The United States and Russia held the first round of Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, after which both sides agreed to work on improving relations and advancing toward a resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised the discussions, stating that the parties had not only listened but truly heard each other.
State Secretary for International Communication Zoltán Kovács of Hungary has responded to the chief advisor of city diplomacy for the Mayor of Budapest Dávid Korányi, who has claimed in an article for Time Magazine that President Trump’s freezing of USAID funding to foreign countries ‘threatens global democracy’.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó of Hungary has met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Deputy Prime Minister Murat Nurtileu of Kazakhstan in Astana, Kazakhstan. This is the third of a series of high-level diplomatic meetings between the two nations.
Hungarian troops have earned international recognition for their leadership in the EUFOR Althea peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky stated on Monday. The mission marked a historic milestone as Hungary took command of the EU’s peacekeeping mission for the first time.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić as the ‘champion of Balkan stability’ during a press conference in Budapest on Monday. The leaders discussed energy security, economic ties, and the challenges facing their nations in an evolving geopolitical landscape.
‘Pro-war, anti-Trump, and frustrated European leaders are coming together with the clear intention of obstructing a peace agreement,’ Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stressed on Monday. He was referring to the emergency summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron in Paris, where the most influential European countries are gathering to respond to US-led peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Hungary’s 4iG S&D has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Houston-based Axiom Space to explore opportunities in the space sector, particularly in orbital data centre (ODC) services. The collaboration aims to leverage synergies between the two companies in space technology and infrastructure.
In a recent interview on Mandiner, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán asserted that Hungary remains a strong and committed nation with valuable experience to share with the world. Speaking during his return from Dubai, Orbán discussed Europe’s decline, the shifting global order, and Hungary’s place in a rapidly changing world.
Donald Trump’s team is scheduled to meet the Russian delegation on Monday in Saudi Arabia for the first round of peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Following the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, where European and Ukrainian participation in the talks remained uncertain amid conflicting statements, EU leaders are set to convene in Paris for an emergency summit. Meanwhile, on Sunday Zelenskyy arrived in the United Arab Emirates.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has sat down with famed American political commentator Tucker Carlson for an interview again, this time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They have covered a wide array of important topics, such as the influence of the previous US administration on Hungarian politics, the state of the European economy, and most prominently, the potential end of the Russo–Ukrainian war.
The sign of life the family received from Hungarian Israeli Omri Miran may have been a ray of hope to hold on to; nevertheless, Hamas’ threat has brought the ceasefire to the brink of collapse.
Senior Fellow at the Center for Fundamental Rights and top contender to be the next US Ambassador to Hungary Bryan Leib has recently been interviewed by the Hungarian state television M1. In the interview, he covered a wide array of important topics, such as a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia with Hungarian involvement, illegal immigration, and more.
Earlier this week Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned from his post following mounting pressure from the parliament pursuing an impeachment process against him. The controversy was sparked by the Romanian constitutional court’s decision last year to cancel the Romanian presidential elections and—as no new president was elected—lengthen Klaus Iohannis’ term in office.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed optimism that a new US president committed to peace could end the war in Ukraine. Speaking on public Kossuth Radio, he emphasized Hungary’s long-standing peace strategy and highlighted the potential for major geopolitical and economic shifts.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivers a hard blow on EU leadership following Donald Trump’s announcement that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin immediately. As Washington appears to be sidelining the EU in the talks, Orbán attributes this to Brussels’ failed diplomacy and weak leadership.
With just ten days remaining until the most significant elections in Germany’s post-WWII history, the country has been struck by yet another terror attack committed by an Afghan migrant. According to police, the 24-year-old asylum seeker drove a car into a group of pedestrians in Munich, injuring at least 28 people. In response, Alternative für Deutschland’s Alice Weidel called for a ‘migration turnaround’.
Before the resolution got passed by the City Council in Worcester, Massachusetts, a trans activist speaking in favour seemed to make a threat, saying: ‘If you say that you’re afraid of Trump and that’s why you don’t want the city to be a safe space for trans people, you’d better prepare for trans people to make this a very unsafe space.’
After weeks of protracted negotiations, Herbert Kickl’s FPÖ and the Austrian People’s Party have failed to reach a coalition agreement. With Kickl returning his mandate, Austria now faces four possible paths forward, including the prospect of an early election.
BMW’s new factory in Debrecen is set to begin mass production this autumn, marking a major milestone for both the company and Hungary’s economy. With all necessary infrastructure completed, the plant will produce an all-electric model, reinforcing BMW’s transition to electromobility.
After speaking with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump announced that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine would begin ‘immediately’. Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Peter Hegseth informed NATO defence ministers that the US is gradually withdrawing from Europe. These two announcements left EU leaders in shock and despair—but in reality, they present a historic opportunity for the continent.
Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen are at the centre of a growing scandal involving undisclosed EU millions channelled to pro-EU media to shape the narrative ahead of the 2024 European elections. The case bears striking similarities to the USAID controversy and further erodes public trust in institutions and the media.
Viktor Orbán hosted Alice Weidel, co-chair of the German right-wing party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), in Budapest on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting prime minister to officially receive one of the party’s leaders. While the two addressed key challenges facing Europe, progressives—both online and in person—protested the meeting, labelling Orbán and Weidel as fascists.
Elon Musk has posted on X that the American Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was caught funnelling $59 million to hotels in New York City to house illegal migrants, while it was not able to help victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina in late 2024. Four FEMA employees, including CFP Mary Comans, have been terminated as a result of the scandal.
‘The HQ MND-C’s role will expand in the coming years, and is set to coordinate NATO military exercises aimed at testing combat readiness and enhancing interoperability among Allied forces. It will continue to play a critical role in the region’s defence architecture, ensuring that the Alliance remains prepared for the challenges of the future.’
According to her lawyer, the 43-year-old victim has contacted the Japanese Embassy in Budapest as well, claiming that her abusive ex-husband had taken her passport, but, tragically, the Embassy did not do anything to help her either.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok expressed confidence in the country’s border security following visits to the Hungarian–Romanian and Hungarian–Serbian borders. He praised law enforcement personnel and their advanced equipment, reaffirming that Hungary’s borders remain well protected.
The Hungarian government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on violence against women, pledging that ‘no cry for help will go unanswered.’ Government spokesperson Eszter Vitályos announced new measures to strengthen law enforcement’s response and protect victims.
US president Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the United States on Monday, a decision that will heavily impact the European Union’s economy. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen promised proportionate countermeasures, signalling a broader trade war between Washington and Brussels in the near future.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation on Monday, which ended his mandate before the presidential elections. If the Parliament approves the date, presidential elections will be held again in Romania in early May.
Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant closed 2024 with its fifth-highest annual electricity production, generating 16,016.6 GWh—nearly half of the country’s total electricity output. The plant has prevented close to 250 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions over its lifetime.