Viktor Orbán flew to Moscow early Friday, saying Hungary must guarantee affordable Russian gas and oil for the coming winter and beyond. Speaking at Budapest Airport, he stressed that Hungary’s energy security depends on pipeline deliveries from Russia—and noted that peace efforts would almost certainly feature in his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

What is the nature of the relationship between Hungary, Japan, and the US? Is ‘woke’ a significant issue in Japan? What does Japan do to counterbalance the influence of China in the Pacific? We spoke to a former Special Advisor to PM Shinzo Abe about the geopolitical turbulence surrounding Japan.

The Museum of Ethnography in Budapest has won a special prize from the international jury of the Children in Museums Award for its immersive ‘Sleep Over at the Museum!’ programme, recognized for its innovative approach to children’s museum education.

Tourism in Hungary continues its strong rise, with nearly 1.7 million visitors in October and record-breaking figures for the first ten months of 2025. New government measures aim to support small tourism businesses and boost long-term competitiveness.

At a joint press conference in Serbia, PM Viktor Orbán of Hungary and President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia emphasized deepening energy cooperation, including the accelerated construction of the Hungary–Serbia oil pipeline. Vučić thanked Hungary for its steady political support as Serbia navigates energy challenges tied to sanctions.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the Mandiner Awards Gala that the polarization gripping the West is not a universal phenomenon but a symptom of failing democratic systems. Speaking with astronaut Tibor Kapu, he contrasted Western decline with the rise of dynamic non-Western societies that are expanding their economic and social power.