The Tisza government has introduced legislation to overhaul Hungary’s public media system, replacing existing oversight structures with a new independent board and merging key state media entities. Prime Minister Péter Magyar previously vowed to suspend public news programming for its bias, but did not follow through.

Hungary will not submit a national implementation plan for the EU’s migration pact, Interior Minister Gábor Pósfai told lawmakers, reaffirming the government’s opposition to migrant relocation quotas and financial solidarity measures. He also discussed Schengen border controls, Ukrainian refugees, Russian visa policy and migration management following an EU meeting in Luxembourg.

Both the Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and President Trump have announced that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The deal is set to be ceremonially signed on 19 June in Geneva, Switzerland, after which the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen for commercial shipping.

Hungary’s foreign minister said the country has returned to a pro-European course following the April elections, highlighting a new agreement with Ukraine on minority rights and reaffirming support for EU enlargement, including Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans.

The EEAS faced criticism over a Pride Month campaign promoting EU support for LGBTIQ+ rights defenders worldwide. Critics accused Brussels of hypocrisy, arguing that while it condemns anti-LGBTIQ discrimination abroad, it continues to admit migrants from countries where same-sex relations are criminalized and opposition to LGBT rights remains widespread.

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has accused Viktor Orbán’s former government of secretly preparing a migrant reception centre while publicly maintaining its hardline anti-migration stance, releasing internal documents that he says expose ‘one of the biggest lies’ of the Fidesz era. Orbán rejected the allegations, arguing that the plans were merely a negotiating tactic designed to ‘outmanoeuvre’ Brussels.

Lancashire Police have confirmed that the man arrested over the shocking stabbing of a teenage girl in Brierfield is a British-born Pakistani, as detectives continue to investigate the incident as attempted murder. The attack, which was captured on video and circulated widely online, shows the 17-year-old victim being stabbed in the neck from behind in broad daylight before managing to escape.

Viktor Orbán has been re-elected as president of Fidesz for another year after securing 729 of 737 delegate votes at the party’s congress on Saturday. Although some speakers voiced criticism of the party’s performance and direction following its historic election defeat in April, no challenger emerged to contest Orbán’s leadership, underscoring his continued dominance within Fidesz.

‘Yesterday, on 12 June, the European Union’s new migration pact—adopted in 2024—entered into force. The migration and asylum package, consisting of ten legislative acts, is built around four main pillars.’

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has dismissed the heads of four of the country’s five main intelligence and national security services, marking one of the most significant personnel changes since his government took office in May. The move comes as the government continues its broader efforts to restructure state institutions and replace senior officials appointed during Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power.

Senegalese and Ivorian football supporters have been barred from entering the United States to watch their national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under the Trump administration’s stricter visa and border policies. The White House says the measures are needed to address security concerns, visa overstays, and weaknesses in identity-verification systems, while critics argue they disproportionately affect African and Muslim-majority countries and undermine the tournament’s global appeal.

Slovenia has lifted border control checkpoints with Hungary and Croatia, ending measures introduced in 2023 over security concerns linked to the Hamas attacks and the war in Ukraine. The move follows pressure from Brussels and aims to restore unrestricted travel within the Schengen Area.

The future of the European Union’s foreign policy apparatus has been thrown into question after France proposed three sweeping reform options for the EU’s diplomatic service. The initiative comes as criticism grows over the performance of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and the bloc’s handling of major international crises.

Karmelo Anthony, a black teenager who stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metclaff to death, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in state prison. Progressive activists and even Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett claim he acted in self-defence and was unjustly prosecuted for his race, despite the jury reaching a quick verdict, which suggests a clear-cut case.

Hungary’s new government has ordered the removal of the National Creed, the constitutional preamble introduced under Viktor Orbán, from schools and public institutions across the country. The decision has triggered a fierce backlash from Fidesz, with Orbán responding by personally nailing a copy of the text to the wall of the party’s headquarters in a symbolic act of defiance.

Hungary’s parliament will vote next week on a constitutional amendment that would limit the prime minister’s time in office to eight years, while also debating reforms linked to EU funding and the future of the Sovereignty Protection Office.

The opening game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in a 2–0 win for co-hosts Mexico over South Africa. Julián Quiñones of Mexico scored the first goal of the tournament. Three red cards were given out in the first game, two for South Africa and one for Mexico.

A 50-year-old Albanian man is fighting for his life after intervening to protect an elderly patron from harassment at a bar in central Italy, only to be violently attacked himself. Witnesses and local media reports identify the suspects as men of North African origin, while some social media reports have compared the assault to an attempted beheading.

Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg are pushing for major changes to the EU enlargement process designed to stop future members from following a path similar to that of Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. The proposal would strengthen Brussels’ ability to sanction ‘democratic backsliding’ and restrict veto rights during the early years of membership.

At a recent Danube Institute event, experts examined the relationship between migration and jihadist terrorism in Western Europe. Dr Simon Cottee’s research paper provided the basis for the discussion, which featured Dr Viktor Marsai and Matthias Victorian as well.

A UK government watchdog has sparked controversy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suggesting that England football badges worn by staff at an immigration detention facility could be perceived as intimidating by detained migrants. Critics described the findings as bizarre, arguing that support for England’s national team in England should not be treated as a potential safeguarding concern.

Ubisoft is set to close its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade as part of another round of cost-cutting measures that could affect up to 380 employees. The latest restructuring continues a years-long effort to reduce costs amid declining profits and a slower release schedule.

After Iran’s renewed assault on the Jewish state, Hungarian FM Anita Orbán delivered one of the clearest pro-Israel statements from any European government.

Budapest’s Police Headquarters and the Police Museum will welcome visitors during Museums’ Night with exclusive tours, forensic demonstrations, police dog shows, simulators, historic vehicles and interactive exhibits that offer a rare glimpse into law enforcement operations.

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar announced plans for another meeting with President Tamás Sulyok to persuade him to resign amid an escalating constitutional stand-off between the presidency and the government. Magyar also renewed his call for the eventual direct election of Hungary’s president, arguing that the office should derive its legitimacy directly from voters rather than parliamentary majorities.

Budapest’s popular nostalgia transport services return throughout June, offering passengers the chance to ride historic trams, trolleybuses, vintage Ikarus buses and the city’s unique cabrio bus. Several special services will also operate during Museums’ Night and the anniversary of the Cogwheel Railway.

Stephen Ogilvie, the 44-year-old victim of the attempted beheading that shocked Belfast earlier this week, is facing life-changing injuries after losing an eye and suffering extensive wounds to his face, neck, and back. The latest details emerged as the Sudanese migrant carrying out the attack appeared in court charged with attempted murder.

Fidesz has reported a growing number of complaints from supporters alleging political discrimination, harassment, and workplace retaliation since the April election, while also claiming that two activists died by suicide following constant abuse. The allegations form part of the opposition party’s broader campaign against what it describes as political persecution under the new Tisza government.

As US-led mediation efforts fade, European leaders are signalling a willingness to take a more active role in pursuing peace between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv is rallying support for renewed talks, but Moscow remains sceptical of European involvement. With fighting continuing and fresh EU funding flowing to Ukraine, the prospects for diplomacy remain uncertain.

In a recent interview with GQ magazine, British actor Idris Elba spoke out against the idea of a black actor playing the iconic spy character of James Bond, saying that Bond ‘was written how he was written for a reason’. Elba himself is black and has been rumoured to be next to play 007, which he has denied.