Hungary sinks barges to save Danube nuclear plant
#Hungary #DanubeDroughtHungary will sink two barges in the Danube to raise water levels at the Paks nuclear plant, operating at 25% capacity due to historic drought. This emergency measure supports cooling while a riverbed sill is built. read more
Hungary Nuclear Plant Crippled by Record-Low Danube Levels
#Hungary #ClimateCrisisHungary's Paks nuclear plant runs at 10% capacity due to record-low Danube levels from heatwave. Prime Minister Magyar warns situation remains difficult, urges energy savings, and plans wind energy investment to adapt to climate change. read more
Hungary Probes BYD Deal After Ex-Minister Joins Carmaker
#Hungary #BYDHungary investigates a major BYD investment after ex-foreign minister Péter Szijjártó resigned to take an executive role at the Chinese carmaker. PM Péter Magyar probes alleged conflicts of interest, subsidies, and environmental impacts from deals negotiated while Szijjártó was in office. read more
Former Hungarian minister resigns for BYD executive role
#BYD #HungaryHungary's former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó resigned parliament for a top job at Chinese EV giant BYD, citing a prestigious offer. He previously helped BYD open its first European factory in Hungary, bypassing EU tariffs. read more
Hungarian hospital orderly arrested for eating human remains
#Cannibalism #HungaryHungarian police arrested a 30-year-old hospital orderly who admitted collecting human body parts from cemeteries and his workplace, storing skulls, bones, and a heart, and confessing to eating them. read more
Péter Magyar Sworn In, Ending Orbán’s 16-Year Rule
#Hungary #OrbanPéter Magyar will be sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. His centre-right Tisza party won a historic majority, vowing to fight corruption, mend EU ties, and unlock frozen funds for Hungary’s stagnant economy. read more
EU Court Condemns Hungarys Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
#Hungary #LGBTQRightsHungary's anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions, including banning Pride marches, breached EU law, the top court ruled. The decision is an early test for new leader Peter Magyar, who campaigned on equality but has an unclear stance on these rights. read more
Hungarys New PM Vows to Shut Down State Media
#Hungary #MediaReformHungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar vows to shut down state media, calling it a "factory of lies" and a "propaganda machine." He plans to replace it with an independent public broadcaster after his landslide election victory over Viktor Orban. read more
Balcony Encounter Captures Hungarys Power Shift
#Hungary #PoliticsHungary's incoming PM Peter Magyar posted a video showing him spotting outgoing rival Viktor Orban on a balcony during a presidential visit. Magyar described the encounter as "absolute cinema." Orban leaves office in May after 16 years. read more
Hungarys New PM Demands President Resign
#Hungary #EUReformsNew Hungarian PM Péter Magyar demands President Sulyok resign immediately after election victory, calling him unworthy. Magyar's win ends Orbán's 16-year rule, promising EU reintegration, anti-corruption reforms, and restored media freedoms. read more
Hungarys New Leader Pledges Swift Overhaul, EU Fund Push
#Hungary #EUFundingHungary's new leader, Peter Magyar, vows a swift end to Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, with his government assuming power in early May. He pledges major reforms and aims to secure EU funds by meeting key conditions on democracy and anti-corruption. read more
Hungarys New Era Dawns as Orbán Falls
#Hungary #Election2026Hungarian MP Zsolt Hegedüs's celebratory dance went viral after Viktor Orbán's defeat. The landslide victory for the pro-EU Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, is seen as a major shift away from Orbán's autocratic, Putin-aligned rule. read more
Hungary to Quit International Criminal Court Over "Half-hearted" Membership
#Hungary #ICCwithdrawalHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, citing their 'half-hearted' membership. Hungary never fully committed to the ICC, leading to their decision to quit, despite facing criticism for not arresting Benjamin Netanyahu under an ICC warrant. read more
Hungary Withdraws from ICC in Support of Netanyahu: Political Standoff
#Hungary #BenjaminNetanyahuHungary announces withdrawal from the International Criminal Court as Benjamin Netanyahu visits the country amid an ICC arrest warrant. Prime Minister Orban criticizes the arrest warrant as politically motivated. read more
Hungary Bans Budapest Pride March Despite Opposition and Protests
#Hungary #LGBTQHungary's parliament bans Budapest Pride parade citing harm to children, in a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. Prime Minister Orban's move, just before a key EU summit, faces sharp criticism. Despite the ban, Pride organizers plan to proceed with the march. + read more
Hungary's Fidesz Party Moves to Ban Budapest Pride March
#Hungary #LGBTHungary's ruling Fidesz party led by Victor Orban aims to ban the Budapest Pride parade, a decades-old event, citing child protection laws. The proposed legislation would penalize organizers and attendees, with concerns raised about the crackdown on LGBT+ rights. + read more
Hungary Offers Free Tickets to Brussels for Migrants Defying EU
#Hungary #EURefugeePolicyHungary announces free one-way tickets to Brussels for migrants trying to enter the EU, in response to fines for its strict asylum policies. The country's anti-immigrant stance has led to implementing fences and transit zones. The move reflects ongoing tensions between Hungary and the EU. read more
#Hungary #UkraineRussiaPeace
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that if re-elected, Donald Trump will immediately push for peace over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Orban's letter to EU leaders suggests reopening diplomatic communication with Russia while maintaining high-level contacts with Ukraine and China. read more
#Hungary #NatoChinaRelations
Hungary warns against Nato becoming an 'anti-China' bloc following Nato's condemnation of China's role in aiding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The country emphasizes Nato's role as a defense alliance amid tensions with China. read more