175 result(s) for foreign funding in Current Affairs
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
EC Still Shares Concerns that Triggered Article 7 Procedure Against Hungary, Says EU Commissioner
- 25 Nov 2025 7:20 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission continues to share many of the concerns expressed by the European Parliament in its 2018 reasoned proposal triggering the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, the European Commissioner for democracy, justice and the rule of law said in Strasbourg.
US Embassy Preparing for Trump-Putin Meeting in Budapest
- 20 Nov 2025 6:36 AM
- current affairs
The United States Embassy in Budapest is explicitly preparing for the possibility that Budapest will host a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, according to Robert Palladino, the outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires. Palladino’s post is expected to be filled by New York businessman Benjamin Landa as the permanent ambassador.
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.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Why Foreign Ministry Summonsed Ukraine Ambassador to Hungary - Again
- 18 Jul 2025 5:08 PM
- current affairs
Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary was summoned to the ministry of foreign affairs and trade again, this time over the issue of the church in Palagy Komarivci (Palagykomoroc), the minister of foreign affairs and trade said on Thursday, adding that Hungary was sending aid for the reconstruction of the church still today.
Demonstration 'For Free Public Life' Held in Budapest
- 11 Jun 2025 11:31 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held "for free public life, Western-type societal development and the saving of Hungary" organised by publicist Robert Puzsér in Budapest.
Hungary Afraid of 'Becoming Ukrainian Mafia’s Gateway to Europe' - FM
- 8 May 2025 11:46 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government wants to definitely avoid a situation where Ukraine’s fast-tracked accession to the European Union would make Hungary a destination for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian jobseekers and a "gateway for the Ukrainian mafia", Peter Szijjarto, the foreign minister said.
Former US Ambassador Pressman Dictated Sections of US Report on Hungary - Says FM
- 8 Apr 2025 5:33 AM
- current affairs
Parts of an annual US trade report on Hungary "were dictated by" David Pressman, the former US ambassador to Budapest, so it contained "all kinds of fake news and lies", Peter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said after a meeting of EU foreign trade ministers in Luxembourg.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
EC Still Shares Concerns that Triggered Article 7 Procedure Against Hungary, Says EU Commissioner
- 25 Nov 2025 7:20 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission continues to share many of the concerns expressed by the European Parliament in its 2018 reasoned proposal triggering the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, the European Commissioner for democracy, justice and the rule of law said in Strasbourg.
US Embassy Preparing for Trump-Putin Meeting in Budapest
- 20 Nov 2025 6:36 AM
- current affairs
The United States Embassy in Budapest is explicitly preparing for the possibility that Budapest will host a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, according to Robert Palladino, the outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires. Palladino’s post is expected to be filled by New York businessman Benjamin Landa as the permanent ambassador.
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.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Why Foreign Ministry Summonsed Ukraine Ambassador to Hungary - Again
- 18 Jul 2025 5:08 PM
- current affairs
Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary was summoned to the ministry of foreign affairs and trade again, this time over the issue of the church in Palagy Komarivci (Palagykomoroc), the minister of foreign affairs and trade said on Thursday, adding that Hungary was sending aid for the reconstruction of the church still today.
Demonstration 'For Free Public Life' Held in Budapest
- 11 Jun 2025 11:31 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held "for free public life, Western-type societal development and the saving of Hungary" organised by publicist Robert Puzsér in Budapest.
Hungary Afraid of 'Becoming Ukrainian Mafia’s Gateway to Europe' - FM
- 8 May 2025 11:46 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government wants to definitely avoid a situation where Ukraine’s fast-tracked accession to the European Union would make Hungary a destination for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian jobseekers and a "gateway for the Ukrainian mafia", Peter Szijjarto, the foreign minister said.
Former US Ambassador Pressman Dictated Sections of US Report on Hungary - Says FM
- 8 Apr 2025 5:33 AM
- current affairs
Parts of an annual US trade report on Hungary "were dictated by" David Pressman, the former US ambassador to Budapest, so it contained "all kinds of fake news and lies", Peter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said after a meeting of EU foreign trade ministers in Luxembourg.