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The Latest Breaking News from Viktor Orban

Hungary’s incoming PM vows to shut down state media, calls it ‘factory of lies’

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The Independent UK

Hungary’s new PM tells state broadcaster ‘we are shutting down your lying service’ in extraordinary first interview

Peter Magyar slammed the channels as bring part of outgoing prime minister Viktor Orban’s ’propaganda machine’

The Independent UK

Will Hungary's new leader restore media freedom after years of Orban propaganda?

As Peter Magyar prepares to take over as Hungary's new prime minister, one of his first priorities is to dismantle a media system established by his predecessor, Viktor Orban, that served to limit scrutiny and amplify the ruling party's narrative. But experts question whether the new government wants a truly…

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Peter Magyar spots outgoing rival Viktor Orban on balcony as he arrives to meet president: ‘Absolute cinema’

Peter Magyar appeared to spot his outgoing rival Viktor Orban on a balcony as he met the country’s president following his election victory.

The Independent UK

New Hungarian PM tells president to ‘leave office now’ in scathing attack – minutes after posing with him for a picture

Peter Magyar ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary in a boon for the European Union and Ukraine and turned on the country’s president Tamas Sulyok, saying he was ‘unworthy of representing the unity of the Hungarian nation’

The Independent UK

Peter Magyar vows swift end to Orban’s rule as pressure mounts to secure EU funding

The new Hungarian leader announced his government could assume power in the first week of May

The Independent UK

New Hungarian PM's campaign silence on gay rights worries activists

In his winning campaign, Peter Magyar focused on corruption, the cost of living and Hungary’s place in Europe – but stayed silent on LGBTQI+ rights, which were chipped away under former prime minister Viktor Orban. For Tamas Dombos, a Budapest-based gay rights activist, Magyar’s caution is both understandable and unsettling.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Child among 13 killed as Putin’s forces attack Kyiv and other cities overnight

Major attack comes just hours after Putin's forces hit Ukraine with more than 380 drones and missiles

The Independent UK

Kremlin distances itself from Orban after landslide loss

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The Independent UK

Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests

Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures.

The Independent UK

Slovaks rally against populist Prime Minister Fico's plan to scrap mail voting from abroad

Protesters in Slovakia's capital and elsewhere in the country have denounced a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to scrap mail voting for Slovaks living abroad

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments

Patrick O’Donovan said there were ‘lopsided’ political views and ‘skewed’ broadcasting of fuel protests and blockades last week.

Evening Standard

What will JD do? Vance’s triple-whammy weekend hits his 2028 hope of succeeding Trump

ANALYSIS: After a whirlwind weekend in the Middle East, JD Vance returns to DC without the ‘dealmaker’ label to find other crises consuming Trumpworld, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Kremlin declares Putin was ‘never friends with Orban’ after historic election defeat

Moscow distances itself from influential EU ally as it attempts to play down his loss

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International Business Times

Hungarian Prime Minister-Elect Peter Magyar Intends To Take Office In Less Than a Month

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar, said he intends to convene the parliament to form a new government and take over from Viktor Orban in less than a month.

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‘Victory for democracy’: Trump’s friend Viktor Orbán humiliated after people reject him, Obama leads the celebration

One more far-right pillar down.

The Independent UK

Hungary’s new prime minister says he will ask Putin to stop the killing in Ukraine

Peter Magyar’s election victory over Viktor Orban was greeted with relief in Kyiv

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Trump, Vance, and the Kremlin all backed Orbán, but Hungary’s record voter turnout just handed MAGA its most humiliating defeat yet

His 16-year reign is now over.

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The Independent UK

In both Hungary and Britain, the EU is back in fashion

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In Budapest, the ousting of pro-Russia Viktor Orban is seismic – but Keir Starmer’s push for a closer relationship with the continent could be just as consequential

The Independent UK

Hungarian MP’s dancing steals show after Viktor Orban ousted

A Hungarian MP has gone viral for his wild celebratory dance moves as autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban was defeated in a landslide.

International Business Times UK

'A Victory For Democracy': Barack Obama Celebrates Trump-Ally Viktor Orbán's Loss in Hungary Elections

Barack Obama and global leaders welcome Viktor Orbán's election defeat in Hungary, as Péter Magyar's rise signals a shift in European politics.

International Business Times UK

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán Defeated—Election May Shake Trump's Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Plans

Explore the implications of Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary, its impact on international alliances, and the shifting political dynamics in Europe.

Euronews

‘Fabricating proof’: The disinformation tactics that shaped Hungary’s election

Disinformation analysts identified new tactics ahead of last weekend's polls, including fabricated news stories tailored to propaganda narratives, private Facebook groups used to spread party messaging and signs of Russian interference.

The Independent UK

The inside story of how a visit by Pope Francis helped lead to the crushing defeat of Viktor Orban

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox tracks the origins of Orban’s crushing defeat on Sunday to the unforeseen consequences of a papal visit almost exactly three years ago

International Business Times UK

Internet Wonders If JD Vance Is Cursed After the Pope Died, Iran Walked, and Orban Lost Following His Visits

JD Vance is dubbed 'cursed' online after a string of high-profile setbacks — from a papal visit to failed talks and a lost election.

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