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‘It’s notoriously hard to write about sex’: David Szalay on Flesh, his astounding Booker prize-winner

The novel’s protagonist is violent, libidinous and so inarticulate he says ‘OK’ some 500 times. So how did the author turn his story into a tragic masterpiece?

The Guardian - UK

EPP blocks Parliament’s inquiry committee over spying allegations against Hungary's secret services

The European People's Party opposes setting up a Parliament's inquiry committee to investigate spying allegations against Hungary's secret services on the basis that it would only help Victor Orbán’s strategy to antagonize the EU. Progressives want to open the investigation immediately.

Euronews

Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats

As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary tale

The Guardian - US

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Viktor Orbán Says Trump Promised To Defend Hungary's 'Financial Stability' In Case Of External Attacks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he struck a deal with President Donald Trump that would protect Hungary's economy from external threats, deepening ties between two nationalist leaders as Budapest faces mounting pressure from the European Union.

Benzinga

Trump hands Viktor Orbán a win as Hungary locks exemption for Russian energy imports

White House sources say exemption for Budapest to continue buying Russian oil will apply for a year. The move represents a political win for Orbán heading into an election in April, with the Hungarian economy in dire straits. Low energy prices could be a determining factor in the campaign.

Euronews

Orbán says Trump has agreed to grant Hungary an exemption from sanctions on Russian energy purchases

The Hungarian leader said he has managed to convince US President Donald Trump to grant his country a full exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian energy, after detailing to him the dire consequences it would have on the Hungarian people.

Euronews

Hope and frustration - debate on EU enlargement intensifies

At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, there were positive words towards Kyiv. Other candidate countries still do not feel properly appreciated. An analysis.

Euronews

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Flattery will get you everywhere: Orbán lays it on thick with Trump

The Hungarian PM needed Trump’s help over Russia oil sanctions – so he deployed a tried-and-trusted method

The Guardian - US

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Brazil GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Trump weighs Hungary's 'vital' request for exemption from Russian energy sanctions

In comments on Friday, Orbán said he would present Trump with several "suggestions" for implementing an exemption.

Euronews

Trump-Orbán meeting: US gives Hungary exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas

US president also praises Hungarian leader’s hardline stance on immigration during friendly White House summit

The Guardian - US

Trump hosts Hungary's Orban as shutdown rolls on

President Trump met with Hungary's Viktor Orban on Friday, again opting to focus on foreign policy amid a record government shutdown.

Roll Call

Orban seeks Trump’s support over reliance on Russian energy amid US sanctions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to visit the White House on Friday, where he will meet US President Donald Trump for a high-stakes discussion centred on Hungary’s reliance on Russian energy and the effect of new US sanctions targeting Russian oil.

Radio France Internationale

Viktor Orban is back in the White House again – doing Putin’s dirty work for him

ANALYSIS: The Hungarian leader and Donald Trump are no fans of democracy. Both are pro-Putin, and they have one point of friction, which will not ignite during their meeting in Washington DC. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why this is good for the Kremlin

The Independent UK

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Viktor Orban to visit White House to broker new Trump-Putin summit and seek permission to buy Russian oil

The Hungarian PM is a key ally of Moscow and has stymied European support for Kyiv

Euronews

Trump-Orbán: Russian oil imports and war in Ukraine on the table in 'high-stakes' Washington visit

The two leaders are politically aligned, but Washington has criticised Hungary for importing Russian energy even as the rest of Europe unplugs from Moscow. Visit could see Hungary could strike an LNG deal with Trump.

The Guardian - US

Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives

Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections

The Independent UK

At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday

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Euronews

'Ukraine does not defend Hungary', Orban says in Zelenskyy rebuff

The war of words between Ukraine and Hungary continued this week following an interview on Euronews with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Guardian - UK

Shock as Orbán allies take ownership of Hungary’s most-read newspaper

Blikk, a tabloid with about 3 million online monthly readers, bought by pro-Orbán media group Indamedia

Euronews

'This is not fair': Leaders call on Orbán to remove Ukraine veto at Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit

At Euronews' Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, key leaders called on Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine's EU accession.

Euronews

Sandu calls on the EU to provide 'clarity and engagement' for Moldova’s accession

The EU has praised Moldova’s efforts towards European integration. But the country, which filed its bid to join the EU almost at the same time as Ukraine, is now caught in the crossfire of Hungary's veto against Kyiv. Its president Maia Sandu calls for clarity in comments to Euronews.

The Independent UK

Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt Hungary from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil when he visits Washington next week

The Conversation

Trump and Putin didn’t hold new peace talks after all — but that was likely Putin’s plan all along

Donald Trump’s administration recently announced a forthcoming meeting between the American president and Russian leader Vladimir Putin to take place in Hungary. High-level talks from representatives of both the United States and Russia were to set up such a meeting in the near future.

Euronews

Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans

Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia in a complex balancing act.

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