The Latest Breaking News from Hungary

Trump backs Putin ally Viktor Orbán for reelection in Hungary: ‘I am with him all the way’

Hungary is facing its fiercest election in years as nationalist Orban faces a tough opposition

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Intercepted, injected with substance, cash taken: Ukraine bank staff details Hungarian seizure

Over €70 million in Ukrainian Oschadbank's cash and gold remain seized in Hungary as the details emerge for the first time about how the Ukrainian team were detained and questioned by Hungarian authorities.

Euronews · Mar 25

The clever psychological tricks which could send Ireland to first World Cup in 24 years

Troy Parrott holds the key as Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to conjure up another memorable away-day triumph in Prague on Thursday night

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Hungary's Péter Magyar accuses secret services of targeting his party ahead of April elections

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the country’s secret services of targeting his Tisza Party’s IT systems, citing press reports, just weeks before the 12 April elections, which polls suggest his party could win.

Euronews · Mar 24

Hungarian foreign minister admits calling Russia's Lavrov 'before and after' key EU meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'before and after' European Council summits following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy.

Euronews · Mar 24

Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight.

Euronews · Mar 24

Ukraine war briefing: Russia setting up long-range drone bases in Belarus, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president vows to respond to move that would draw Belarus more directly into the war; EU anger at Hungary over Russia information sharing. What we know on day 1,490

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24

Donald Trump endorses Russian-aligned Viktor Orbán for Hungary PM

President Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán for Hungary’s prime minister. Orbán, a known autocrat, was cut off by the European Union in sensitive talks.

The Mary Sue · Mar 23

Viktor Orbán celebrated by Europe’s far right before Hungary election

France’s Marine Le Pen and the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders among speakers praising prime minister at Budapest event

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

Hungarian election candidate accuses ruling party of treason over alleged EU leak to Russia

Péter Magyar, who leads in polls, says Orbán government is ‘betraying Hungarian and European interests’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23