‘Biological attack’ could be behind Europe’s latest foot-and-mouth outbreak Hungary reported its first case in over 50 years last month, triggering border closures and the mass slaughter of cattle The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as it hosts Benjamin Netanyahu The Israeli prime minister, sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Hungary on Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Hungary withdraws from ICC as Netanyahu arrives for state visit Hungary's government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, it said on Thursday, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit. Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2025
Hungary says it will withdraw from ICC as Israel’s Netanyahu visits Hungarian PM Orban claimed the court has become too politicised, pointing to its decisions on Israel. Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2025
Hungary Government Clamps Down On Budapest Pride Parade Hungarian government's restrictions on Budapest Pride spark backlash and legal action, drawing condemnation from the European Commission. Top News · Feb 27, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia suffers worst daily losses since the start of the invasion, claims Ukraine – as it happened Kyiv says that 2,200 Russian soldiers have died in the last 24 hours The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Hungary ignoring requests for contact with war prisoners: Ukraine Kyiv says prisoner transfer serves Orban’s interests, but Budapest claims POWs are free to leave. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023
U.S. sanctions leaders of Russian bank, warns Hungary over ties with Moscow The United States imposed sanctions on three top officials of the Russian-controlled International Investment Bank in Budapest on Wednesday after it said Hungary had ignored U.S. concerns raised over the "opaque Kremlin platform". Reuters · Apr 12, 2023
Hungary-Sweden relations are at a low point, Orban aide says Bilateral relations between Sweden and Hungary are at a low point, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas told a media briefing on Thursday, calling on Stockholm to take steps to boost confidence. Reuters · Apr 6, 2023
Ukraine says Russia's Bakhmut assault losing steam, counterstrike coming soon Ukrainian troops will launch a long-awaited counter assault "very soon" now that Russia's offensive in Bakhmut is losing steam, Ukraine's top ground forces commander says. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
Hungary would not act on Putin arrest warrant, official says The chief of staff to Hungary's prime minister says Hungarian authorities wouldn't arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Hungary would not arrest Putin, says PM Orban's chief of staff Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday, adding that it would have no legal grounds. Reuters · Mar 23, 2023
Hungary signals fresh delay in Finland, Sweden NATO approval Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff signalled on Saturday a possible further delay in Budapest's ratification of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, saying a vote may take place only in the second half of March. Reuters · Feb 25, 2023
Hungarian government scraps year-old ceiling on fuel prices Hungary’s government is cancelling a state-imposed cap on fuel prices after a wave of panic-buying by motorists led to fuel shortages and long lines at filling stations across the country The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022 Hungarian filling stations running out of price-capped fuel Drivers in Hungary are running into gasoline and diesel shortages at filling stations as a government-imposed price cap squeezes independent stations and leaves the state energy company struggling to meet increased demand
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Sweden and Finland can ‘count on’ Hungary in Nato bid Hungary said it would ratify the Nordic countries’ accession before the end of the year
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 Hungary: Finland and Sweden 'can count on us' in NATO bid Hungary's parliament will discuss the ratification of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO during its autumn session after a series of EU-related bills have been passed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Wednesday.
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 Hungary cannot support any new EU energy sanctions against Russia - govt Hungary cannot support the European Union's planned eighth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine if those contain energy sanctions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.
Reuters · Sep 17, 2022 Hungary to submit new laws to unlock EU funds next week -PM aide Hungary's government will submit new laws to parliament next week to end a stand-off with the European Commission and unlock access to EU funds, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Saturday.
Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022 Hungary would veto EU sanctions on Russian Energy, minister says Hungary would veto any European proposal that leads to the restriction of energy imports from Russia, according to a senior minister in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government.
Reuters · Apr 28, 2022 Hungary says 'no obstacles' to signing agreement on EU recovery funds Hungary sees no obstacles to signing an agreement with Brussels about the release of EU recovery funds to Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.