341 result(s) for press freedom
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.
Secret Service Files from Communist-Era in Hungary to be Made Public
- 3 Jul 2026 2:18 PM
- current affairs
Some secret service files from the Communist regime, including non-classified descriptive data from the so-called "six-packs" and magnetic tapes, will be made public on October 22, the eve of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, government spokesperson Vanda Szondi told a press conference on Thursday.
Orbán Loses Libel Case Over Spar Supermarket CEO Interview
- 25 Jun 2026 8:53 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest Municipal Court has rejected a libel claim by former prime minister Viktor Orbán against news site 24.hu over its coverage of a 2024 interview with Spar's CEO, in a ruling that marks a victory for press freedom in Hungary.
New Horizon for Science Academy in Hungary Now Opening
- 6 May 2026 2:16 PM
- current affairs
Following the change of government, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) now finds itself in a "completely different situation" than in the past six years, its newly elected president, Mihaly Posfai, said on Tuesday, outlining his vision for the institution's future.
EC Sues Hungary Over Retail Tax Regime
- 4 May 2026 6:30 PM
- finance
The European Commission on Wednesday said it decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to bring its retail tax regime in line with European Union rules.
Update: Frozen Funds for Hungary Soon to be Unlocked by EU, Says Magyar
- 4 May 2026 3:13 PM
- current affairs
European Union funds will soon be released to Hungary, Peter Magyar, the prime minister-elect, said after a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday.
National Celebration Planned in Budapest for New Government's Inauguration
- 4 May 2026 6:21 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.
Magyar to Hold Talks in Brussels on Weds on Securing EU Funding
- 27 Apr 2026 5:41 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, the prime minister-elect, will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to hold informal talks on restoring Hungary's access to European Union funds.
Anita Orban to Serve as Deputy PM
- 27 Apr 2026 3:16 PM
- current affairs
The incoming foreign minister, Anita Orban, will also serve as deputy prime minister in the Tisza government, the prime minister-elect, Peter Magyar, announced in a Facebook post on Saturday.
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.
Secret Service Files from Communist-Era in Hungary to be Made Public
- 3 Jul 2026 2:18 PM
- current affairs
Some secret service files from the Communist regime, including non-classified descriptive data from the so-called "six-packs" and magnetic tapes, will be made public on October 22, the eve of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, government spokesperson Vanda Szondi told a press conference on Thursday.
Orbán Loses Libel Case Over Spar Supermarket CEO Interview
- 25 Jun 2026 8:53 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest Municipal Court has rejected a libel claim by former prime minister Viktor Orbán against news site 24.hu over its coverage of a 2024 interview with Spar's CEO, in a ruling that marks a victory for press freedom in Hungary.
New Horizon for Science Academy in Hungary Now Opening
- 6 May 2026 2:16 PM
- current affairs
Following the change of government, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) now finds itself in a "completely different situation" than in the past six years, its newly elected president, Mihaly Posfai, said on Tuesday, outlining his vision for the institution's future.
EC Sues Hungary Over Retail Tax Regime
- 4 May 2026 6:30 PM
- finance
The European Commission on Wednesday said it decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to bring its retail tax regime in line with European Union rules.
Update: Frozen Funds for Hungary Soon to be Unlocked by EU, Says Magyar
- 4 May 2026 3:13 PM
- current affairs
European Union funds will soon be released to Hungary, Peter Magyar, the prime minister-elect, said after a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday.
National Celebration Planned in Budapest for New Government's Inauguration
- 4 May 2026 6:21 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.
Magyar to Hold Talks in Brussels on Weds on Securing EU Funding
- 27 Apr 2026 5:41 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, the prime minister-elect, will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to hold informal talks on restoring Hungary's access to European Union funds.
Anita Orban to Serve as Deputy PM
- 27 Apr 2026 3:16 PM
- current affairs
The incoming foreign minister, Anita Orban, will also serve as deputy prime minister in the Tisza government, the prime minister-elect, Peter Magyar, announced in a Facebook post on Saturday.