Peter Magyar

Tens of thousands celebrate Budapest Pride after Viktor Orbán's ousting, braving record heat.

European Council President António Costa emerged as the EU's natural representative for potential Ukraine peace negotiations with Russia, establishing preliminary diplomatic channels while the bloc extends sanctions and advances Ukraine's EU accession.

The EU starts membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, a historic step towards their potential membership.

European Union member states possess economic and trade leverage to challenge Israel's settlement expansion, but internal divisions and blocking nations like Hungary and Germany delay action as Palestinian statehood prospects deteriorate rapidly.

Viktor Orban was re-elected as Hungary's Fidesz party leader with 729 of 737 delegate votes despite the pro-Russian party's April election loss to the centre-right Tisza party, which won a two-thirds majority.

Seven people were killed in a Hungary collision involving a minibus and a truck.

Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

EU Foreign Chief Kallas outlined increased Ukraine defense aid, including unlocking 6.6 billion euros, strengthening European-Ukrainian industry cooperation, addressing Russian shadow fleet sanctions, and emphasizing ceasefire negotiations as essential for regional peace and stability.

Hungary's new government stopped issuing worker visas to Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia citizens, citing wage protection concerns despite foreign workers representing only two percent of the workforce and being critical to manufacturing and services sectors.

Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russia, with the US warning of escalation.

The EU cleared the way for Ukraine and Moldova to begin formal accession talks after Hungary lifted its veto, with negotiations potentially starting June 15 following a minority rights agreement brokered by Hungary's new prime minister.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar is ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week.

Arsenal's Mosquera and Havertz start in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Following Viktor Orban's electoral defeat, the European Union will release 16.4 billion euros to Hungary after the new government committed to anti-corruption and rule of law reforms, marking a significant diplomatic thaw.

The EU sanctions seven Israeli settlers and entities for human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Vladimir Putin’s attack on Hungarians in Ukraine marks new phase of war

An explosion at a Hungarian petrochemical plant killed one and injured seven people during a restart after maintenance.

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar won parliamentary approval for anti-corruption measures expanding watchdog powers and dissolving state foundations worth 8.5 billion euros, aiming to unlock 16 billion euros in frozen EU funds withheld under predecessor Viktor Orban's rule.

President Zelenskiy urged EU leaders to grant Ukraine fast-track membership, arguing it ensures European security. Nine countries committed one billion dollars for Patriot missiles while partners announced four billion in new military aid, though Hungary blocked accelerated accession language.

Hungarian MPs passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministerial terms to eight years, blocking Viktor Orban's potential return to power.

EU talks viewed as big step for expansion

The European Union launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary lifted its veto, enabling formal talks to begin Monday, marking strategic support against Russian aggression despite requiring years-long reform processes.

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat in Hungary removes a key European patron of secessionist and illiberal actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, potentially reshaping EU cohesion and regional stability after 16 years of destabilizing support.

The European Union proposes sanctioning 80 additional Russian entities and individuals to expand its $1.5 trillion economic pressure campaign, targeting Moscow's military industrial complex, human rights violators, and propagandists supporting the Ukraine war.

Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says

EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar conditionally backed EU sanctions against Russia if unanimity exists, reversing Hungary's previous blocking stance amid ongoing conflict and twenty existing sanction packages.

Ukraine and Hungary agreed on minority rights, paving way for EU accession talks.

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar plans to amend the constitution to remove President Tamas Sulyok.

The EU will release 16.4 billion euros in frozen funds to Hungary amid reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar.

The EU released 16 billion euros in previously frozen funds to Hungary following the new government's demonstrated progress on corruption, rule of law, and investment within weeks of taking office.

Hungary's parliament approved a law to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a previous decision.

A Turkish court ousts the opposition leader from his job

An explosion at MOL's Hungarian petrochemical plant killed one and injured several others during a restart operation.

Prime Minister Peter Magyar launched "Operation Cleansing Fire" to dismantle Viktor Orban's 16-year control, proposing a new constitution, anti-corruption office, and presidential removal to unlock 16.4 billion euros in frozen EU funds and combat systemic corruption.

Ukraine Takes an Important — if Small — Step Toward Joining the EU

Hungary's parliament limits prime ministers to eight years, barring Viktor Orban's return.

Viktor Orban was re-elected Fidesz party leader despite the party's election defeat in April.

A minibus crash in Hungary killed seven people and injured two after colliding with a stationary truck.

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat in Hungary removes a crucial patron of secessionist actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, potentially reshaping EU credibility in the Balkans and weakening illiberal networks that previously paralyzed European policy coordination on rule-of-law issues.

EU planning to add to $1.5 trillion sanctions hit on Russia

Hungary halted worker visas for Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia citizens effective June 5, prioritizing local employment under Prime Minister Peter Magyar's new government to protect Hungarian wages and jobs.

NATO chief in Kyiv says Russia is 'increasingly desperate'

Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on minority rights protections for over 100,000 Hungarian minorities in western Ukraine, advancing Kyiv's EU membership bid after new Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar secured concessions his predecessor blocked for a decade.

Macron meets Hungary's PM Magyar to discuss Ukraine and European defense.

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar will start legal proceedings to remove President Tamas Sulyok if he does not resign.

NATO pledged to defend all allied territory after a Russian drone struck a Romanian apartment building, injuring two people, prompting international condemnation and Romania's expulsion of the Russian consul.

Hungary defeated an autocrat as Peter Magyar was sworn in, promising democracy and liberty after 16 years.

EU Sanctions Should Prompt Soul-Searching Among Israelis

The European Union approved sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlers for violence against Palestinians after Hungary's political leadership change removed previous opposition, targeting three settlers and four organizations.