Author: Kafkadesk Budapest office

Coordinated by Ábel Bede, Kafkadesk's Budapest office is made up of a growing team of freelance journalists, editors and fact-checkers passionate about Hungarian affairs and dedicated to bringing you all the latest news, events and insights from Hungary.

by Kafkadesk Budapest office 24 November 2022

Orban’s “Greater Hungary” scarf prompts anger and sarcasm among neighbours

Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s latest provocation has not gone down well among its neighbours. Anger hasContinue Reading

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by Kafkadesk Budapest office 14 November 2022

Hungary Insight

How’s the Hungarian opposition doing?

Budapest, Hungary – Hungary’s mainstream opposition parties have failed to utilise a difficult few months for Fidesz. Meanwhile, far-right MiContinue Reading

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by Kafkadesk Budapest office 7 November 2022

Hungary News Politics & International

Contrary to rest of Europe, Hungary sees increase in number of Russian diplomats

Budapest, Hungary – While most EU and Western nations have significantly reduced the number of Russian diplomats stationed in theirContinue Reading

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by Kafkadesk Budapest office 2 November 2022

Hungary News Politics & International

Finland calls on Hungary to approve NATO application

Budapest, Hungary – On Tuesday, Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin once again urged Hungary and Turkey to ratify their NATOContinue Reading

by Kafkadesk Budapest office 26 October 2022

Hungary Insight

War and disinformation: pro-Russian narratives thrive in Hungary as Ukraine fights off aggression (2/2)

Budapest, Hungary – Eight months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hungary continues to lead a separate way from V4Continue Reading

by Kafkadesk Budapest office 18 October 2022

Hungary News Politics & International

Hungary opts out of EU’s training mission for Ukrainian soldiers

Budapest, Hungary – Hungary’s government said it would not take part in a new EU mission to train 15,000 UkrainianContinue Reading

by Kafkadesk Budapest office 11 October 2022

Culture & Society Hungary News Politics & International

Hungary’s Orbán asks for return of Trump after first day on Twitter

Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán joined the Twitter-verse on Monday with a trolling spirit. With about 31,000Continue Reading