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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
August 11, 2026Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
July 18, 2026Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.
July 7, 2026Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that
President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.
June 8, 2026Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
May 9, 2026Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'
The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
April 15, 2026Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
April 13, 2026Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
April 13, 2026'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
April 12, 2026Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections Reuters
April 11, 2026Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
April 11, 2026Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe Reuters
April 9, 2026JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
April 7, 2026AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
April 4, 2026US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters
US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters
March 31, 2026War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
March 12, 2026Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
March 6, 2026Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters
Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters
March 5, 2026Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters
Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters
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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
András Baka served for 17 years as the Hungarian judge at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg Hungary's parliament has elected András Baka, 73, a respected judge and former head of the S
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Sulyok said he had no constitutional recourse to challenge the amendment Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country's constitution which will end hi
Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
A message apologising for having lied "for years" was broadcasted on Hungary's main public television channel on Tuesday Hungary's main public television channel has halted news broadcasts, while a s
Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly
CNN By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told a bunch of lies before he abruptly walked out of an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” One of them was about what he h
Hungary's election could end Orbán's journey from liberal firebrand to far-right leader
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a potential defeat in Sunday's elections that would end his long journey from post-Cold War liberal to far-right friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin
Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
No serving leader in the European Union has led their country for as long as Viktor Orbán. But after 16 years he faces his strongest challenge yet in 12 April elections, where most opinion polls sugge
J. D. Vance Is Definitely Against Foreign Election Interference
The vice president accused the European Union of meddling—as he stumped for Viktor Orbán. U.S. presidential campaigns usually get started at the Iowa State Fair or some other exalted arena of America
JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán's re-election bid
US Vice-President JD Vance has travelled to Budapest to back veteran Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key European ally of the Trump administration, ahead of tough parliamentary elections on S
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Orbán anuncia el corte del suministro de gas a Ucrania desde Hungría en plena campaña electoral
El primer ministro ultraconservador, en apuros en las encuestas, capitaliza el bloqueo de un oleoducto dañado por la guerra que Kiev aun no ha reabierto A dos semanas de las elecciones más inciertas
Orbán se enfrenta a la posibilidad de perder el poder por primera vez en 16 años
Las encuestas para las elecciones del 12 de abril dan ventaja a Péter Magyar, un disidente del partido del primer ministro ultraconservador, pero el sistema electoral favorece a Fidesz Muchos en Hung
Los conservadores de EEUU observan con preocupación las elecciones en Hungría
Publicado el 31/03/2026 a 08:50 Por Anita Komuves y Andrew R.C. Marshall BUDAPEST, 31 mar (Reuters) - Los conservadores estadounidenses llevan mucho tiempo señalando al primer mi
Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv
Justin Spike Associated Press BUDAPEST – Hungarian authorities temporarily detained seven Ukrainian citizens and seized two armored cars carrying tens of millions of euros (dollars) in cash across H
Hungary considers Zelenskyy's remarks about Orbán and Ukraine's Armed Forces a "threat"
The Hungarian government has described a remark made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as an "open threat" after Zelenskyy said he hoped that "a certain person" (an allusion to Hungary's Prim
Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate
Hungary said it will block a €90 billion emergency loan for Ukraine as it accused the war-torn country of "blackmail" over a damaged pipeline used for the transit of Russian oil, escalating a confront
Hungary blocks adoption of EU sanctions package until transit oil supplies resume
Hungary will block the adoption of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, Péter Szijjártó announced on Sunday after a meeting with the Energy Security Council. The Foreign Minister added that t