German police say 4 women and a boy were killed in the Christmas market attack More details have emerged about those killed when a man drove a car at speed through a Christmas market in Germany The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031 Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024
Italy's Salvini Defiant As Verdict Due In Migrant Trial Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was defiant Friday as he arrived for the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail. International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024
Christmas ceasefire proposed for Ukraine war by Putin ally and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the call by Orban to the Russian president Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv confirms Russian gains around Pokrovsk US suspects Moscow preparing another Oreshnik ballistic missile attack; Zelenskyy hails strike on Russian airfield and fuel works. What we know on day 1,023 The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024
Russia Vows Retaliation After Ukrainian ATACMS Strike Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban Pope Francishas met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican and discussed with him the war in Ukraine, focusing on the humanitarian situation and efforts to promote peace in the region The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024
French far-right cautious of Trump as policies threaten European interests While President Emmanuel Macron was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory, France remains wary of the United States president-elect, given his rhetoric against Europe, his plan to impose import tariffs and his stance on the war in Ukraine. Even though some European… Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2024
Orban's Soft Power Shines As Hungary Hosts Israeli Match Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year, many home fixtures of Israel's national football team and clubs have been moved to Hungary. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024
Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election? The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means. Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,003 These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2024
Orban vows to defy international arrest warrant against Netanyahu and welcome Israeli leader to Hungary Israel’s staunchest ally, the US, also condemns warrant – with Joe Biden calling it ‘outrageous’ The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Fears For Gaza Hospitals As Fuel, Other Aid Run Low The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday that hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled. International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024
Divisions emerge as ICC targets Netanyahu and Hamas over war crimes World leaders have clashed over the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes. France, a member of the ICC and a traditional ally of Israel, finds itself at a crossroads between respecting international law and facing… Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2024 Nato and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia uses hypersonic missile Nato and Ukraine will hold emergency talks after Russia attacked a central city with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024 Middle East crisis: Netanyahu thanks Orbán for invite after ICC warrant, saying Hungary on ‘side of justice and truth’ – as it happened Israeli PM thanks his Hungarian counterpart after he extends invite in defiance of moves by International Criminal Court
The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024 Populist parties thrive on discontent: the data proves it Anger and resentment have become the accepted currency of populist politicians. Donald Trump is generally the first example that comes to mind, but Europe has its fair share of these leaders too, from Viktor Orban in Hungary and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands to Marine Le Pen in France and…
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024 Surprising alliance of Donald Trump, Viktor Orban and Pope Francis that could derail support for Ukraine Exclusive: The Pope has shown backing for Hungary’s so-called ‘peace deal’ between Kyiv and Moscow – while Trump’s election puts US aid at risk
International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024 Putin Ready to Discuss Ukraine War With Trump But Goals For Russia 'Remain the Same', Kremlin Says The Kremlin on Friday said Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss the war in Ukraine with President-elect Donald Trump, but emphasized that Russia is unwilling to make any concessions, according to reports.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 EU leaders tell Trump to stand up to ‘bully’ Putin as Starmer is warned Britain can’t rely on US for defence Don’t be ‘herbivore surrounded by carnivores’ says Macron as EU faces up to second Trump term
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 After Trump Win, Orban Basks In Hosting European Leaders Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, fresh from celebrating Donald Trump's presidential win, savoured his moment in the spotlight Thursday as he welcomed more than 40 European leaders to Budapest for a summit.
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 Europe Seeks Footing As Trump Storms Back To Power European leaders converge on Budapest Thursday for two days of high-level talks that will seek to rise to the challenges posed by Donald Trump's return to the White House -- but also risk exposing the continent's fault lines.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2024 European leaders seek a common future at Budapest summit Dozens of European leaders will be seeking to chart a more common future during a one-day summit hosted by Hungarian leader Viktor Orban in Budapest on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 World reacts as Donald Trump wins US presidential election Jubilation had already been building through the night in the Republican former president’s camp
International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024 Anti-Brussels Firebrand Orban To Host European Leaders In Hungary Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is due to host dozens of European leaders in Budapest later this week as relations with fellow partners have become increasingly strained.