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Authorities Request Waiver of Fidesz MEP Deutsch's Immunity, Reveals President of EP
- 28 Apr 2026 6:02 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian authorities have requested the waiver of immunity for Fidesz MEP Tamas Deutsch. The request was revealed by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, at the opening of the plenary session in Strasbourg on Monday.
Viktor Orbán Exits Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Apr 2026 2:48 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, on Saturday criticised PM Orbán for "failing to take responsibility". Magyar's remarks came in response to Orban's announcement that he is returning the parliamentary mandate he won in the election.
Communist-Era Agent Files to be Released by New Gov't in Hungary
- 24 Apr 2026 7:17 AM
- current affairs
The incoming Tisza Party government will release the files on the communist-era state security apparatus, Peter Magyar, the prime minister-elect, said on Facebook on Thursday.
Former Governor Breaks Silence on Central Bank Controversy in Hungary
- 23 Apr 2026 6:42 AM
- current affairs
Gyorgy Matolcsy, the former governor of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), said allegations against him and his work while the head of the central bank were "unfounded" in an open letter published by Index.hu on Wednesday.
Extension of Wartime State of Emergency in Hungary Requested by Magyar
- 20 Apr 2026 5:31 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, leader of the victorious Tisza Party, has called on the current government to extend the wartime state of emergency until May 31.
Donald Trump Breaks Silence Following Viktor Orbán’s Election Defeat
- 16 Apr 2026 12:42 PM
- current affairs
In his first public comments since the Hungarian elections, Donald Trump addressed the defeat of his long-time ally, Viktor Orbán. Speaking with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera two days after the results, the U.S. President offered a mix of praise for Orbán’s past leadership while notably shifting his tone to the past tense.
Magyar to Suspend Public Media in Hungary, Start Several Trillion Forint Spending Schemes
- 16 Apr 2026 6:16 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's incoming Tisza government will retain all effective existing policies, as outlined in its 240-page platform, Peter Magyar, the party's leader, said in an interview to public media on Wednesday.
Major Warns Budapest Could Fail to Pay May Wages of City Staff
- 15 Apr 2026 12:32 PM
- current affairs
Budapest will be unable to pay salaries in May if the Hungarian State Treasury continues its practice of seizing the city's current account in April under the so-called solidarity contribution scheme, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference on Tuesday.
Magyar Pledges First Official Visit to Warsaw to Rebuild Ties
- 14 Apr 2026 1:06 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar said on Monday that as prime minister, his first foreign visit would be to the Polish capital. At an international press conference in Budapest, he emphasised his commitment to rebuilding Hungarian-Polish relations.
Authorities Request Waiver of Fidesz MEP Deutsch's Immunity, Reveals President of EP
- 28 Apr 2026 6:02 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian authorities have requested the waiver of immunity for Fidesz MEP Tamas Deutsch. The request was revealed by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, at the opening of the plenary session in Strasbourg on Monday.
Viktor Orbán Exits Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Apr 2026 2:48 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, on Saturday criticised PM Orbán for "failing to take responsibility". Magyar's remarks came in response to Orban's announcement that he is returning the parliamentary mandate he won in the election.
Communist-Era Agent Files to be Released by New Gov't in Hungary
- 24 Apr 2026 7:17 AM
- current affairs
The incoming Tisza Party government will release the files on the communist-era state security apparatus, Peter Magyar, the prime minister-elect, said on Facebook on Thursday.
Former Governor Breaks Silence on Central Bank Controversy in Hungary
- 23 Apr 2026 6:42 AM
- current affairs
Gyorgy Matolcsy, the former governor of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), said allegations against him and his work while the head of the central bank were "unfounded" in an open letter published by Index.hu on Wednesday.
Extension of Wartime State of Emergency in Hungary Requested by Magyar
- 20 Apr 2026 5:31 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, leader of the victorious Tisza Party, has called on the current government to extend the wartime state of emergency until May 31.
Donald Trump Breaks Silence Following Viktor Orbán’s Election Defeat
- 16 Apr 2026 12:42 PM
- current affairs
In his first public comments since the Hungarian elections, Donald Trump addressed the defeat of his long-time ally, Viktor Orbán. Speaking with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera two days after the results, the U.S. President offered a mix of praise for Orbán’s past leadership while notably shifting his tone to the past tense.
Magyar to Suspend Public Media in Hungary, Start Several Trillion Forint Spending Schemes
- 16 Apr 2026 6:16 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's incoming Tisza government will retain all effective existing policies, as outlined in its 240-page platform, Peter Magyar, the party's leader, said in an interview to public media on Wednesday.
Major Warns Budapest Could Fail to Pay May Wages of City Staff
- 15 Apr 2026 12:32 PM
- current affairs
Budapest will be unable to pay salaries in May if the Hungarian State Treasury continues its practice of seizing the city's current account in April under the so-called solidarity contribution scheme, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference on Tuesday.
Magyar Pledges First Official Visit to Warsaw to Rebuild Ties
- 14 Apr 2026 1:06 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar said on Monday that as prime minister, his first foreign visit would be to the Polish capital. At an international press conference in Budapest, he emphasised his commitment to rebuilding Hungarian-Polish relations.