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Hungary’s history still haunts its politics. From the Treaty of Trianon to Viktor Orbán’s nationalist strategy and his surprising alliance with Vladimir Putin, we explore how historical trauma is shaping the 2026 elections, and why the long shadow of history still impacts votes in Hungary?
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Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his re-election campaign. NBC News Senior Digital Reporter Alexander Smith is live from Budapest to analyse the Trump administration’s decision to weigh in and support the authoritarian leader.
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Anyone living in Budapest is familiar with the sight of delivery cyclists navigating heavy traffic or bustling pavements. While the convenience of food delivery apps like Wolt and foodora has become a staple of urban life, the rapid increase in riders has occasionally led to friction with pedestrians and motorists. As of April 1, 2026, the city has addressed these concerns by officially signing the Budapest Cycling Courier Road Safety Charter.
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Visitors to Budapest may currently find a small piece of Hungarian history in their pockets, arriving as simple change from a coffee or a tram ticket. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has released a special commemorative 50-forint coin into general circulation, marking a significant anniversary for one of the country’s most revered figures.
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Budapest has secured a high-ranking spot on a new list of top destinations, though this time the recognition focuses on its practicality rather than its famous landmarks. A recent study evaluating the best European cities for digital nomads placed the Hungarian capital in third place overall.
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Asiana Airlines has officially joined the Budapest Airport network, launching a new direct connection to Seoul. These two new weekly flights, running alongside Korean Air’s existing schedule, mean travellers can now fly daily between the Hungarian capital and South Korea.
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Minister for Culture and Innovation Balazs Hanko on Tuesday signed "a historic cooperation agreement" with Andras Demeter, Romania's culture minister.
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"I love Hungary and that [Prime Minister] Viktor [Orbán]", US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday over the phone at the beginning of US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Hungarian-American Friendship Day 2026 event at the MTK Sports Hall.
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Over the past 16 years prime minister Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into what he calls an ‘illiberal democracy’, using a parliamentary supermajority to effect constitutional control over institutions, targeting minorities, political opponents and the independent media in the process.
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Munch, a Hungarian-developed platform that helps restaurants and supermarkets sell their unsold food at reduced prices, has prevented around HUF 8bn of waste since its establishment in 2020.
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The Tisza Party will host its main election-night event in Batthyány tér and along the nearby Danube riverbank, directly across from the Parliament building, the party announced.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened an emergency defence council for Sunday afternoon after a phone call with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
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The prime minister on Sunday opened the revamped Citadel on top of Budapest's Gellert Hill, and said "today, we can restore the most spectacular building of the capital to the people."
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As a sputtering Hungarian economy and mounting scandals fuel the rise of his first credible challenger in years, Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power faces a high-stakes reckoning in the April 12 general election.
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