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Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia
Read full article: Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike RussiaHungary’s foreign minister is criticizing U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia.
Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit
Read full article: Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summitHungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine.
50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia
Read full article: 50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on RussiaAround 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political pitfalls of his first.
Hungary’s Orbán interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conference
Read full article: Hungary’s Orbán interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conferenceAn activist and municipal councilor for a Hungarian opposition party disrupted a news conference in the French city of Strasbourg, as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was laying out plans for Hungary’s presidency of the European Union.
Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
Read full article: Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasionOne of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s closest aides is facing backlash over statements he made suggesting that Hungary, unlike Ukraine, would not have defended itself against a Russian invasion.
Woman whose company was linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon has received threats, her mother says
Read full article: Woman whose company was linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon has received threats, her mother saysThe mother of the woman whose company was linked to thousands of pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria says her daughter has received threats and been advised by the Hungarian secret services not to talk to media.
A Hungarian company is linked to the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria
Read full article: A Hungarian company is linked to the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and SyriaThe company linked to the manufacture of the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria is based in a duplex in a quiet neighborhood of the Hungarian capital.
Hungary refuses to pay fines for breaking EU asylum rules. Brussels is taking the money anyway.
Read full article: Hungary refuses to pay fines for breaking EU asylum rules. Brussels is taking the money anyway.The European Union has begun the process of clawing back hundreds of millions of euros in funds meant to go Hungary.
The Hungarian leader Trump cites as a supporter champions 'illiberal democracy'
Read full article: The Hungarian leader Trump cites as a supporter champions 'illiberal democracy'Former President Donald Trump has praised Hungary's autocratic leader, further fanning concerns that Trump embraces anti-democratic forces around the world.
Hungary signals it's serious about sending buses of asylum seekers to EU headquarters
Read full article: Hungary signals it's serious about sending buses of asylum seekers to EU headquartersHungary’s anti-immigrant government is signaling that it is serious about implementing a plan to provide asylum seekers free one-way travel to Brussels.
Having Orbán in charge of EU's presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?
Read full article: Having Orbán in charge of EU's presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?As soon as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán assumed Hungary's presidency of the European Union in July, one thing was clear: he increasingly stands for everything the EU opposes.
Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over Orbán's visits to Russia and China
Read full article: Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over Orbán's visits to Russia and ChinaSome European Union leaders are protesting what they see as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s misuse of the bloc’s rotating presidency by boycotting a meeting hosted by Hungary.
Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary's Orbán after his outreach to Russia, China
Read full article: Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary's Orbán after his outreach to Russia, ChinaThe European Commission says that the commission president and other top EU officials will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary while the country holds the EU’s rotating presidency.
Hungary's Orbán faces backlash over his rogue 'peace mission' meetings with Western adversaries
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán faces backlash over his rogue 'peace mission' meetings with Western adversariesHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a Trumpian vow to “Make Europe Great Again” during his country’s six-month presidency of the European Union.
Hungary's Orbán meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit by a European leader
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit by a European leaderHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has visited Moscow for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine.
Hungary's Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It's his first visit since the war began
Read full article: Hungary's Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It's his first visit since the war beganHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made his first visit to neighboring Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Hungary's Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist partiesHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has presented a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament.
Hungary's populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
Read full article: Hungary's populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balanceWhen Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler.
Prague-to-Budapest train collides with a bus in Slovakia, killing 7 people and injuring 5
Read full article: Prague-to-Budapest train collides with a bus in Slovakia, killing 7 people and injuring 5Officials in Slovakia say that a train traveling from the Czech capital of Prague to the Hungarian capital of Budapest collided with a bus in southern Slovakia, leaving at least seven people dead and five injured.
For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six months
Read full article: For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six monthsHungary’s populist government says its presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto “Make Europe Great Again.”.
Orbán stages a 'peace march' in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament election
Read full article: Orbán stages a 'peace march' in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament electionA crowd of tens of thousands has gathered in Hungary’s capital in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Hungary's Orbán pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist Ukraine
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist UkraineHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing back against some NATO proposals that would allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike targets within Russia.
Hungary's foreign minister visits Belarus despite EU sanctions, talks about expanding ties
Read full article: Hungary's foreign minister visits Belarus despite EU sanctions, talks about expanding tiesHungary’s top diplomat has visited Belarus for talks on expanding ties despite the European Union’s sanctions against the country.
Hungary's five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections
Read full article: Hungary's five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU electionsA rising political newcomer in Hungary is seeking to capitalize on a scandal that rocked the party of the country's long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and a slumping economy to challenge the leader in upcoming European Union elections and beyond.
Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep
Read full article: Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstepMost countries in the European Union are making efforts to “de-risk” their economies from perceived threats posed by China.
Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President Xi
Read full article: Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President XiHungary and China have signed agreements to deepen their economic and cultural cooperation during a visit to the Central European country by Chinese President Xi Jinping, a trip meant to solidify China’s economic footprint in the region.
Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour
Read full article: Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tourChinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half.
As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
Read full article: As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agendaUkraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on Monday.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next week
Read full article: Hungary's Viktor Orbán to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next weekHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will visit former President Donald Trump next week at Mar-a-Lago, according to a person briefed on the plans.
Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries
Read full article: Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countriesThe prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia says the four Central European countries are deeply divided over Russia's war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict.
Hungary's government declines offer to meet US senators seeking approval for Sweden's NATO bid
Read full article: Hungary's government declines offer to meet US senators seeking approval for Sweden's NATO bidA bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators has made an official visit to Hungary’s capital to call on the nationalist government to immediately approve Sweden’s request to join NATO.
Hungary's Orbán faces a rare political crisis at home after president's resignation
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán faces a rare political crisis at home after president's resignationHungary’s long-serving government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a rare political crisis after the president resigned amid public anger over her pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case.
Antifascists gather in Hungary to oppose annual far-right event as Italian activist remains jailed
Read full article: Antifascists gather in Hungary to oppose annual far-right event as Italian activist remains jailedHundreds of antifascist activists have gathered in Hungary’s capital to oppose an annual commemoration held by far-right groups.
NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership as US patience wears thin
Read full article: NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership as US patience wears thinU.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan says he and his NATO counterparts have cautioned Hungary against further delaying Sweden’s membership in the military alliance.
Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATOLawmakers from the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have boycotted an emergency session of parliament where a vote was scheduled to place Sweden’s bid to join NATO on the legislative agenda.
US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membershipA bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO.
European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine
Read full article: European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for UkraineLeaders of the 27 European Union countries have sealed a deal to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in support for its war-ravaged economy after Hungary dropped weeks of threats to veto the measure.
Hungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change that
Read full article: Hungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change thatEuropean Union leaders at a summit on Thursday will focus on the one member state blocking a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) war support package for Ukraine: Hungary, the country in the bloc with the closest ties to Russia.
Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for Viktor Orbán
Read full article: Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for Viktor OrbánHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long accused Ukraine's government of violating the rights of an ethnic Hungarian community in western Ukraine.
Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers meet but fail to break a diplomatic deadlock
Read full article: Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers meet but fail to break a diplomatic deadlockA years-long diplomatic conflict between Ukraine and Hungary took a step toward resolution during a meeting between their foreign ministers, but no breakthrough was reached on Hungary’s blocking of a crucial European Union financial aid package for Kyiv.
Swedish PM says he's willing to meet Hungary's Orban to end deadlock over Sweden’s NATO membership
Read full article: Swedish PM says he's willing to meet Hungary's Orban to end deadlock over Sweden’s NATO membershipSwedish media say Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán, who invited Kristersson to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into NATO.
Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?
Read full article: Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?After Turkey ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, Hungary became the last member of the military alliance not to have issued its approval.
Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membershipHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter to his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, inviting him to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into the NATO military alliance.
Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATOSweden edged closer toward joining NATO after the Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee greenlighted a protocol for the Nordic country’s membership in the military alliance.
China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary
Read full article: China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in HungaryOne of the world’s largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China’s BYD, will open its first European EV production factory in Hungary, the country’s foreign minister said on Friday.
Hungary's Orbán says he won't hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine's EU membership
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán says he won't hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine's EU membershipHungary's prime minister says he'll have plenty of opportunities in the future to interrupt Ukraine’s process of joining the European Union despite the latest, historic decision to move forward with bringing Kyiv into the bloc.
Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for Ukraine
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for UkrainePressure is mounting on Hungary not to veto the start of European Union membership talks and the supply of economic aid to Ukraine at a pivotal EU summit this week.
Hungary set to receive millions in EU money despite Orban's threats to veto Ukraine aid
Read full article: Hungary set to receive millions in EU money despite Orban's threats to veto Ukraine aidHungary is set to receive 900 million euros ($981 million) in European Union money despite the Hungarian prime minister's attempts to scupper the bloc's support for Ukraine.
An anti-European Union billboard campaign in Hungary turns up tensions with the Orbán government
Read full article: An anti-European Union billboard campaign in Hungary turns up tensions with the Orbán governmentA countrywide billboard campaign that flooded the streets of Hungary this week takes aim at the head of the European Union’s executive, Ursula von der Leyen.
Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary
Read full article: Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in HungaryThe captain of Israel’s soccer team displayed the shoe of a young boy that he said was kidnapped by Hamas militants during their deadly Oct. 7 raid, an act of solidarity with those Israelis still being held captive in the Gaza Strip ahead of the team’s Wednesday game in Hungary.
Netanyahu and Orbán's close ties bring Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
Read full article: Netanyahu and Orbán's close ties bring Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches to HungaryEven before last month’s Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of Hungary had long promoted his country as the safest in Europe for Jews.
Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATOThe Hungarian parliament has refused a proposal to hold a vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, further delaying the Nordic country’s inclusion in the military alliance.
Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia
Read full article: Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with SloveniaSlovenia says it will introduce border checks with neighboring Hungary and Croatia following Italy’s decision to do the same with Slovenia because of security concerns due to violence in the Middle East.
Putin meets with Hungary's prime minister in rare in-person talks with an EU leader
Read full article: Putin meets with Hungary's prime minister in rare in-person talks with an EU leaderHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held talks with Vladimir Putin in a rare in-person meeting for the Russian president with a leader of a European Union country.
Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forum
Read full article: Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forumLeaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative.
Rifts in Europe over irregular migration remain even after 'success' of new EU deal
Read full article: Rifts in Europe over irregular migration remain even after 'success' of new EU dealThe leaders of the European Union are once again taking up the divisive issue of migration as they met in the Spanish city of Granada.
EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking
Read full article: EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is tickingEuropean Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules.
Volunteers head off plastic waste crisis by removing tons of rubbish from Hungarian river
Read full article: Volunteers head off plastic waste crisis by removing tons of rubbish from Hungarian riverThousands of muddy plastic bottles and other waterlogged pieces of rubbish are piled onto a flatbed trailer on the banks of the Tisza River in Hungary — a metric ton of waste that was removed by hand from the waterway and its floodplain in a single day.
US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concerns
Read full article: US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concernsThe United States is imposing travel restrictions on citizens of Hungary over concerns that the identities of nearly 1 million foreigners granted Hungarian passports over nine years were not sufficiently verified.
Biden supports Sweden's NATO bid, hosting prime minister at the White House
Read full article: Biden supports Sweden's NATO bid, hosting prime minister at the White HousePresident Joe Biden has welcomed Sweden’s prime minister at the White House in a show of solidarity as the United States presses for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO.
Biden will host Sweden's prime minister at the White House as the Nordic nation seeks to join NATO
Read full article: Biden will host Sweden's prime minister at the White House as the Nordic nation seeks to join NATOPresident Joe Biden will host Sweden’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the United States presses for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO.
Angered over EU migrant rules, Poland and Hungary veto a summit statement in a gesture of protest
Read full article: Angered over EU migrant rules, Poland and Hungary veto a summit statement in a gesture of protestHungary and Poland have vetoed a statement by European Union leaders laying out their migration priorities in a symbolic gesture of protest.
What was Hungary’s role in freeing Ukrainian POWs from Russia? The European Commission wants to know
Read full article: What was Hungary’s role in freeing Ukrainian POWs from Russia? The European Commission wants to knowThe European Union's executive arm says it will ask Hungary to provide explanations and details about the country's role in the transfer to Hungary of 11 Ukrainian prisoners of war freed by Russia.
As electric cars boom, locals fear Chinese battery plant will harm land in drought-stricken Hungary
Read full article: As electric cars boom, locals fear Chinese battery plant will harm land in drought-stricken HungaryResidents, environmentalists and opposition politicians in eastern Hungary are worried that a sprawling battery factory will exacerbate existing environmental problems and hit the country’s precious water supplies.
Pope speaks of secret peace 'mission,' help for Ukraine kids
Read full article: Pope speaks of secret peace 'mission,' help for Ukraine kidsPope Francis says a secret peace “mission” in Russia’s war in Ukraine is under way, though he gave no details, and that the Vatican is willing to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war.
Pope in Hungary urges Europe to unite to end war next door
Read full article: Pope in Hungary urges Europe to unite to end war next doorPope Francis has blasted the “adolescent belligerence” that brought war back to Europe and says the continent must recover its founding spirit of peaceful unity to confront Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import ban
Read full article: Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import banHungary has added honey and certain meat products to a list of food items it has temporarily banned from being imported from Ukraine in an effort to relieve market pressures on Hungarian farmers.
Luxembourg stands up for LGBT rights, chastises Hungary
Read full article: Luxembourg stands up for LGBT rights, chastises HungaryLuxembourg’s openly gay prime minister used the dais of the European Union’s parliament to stand up for LGBT rights in the 27-nation bloc and chastise member state Hungary which wants to curtail addressing the issue of homosexuality at school and in the media.
Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO
Read full article: Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATOHungary’s parliament has approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, ending months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full member of the Western military alliance.
Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West
Read full article: Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with WestHungary's foreign minister says the West’s steady criticism of his country on democratic and cultural issues makes the right-wing government reluctant to offer support on practical matters, specifically NATO’s buildup against Russia.
Hungary pressures EU by delaying Finland, Sweden NATO vote
Read full article: Hungary pressures EU by delaying Finland, Sweden NATO voteNearly a year after Sweden and Finland officially applied to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, their admission into the military alliance remains unresolved because two NATO members — Turkey and Hungary — still haven't approved their bids.
Students call for education reform in Hungary protest march
Read full article: Students call for education reform in Hungary protest marchThousands of students and other opponents of Hungary’s right-wing government have marched in the capital Budapest demanding educational reforms and a change in the Central European country’s political culture.
For Ukrainian circus performers, future still up in the air
Read full article: For Ukrainian circus performers, future still up in the airNearly a year since fleeing Ukraine for Hungary amid the bombs and terror of Russia’s invasion, more than 100 young circus performers still hold intensive daily training sessions in Budapest while waiting to see what an uncertain future holds.
Hungary won't veto EU arms funding to Ukraine, official says
Read full article: Hungary won't veto EU arms funding to Ukraine, official saysHungary's foreign minister says his country won't block a planned tranche of 500 million euros ($543 million) in European Union arms funding to Ukraine to use in the war with Russia.
Deal reached for new non-Russian power source for Europe
Read full article: Deal reached for new non-Russian power source for EuropeThe leaders of Hungary, Romania, Georgia and Azerbaijan have finalized an agreement on an undersea electricity connector that could become a new power source for the European Union amid a crunch on energy supplies caused by the war in Ukraine.
EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to Hungary
Read full article: EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to HungaryThe European Union’s executive branch has recommended that billions of euros in EU funds be withheld from Hungary over its failure to implement solid rule-of-law reforms, a move highlighting lingering divergences between the European partners.
Austria, Hungary, Serbia hold top-level meeting on migration
Read full article: Austria, Hungary, Serbia hold top-level meeting on migrationAustria, Hungary and Serbia have held another top-level meeting dedicated to curbing migration, including by sending more than 100 police officers, vehicles equipped with night vision cameras and drones to the border with North Macedonia.
Suspected people smugglers open fire at police in Hungary
Read full article: Suspected people smugglers open fire at police in HungaryTwo suspected people smugglers fired shots at Hungarian police from a van carrying migrants on Monday during and after a car chase that ended without injuries in the country’s capital.
Orban lashes out at EU as he marks 1956 anti-Soviet revolt
Read full article: Orban lashes out at EU as he marks 1956 anti-Soviet revoltHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made veiled comparisons between the Soviet troops that attacked Hungary during the 1956 revolution and the institutions of the European Union today.
Hungary appeals for time, as EU weighs hefty fund freeze
Read full article: Hungary appeals for time, as EU weighs hefty fund freezeHungary's justice minister is urging her European Union partners to be “tolerant” after the EU’s executive branch recommended suspending billions of euros in funding to the country.