483 result(s) for democracy
Budapest International Book Festival Theme Revealed: 'Hallo, Literatourist!'
- 2 Sep 2026 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Contemporary German-language authors including Christian Kracht, Martina Hefter, and Tonio Schachinger will meet readers at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, with Germany, Austria and Switzerland jointly serving as this year’s guest countries.
Head of New Asset Recovery Office in Hungary Elected - Fidesz Walkout
- 31 Aug 2026 11:02 AM
- current affairs
Parliament elected political scientist Anna Unger as head of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH) in a secret ballot.
Ultimatum to Businesses by PM: Voluntarily Repay Orbán-Era Spoils
- 26 Aug 2026 9:15 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar urged businesses that benefitted unfairly from contracts awarded under the former Fidesz-KDNP government to repay that money voluntarily in a video message on Facebook.
Watch: András Baka Elected President of Hungary - Who is He?
- 19 Aug 2026 1:38 PM
- current affairs
Parliament elected Andras Baka as President of the Republic. Baka, the candidate of the ruling Tisza Party, was elected head of state with 140 votes in favour and 6 against in a secret ballot.
New ‘Intimate’ Film to Explore Orban’s Transformation & Downfall
- 18 Aug 2026 8:24 AM
- current affairs
A "personal documentary" directed by Reka Pigniczky is being made in Hungarian-Canadian co-production about former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political "transformation and downfall", with the premiere scheduled for the first half of 2027, the Hungarian film portal Filmhu has reported.
'Resistance Politics' New Focus for Fidesz, Says Orbán
- 27 Jul 2026 11:17 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz party is declaring a policy of resistance in place of the traditional politics of opposition to build "a broad coalition for freedom against the authoritarian regime being built by the Tisza party", Viktor Orban said on Saturday in Baile Tusnad (Tusnadfurdo) at the closing session of the 35th Balvanyos Summer Free University and Student Camp.
Magyar Challenges Orban to Public Debate
- 22 Jul 2026 8:12 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, addressing MPs in parliament on Tuesday, commented on the committee investigating abuses in enforcement, vehicle fuel prices, the rule of law, public media and the presidential nomination. He also challenged his predecessor, Viktor Orban, to a debate.
Polgár Says No to Presidential Role
- 21 Jul 2026 9:21 AM
- current affairs
Judit Polgar announced on Facebook on Monday evening that she would not accept the nomination for president.
Sulyok Signs Amendment that Ends His Mandate as Hungarian President
- 20 Jul 2026 11:20 AM
- current affairs
President Tamas Sulyok has signed the 17th amendment to Hungary’s fundamental law, which stipulates that the incumbent president’s mandate will terminate the day after the amendment enters into force.
Budapest International Book Festival Theme Revealed: 'Hallo, Literatourist!'
- 2 Sep 2026 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Contemporary German-language authors including Christian Kracht, Martina Hefter, and Tonio Schachinger will meet readers at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, with Germany, Austria and Switzerland jointly serving as this year’s guest countries.
Head of New Asset Recovery Office in Hungary Elected - Fidesz Walkout
- 31 Aug 2026 11:02 AM
- current affairs
Parliament elected political scientist Anna Unger as head of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH) in a secret ballot.
Ultimatum to Businesses by PM: Voluntarily Repay Orbán-Era Spoils
- 26 Aug 2026 9:15 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar urged businesses that benefitted unfairly from contracts awarded under the former Fidesz-KDNP government to repay that money voluntarily in a video message on Facebook.
Watch: András Baka Elected President of Hungary - Who is He?
- 19 Aug 2026 1:38 PM
- current affairs
Parliament elected Andras Baka as President of the Republic. Baka, the candidate of the ruling Tisza Party, was elected head of state with 140 votes in favour and 6 against in a secret ballot.
New ‘Intimate’ Film to Explore Orban’s Transformation & Downfall
- 18 Aug 2026 8:24 AM
- current affairs
A "personal documentary" directed by Reka Pigniczky is being made in Hungarian-Canadian co-production about former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political "transformation and downfall", with the premiere scheduled for the first half of 2027, the Hungarian film portal Filmhu has reported.
'Resistance Politics' New Focus for Fidesz, Says Orbán
- 27 Jul 2026 11:17 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz party is declaring a policy of resistance in place of the traditional politics of opposition to build "a broad coalition for freedom against the authoritarian regime being built by the Tisza party", Viktor Orban said on Saturday in Baile Tusnad (Tusnadfurdo) at the closing session of the 35th Balvanyos Summer Free University and Student Camp.
Magyar Challenges Orban to Public Debate
- 22 Jul 2026 8:12 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, addressing MPs in parliament on Tuesday, commented on the committee investigating abuses in enforcement, vehicle fuel prices, the rule of law, public media and the presidential nomination. He also challenged his predecessor, Viktor Orban, to a debate.
Polgár Says No to Presidential Role
- 21 Jul 2026 9:21 AM
- current affairs
Judit Polgar announced on Facebook on Monday evening that she would not accept the nomination for president.
Sulyok Signs Amendment that Ends His Mandate as Hungarian President
- 20 Jul 2026 11:20 AM
- current affairs
President Tamas Sulyok has signed the 17th amendment to Hungary’s fundamental law, which stipulates that the incumbent president’s mandate will terminate the day after the amendment enters into force.