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Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court - Reuters
Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court Reuters
May 27, 2026Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms - Reuters
Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms Reuters
May 21, 2026Hungarian president resists Magyar's calls to quit, news site reports - Reuters
Hungarian president resists Magyar's calls to quit, news site reports Reuters
May 18, 2026Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change - Reuters
Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change Reuters
May 9, 2026Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
May 9, 2026Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties - Reuters
Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties Reuters
May 6, 2026Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon
Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.
April 29, 2026European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
April 27, 2026Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.
April 25, 2026EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
April 22, 2026Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values
The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.
April 21, 2026Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count - Reuters
Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count Reuters
April 18, 2026Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
April 18, 2026Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'
The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
April 15, 2026JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
April 14, 2026Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
April 13, 2026Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
April 13, 2026Hungary's election winner Magyar says he does not back Ukraine's fast-track EU entry - Reuters
Hungary's election winner Magyar says he does not back Ukraine's fast-track EU entry Reuters
April 13, 2026Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid - Reuters
Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid Reuters
April 13, 2026Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
April 13, 2026Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival - Reuters
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival Reuters
April 12, 2026Reactions to PM Orban's defeat in Hungary's election - Reuters
Reactions to PM Orban's defeat in Hungary's election Reuters
April 12, 2026'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
April 12, 2026Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says - Reuters
Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says Reuters
April 12, 2026Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
April 11, 2026Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US - Reuters
Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US Reuters
April 11, 2026Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections Reuters
April 11, 2026Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
April 11, 2026Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows - Reuters
Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows Reuters
April 10, 2026Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe Reuters
April 9, 2026Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election - Reuters
Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election Reuters
April 7, 2026JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
April 7, 2026Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline - Reuters
Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline Reuters
April 6, 2026Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.
April 5, 2026Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say - Reuters
Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say Reuters
April 5, 2026AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
April 4, 2026After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
April 3, 2026Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election - Reuters
Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election Reuters
April 2, 2026Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary
Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.
April 1, 2026Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz - Reuters
Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz Reuters
April 1, 2026US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters
US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters
March 31, 2026Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
March 26, 2026Hungary's Orban faces pivotal battle against ally-turned-foe - Reuters
Hungary's Orban faces pivotal battle against ally-turned-foe Reuters
March 25, 2026Ukraine expects start of 90 billion EU loan next month, despite Hungary veto - Reuters
Ukraine expects start of 90 billion EU loan next month, despite Hungary veto Reuters
March 20, 2026Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
March 20, 2026Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say Reuters
March 18, 2026War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
March 12, 2026Hungary asks EU to suspend sanctions on Russian energy - Reuters
Hungary asks EU to suspend sanctions on Russian energy Reuters
March 9, 2026Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters
Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters
March 5, 2026Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters
Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters
February 27, 2026Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage - Reuters
Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage Reuters
February 26, 2026Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
February 26, 2026EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary election, document shows - Reuters
EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary election, document shows Reuters
February 24, 2026Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters
Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters
February 22, 2026Hungary's government to release 250,000 tons of crude oil from strategic reserves - Reuters
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February 20, 2026