Hungary keeps veto in place despite EU-backed Druzhba repairs
Ukraine’s acceptance of European Union technical and financial support to restore the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline has not eased Hungary’s…
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Scrutiny grows over alleged Russian influence in Hungary’s election campaign
Scrutiny grows over possible Russian influence in Hungary’s election campaign Recent international reporting and Hungarian expert commentary have brought allegations…
Two Stages, Two Visions of Hungary
This year, Hungary’s national holiday was about more than historical remembrance. Less than a month before the parliamentary election, both…
Hungary–Ukraine tensions rise after Omelchenko’s remarks
A new Hungary–Ukraine dispute has erupted after Hrihoriy Omelchenko, a former Ukrainian lawmaker and former security official, made remarks about…
Alleged strike on TurkStream infrastructure heightens energy security concerns in Central Europe
Hungary sharply criticized what it described as an attack on infrastructure linked to the TurkStream gas pipeline after Russia’s state…
Orbán urges Europe to reopen the door to Russian energy, drawing a sharp rebuke from Brussels
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on the European Union to suspend its restrictions on Russian energy, arguing that…
Orbán convenes Energy Security Council as oil dispute with Ukraine deepens
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened the government’s Energy Security Council on March 9, citing what he described as a…
Hungary warns of energy shock as Iran conflict escalates
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that the escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger dramatic energy price increases in Europe,…
Tusk says Zelenskyy “went too far” amid dispute over EU aid as Fico signals potential veto
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had “gone too far” with recent remarks directed at Hungary’s…
Péter Magyar warns Russia against election interference as embassy rejects allegations
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar publicly warned Russia not to interfere in Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections, addressing his message directly…