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Former Ukrainian-born Hungarian gang member László Kovács has accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of accepting large sums of cash from Ukrainian-born Russian underworld figure Semion Mogilevich to finance his 1998 election campaign.
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The 32nd Polish Film Spring opens on 23 April at Toldi Cinema in Budapest, bringing a week of contemporary Polish films.
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On display until 19 April. A new outdoor exhibition at Várkert Bazaar is offering a final look at the transformation of Gellért Hill and the Citadel before the historic site officially reopens to the public.
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The Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN) has announced a significant step in its ongoing strategic renewal by launching an international recruitment drive for new leadership. Starting April 7, 2026, the network began opening calls for applications to appoint Director Generals for its various research institutions, a move designed to elevate the country's scientific standing on the global stage.
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Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.8pc year-on-year in February, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show.
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JD Vance said, straight after talking about an unprecedented level of foreign interference in the Hungarian election campaign, “I’m here to help him (Orbán) in this campaign cycle”.
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Viktor Orban, the European Union's longest-serving prime minister, could lose power in an election on April 12 after 16 years at Hungary's helm, opinion polls show.
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Is Europe’s future on the ballot in Hungary? In Budapest, the US vice president is actively stumping for far-right incumbent Viktor Orban who trails in the polls ahead of Sunday’s general election. European politicians sometimes campaign for likeminded peers from neighbouring nations, but in this case, it is the United States openly taking aim at the bloc using the same talking points as Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
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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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