Hungary Inks LNG Deal with France Amid Orbán’s Clash with Trump on Russian Energy

Hungary has signed its longest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, striking a ten-year deal with French energy company ENGIE, even as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refuses to heed U.S. calls to cut Russian energy imports. Foreign...

Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Hungary, 11 - 19 November

The 22nd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival kicks off with a screening of Living Together, Of Course..., a documentary about an Israeli-Palestinian stand-up comedian. This year’s festival runs from November 11 to 19 and...

Road trip diaries: Art and inspiration between Hungary and Slovakia

There’s something magical about a road trip with your best friend, especially when it crosses borders. Two girls, one car, endless possibilities. The thrill starts the moment you leave the familiar streets behind and let the road guide you through...

Hungary to ease wind turbine installations in certain districts

A new legislative package under public consultation proposes designating zones, primarily in the northwestern part of the country, where wind turbines can be installed under more favourable conditions. If the proposal is approved, 17 subcounties...

Several Budapest flights could be affected by Ryanair’s mass cancellations during French strike

Ryanair may be forced to cancel up to 600 flights per day next week due to strike action by French air traffic controllers, potentially disrupting the travel plans of around 100,000 passengers across Europe. The strike will particularly affect...

Hungary’s Orbán claims 'EU has decided to go to war' and calls for petition against Brussels

Published on 02/10/2025 - 13:19 GMT+2 •Updated 16:26 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán launched a new scathing attack against the majority of EU leaders over the plans to counter Russian incursions into member states’ airspaces, as discussed...

It’s time other EU member states stop vilifying Orbán and admit their need for both their veto and Russian energy

Since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pushed for peace. And he has been maligned all along for doing so. Against the backdrop of other alleged rule-of-law violations, Hungary has come...

EU could bypass Hungary’s veto: Ukraine may get record record loan

The EU would give Ukraine a EUR 140 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets – a plan that could fundamentally reshape the EU’s sanctions policy. The proposal would address one of the biggest problems since the war began: the EU can seize the...

Tesco Introduces New Premier Store Format in Hungary

Tesco has opened Hungary’s first Premier convenience store in Csepel, signalling a new direction for the retailer as it faces growing competition from discount chains such as Lidl. The shop replaces a former Tesco Express, but the change...

Renewed 'Moonlight Gorge' Hiking Trail in Hungary Officially Unveiled

Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. has completed the conservation and ecotourism renovation of the Holdvilág Gorge, ensuring that one of Hungary’s most visited ravines can now welcome hikers more safely while offering them an even richer experience. This was...

Chimney Cake Festival, Budapest Zoo, 10 - 12 October

Between October 10-12, 2025, the great celebration of KÜRTŐSKALÁCS will take place at the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. After all, autumn cannot pass without one of the most eagerly awaited gastronomic events of the year, which this year is...

German Chancellor rebukes Hungarian PM for his position on Ukraine at EU summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have had a disagreement over support for Ukraine and security issues, Bloomberg reported, citing sources, APA reports. It is noted that the incident took place during the...

PM Orbán: ‘We do not want to die for Ukraine’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary will not be drawn into the war in Ukraine and that Hungarians do not support the country’s EU accession. Speaking after attending the EU summit in Copenhagen, where leaders discussed Europe’s...

Orbán: We live in the shadow of World War III, and it’s time to leave it behind

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the latest EU summit as more bruising than a cage fight, stressing that Hungary continues to resist pressure over Ukraine’s EU accession and the Union’s war strategy. According to the prime minister, Hungary...

Tokayev presented order to President of Hungary

Astana. October 3. KazTAG – Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented an order to Hungarian President Tamás Szújók, reported Akorda. "The head of state awarded the Hungarian President the Order of Dostyk, 1st Class," reads the statement....

Polish Minister Accuses Orbán of ‘Financing’ Moscow’s War in Ukraine Amid Escalating Row

A Polish deputy foreign minister has accused Hungary’s populist leader Viktor Orbán of “financing” Moscow’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil, amid an escalating dispute between Warsaw and Budapest. The two sides have been exchanging...

VISEGRAD BLOG: Will Czechia drift into Slovak and Hungarian direction after this week’s elections?

Czechia’s largest opposition party, billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babiš’ populist ANO, is widely expected to win the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 3-4. This would be a remarkable comeback after Babiš was narrowly ousted by a...

Hungary: Government Sector Surplus in Q2 2025

Hungary's government sector had a HUF 480 billion surplus in the second quarter, equivalent to 2.2% of GDP, data released by the country's Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Wednesday show. The deficit of central government amounted to HUF 535...

4iG sets up new wholesale group 2Connect in Hungary

2Connect has launched as Hungary’s largest wholesale fixed-line telecommunications and ICT infrastructure provider following the merger of several 4iG Group assets. The company, which began operations this week, was created by combining the...

Hungary law permitting live facial recognition at outlawed Pride event challenged

The government of Hungary under Viktor Orbán does not like LGBTQ people, and has enacted policies to reflect that. This year, Hungarian Parliament passed controversial amendments to the Assembly Act, the Infraction Act, and the Facial Recognition...