Supporters of President Tamás Sulyok rallied outside his official residence in Budapest on Sunday, arguing that constitutionally protected offices should not be abolished for political reasons. The demonstration comes amid a growing confrontation between the presidency and the Tisza government over plans to remove several institutional leaders appointed under previous administrations.

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán told staff at the Foreign Ministry’s second assembly that Hungary’s diplomacy has regained visibility and initiative on the European stage. She highlighted renewed relations with Poland, talks with Ukraine on minority rights, NATO cooperation, and progress on unlocking EU funds as key achievements of the government’s first weeks in office.

Lidl Hungary has launched a pilot programme for its new Scan & Go service in three stores, allowing customers to scan products with their smartphones while shopping and complete their purchases through self-checkout terminals. The retailer says the system could significantly reduce waiting times and streamline the shopping experience.

Hampshire Police considered portraying murdered student Henry Nowak as the aggressor in public statements after his fatal stabbing, despite evidence indicating he was the victim, recent reports claim. The revelations followed reports that the force also considered intervening during the trial to counter what it described as online ‘mis- and disinformation’, intensifying criticism of its handling of the case.

During a debate on BBC’s Question Time, UK Greens candidate in the Makerfield by-election Sarah Wakefield made bizarre statements and facial expressions while discussing the effect of mass migration on housing in the UK with Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon. She got quite a lot of backlash online for her performance.

Marc Márquez secured his 100th career Grand Prix victory at the Hungarian MotoGP, overcoming Pedro Acosta in a dramatic battle at Balaton Park. The Ducati rider became only the third competitor in world championship history to reach the century mark in race wins.

Air Canada has launched a new direct route between Toronto and Budapest, restoring a key transatlantic connection and strengthening Hungary’s growing aviation ties with North America. Government officials and airport executives say the service will boost tourism, business travel, and connections with Canada’s large Hungarian diaspora.

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Hungary’s BBB sovereign credit rating with a negative outlook, citing weak growth, deteriorating public finances and fiscal uncertainty, while noting that the government’s constitutional majority could support the implementation of economic reforms.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced that the government will submit legislation next week to overhaul Hungary’s public media system, with the stated aim of ensuring balanced reporting and redefining the role of public service broadcasting.

The Italian Senate has approved a law strengthening parental control over school programmes on sexuality and gender identity. The reform puts parental oversight at the centre of sex education and is seen as a major challenge to gender ideology. It has drawn criticism from LGBT groups and opponents of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government.

Hungary have beaten Finland 2–1 at home at the Puskás Arena, the venue for last weekend’s UEFA Champions League final, in an international friendly. Barnabás Varga scored both goals for the home team, the first one being one of the AEK Athens striker’s signature headers.

Several current and former politicians from across Hungary’s political spectrum have been arrested in connection with an alleged HUF 2 billion bribery network. The operation marks the first major wave of arrests since the Tisza Party’s landslide victory, which was built in part on a pledge to hold members of the ‘old political elite’ accountable regardless of party affiliation.

MTVA chief executive Dániel Papp has stepped down after weeks of pressure from Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who accused Hungary’s public media leadership of systematically promoting narratives favourable to Viktor Orbán’s government over the past 16 years. The resignation comes as the Tisza government prepares a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s public broadcasting system.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could soon visit Budapest for talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary. The planned visit follows a political agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, helping clear the way for the first stage of Ukraine’s EU accession talks.

The Hungarian government has approved a broad set of decisions, including a planned EU funds recovery bill, investigations into Covid-era ventilator procurement, infrastructure audits, education reform, and tighter rules on advertising, labour and industrial projects.

The arrest of a Zimbabwean citizen after a brutal assault in Lublin has sparked a political dispute over rising numbers of foreign students in Poland. Konfederacja and PiS argue the student visa system is being used to facilitate uncontrolled migration, while the city’s progressive leadership has dismissed the claims as ‘lies and manipulation’.

The New York State Senate has passed Bill S9316, which mandates that the word ‘mother’ be replaced with the term ‘gestating parent’ and the word ‘father’ with ‘non-gestating parent’ in family court documents and education law in the state, drawing national ridicule.

Former minister Tibor Navracsics said Viktor Orbán remains politically resilient despite Fidesz’s election defeat and could even return as the party’s prime ministerial candidate in 2030. He also called for organizational renewal within Fidesz while criticizing the new government’s reliance on symbolic politics and confrontational rhetoric.

The Trump administration expressed condolences to the family of British student Henry Nowak, whose death after being handcuffed by police while suffering fatal stab wounds sparked outrage in the UK. The US State Department condemned what it called ‘ideological conditioning and two-tiered policing’, describing them as signs of broader societal decline.

Following US-brokered talks in Washington, Israel and Lebanon announced a ceasefire agreement conditional on Hezbollah’s ‘complete cessation’ of fire. While Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, Israeli ground forces have withdrawn from parts of the region. Financial markets reacted positively to the developments.

Dr Norman Lewis argues that the European Union’s technological sovereignty agenda launched today will fail, and risks making Europe less competitive.

Sony and Santa Monica Studio have unveiled God of War: Laufey, a new entry in the acclaimed action series that places Faye, the wife of Kratos and mother of Atreus, at the centre of the story. Set in a mysterious divine afterlife known as the Everywhen, the game promises to explore one of the franchise’s most enigmatic characters while expanding its mythological horizons.

The Ludovika University of Public Service hosted the America and Freedom 250 conference in Budapest ahead of the 250th anniversary of US independence. Hungarian and American speakers discussed freedom, transatlantic relations, NATO, US foreign policy, and bilateral ties. Participants included US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Caroline Savage and former ambassador Philip T Reeker.

The OECD expects Hungary’s economy to grow by 1.6 per cent in 2026 and 2 per cent in 2027, supported by recovering investment and easing inflation, while warning that prolonged geopolitical tensions could significantly weaken global growth.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that Ukraine has committed to restoring and expanding the education, language, cultural and political rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, paving the way for Hungary to support the opening of Kyiv’s first EU accession negotiation cluster.

Far-left streamer Hasan Piker has recently had his travel permit revoked by the UK government. According to his statements, he suspects this was due to his anti-Israel stances. However, he has been in a number of other controversies as well, including the time he appeared to shock his dog, or when he claimed that ‘America deserved 9/11.’

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for de-escalation after a dispute erupted between Poland and Ukraine over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to grant an elite military unit the honorary title ‘Heroes of the UPA’. The controversy has revived historical tensions surrounding the Bandera movement and the Volhynia massacres.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s first official visit to Berlin produced several awkward moments for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. During their joint press conference, Magyar openly contradicted Merz on Ukraine and likened the tactics used against the Tisza Party to those many observers associate with the German establishment’s treatment of the AfD.

Hungaroring Sport CEO Zsolt Gyulay said discussions on the future of the Hungarian MotoGP Grand Prix will take place during this weekend’s race at Balaton Park Circuit, as organizers and rights holders assess long-term plans for the championship’s presence in Hungary.

Protesters gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station on Tuesday after the release of body-camera footage showing fatally wounded teenager Henry Nowak being handcuffed moments before his death. The demonstration later turned violent, while a viral video appearing to show a restrained protester being repeatedly kicked in the head by officers further intensified outrage over police conduct.