106 result(s) for independence day 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.
'Outrageous' that Budapest's Chain Bridge Lit Up in Ukrainian Colours, Claims Fidesz
- 27 Aug 2025 8:39 AM
- current affairs
It is "outrageous" that Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, approved lighting up Chain Bridge in the Ukrainian national colours, "especially with the Ukrainian president having threatened Hungary", the city assembly’s Fidesz-KDNP group said.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
- current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Updated: Momentum Party Not Running in Hungary’s 2026 Election
- 16 Jul 2025 6:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Momentum party will not run in next year's parliamentary election to promote a government change, the party's national board decided.
March 15 Holiday Round-Up: 'There Will be a United States of Europe', Says DK MEP
- 17 Mar 2025 2:13 PM
- current affairs
A United States of Europe will come about, "but whether we Hungarians will be in it is a big question", Klara Dobrev, the MEP of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), told an event commemorating Hungary's 1848-49 revolution and freedom fight in Budapest.
Brussels Wants to Plant Puppet Government in Hungary, Says Orbán at October 23 Speech
- 25 Oct 2024 9:20 AM
- current affairs
Brussels wants to oust Hungary's national government which pursues an independent policy which they find intolerable and plant a puppet government in the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech of commemoration in Budapest's Millenaris Park on Wednesday, marking the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight.
Situation Deteriorating Further on Rule of Law in Hungary, Says EP Rapporteur
- 10 Oct 2024 6:58 AM
- current affairs
The situation on the rule of law has further deteriorated in Hungary, permanent Hungarian rapporteur of the European Parliament Tineke Strik said on Tuesday, also criticising the Hungarian government for the lack of judicial independence and the increase in corruption.
National Day of Mourning in Hungary as 1848/49 Anti-Habsburg Martyrs Commemorated
- 7 Oct 2024 12:24 PM
- current affairs
Hungary's national flag was hoisted then lowered to half-mast in front of Parliament on Sunday morning as a tribute to the leaders of the country's anti-Habsburg revolution and war of independence who were executed on this day in 1849.
Hungarians & Italians Will Never Give Up Their Countries to Foreigners, Says Orbán
- 7 Oct 2024 7:21 AM
- current affairs
The Italians and the Hungarians are two freedom fighter people that never surrender, never give up their freedom and never give up their countries to foreigners, the prime minister said in Pontida, in northern Italy, where he addressed as guest speaker the annual rally held by Matteo Salvini's League party.
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.
'Outrageous' that Budapest's Chain Bridge Lit Up in Ukrainian Colours, Claims Fidesz
- 27 Aug 2025 8:39 AM
- current affairs
It is "outrageous" that Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, approved lighting up Chain Bridge in the Ukrainian national colours, "especially with the Ukrainian president having threatened Hungary", the city assembly’s Fidesz-KDNP group said.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
- current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Updated: Momentum Party Not Running in Hungary’s 2026 Election
- 16 Jul 2025 6:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Momentum party will not run in next year's parliamentary election to promote a government change, the party's national board decided.
March 15 Holiday Round-Up: 'There Will be a United States of Europe', Says DK MEP
- 17 Mar 2025 2:13 PM
- current affairs
A United States of Europe will come about, "but whether we Hungarians will be in it is a big question", Klara Dobrev, the MEP of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), told an event commemorating Hungary's 1848-49 revolution and freedom fight in Budapest.
Brussels Wants to Plant Puppet Government in Hungary, Says Orbán at October 23 Speech
- 25 Oct 2024 9:20 AM
- current affairs
Brussels wants to oust Hungary's national government which pursues an independent policy which they find intolerable and plant a puppet government in the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech of commemoration in Budapest's Millenaris Park on Wednesday, marking the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight.
Situation Deteriorating Further on Rule of Law in Hungary, Says EP Rapporteur
- 10 Oct 2024 6:58 AM
- current affairs
The situation on the rule of law has further deteriorated in Hungary, permanent Hungarian rapporteur of the European Parliament Tineke Strik said on Tuesday, also criticising the Hungarian government for the lack of judicial independence and the increase in corruption.
National Day of Mourning in Hungary as 1848/49 Anti-Habsburg Martyrs Commemorated
- 7 Oct 2024 12:24 PM
- current affairs
Hungary's national flag was hoisted then lowered to half-mast in front of Parliament on Sunday morning as a tribute to the leaders of the country's anti-Habsburg revolution and war of independence who were executed on this day in 1849.
Hungarians & Italians Will Never Give Up Their Countries to Foreigners, Says Orbán
- 7 Oct 2024 7:21 AM
- current affairs
The Italians and the Hungarians are two freedom fighter people that never surrender, never give up their freedom and never give up their countries to foreigners, the prime minister said in Pontida, in northern Italy, where he addressed as guest speaker the annual rally held by Matteo Salvini's League party.