367 result(s) for media independence
All Votes Counted, Tisza Takes Supermajority in Hungary
- 20 Apr 2026 1:45 PM
- current affairs
With all votes cast in the April 12 general election counted, the Tisza Party will have 141 representatives in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, giving the party a comfortable two-thirds majority with 70.85 percent, data from the National Election Office released late Saturday show.
National Celebration Planned in Budapest for New Government's Inauguration
- 20 Apr 2026 6:39 AM
- current affairs
The Tisza Party will organise a major national event on Kossuth Square in front of Parliament to mark the inaugural session of the new National Assembly, party leader and prime minister-elect Peter Magyar announced in Budapest on Friday.
President of Hungary Called 'Unfit for Office' by Magyar as He's Formally Invited to Form Gov't
- 16 Apr 2026 6:05 AM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party, on Wednesday said President Tamas Sulyok will formally invite him to form the next government. Magyar met the president after Sulyok invited the leaders of the parties with mandates in the new parliament to attend talks at Sandor Palace.
'Super Milestones' Must be Achieved by Hungary to Unlock EU Funds
- 15 Apr 2026 6:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will have to fulfil so-called "super milestones" in order to access the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds, the European Commission's spokesperson told a press briefing in Brussels on Tuesday.
'Significant Public Finances & Macroeconomic Challenges' for New Government in Hungary
- 14 Apr 2026 1:12 PM
- finance
Fitch Ratings said Hungary's incoming government faces "significant macroeconomic and public finances challenges" due to low growth, a large fiscal deficit, and high and rising government debt in a note on Monday.
Currency Insight: Forint Hits 4-Year High After Election Result
- 14 Apr 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The forint firmed to a four-year high against the euro on Monday, after a landslide election victory by the Tisza Party. The forint traded at 363.12 to the euro around 5:00 in the evening on Monday, advancing from 375.13 late Friday.
Margó Festival of Literature & Book Fair, Budapest, 9 - 11 April
- 9 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
- community & culture
For those looking to dive into Hungary’s rich intellectual scene, the Margó Literary Festival has established itself as the premier forum for book lovers since its debut in 2011. Transcending the boundaries of a traditional book fair, Margó has evolved into a dynamic cultural powerhouse that bridges the gap between authors and the public through music, performance, and lively debate.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar Beat Orbán?
- 9 Apr 2026 9:32 AM
- 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.
Orbump Bromance: 'I Love Hungary' & Orbán, Says Donald Trump
- 8 Apr 2026 8:25 AM
- current affairs
"I love Hungary and that [Prime Minister] Viktor [Orbán]", US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday over the phone at the beginning of US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Hungarian-American Friendship Day 2026 event at the MTK Sports Hall.
All Votes Counted, Tisza Takes Supermajority in Hungary
- 20 Apr 2026 1:45 PM
- current affairs
With all votes cast in the April 12 general election counted, the Tisza Party will have 141 representatives in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, giving the party a comfortable two-thirds majority with 70.85 percent, data from the National Election Office released late Saturday show.
National Celebration Planned in Budapest for New Government's Inauguration
- 20 Apr 2026 6:39 AM
- current affairs
The Tisza Party will organise a major national event on Kossuth Square in front of Parliament to mark the inaugural session of the new National Assembly, party leader and prime minister-elect Peter Magyar announced in Budapest on Friday.
President of Hungary Called 'Unfit for Office' by Magyar as He's Formally Invited to Form Gov't
- 16 Apr 2026 6:05 AM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party, on Wednesday said President Tamas Sulyok will formally invite him to form the next government. Magyar met the president after Sulyok invited the leaders of the parties with mandates in the new parliament to attend talks at Sandor Palace.
'Super Milestones' Must be Achieved by Hungary to Unlock EU Funds
- 15 Apr 2026 6:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will have to fulfil so-called "super milestones" in order to access the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds, the European Commission's spokesperson told a press briefing in Brussels on Tuesday.
'Significant Public Finances & Macroeconomic Challenges' for New Government in Hungary
- 14 Apr 2026 1:12 PM
- finance
Fitch Ratings said Hungary's incoming government faces "significant macroeconomic and public finances challenges" due to low growth, a large fiscal deficit, and high and rising government debt in a note on Monday.
Currency Insight: Forint Hits 4-Year High After Election Result
- 14 Apr 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The forint firmed to a four-year high against the euro on Monday, after a landslide election victory by the Tisza Party. The forint traded at 363.12 to the euro around 5:00 in the evening on Monday, advancing from 375.13 late Friday.
Margó Festival of Literature & Book Fair, Budapest, 9 - 11 April
- 9 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
- community & culture
For those looking to dive into Hungary’s rich intellectual scene, the Margó Literary Festival has established itself as the premier forum for book lovers since its debut in 2011. Transcending the boundaries of a traditional book fair, Margó has evolved into a dynamic cultural powerhouse that bridges the gap between authors and the public through music, performance, and lively debate.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar Beat Orbán?
- 9 Apr 2026 9:32 AM
- 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.
Orbump Bromance: 'I Love Hungary' & Orbán, Says Donald Trump
- 8 Apr 2026 8:25 AM
- current affairs
"I love Hungary and that [Prime Minister] Viktor [Orbán]", US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday over the phone at the beginning of US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Hungarian-American Friendship Day 2026 event at the MTK Sports Hall.