

Initial reports connected with the war in Ukraine have largely benefitted Hungary's ruling parties, according to a survey by polling company Median published on Wednesday.

Russia withdraws from European finals of Bocuse d’Or

The European finals of the Bocuse d'Or competition, slated to be held in Budapest on March 23 and 24, will host contestants from 18 countries after Russia's withdrawal from the event, organisers said on Wednesday.

Marki-Zay: Election to usher in ‘government of humanity’

Hungary's April general election will usher in a "government of humanity in place of inhumanity", Peter Marki-Zay, the opposition's joint candidate for prime minister, said at a demonstration in front of the headquarters of the International Investment Bank in Budapest on Tuesday evening.