László Czabán obituary Other lives: Senior lecturer at the Alliance Manchester Business School who moved to Manchester from Budapest The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Donald Trump intends to visit Hungary's Orbán during key election campaign The US president sent a letter to the Hungarian PM, confirming his willingness to visit Hungary and wishing Orbán "best of luck" with the key election in April. Euronews · Jan 9
The Cheapest Mercedes Will No Longer Be Made In Germany It was less than a year ago that Mercedes announced the A-Class would be discontinued as part of a decision to scale back its compact-car lineup. However, the company’s entry-level vehicle is getting a new lease on life, with production extended until 2028. It won’t carry the “Made in Germany”… Motor1 · Jan 8
Rally Hungary cancelled, European Rally Championship seeking replacement The 2026 European Rally Championship will no longer kick off its campaign in Hungary Motorsport · Jan 7
1,100-year-old burials of elite warriors and their ornate weapons discovered in Hungary The 1,100-year-old burials of three elite warriors — two of whom were possibly father and son — have been discovered in Hungary. LiveScience · Jan 6
Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own, Orbán says In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants. Euronews · Jan 6
EU calls for respect of international law as Trump remains vague on Venezuelan transition plan EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for 'calm and restraint by all actors' as the Trump administration remained vague on its transition plan for Venezuela after the ousting on Maduro. All member states, except for Hungary, supported the statement released by Kallas on Sunday night. Euronews · Jan 4
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Budapest's credit rating falls to 'junk' as funding row with Orbán government deepens The City of Budapest has been downgraded to "junk" rating by Moody’s and placed on review for further cuts, a move that could increase borrowing costs as the liberal mayor led capital butts heads with the PM. Euronews · Dec 30, 2025
‘It’s getting worse year after year’: Could water from Hungary’s thermal spas save arid farmland? These volunteers are on a mission to save the Great Hungarian Plain from desertification. Euronews · Dec 29, 2025
Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
The EU wants to end the era of national vetoes – but it's complicated Brussels has put forward numerous veto-proof legislative proposals to overcome repeated opposition from Hungary and Slovakia. Experts say the strategy is politically and legally risky. But has it become inevitable? Euronews · Dec 23, 2025
Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary, says Orbán The Hungarian Prime Minister said Hungary must help to prevent the collapse of Ukraine or order to "value its own piece of land." Euronews · Dec 21, 2025
The EU plans to raise €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine — here's how The EU will jointly borrow €90 billion to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The funds will be gradually disbursed and subject to conditions. Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will opt out of the scheme. Euronews · Dec 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years
Euronews · Dec 19, 2025 EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Hungary agrees to allow EU loan to Kyiv but will not contribute Viktor Orbán appeared to have agreed not to block the borrowing as long as his country, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were excluded from the guarantees. What we know on day 1,395
Euronews · Dec 18, 2025 EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine financing, Mercosur After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia.
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 EU membership alone insufficient for Ukraine's security, Danish minister tells Euronews Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 Italy's Meloni pours cold water on EU-Mercosur deal, calling it 'premature' Italy's position is pivotal, as France, Hungary, Poland, and Austria oppose the deal, which requires the approval of a qualified majority for the EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen to sign it.
Euronews · Dec 16, 2025 Spain launches €60 monthly public transport pass: Which other European countries offer one? Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Portugal already have similar schemes seeking to reduce residents’ dependence on private vehicles.
The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2025 Chile’s new far-right head is latest Latin American leader to ride hardline wave to power From the US to Hungary to Argentina, rightwing leaders are praising José Antonio Kast’s win in Chile’s presidential race
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 New index reveals Reeves’ Budget has downgraded the value of a British passport The fall is the biggest of any of the G7 countries with the UK overtaken by a string of European counterparts including Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy and Hungary
Euronews · Dec 15, 2025 EU energy ministers set to tackle price discrepancies among member states High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states look to narrow the gap.
Euronews · Dec 14, 2025 Tens of thousands protest in Budapest over alleged child abuse in Hungary's state-run institutions Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched in the capital, Budapest, to decry a leaked video showing children in a juvenile correction facility being subjected to abuse. The march was organised by Viktor Orbán’s main challenger in the upcoming elections, Péter Magyar.