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Cultural Fund Graft Case Escalates with Seizure of Fidesz Servers
- 23 Jul 2026 8:47 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing corruption case around the National Cultural Fund (NKA) is escalating, with the seizure of opposition Fidesz's servers by prosecution office investigators on Tuesday and the arrest of another individual on Wednesday in connection with the investigation, the minister for social relations and culture said on Facebook.
Forsthoffer to Become Interim Hungarian President
- 20 Jul 2026 10:11 AM
- current affairs
President Tamas Sulyok has signed the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, thus his mandate as president will end as of 0:00 on July 20.
Celebrities Call for Polgar to be New Hungarian President
- 20 Jul 2026 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Sixteen prominent persons in science, culture and sport have signed a letter to Agnes Forsthoffer, the speaker of parliament, calling for chess grand master Judit Polgar to be nominated as president.
New Multi-Billion St Stephen Initiative to Revive Rural Hungary
- 17 Jul 2026 10:25 AM
- current affairs
The government has held a first reading of the St Stephen Programme, which aims to develop rural areas and support people in living there, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press briefing.
National Unity at Heart of Search for Next Hungarian President
- 14 Jul 2026 9:08 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's government is seeking a consensus candidate for the office of the President of the Republic, who embodies national unity and is acceptable to everyone, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press conference in the Parliament building on Monday.
Watch: Thousands Protest at Sándor Palace in Budapest Against President's Removal
- 10 Jul 2026 7:36 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz and the Christian Democrats (KDNP) held a protest on Thursday in front of the Sandor Palace against what they called the "establishment of Tisza's autocracy" and the removal of President Tamas Sulyok, with former president Janos Ader addressing the crowd.
'Purge Operation' to Dismantle 'Orban Mafia' Announced by Magyar
- 23 Jun 2026 11:34 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the launch of a far-reaching "purge operation" in Parliament on Monday, declaring a mission to "free Hungary" from what called a "mafia" that operated under the government of Viktor Orban.
Hungary Will Not Block EU Accession Talks with Ukraine, Says Magyar
- 5 Jun 2026 8:27 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government will not block the start of European Union accession negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv guarantees the rights of the Hungarian minority, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in an interview published in the Thursday edition of French daily Le Monde, quoting remarks Magyar made to the newspaper during his visit to Paris the previous day.
Record Low: Crimes in Budapest Down Dramatically, Reports Police Chief
- 1 Jun 2026 11:51 AM
- current affairs
The number of crimes reported in Budapest last year was 23 percent lower than in 2024, the city's police chief told a session of the Budapest Assembly on Friday.
Cultural Fund Graft Case Escalates with Seizure of Fidesz Servers
- 23 Jul 2026 8:47 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing corruption case around the National Cultural Fund (NKA) is escalating, with the seizure of opposition Fidesz's servers by prosecution office investigators on Tuesday and the arrest of another individual on Wednesday in connection with the investigation, the minister for social relations and culture said on Facebook.
Forsthoffer to Become Interim Hungarian President
- 20 Jul 2026 10:11 AM
- current affairs
President Tamas Sulyok has signed the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, thus his mandate as president will end as of 0:00 on July 20.
Celebrities Call for Polgar to be New Hungarian President
- 20 Jul 2026 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Sixteen prominent persons in science, culture and sport have signed a letter to Agnes Forsthoffer, the speaker of parliament, calling for chess grand master Judit Polgar to be nominated as president.
New Multi-Billion St Stephen Initiative to Revive Rural Hungary
- 17 Jul 2026 10:25 AM
- current affairs
The government has held a first reading of the St Stephen Programme, which aims to develop rural areas and support people in living there, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press briefing.
National Unity at Heart of Search for Next Hungarian President
- 14 Jul 2026 9:08 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's government is seeking a consensus candidate for the office of the President of the Republic, who embodies national unity and is acceptable to everyone, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press conference in the Parliament building on Monday.
Watch: Thousands Protest at Sándor Palace in Budapest Against President's Removal
- 10 Jul 2026 7:36 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz and the Christian Democrats (KDNP) held a protest on Thursday in front of the Sandor Palace against what they called the "establishment of Tisza's autocracy" and the removal of President Tamas Sulyok, with former president Janos Ader addressing the crowd.
'Purge Operation' to Dismantle 'Orban Mafia' Announced by Magyar
- 23 Jun 2026 11:34 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the launch of a far-reaching "purge operation" in Parliament on Monday, declaring a mission to "free Hungary" from what called a "mafia" that operated under the government of Viktor Orban.
Hungary Will Not Block EU Accession Talks with Ukraine, Says Magyar
- 5 Jun 2026 8:27 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government will not block the start of European Union accession negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv guarantees the rights of the Hungarian minority, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in an interview published in the Thursday edition of French daily Le Monde, quoting remarks Magyar made to the newspaper during his visit to Paris the previous day.
Record Low: Crimes in Budapest Down Dramatically, Reports Police Chief
- 1 Jun 2026 11:51 AM
- current affairs
The number of crimes reported in Budapest last year was 23 percent lower than in 2024, the city's police chief told a session of the Budapest Assembly on Friday.