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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hungary. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Budapest

Head of State

President Tamás Sulyok

Head of Government

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

last updated:

29 November, 2024

Visitors look at a full-size tram built from Lego bricks by Hungarian artist Balazs Doczy in Deak Ferenc Square in downtown Budapest on November 21, 2024. Photo: AFP

Art

He built a life-size tram out of Lego. And that’s not all

Hungarian ‘Lego certified professional’ Balazs Doczy enlisted 90 helpers to make the life-size replica tram now on display in Budapest.

28 Dec 2024 - 4:15AM

China-EU relations

How friendly will Europe’s right wing be to Trump on China? It’s complicated

24 Dec 2024 - 11:45PMvideocam

Vladimir Putin

Putin meets Slovakia’s Fico, in rare visit to Russia by an EU leader

23 Dec 2024 - 1:40PM

US presidential election 2024

Hungary’s Orban stirs up concerns of a Trump surprise for EU leaders

Some diplomats think the Hungarian PM might invite Trump to dial into a coming European summit if he retakes the White House.

1 Nov 2024 - 7:47AM

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks to the media during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Oval Office in May 2019. Photo: TNS

Electric & new energy vehicles

Opinion | How Chinese EV makers can survive and thrive in Europe

China can produce affordable EVs for the world if executives adapt their management practices to fit with European cultural norms and regulations.

27 Sep 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

China-Middle East relations

At UN, China’s Wang expresses support for Lebanon after fatal Israeli strikes

Foreign minister also meets with German and Hungarian diplomats to discuss proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports.

25 Sep 2024 - 2:49PMvideocam

Middle East

On the trail of the mystery woman linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon

Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono speaks seven languages, has a PhD in particle physics, and a career that took her around Africa and Europe.

21 Sep 2024 - 2:51AMvideocam

Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, the Italian-Hungarian CEO and owner of Hungary-based BAC Consulting is seen in an undated selfie posted on social media. Photo: Facebook/Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono via Reuters

Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah exchanges intensify on Lebanon border

Ignited by the Israel-Gaza war, the conflict has intensified significantly this week, with Hezbollah suffering an unprecedented attack.

20 Sep 2024 - 8:56PMvideocam

European Union

Death toll rises as Storm Boris lashes central and eastern Europe

8 people have died as swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia hit by high winds and floods.

16 Sep 2024 - 2:22AM

US-China relations

US, EU raise alarm over China’s ‘very substantial’ help to Russia in Ukraine war

Beijing’s ‘significant’ exports said to be used on battlefield and given in exchange for Kremlin’s sensitive military technologies.

12 Sep 2024 - 11:00PMvideocam

Russia

Orban warns of EU’s demise, backs Trump, casts doubt on Ukraine joining Nato

Hungary’s Orban said on Saturday that the EU was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech, warning of a new Asia-oriented world order.

27 Jul 2024 - 10:37PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the audience at Tusvanyos Summer University in Baile Tusnad, Romania. Orban uses the annual event to indicate the ideological direction of his government and deride the EU. Photo: AFP

Science

Hungarian solar research lab signs up for China-led ILRS moon project

Robert Fay-Siebenburgen, president of Hungarian Solar Physics Foundation inks MOU with officials from China’s Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, bringing ILRS partners to around 25.

22 Jul 2024 - 8:33PMvideocam

European Union

Top EU officials to boycott Hungary meetings after Putin talks and China visit

Hungarian PM Orban, Russia’s closest EU friend, enraged fellow EU leaders by flying to Moscow on trip that included China stop.

16 Jul 2024 - 3:21AMvideocam

Donald Trump

World leaders unite in condemnation of assassination attempt on Donald Trump

In the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting, a chorus of international voices rose up to denounce the attack on the former American president.

14 Jul 2024 - 1:30PM

Security personnel reacts as Donald Trump ducks behind the podium after being shot in the ear during a campaign rally at in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Nato

Hungary’s Orban meets with Trump for ‘peace mission’ talks in Florida

Meeting at Mar-a-Lago came days after the Hungarian leader met separately with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

12 Jul 2024 - 1:56PMvideocam

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Photo: Viktor Orban via X

Nato

At Nato summit conclusion, Biden warns China’s Xi of ‘price’ over aid to Russia

Secretary general assails authoritarian regimes and Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong, South China Sea and Taiwan.

12 Jul 2024 - 4:03PMvideocam

US-China relations

Nato calls China ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine war

11 Jul 2024 - 12:55PM

Donald Trump

Hungary’s Orban will visit Trump in Florida after Nato summit

Visit is likely to fan concerns among Nato allies that the Hungarian leader is working as an intermediary between Putin and Trump.

11 Jul 2024 - 12:39PMvideocam

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida in March. File photo: EPA-EFE/Zoltan Fischer

US-China relations

Nato warns China over ‘decisive enabler’ role with Russia in Ukraine war

Unprecedented and blunt joint declaration from security alliance at Washington summit calls on Beijing to uphold UN purposes and principles.

13 Jul 2024 - 11:48AMvideocam

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Ukraine war

Hungary leader in China on Ukraine ‘peace mission’

9 Jul 2024 - 5:00PM

China-EU relations

Russia and China peace missions prompt EU members to seek ways to punish Hungary

Right-wing leader Viktor Orban accused of ‘100 per cent abusing’ bloc’s rotating presidency for pursuing Moscow-friendly foreign policy.

9 Jul 2024 - 6:18PMvideocam

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the media in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine war

Xi calls for Ukraine ceasefire as Hungary’s Orban makes surprise stop in China

Chinese leader says the two nations will maintain communication on Ukraine as their peace efforts are largely ‘aligned’.

8 Jul 2024 - 9:54PMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Monday. Photo: China Daily via Reuters

Germany

Germany, Hungary in showdown over PM Orban’s meeting with Putin

Planned talks between Hungarian and German foreign ministers cancelled after Berlin blasted PM Orban’s Ukraine ‘peace mission’ to Moscow.

6 Jul 2024 - 10:50AMvideocam

European Union

Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance since assassination attempt

The prime minister, who survived being shot four times, says he would’ve joined Hungary’s Orban on his Moscow trip if his health allowed it.

6 Jul 2024 - 6:41AM

European Union

Hungary’s PM Orban says Moscow Putin meeting is part of ‘peace mission’

The Hungarian leader, who recently took the helm of the EU’s presidency, has travelled to Russia days after visiting Ukraine, with Putin telling him his nation’s peace initiatives are key to settling the conflict.

5 Jul 2024 - 10:29PM

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to attend an EU summit in Brussels in March 2023. Photo: TNS

Ukraine war

Orban urges Ukraine to call ceasefire to speed up peace talks with Russia

The nationalist leader has blasted the EU’s move to open formal membership talks with Kyiv, and has been accused of maintaining warm relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

2 Jul 2024 - 8:53PMvideocam

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) shakes hands with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Singapore

Singapore outranks Japan for world’s most powerful passport in 2024

Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.

29 Jun 2024 - 11:02PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Ukraine starts ‘historic’ EU membership talks amid war with Russia

The start of negotiations is a significant step for Kyiv, but many technical, legal and political hurdles lie ahead.

26 Jun 2024 - 1:09AM

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