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Serial Killings of Roma People in Hungary Remembered at 'Do Not Open' Exhibition in Budapest
- 24 Feb 2026 5:49 AM
- current affairs
The absence of remembrance is equal to victims being re-victimised, Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, said at the opening of the Do Not Open outdoor exhibition on Monday at Budapest’s City Hall Park, marking the anniversary of the serial killings against Roma people.
Netanyahu Revealed as a Speaker at CPAC Hungary 2026 this March
- 19 Feb 2026 1:14 PM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to be one of the featured speakers at CPAC Hungary 2026, The Times of Israel has reported. The Hungarian news site Index.hu has also carried the story, based on information from the Israeli paper. It has since been confirmed by the office of the Prime Minister of Israel.
Opposition Parties Sharply Criticise Orbán's State of Nation Speech
- 16 Feb 2026 1:20 PM
- current affairs
Opposition parties reacted to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's speech assessing the state of the nation over the past year.
TI: Hungary Remains Most Corrupt EU Member State for 4th Consecutive Year
- 11 Feb 2026 3:36 PM
- current affairs
In 2025, Hungary was once again ranked at the bottom of the European Union, sharing last place with Bulgaria this time, according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) compiled by the Secretariat of Transparency International in Berlin.
Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism
- 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM
- current affairs
When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its ...
Update: Budapest Mayor Charged with Organising Illegal Assembly - "Largest Freedom March in Decades Here"
- 30 Jan 2026 11:27 AM
- current affairs
The Prosecutor's Office of Budapest's fifth and eight districts has charged Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, with "organising and leading a meeting called Budapest Pride despite a police ban" last summer, the office said in statement.
Ruling Alliance in Hungary to Field 65 Seasoned & 41 New Candidates at Election
- 12 Jan 2026 12:29 PM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats (KDNP) alliance will field 65 seasoned and 41 new candidates at the 2026 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Fidesz's leader, told the party congress.
Drug Dens in Hungary Getting Shut Down, Police Have New 'Extremely Powerful Tool' to Fight Drugs
- 19 Nov 2025 8:12 AM
- current affairs
The closure of drug dens is underway, and police will be allowed to shut down shops and premises suspected of being involved in drug trafficking for up to three months, the government commissioner responsible for eradicating drug trafficking said.
Hungary to Hold National Consultation on Tisza Party Tax Plans
- 8 Sep 2025 4:54 PM
- current affairs
Next year's election is about trust, too, and the opposition has suffered a complete loss of trust, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech at an event in Kotcse, in western Hungary, organised by the Foundation for a Civic Hungary on Sunday.
Serial Killings of Roma People in Hungary Remembered at 'Do Not Open' Exhibition in Budapest
- 24 Feb 2026 5:49 AM
- current affairs
The absence of remembrance is equal to victims being re-victimised, Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, said at the opening of the Do Not Open outdoor exhibition on Monday at Budapest’s City Hall Park, marking the anniversary of the serial killings against Roma people.
Netanyahu Revealed as a Speaker at CPAC Hungary 2026 this March
- 19 Feb 2026 1:14 PM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to be one of the featured speakers at CPAC Hungary 2026, The Times of Israel has reported. The Hungarian news site Index.hu has also carried the story, based on information from the Israeli paper. It has since been confirmed by the office of the Prime Minister of Israel.
Opposition Parties Sharply Criticise Orbán's State of Nation Speech
- 16 Feb 2026 1:20 PM
- current affairs
Opposition parties reacted to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's speech assessing the state of the nation over the past year.
TI: Hungary Remains Most Corrupt EU Member State for 4th Consecutive Year
- 11 Feb 2026 3:36 PM
- current affairs
In 2025, Hungary was once again ranked at the bottom of the European Union, sharing last place with Bulgaria this time, according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) compiled by the Secretariat of Transparency International in Berlin.
Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism
- 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM
- current affairs
When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its ...
Update: Budapest Mayor Charged with Organising Illegal Assembly - "Largest Freedom March in Decades Here"
- 30 Jan 2026 11:27 AM
- current affairs
The Prosecutor's Office of Budapest's fifth and eight districts has charged Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, with "organising and leading a meeting called Budapest Pride despite a police ban" last summer, the office said in statement.
Ruling Alliance in Hungary to Field 65 Seasoned & 41 New Candidates at Election
- 12 Jan 2026 12:29 PM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats (KDNP) alliance will field 65 seasoned and 41 new candidates at the 2026 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Fidesz's leader, told the party congress.
Drug Dens in Hungary Getting Shut Down, Police Have New 'Extremely Powerful Tool' to Fight Drugs
- 19 Nov 2025 8:12 AM
- current affairs
The closure of drug dens is underway, and police will be allowed to shut down shops and premises suspected of being involved in drug trafficking for up to three months, the government commissioner responsible for eradicating drug trafficking said.
Hungary to Hold National Consultation on Tisza Party Tax Plans
- 8 Sep 2025 4:54 PM
- current affairs
Next year's election is about trust, too, and the opposition has suffered a complete loss of trust, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech at an event in Kotcse, in western Hungary, organised by the Foundation for a Civic Hungary on Sunday.