29 result(s) for espionage
New Szijjártó–Lavrov Leaks Fuel Tensions Days Ahead of Hungary’s Election
- 9 Apr 2026 6:58 AM
- current affairs
A consortium of European outlets—including VSquare, FRONTSTORY, Delfi Estonia, The Insider, and the Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak (ICJK)—has published another batch of leaked phone calls between Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
FM Leaked Calls Scandal: 'Most Brazen Foreign Spy Meddling in History' in Hungary
- 2 Apr 2026 6:18 AM
- current affairs
It is "scandalous" that foreign intelligence agencies have wiretapped and leaked phone calls to interfere in Hungary's election for Ukraine's benefit, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó said on Tuesday, adding that "these recordings reveal nothing we haven't said publicly."
Investigative Journalist Accused of Espionage in Hungary by Gov't Seeks Public Support
- 27 Mar 2026 8:58 AM
- current affairs
Investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi has come under intense scrutiny after Hungary’s government filed a criminal complaint against him on suspicion of espionage, as announced by Gergely Gulyás at a recent government briefing.
Growing Number of Ukrainian Spies Exposed in Hungary, Claims Gov't
- 27 Mar 2026 8:17 AM
- current affairs
The number of Ukrainian spies exposed in Hungary is growing, the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office told a regular press conference on Thursday. "The first was Szabolcs Panyi, who has been spying on his own country in cooperation with a foreign state, and the IT experts working for the Tisza Party," Gergely Gulyas said.
Oscar-Winner Redmayne Spotted in Budapest, Again
- 24 Mar 2026 5:38 AM
- entertainment
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne is back in town, shooting season 2 of 'The Day of the Jackal'. He was recently spotted in Budapest's 8th District at a popular hangout for arty expats called Csiga Cafe, which has been renamed “Baroneasa” for the film production.
Russian Spy Networks & Deep-Cover Espionage, Europe Magvető Café Budapest, 18 March
- 18 Mar 2026 5:00 PM
- community
A book talk and roundtable discussion hosted by Political Capital Institute, Corvina Publishing House and British Council Hungary.
One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2025, The Illegals offers the first comprehensive history of Russia’s most secretive spy programme, from its origins in the early Soviet era to Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Drawing on extensive research ...
Obvious Hungarian Gov't Spied for Putin, Claims Dobrev in Criminal Complaint
- 3 Nov 2025 2:53 PM
- current affairs
Klara Dobrev, the leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition, is filing a report against an unknown perpetrator as she said it was "obvious that the Orbán government may have been spying on Europe for Russian President Vladimir Putin".
Hungarian Spy Network Exposed in Brussels
- 16 Oct 2025 6:31 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian intelligence services operated a spy network in Brussels during the 2010s, targeting the European Union by attempting to recruit Hungarian nationals working within EU institutions. Their activities were unusually blatant and careless, resulting in the exposure and collapse of the entire network by 2017, as revealed by investigative reports by Direkt36 in collaboration with Belgian and ...
Hungarian Spy Network Operating in Brussels Uncovered
- 10 Oct 2025 11:31 AM
- current affairs
An investigation by Direkt36 has revealed that Hungarian intelligence services operated a covert spy network in Brussels throughout much of the 2010s, targeting Hungarian nationals working within EU institutions.
New Szijjártó–Lavrov Leaks Fuel Tensions Days Ahead of Hungary’s Election
- 9 Apr 2026 6:58 AM
- current affairs
A consortium of European outlets—including VSquare, FRONTSTORY, Delfi Estonia, The Insider, and the Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak (ICJK)—has published another batch of leaked phone calls between Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
FM Leaked Calls Scandal: 'Most Brazen Foreign Spy Meddling in History' in Hungary
- 2 Apr 2026 6:18 AM
- current affairs
It is "scandalous" that foreign intelligence agencies have wiretapped and leaked phone calls to interfere in Hungary's election for Ukraine's benefit, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó said on Tuesday, adding that "these recordings reveal nothing we haven't said publicly."
Investigative Journalist Accused of Espionage in Hungary by Gov't Seeks Public Support
- 27 Mar 2026 8:58 AM
- current affairs
Investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi has come under intense scrutiny after Hungary’s government filed a criminal complaint against him on suspicion of espionage, as announced by Gergely Gulyás at a recent government briefing.
Growing Number of Ukrainian Spies Exposed in Hungary, Claims Gov't
- 27 Mar 2026 8:17 AM
- current affairs
The number of Ukrainian spies exposed in Hungary is growing, the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office told a regular press conference on Thursday. "The first was Szabolcs Panyi, who has been spying on his own country in cooperation with a foreign state, and the IT experts working for the Tisza Party," Gergely Gulyas said.
Oscar-Winner Redmayne Spotted in Budapest, Again
- 24 Mar 2026 5:38 AM
- entertainment
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne is back in town, shooting season 2 of 'The Day of the Jackal'. He was recently spotted in Budapest's 8th District at a popular hangout for arty expats called Csiga Cafe, which has been renamed “Baroneasa” for the film production.
Russian Spy Networks & Deep-Cover Espionage, Europe Magvető Café Budapest, 18 March
- 18 Mar 2026 5:00 PM
- community
A book talk and roundtable discussion hosted by Political Capital Institute, Corvina Publishing House and British Council Hungary.
One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2025, The Illegals offers the first comprehensive history of Russia’s most secretive spy programme, from its origins in the early Soviet era to Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Drawing on extensive research ...
Obvious Hungarian Gov't Spied for Putin, Claims Dobrev in Criminal Complaint
- 3 Nov 2025 2:53 PM
- current affairs
Klara Dobrev, the leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition, is filing a report against an unknown perpetrator as she said it was "obvious that the Orbán government may have been spying on Europe for Russian President Vladimir Putin".
Hungarian Spy Network Exposed in Brussels
- 16 Oct 2025 6:31 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian intelligence services operated a spy network in Brussels during the 2010s, targeting the European Union by attempting to recruit Hungarian nationals working within EU institutions. Their activities were unusually blatant and careless, resulting in the exposure and collapse of the entire network by 2017, as revealed by investigative reports by Direkt36 in collaboration with Belgian and ...
Hungarian Spy Network Operating in Brussels Uncovered
- 10 Oct 2025 11:31 AM
- current affairs
An investigation by Direkt36 has revealed that Hungarian intelligence services operated a covert spy network in Brussels throughout much of the 2010s, targeting Hungarian nationals working within EU institutions.

















