Old guard and new faces… who’s who in Orbán’s new cabinet?
Hungary’s new government includes a returning Europhile, a remaining Russophile, and a new Sinophile alongside some familiar faces. The oldContinue Reading
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Hungary’s Orban warns of “era of dangers, insecurity and wars”
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban painted a grim picture of the decade to come in his acceptanceContinue Reading
Croatia angered at Orban’s Adriatic Sea coast “territorial aspiration”
Budapest, Hungary – Croatia has summoned the Hungarian ambassador in Zagreb over comments from Prime Minister Viktor Orban. In aContinue Reading
Less than half of Hungarians in favour of Ukraine joining the EU
Budapest, Hungary – Less than half of Hungarians would be in favour of Ukraine’s EU membership, according to a recentContinue Reading
What’s next for Hungary?
After a heavy defeat, the opposition turns to infighting and ponders what to do. Meanwhile, Fidesz’s intelligentsia debates whether theContinue Reading
Hungary denies claims it was warned about Russia’s invasion plans
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian authorities vigorously denied claims they were warned in advance by Russia about its intention to invadeContinue Reading
Hungary is “authoritarian regime”, says Obama
Budapest, Hungary – Former US President Barack Obama has described Hungary as an “authoritarian regime” alongside the likes of China,Continue Reading
Hungary refuses to impose Russian oil and gas embargo
Budapest, Hungary – Despite growing pressure to introduce harsher sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, Hungary has dismissedContinue Reading
How the Hungarian Opposition’s disastrous night unfolded
Fidesz won its greatest ever majority, while the Opposition only gained seats in Budapest. Far-right Mi Hazánk also got inContinue Reading
Hungarians gear up for unpredictable general election
The final week of the campaign brought twists and turns, a Fidesz lead in the polls, and an emboldened Opposition.Continue Reading
Hungary shunned by V4 allies over response to Ukraine invasion
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary’s Central European allies are slowly turning their back on Budapest over what is seen as theContinue Reading
Road to Kossuth Square #5 – What about the Hungarian diaspora?
Hungarians will go to the polls on April 3 to decide who will represent them in parliament in the next 4 years.Continue Reading
Suspect in Paris murder of Argentine rugby star arrested in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – One of the main suspects in the murder of Argentine rugby star Federico Martin Aramburu in ParisContinue Reading
Hungary requests access to EU funds to deal with Ukrainian refugee crisis
Budapest, Hungary – Prime Minister Viktor Orban has asked the European Commission to unblock all EU funds allocated to HungaryContinue Reading
Road to Kossuth Square #4 – History, politics and the art of constructing narratives
Hungarians will go to the polls on April 3 to decide who will represent them in parliament in the next 4 years.Continue Reading
What is Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day really about?
Budapest, Hungary – March 23 marks Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day, formalised on that same day in 2007 by the Hungarian Parliament,Continue Reading
Road to Kossuth Square #3 – How new is the Hungarian New Left?
Hungarians will go to the polls on April 3 to decide who will represent them in parliament in the next 4 years.Continue Reading
Hungarian state opera reopens after years of reconstruction
Budapest, Hungary – Amateurs of pomp and glitters, rejoice: the Hungarian state opera in Budapest reopened to the public thisContinue Reading
Central European countries divided on Russian gas and oil embargo
Budapest, Hungary – Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Hungary opposed plans to impose sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectorContinue Reading
Road to Kossuth Square #2 – Why is Christianity so important in Hungarian politics?
Hungarians will go to the polls on April 3 to decide who will represent them in parliament in the next 4 years.Continue Reading