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DISASTEROct 9Hungary's 2026 drought is the country's most severe in 126 years, data showsEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 7Hungary greenlights opening of EU accession negotiation clusters 2 and 3 – SybihaHungary has given the green light to opening negotiation clusters 2 and 3 on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 7Hungary set to lift veto on Ukraine's EU membership talksHungary dropped its veto on two clusters of Ukraine's EU accession talks on Wednesday. The next phase depends on Kyiv's parliament passing a minority-rights law.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 7Luxury developers flocked to the 'Hamptons of Hungary' — but some projects are stallingLake Balaton in south-west Hungary has been a popular vacation destination for decades, but average transaction prices are falling.CNBC
POLITICSOct 6Khortiani: Campaign of hatred against Ukraine in Hungary failsA large-scale anti-Ukrainian information campaign in Hungary, in which Russia invested enormous sums, has collapsed, and the election results showed that inciting hatred toward Ukraine did not yield the expected outcome.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 6FT: Hungary may lift veto on next stage of Ukraine's EU accession talks this weekHungary is expected to lift its veto this week on the technical stage of Ukraine's EU accession process.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 5Hungary’s Orbán-era foreign minister grilled over ties to Chinese automaker after joining companyHungary’s former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó is appearing before a parliamentary committee to address questions about his dealings with Chinese automaker BYDThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 5Hungary’s New Government Haunted by Orban’s House of TerrorThe fate of Budapest’s House of Terror, a controversial museum which focuses on life under totalitarianism in the 20th century, could spark another round of the ‘culture war’.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 2Hungary and Ukraine edge towards deal that could unlock EU talksKyiv will propose a new law on minority education rights, with a vote expected in October. Budapest has blocked EU accession talks until Ukraine adopts the laws agreed under an 11-point plan on Hungarians in Transcarpathia.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Hungary cuts German activist Maja T.'s jail term over 2023 attacks at far-right rallyLast year, Maja T. staged a 40-day hunger strike to protest the "unlawful handover" and "inhumane" prison conditions, an allegation denied by Hungary's prison service.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Hungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar, two Orban-era ministersHungary's Parliament lifts immunity of incumbent leader and two former ministers, clearing the way for criminal probes.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 28Bloomberg: Hungary’s OTP Bank considers a full Russia exit as regulators review its purchase of Baltic lender LuminorHungary’s OTP Bank is considering a complete exit from Russia, Bloomberg reported. The bank has continued operating there since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but its Russian business could hinder approval of its planned purchase of Baltic lender Luminor Bank.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 28Hungary lifts PM Peter Magyar’s immunity, clears way for probes into 2 former Orban ministersPrime Minister Peter Magyar has backed the move himself. Two former ministers who served under his rival Viktor Orban now face separate corruption probes.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 28Hungary , Ukraine Face Diplomatic Tensions ( Worthy News Analysis ) Hungary and Ukraine are experiencing diplomatic tensions, indicating a strain in their bilateral relationship.worthynews.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 26Behind the scenes: How the C8 summit and an oil deal exposed fragile Hungary-Ukraine tiesA dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 25Lucrative contracts, nepotism and corruption… in Hungary, Péter Magyar declares war on an oligarch close to OrbanRÉCIT - En lui retirant les concessions d’autoroutes, le gouvernement de Péter Magyar attaque l’empire de Lorinc Mészaros, devenu l’homme le plus riche de Hongrie sous Viktor Orbán.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 25Hungary dramatically cuts EU defence loan request under new governmentThe administration of Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has significantly reduced its requested EU defence loan, from €16.4 billion to €5.4 billion, Brussels announced on Friday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 24Magyar in Rome: Can the Church Maintain Its Influence in Hungary After Orban?Viktor Orban positioned Hungary as a bulwark of ‘Christian Identity’ in Europe. His successor hopes to implement liberal reforms without getting into a fight with Hungary’s churches.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTSep 24Trans - Carpathian conflict : Why are Hungary and Ukraine fighting againHungary and Ukraine are reportedly engaged in a renewed Trans-Carpathian conflict. This raises questions about the underlying reasons for their ongoing disputes.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 23EU Commission seeks to release Hungary’s frozen fundsPéter Magyar has made freeing up the money a key priority since replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary’s PM after a seismic election victory in May.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 23Hungary: EU Commission wants to unblock €4.2b in fundingThe Commission's president has argued that Budapest is strengthening the rule of law with Viktor Orban finally out of office. Funds had been blocked over corruption allegations under Hungary's former government.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 23Why are Hungary and Ukraine fighting again ? The article explores the reasons behind renewed tensions or 'fighting' between Hungary and Ukraine. This indicates ongoing political or diplomatic disputes between the two countries.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 22Hungary and Ukraine clash over Zelenskyy's new regional forumUkraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha accused Magyar of echoing Orbán's "obstructionism and isolationism" after the Hungarian PM lambasted Kyiv for including Hungary in its new Carpathian Eight forum without consent.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Hungary’s prime minister opposes plan to build oil storage facility for Ukraine on Hungarian soilHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar called plans to build an oil storage facility for Ukraine on Hungarian territory a threat. Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Hungary’s MOL signed a memorandum on the project in September.Meduza [en]