The Latest Breaking News from Hungary

Hungarians Protest 'Authoritarian' Bill Against NGOs, Media

Tens of thousands of people protested in Budapest Sunday against a planned law that would allow the government to sanction NGOs and media it deemed a threat to Hungary's sovereignty.

International Business Times · May 18, 2025

Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics

Around 10,000 protesters have gathered in Hungary's capital to oppose a bill by the country's right-wing government that critics say targets free speech and independent media

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban

A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungary’s ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil liberties across the EU.

Euronews · May 16, 2025

Hungary considering law to ban groups seen as threat to national sovereignty

Opposition warns that planned legislation would allow government to shut down all independent media and NGOs

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party is introducing a bill that would allow the government to monitor, restrict, and penalize organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Foreign-funded NGOs in Hungary that 'threaten sovereignty' targeted in draft law

The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

UK ranks below Romania and Hungary for child wellbeing and teen happiness

The Netherlands and Denmark retain their position as the top two places to be a child

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

‘I'm very worried about the coarseness of language,’ Irish PM tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin shares his concerns about Hungary’s position within the EU, the deterioration of public discourse, and the future of Ukraine’s membership to the bloc.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

Prison numbers could increase by up to 200% by 2027. What is the state of prisons across the EU?

In the EU, 13 member states reported overcrowded prison cells. Poland, Hungary, and Czechia have the highest prisoner rates in the EU.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

Orbán criticises Irish PM veto comments made in Euronews interview

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has denounced Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin for criticising Budapest and what he termed its "abuse of vetoes" in a Euronews interview.

Euronews · May 13, 2025