Orban calls on Hungarians to stand with nation against external interference

BUDAPEST, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on Hungarians to stand with the nation against external interference here on Thursday, at a rally marking the 69th anniversary of the 1956 revolution. Addressing supporters...

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test

Statement on Ukraine at EU summit supported by 26 countries, excluding Hungary

BRUSSELS, October 24. /TASS/. The statement on Ukraine at the EU summit was supported by 26 out of 27 states and was not included in the final declaration. The European Council discussed the latest developments in Ukraine. The final statement was...

When the UN investigated Hungary’s 1956 revolution against Soviet rule

A year after the crushing of the revolution, the United Nations held closed hearings to understand what had happened in Hungary in the autumn of 1956. The testimonies revealed the true face of the uprising – the one Soviet propaganda tried to...

Lithuania’s president urges EU to add Lukoil to 20th Russia sanctions package

77Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has urged European Union leaders to include Lukoil in the bloc’s forthcoming 20th package of sanctions against Russia, arguing that the oil major should no longer be treated as an exception. Speaking to...

Politics The Guardian Trump news at a glance: Oil prices jump after president puts sanctions on Russia in major policy shift

Donald Trump imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, sending oil prices higher by more than $2 a barrel. The president imposed the new measures as his...

Austrian hospitality? Hungarian football fans stopped at border without explanation

A serious issue arose on Thursday when Austrian authorities refused entry to a special train carrying Ferencváros supporters. The fans were travelling from Budapest to watch their team’s Europa League match against Salzburg that evening, but the...

Mass Demonstrations in Budapest Highlight Growing Tensions Ahead of Hungary’s National Election

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political movements staged competing demonstrations, signaling the mounting intensity of the country’s political landscape ahead of next...

Massive crowds and an unprecedented election atmosphere: How Fidesz and the Tisza Party commemorated 23 October in Budapest

In addition to its historical significance, this year’s October 23 national holiday in Budapest was marked by major political demonstrations and parallel rallies by the government and opposition forces. In the morning, Fidesz held its traditional...

Hungary relations reviewed

His Majesty King Hamad received at Sakhir Palace former President of Hungary Katalin Novák who is in Bahrain to attend the opening ceremony of the third Asian Youth Games. His Majesty welcomed the former President and reviewed the longstanding...

Ten of thousands march in Budapest in pro- and anti-government rallies – video

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said during a rally in Budapest that the European Union wanted war and intended to eventually divide up Ukraine. Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition party, recalled 1989 when Orbán rose to fame by standing...

“Talks With Putin Don’t Go Anywhere” Trump Cancels Budapest Summit

On October 22, President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned Budapest summit with Putin, citing stalled diplomatic progress and poor timing. He expressed frustration over Russia-Ukraine war negotiations. The cancellation coincided with...

Hungarian official slams top Polish diplomat’s remark about blowing up Druzhba pipeline

BUDAPEST, October 22. /TASS/. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s statement in which he expressed hope that the Ukrainian military would be able to blow up the Druzhba (of Friendship) oil pipeline was shocking and irresponsible, Zoltan...

Rival Parties Rally In Budapest On Anniversary Of Hungary’s 1956 Uprising

Tens of thousands of people marched in Budapest on October 23, the anniversary of a 1956 revolt against Soviet authority that was violently crushed. Prime Minister Victor Orban led what he called a “Peace March,” stressing his opposition to...

Hungary to start talks on buying nuclear fuel from United States

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary will start talks on buying nuclear fuel from the United States to diversify its supply, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday in an interview with state news channel M1. Szijjarto, who has been in...

Russian President Vladimir Putin Slams New US Sanctions As ‘Unfriendly Move’, Says Pressure Tactics Won’t Work

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described the latest US sanctions as an "unfriendly move" that would not help relations between Moscow and Washington. He said the new restrictions would have little effect on Russia's economy, adding,...

Hungary claims to be preparing for the Trump-Putin meeting

Preparations for the Russia-US summit are continuing, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. “The date is not yet clear. When the time comes, we will organize it,” he wrote on his page. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó also...

Ukraine conflict now belongs to Trump – ex-Russian president

UKRAINE: The Ukraine conflict has effectively become US President Donald Trump’s war now that he has positioned himself as an adversary of Moscow, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Medvedev, who currently serves as deputy chairman...

Budapest bust shows Putin is susceptible to more pressure

It’s been said that Russians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Thankfully for Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s shambolic autocracy has been doing its best to live up to the saying. After Putin convinced President Donald...

Ferencváros Deliver Victory in Austria on Historic Day for Hungarians

Ferencváros have come into their next UEFA Europa League league phase game against Red Bull Salzburg in quite great shape, having collected four points in two games. That is especially true compared to RB Salzburg, who had lost both of their games...