Hungary is expanding its military muscle as Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky announced the addition of 56 Gidrán combat vehicles, raising the fleet to 106. Developed jointly with Türkiye, these versatile armoured vehicles boast advanced protection and weaponry.
In the latest sign of deteriorating relations, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Hungarian Ambassador to Kyiv Antal Hejzer in response to an advertising campaign portraying Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar as the ‘Hungarian Zelenskyy’. Ukraine’s EU accession is increasingly becoming a central topic in the electoral campaign for Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election.
The footballing world has been shaken by the death of Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota on Thursday. Dominik Szoboszlai, who played two seasons alongside the Portuguese forward, bid farewell to his friend in a heartfelt post on Instagram.
Taking over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Denmark has promised to exert maximum pressure on Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU accession. However, looking back over recent years, there have been several similar threats against Viktor Orbán’s government, and Copenhagen does not have anything new to bring to the table either.
‘The principles of “America first” and “Hungary first” give us the opportunity to elevate our friendship to a level where the sky is the limit,’ Péter Szijjártó highlighted in his speech at the US Embassy reception held on Wednesday to mark American Independence Day.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has unveiled a new discounted loan scheme offering first-time homebuyers up to HUF 50 million at a fixed 3 per cent interest rate for up to 25 years, aiming to curb rural migration and help families enter the housing market amid rising property prices. The programme applies nationwide with no age limit and requires only a 10 per cent down payment.
On 30 June 2024, Andrej Babiš, Herbert Kickl, and Viktor Orbán announced the establishment of a new political alliance called Patriots for Europe, which soon became the third-largest group in the European Parliament. In this article, we examine PfE’s first year and explore what lies ahead.
As of 1 July 2025, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ended all of its operations, with the remaining programmes continuing under the State Department’s oversight. Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán welcomed the decision, emphasizing its significance in reducing foreign interference against sovereignist governments.
Russia’s capture of Shevchenko—site of a key lithium deposit—is alarming investors over the future of a US–Ukraine critical minerals deal. With further Russian advances, Donald Trump may face a tough choice: ramp up pressure on Moscow or risk the deal’s collapse.
Hungarian painter Ágnes Zászkaliczky will showcase her evocative vision of a fragile Venice at the 2025 London Art Biennale, joining over 350 artists from 60 countries in Chelsea Old Town Hall. Known for blending classical artistry with modern expression, Zászkaliczky’s richly symbolic work warns of climate and cultural loss, while she continues innovating in stage and multimedia design at home.
Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary Sándor Fegyir discussed the current state and future prospects of Ukrainian–Hungarian relations in an interview with Index, stating that political communication has flaws on both sides, but that ‘it is never too late to apologize to each other.’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed a wide range of topics with astronaut Tibor Kapu during a video call on Sunday. Kapu shared insights into his experiences so far aboard the International Space Station, including details about the experiments he is conducting and the Hungarian food he brought with him to space.
Speaking to Euronews in Brussels, Balázs Orbán warned that admitting Ukraine into the EU means importing conflict with Russia, insisting Hungary will not support Kyiv’s accession while war rages on. He further criticized Western sanctions for damaging the EU’s economy, stressing that peace remains distant and Russia has not been weakened, despite nearly three years of punitive measures.
Chinese company BYD is set to construct a new electric bus plant in Komárom, Hungary, representing an investment of HUF 32 billion. The announcement was made by Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, who highlighted Hungary’s leading role in electric vehicle manufacturing in Europe.
Hungary has returned to space after 45 years as Tibor Kapu, aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, joins the ISS crew to conduct cutting-edge research. Kapu, tasked with experiments from cardiovascular monitoring to advanced navigation systems, represents the HUNOR programme’s ambitions while contributing to crucial studies on microgravity’s impact on human health and technology.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Hungarian authorities to allow the Budapest Pride march—scheduled for Saturday—to proceed, despite new legislation banning it. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged von der Leyen not to interfere in Hungary’s domestic affairs.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described this year’s NATO summit as a ‘battle won’ for member states advocating the strengthening of the Alliance over prioritizing Ukraine. He also emphasized that the European Union must ease its fiscal rules to enable member states to meet the new 5 per cent defence commitment by 2035.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed the return of what he called ‘common sense diplomacy’, as reflected in US President Donald Trump’s approach to managing global conflicts. He also stated that Russia does not pose a real threat to NATO, asserting that the Alliance is significantly stronger.
US President Donald Trump will not consider stricter measures against Russia, despite appeals from EU leaders and Ukraine during the NATO annual summit in The Hague. Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued that such actions would signal the end of diplomatic engagement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán clashed during the annual NATO summit in The Hague over Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union. While Zelenskyy argued that it is unfair for a single member state to block Ukraine’s EU aspirations, Orbán responded that it is equally unfair to risk dragging the Union into a direct conflict with Russia.
Research astronaut Tibor Kapu became the second Hungarian in space following the successful launch of the Axiom-4 space mission on Wednesday. Kapu will carry out 25 scientific experiments during the 14 days he and the three other crew members will spend aboard the International Space Station—marking a historic return for Hungary to space.
US President Donald Trump will return to the NATO table in just a few hours for the first time since 2019. The summit in The Hague is set to be far from routine for several reasons: member states are expected to approve a 5 per cent defence spending target by 2035. It will also mark the first summit since 2022 not centred on Ukraine, raising questions about Kyiv’s increasingly uncertain future.
A series of high-level meetings between Hungarian and US government officials continues, as Balázs Orbán, Political Director of the Hungarian Prime Minister met with US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday at the White House to discuss bilateral cooperation.
Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez is set to join Dominik Szoboszlai at Liverpool, as the current Premier League champions finalize a €46 million deal for the 21-year-old. With that, Kerkez becomes the second most valuable Hungarian footballer in history—after Szoboszlai, who joined Liverpool for €70 million in 2023.
The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) will be part of the new four-party government, party leader Hunor Kelemen announced on Sunday. According to Kelemen, the Hungarian minority party will hold three ministerial posts in the coalition.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pledged to take decisive action to safeguard Hungary’s peace and security in response to the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, citing the growing terror threat, rising energy prices, and increasing migratory pressure facing Europe.
‘If you are an excellent professional, you can thrive in a smaller market. But if you are a leader, there are no limits to the size of the market you can serve,’ highlighted Sándor Kürt, co-founder and former CEO of KÜRT Zrt, in an interview with Hungarian Conservative.
‘Our goal is to become the leading right-wing party in Poland within two years,’ said Deputy Marshal of the Polish Sejm and prominent Konfederacja leader Krzysztof Bosak in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The discussion centred on the upcoming presidential run-off, the party’s political trajectory, and the ongoing election campaign in Hungary.
‘The practice of suppressing the sovereignty of individual Member States in the European Union cannot continue,’ Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stressed during his keynote speech at CPAC Hungary 2025.
‘A White House photo with President Trump would certainly benefit Orbán ahead of the election,’ former Trump Advance Associate Johnny Szani remarked in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The conversation centred on US–Hungary relations under the second Trump administration, including insider perspectives on key bilateral issues.