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US Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of crucial parliamentary elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday in a high-profile visit just days before the country’s closely contested parliamentary elections. His trip is widely seen as a sign of support from Donald Trump for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Upon arrival in Budapest,......

Morocco shines in Budapest with "Résonances francophones" recital

On March 25, 2026, Budapest, Hungary, hosted an exceptional cultural event: a piano recital titled "Résonances francophones." Organized by the Embassy of Morocco in Hungary as part of the Francophonie Month celebrations, the concert featured a stunning performance by Moroccan virtuoso......

Viktor Orban turns to digital supporters ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is increasingly relying on online supporters and grassroots activists as he prepares for a closely watched parliamentary election in Hungary. With the vote approaching in April, the nationalist leader has launched a digital mobilization campaign aimed at......

Hungary orders first Russian oil shipments via Croatia

Hungary’s state controlled energy company MOL has ordered its first seaborne deliveries of Russian crude to be routed through Croatia, marking a new phase in an energy supply dispute involving Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava after damage to the Druzhba pipeline in late January. Foreign Minister......

Hungary calls Ukraine enemy in Druzhba pipeline dispute

A Russian airstrike on January 27 damaged critical infrastructure along the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline, halting the flow of Russian crude oil to Hungary and Slovakia and triggering a diplomatic clash between Budapest and Kyiv ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections. Ukrainian......

Ukraine halts Russian oil transit after Druzhba pipeline strike

Ukraine said Russian oil transit to Eastern Europe through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline has been suspended since January 27 following a Russian strike that set infrastructure ablaze. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced the halt on Thursday and criticized Hungary for preparing complaints......

Orbán describes Ukraine as an enemy during election campaign speech

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sparked controversy after publicly referring to Ukraine as an “enemy” during a campaign speech ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. Speaking at a political rally in the western city of Szombathely, Orbán accused Ukrainian......

Orbán reveals EU document proposing Ukraine membership by 2027

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán disclosed on January 23, 2026, that European Union leaders received a confidential European Commission document outlining plans for Ukraine's EU accession by 2027, alongside requests for $1.5 trillion in total funding over the next decade. Speaking after......

Hungary blocks EU statement on US capture of Maduro

Hungary refused to join the European Union's other 26 member states in signing a statement calling for calm and respect for international law following the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, breaking even from its usual Central European allies. Issued......