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Historic Danube drought raises concerns over Europe's energy supply

Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe are facing growing energy concerns as exceptionally low water levels in the Danube River disrupt electricity production and transportation. The prolonged drought, combined with persistent heatwaves, has placed additional pressure on energy infrastructure......

Hungarian prime minister nominates chess legend Judit Polgar for presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced his intention to nominate former chess champion Judit Polgar for the presidency, presenting the internationally renowned grandmaster as a unifying figure during a period of political transition. The proposal, unveiled on Monday, would place......

Hungary suspends state TV news programme amid public media overhaul

Hungary's state television has temporarily suspended its main news broadcast as part of a government-backed overhaul of public service media, with officials saying the changes aim to create a more independent and credible system. The announcement was displayed on the state broadcaster's M1 channel,......

Thousands join Budapest Pride march in post-election Hungary amid political shift

More than 10,000 people took part in Budapest’s Pride march on Saturday, marking the first annual event of its kind since Hungary’s recent political transition following the electoral defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in April. The demonstration brought together participants......

Hungary approves constitutional reform limiting prime ministerial terms

Hungary has adopted a constitutional amendment introducing a limit on the length of time a person can serve as prime minister, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape. The reform, recently approved by Parliament and signed into law by the president, restricts the......

EU opens accession talks cluster one with Ukraine Moldova

The European Union has agreed to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova by opening Cluster 1, known as the Fundamentals cluster. The decision ends a two-year blockage that had slowed progress for both countries on their path toward membership. The move focuses on governance, rule of......

Hungary ordered raid on Ukrainian bank convoy investigation reveals

An investigation has revealed that Hungarian authorities carried out a coordinated raid on a Ukrainian state bank convoy near Budapest on March 5 under direct political instruction from the country’s leadership. The operation targeted two armored vehicles transporting large sums of cash and gold......

Hungary signals NATO reliability while maintaining Ukraine stance

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels on Thursday to discuss preparations for the alliance’s upcoming summit in Ankara. The talks come as Budapest seeks to rebuild trust within the transatlantic alliance while maintaining its refusal to supply......

EU ambassadors set to approve €90 billion loan for Ukraine

Ambassadors of the European Union are expected to approve a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, removing a key financial obstacle as Kyiv continues to resist the Russia invasion. The vote is scheduled at the Committee of Permanent Representatives in Brussels and follows a shift in Hungary’s......