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Magyar Asks for Immediate Suspension of His Parliamentary Immunity
- 23 Sep 2026 7:03 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has called on parliament to suspend his immunity without delay. The move comes in response to the deputy chief public prosecutor's request to the Speaker of Parliament to suspend the immunity of Magyar, as well as those of opposition Fidesz's Balazs Hanko and the Christian Democrats' Miklos Sesztak.
Reports of 'Mini-Coup' in Tisza Dismissed by Magyar
- 15 Sep 2026 6:37 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar dismissed reports that crisis erupted and a "mini-coup" had taken place in the Tisza party last November. "I have full confidence in [Tisza deputy leader] Mark Radnai", he said in an interview with public radio.
Orbán Could Face Prison Over Threats to Asset Recovery Office Staff
- 15 Sep 2026 6:30 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday called on MPs to stand by investigators, prosecutors, police and tax officials and defend them from Viktor Orban. He slammed the former prime minister for a comment in a recent interview insisting that anyone who takes a job at the Asset Recovery and Protection Office, whose task it is to uncover corruption, could be called to account in the future.
Watch: Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Rally & Counter-Demo Held in Budapest
- 24 Aug 2026 11:11 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Palestinian solidarity rally was held in Budapest's Fovam Square on Friday afternoon, organised by the Community of Palestinians Living in Hungary. A counter-demonstration was also held in front of the Dohány Street Synagogue.
Bribery Investigation: Ex-Budapest District Mayor Detained
- 29 Jul 2026 6:38 AM
- current affairs
Prosecutors are charging Balazs Bus the former mayor of Budapest's third district, with bribery in a corruption case involving several politicians of Fidesz, the Socialist party and DK, The Central Chief Prosecution Office of Investigation (KNYF) said.
Magyar Challenges Orban to Public Debate
- 22 Jul 2026 8:12 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, addressing MPs in parliament on Tuesday, commented on the committee investigating abuses in enforcement, vehicle fuel prices, the rule of law, public media and the presidential nomination. He also challenged his predecessor, Viktor Orban, to a debate.
Irishman Given 14 Years in Prison for Killing American During Sex in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2026 6:59 AM
- current affairs
The metropolitan court of Budapest has sentenced an Irishman to 14 years in prison for strangling an American woman to death during sexual intercourse.
Hungary's National Security Leadership Swept Away in Major Government Shake-Up
- 15 Jun 2026 1:45 PM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed the heads of all four of Hungary's principal national security agencies in what stands as one of the most significant personnel overhauls since his government came to power.
Anti-Migration Fight 'One of Greatest Lies of Orbán', Says Magyar Citing Evidence
- 15 Jun 2026 10:51 AM
- current affairs
Fighting illegal migration was one of the greatest lies of the previous government, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Saturday, and presented documents suggesting that the Orban government had planned to set up a refugee camp back in Aug 2024.
Magyar Asks for Immediate Suspension of His Parliamentary Immunity
- 23 Sep 2026 7:03 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has called on parliament to suspend his immunity without delay. The move comes in response to the deputy chief public prosecutor's request to the Speaker of Parliament to suspend the immunity of Magyar, as well as those of opposition Fidesz's Balazs Hanko and the Christian Democrats' Miklos Sesztak.
Reports of 'Mini-Coup' in Tisza Dismissed by Magyar
- 15 Sep 2026 6:37 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar dismissed reports that crisis erupted and a "mini-coup" had taken place in the Tisza party last November. "I have full confidence in [Tisza deputy leader] Mark Radnai", he said in an interview with public radio.
Orbán Could Face Prison Over Threats to Asset Recovery Office Staff
- 15 Sep 2026 6:30 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday called on MPs to stand by investigators, prosecutors, police and tax officials and defend them from Viktor Orban. He slammed the former prime minister for a comment in a recent interview insisting that anyone who takes a job at the Asset Recovery and Protection Office, whose task it is to uncover corruption, could be called to account in the future.
Watch: Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Rally & Counter-Demo Held in Budapest
- 24 Aug 2026 11:11 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Palestinian solidarity rally was held in Budapest's Fovam Square on Friday afternoon, organised by the Community of Palestinians Living in Hungary. A counter-demonstration was also held in front of the Dohány Street Synagogue.
Bribery Investigation: Ex-Budapest District Mayor Detained
- 29 Jul 2026 6:38 AM
- current affairs
Prosecutors are charging Balazs Bus the former mayor of Budapest's third district, with bribery in a corruption case involving several politicians of Fidesz, the Socialist party and DK, The Central Chief Prosecution Office of Investigation (KNYF) said.
Magyar Challenges Orban to Public Debate
- 22 Jul 2026 8:12 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, addressing MPs in parliament on Tuesday, commented on the committee investigating abuses in enforcement, vehicle fuel prices, the rule of law, public media and the presidential nomination. He also challenged his predecessor, Viktor Orban, to a debate.
Irishman Given 14 Years in Prison for Killing American During Sex in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2026 6:59 AM
- current affairs
The metropolitan court of Budapest has sentenced an Irishman to 14 years in prison for strangling an American woman to death during sexual intercourse.
Hungary's National Security Leadership Swept Away in Major Government Shake-Up
- 15 Jun 2026 1:45 PM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed the heads of all four of Hungary's principal national security agencies in what stands as one of the most significant personnel overhauls since his government came to power.
Anti-Migration Fight 'One of Greatest Lies of Orbán', Says Magyar Citing Evidence
- 15 Jun 2026 10:51 AM
- current affairs
Fighting illegal migration was one of the greatest lies of the previous government, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Saturday, and presented documents suggesting that the Orban government had planned to set up a refugee camp back in Aug 2024.