According to a new national poll by the polling firm Századvég, the Orbán government’s recently introduced fuel price caps are widely popular, with 67 per cent of Hungarian adults supporting them. The price of a litre of gasoline is capped at 595 HUF ($1.73), while the price of a litre of diesel is capped at 615 HUF ($1.79).

‘The administration has so far advanced multiple rationales for the campaign, encompassing Iran’s historical support for terrorism, aspirations for regime change and promotion of women’s rights, the promotion of internal political freedoms, and concerns regarding its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.’

A suspected terror attack targeted a Jewish school in Amsterdam on Friday night, marking the latest in a growing series of explosions across Europe linked to the escalating war between the United States–Israel and Iran. The incident follows attacks in Belgium and Norway and reinforces warnings that the Middle Eastern conflict could trigger a new wave of terrorism across the continent.

Hungary is launching a domestic raw mineral exploration programme to reduce reliance on imported critical materials, Bence Gonda, head of the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary, revealed. The initiative will examine deposits such as the strategically significant Recsk site.

In a controversial ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union declared that national laws refusing changes to gender markers in official documents may violate EU freedom of movement rights. The judgment is yet another example of how Brussels increasingly uses judicial activism to impose ideological policies on member states, creating another flashpoint between the EU and sovereignist governments.

The Hungarian delegation investigating the Druzhba oil pipeline situation in Kyiv was forced to take shelter during an air raid alert as talks continued over the future of oil deliveries to Hungary.

The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil shipments already loaded onto tankers in an effort to stabilize global energy markets shaken by the war in Iran. Welcoming the move, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó urged Brussels to follow Washington’s example and suspend EU sanctions on Russian energy to curb soaring prices in Europe.

Hungary’s government has signed a support agreement for a 15 billion forint development of Kaposvár’s public transport system, which will include the purchase of 42 electric buses and related infrastructure.

With another impressive showing, Hungarian champions Ferencváros beat the Portuguese side SC Braga 2–0 at home in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League. The second leg will be played next Wednesday, with a real chance of Fradi making it to the last eight standing in the competition!

Keir Starmer’s government has launched a systematic assault on Britain’s national identity. Within days, Labour moved to scrap historical figures like Winston Churchill from banknotes, weaken the centuries-old institution of trial by jury, and introduce ideological speech rules protecting Muslims—steps many see as part of a broader effort to dismantle Britain’s historical and cultural foundations.

The European Parliament voted to weaken member states’ veto power in EU enlargement decisions, a step widely seen as aimed at neutralizing Hungary’s ability to block Ukraine’s accession. The move highlights growing pressure from Brussels to push Kyiv’s membership forward despite mounting political tensions ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary election.

Hungarian fintech company BinX is launching a new generation financial software platform through a 3.6 billion forint research and development investment supported by the government.

Hungary’s government said it could support EU financial assistance to Ukraine if oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline resume, as officials announced a fuel price cap and warned of growing energy risks linked to regional conflicts.

At a conference in Chile, Miklós Szánthó of the Center for Fundamental Rights warned that Brussels has launched a ‘full-scale attack’ on Budapest through its Kyiv proxy. He also argued that the stakes of Hungary’s next election in April rival those of the 2024 United States presidential election.

A Hungarian delegation has arrived in Kyiv to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline and push for its restart, with officials saying the issue has drawn the attention of several EU diplomats and could have wider European implications.

A youth centre in Berlin’s migrant-heavy Neukölln district is facing fierce backlash after staff failed to report serious sexual assault allegations to police out of concern that the suspects would be labelled ‘typical Muslims’. The scandal follows months of troubling behaviour and harassment of female visitors at the centre, which both staff and the youth welfare office tried to cover up.

A former lieutenant general of Ukraine’s Security Service issued an explicit death threat against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his family, claiming a covert Ukrainian ‘death squad’ knows where they live and can’t be escaped. The remarks follow Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s own threatening statements and come as Kyiv continues its oil blockade through Druzhba ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary election.

Former UN Assistant Secretary General Michael von der Schulenburg sharply criticized the European Union’s handling of the Ukraine war, warning that Brussels has become more focused on sustaining the conflict than resolving it. According to him, EU institutions today appear neither willing nor capable of playing any meaningful role in peace negotiations.

British conservative commentator Matt Goodwin warned that freedom of speech, national democracy, and sovereignty are being eroded in the UK and Europe. At the MCC Summit on Reclaiming the West, he said political elites and supranational institutions, like the EU, are narrowing acceptable debate and shifting decisions away from voters.

Europe could face the world’s most severe energy shortage and price increases due to the Iran war and restrictions on Russian energy supplies, but Hungary can protect itself through a sovereign energy policy, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said.

The Budapest Balkans Forum continued on Day 2, with distinguished guests such as Minister for European Union Affairs János Bóka of Hungary, Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović of Serbia, and Deputy Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Megi Fino of Albania sharing their insightful opinions on the issue of Western Balkan EU enlargement.

Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s high-level summit Reclaiming the West kicked off with an unexpected confrontation as Israeli security expert Or Yissachar and former UN Assistant Secretary General Michael von der Schulenburg delivered sharply opposing views on the US–Israeli military operation against Iran, turning the opening session into a spontaneous debate on war, regime change, and international law.

Budapest’s public transport operator will expand its Pay&GO contactless payment system to all metro lines, allowing passengers to purchase and validate tickets simply by tapping a bank card or smart device.

‘The joint attack by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the latter’s responses, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as its attack targeting some energy-related facilities in different Gulf countries, have raised serious concerns worldwide about the issue of global energy security.’

Hungary’s National Assembly adopted a resolution opposing Ukraine’s EU accession and further EU war aid, arguing that admitting a country at war would draw the bloc into the conflict. The document also calls on the government to support peace efforts and prevent EU funds intended for Hungary from being redirected to Ukraine.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that Hungary will introduce protected fuel prices for petrol and diesel starting at midnight, limiting retail prices in an effort to shield households and businesses from rising energy costs.

The Budapest Balkans Forum, hosted by HIIA, marked its 10th anniversary at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, bringing together regional leaders such as Foreign Ministers Péter Szijjártó of Hungary and Timcho Mucunski of North Macedonia to discuss EU enlargement and energy security. Speakers emphasized a merit-based accession process for Western Balkan countries and highlighted the region’s growing strategic importance.

Hungary has evacuated 989 people, including 892 Hungarian citizens, from the Middle East through government-organized flights, according to Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. Additional evacuation flights may be launched this week if demand continues.

A video from Manchester showing Iranian Islamist horsemen chasing anti-Khamenei protesters during rival demonstrations following the death of the ayatollah has generated massive attention online, especially after police appeared to let them leave without making any arrests. The incident has fuelled criticism of what many see as an increasingly weak response by British authorities to Islamist intimidation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy amid soaring prices triggered by the war in the Middle East. Orbán warned that Europe’s current vulnerability is the direct result of ideology-driven policies that replaced cheap Russian pipeline gas with dependence on volatile global LNG markets.