Trump Admin Restores Hungary’s Full Participation in US Visa Waiver Programme

Hungarians will soon enjoy full visa-free travel to the United States again, after President Trump’s administration reversed restrictions imposed under Joe Biden. US Chargé d’Affaires Robert Palladino announced that from 30 September, ESTA approvals will be valid for two years, allow multiple entries, and cover all Hungarian citizens.

Slop Check: No, Fidesz Will Not Pull a Romania Next Year

‘Sadly, this time it isn’t one of the important outlets taking pot shots. Instead, it is the EU Observer. While a tiny fraction of the size of Politico and Euractiv, the rarely-read paper has opted to repeat the same tired tropes about Hungary—that the country is some tired, authoritarian hellhole where the public is just crying out for some liberal democracy.’

Hungary and UAE Strengthen Ties in Trade, Space, and Tech

Relations between Hungary and the United Arab Emirates are set to deepen as recent high-level meetings signal a new phase of strategic cooperation. With a focus on sectors like energy, digital infrastructure, space, and defence, both nations aim to expand economic ties and strengthen their partnership within the EU framework.

Former Frontex Chief Leggeri Outlines Roadmap to Counter Mass Migration

‘Borders must be enforced, constitutions defended, and citizenship laws tightened,’ Fabrice Leggeri declared at the Geopolitical Summit in Budapest. The former Frontex chief set out a detailed plan to reclaim sovereignty, warning that EU ideology has blurred lines between residence, rights, and national identity. Panellists from both sides of the Atlantic agreed.

European Parliament Leftists Block Minute of Silence for Charlie Kirk

Leftist MEPs blocked a one-minute silence for assassinated US conservative Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage among Patriots for Europe. Videos showed socialist chair cutting off the tribute, while right-wing MEPs protested. Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán called Kirk’s murder the result of the left’s hate campaign.

Brazil May Face More US Sanctions as Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, was sentenced to over 27 years for coup attempts and conspiracy, becoming the first ex-leader convicted on such charges. He denies wrongdoing and may appeal. Donald Trump and US officials blasted the ruling as political persecution, warning of possible sanctions.