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US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban beside eachother at a table in the Cabinet Room of the White House.

US gives Hungary exemption from Russian oil sanctions

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions for using Russian oil and gas, a White House official has said, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pressed his case for a reprieve during a meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington.

World • 08 Nov

Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse from the US, had been visiting Budapest and went missing on 4 November 2024

Irish man charged over death of US tourist in Budapest

Budapest's Metropolitan Prosecutor's Office has filed a charge of homicide against a 38-year-old Irish man for the alleged murder of a female American tourist in the Hungarian capital in November 2024.

Europe • 03 Nov

Tens of thousands gathered in downtown Budapest for the banned event

Thousands march in banned Budapest Pride parade

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through Hungary's capital as a banned LGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government.

World • 28 Jun

Demonstrators march on Liberty Bridge during the annual Pride parade in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Brussels is threatening action over an LGBTQ law that could involve cutting funds to Budapest; Prime Minister Viktor Orban has proposed

Budapest Pride parade will go ahead despite ban - mayor

Budapest's mayor Gergely Karácsony has said that tomorrow's Budapest Pride parade will go ahead as planned despite a ban by Hungarian authorities.

Europe • 27 Jun

O'Gorman to attend Pride parade in Budapest despite ban

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said that he will travel to Hungary to attend the Budapest pride parade on 28 June.

Europe • 19 Jun

rAecent protest against the LGBTQ+ policy of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest

Ireland frustrated by Hungary LGBTQ+ measures - minister

Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said that, as a net contributing EU member state, Ireland is increasingly frustrated at Hungary's crackdown on fundamental rights and its alleged erosion of the rule of law.

Europe • 27 May

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands following talks in Budapest

Netanyahu applauds Hungary's ICC exit on Budapest visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has applauded Hungary for its "bold and principled" decision to leave the International Criminal Court as he visited Budapest, a rare trip abroad in defiance of an ICC arrest warrant.

Middle East • 03 Apr

The case refers to Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Law passed by the country's parliament in December 2023 (Stock image)

Ireland to join EU infringement case against Hungary

Ireland has confirmed its intention to join a European Commission infringement case against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Europe • 25 Feb

People attend a vigil in central Budapest to commemorate the 43-year-old Japanese woman who died

Irishman pleads not guilty to ex-wife's murder in Hungary

An Irishman has pleaded not guilty to the premeditated murder of his Japanese ex-wife in Hungary.

Europe • 07 Feb

Agnes Keleti pictured in her apartment in Budapest in September 2023

World's oldest Olympic champion Agnes Keleti dies at 103

Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

World • 02 Jan

Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said he considered the Hungarian government's decision to grant asylum to the former Polish deputy minister for justice to be a hostile act (file photo)

Poland accuses Hungary of 'hostile' act over asylum case

A diplomatic standoff has broken out between Poland and Hungary after the Hungarian government granted political asylum to a former Polish deputy minister of justice wanted on charges of misusing public funds.

Europe • 20 Dec 24

Mackenzie Michalski was found dead on 8 November after the suspect travelled with police to reveal the location of her body

Detention extended for Irish man held over Hungary murder

A court in Budapest has prolonged the pre-trial detention of a 37-year-old Irish man, who was arrested last month by Hungarian police in connection with the suspected murder of a 31-year-old US tourist.

Europe • 10 Dec 24

Mackenzie Michalski was first reported missing on 5 November and was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest

Irish man 'confessed' to killing of US tourist - police

Police in Hungary have said a 37-year-old Irish man arrested over the death of an American tourist has confessed to her killing, after he tried to conceal her body in a suitcase in a wooded area.

Europe • 11 Nov 24

Leaders will hear from Mario Draghi today (file pic)

Trump's election adds urgency to EU competitiveness push

The European Union's goal of boosting competitiveness to catch up with rivals the United States and China has gained fresh urgency after Donald Trump's election win, Mario Draghi has said, as doubts increase that the bloc is up to the task.

Europe • 08 Nov 24

Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi

Putin says he is 'ready' to talk with 'courageous' Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he was "ready" to hold discussions with "courageous" Donald Trump, as he congratulated him on his victory in the US presidential election.

World • 08 Nov 24

The Parliament building in Budapest pictured as the flood water reached its base and stairs

Hungary Danube waters reach decade high after Storm Boris

The Danube has peaked at a ten-year high in a heavily fortified Budapest with the water reaching the steps of parliament, after deadly Storm Boris lashed Europe.

Europe • 21 Sep 24

The Hungarian Parliament building as seen from the Fisherman's Bastion on Buda Castle Hill in Budapest

Why Hungary is not hosting EU foreign ministers today

EU foreign affairs ministers and diplomats are back in Brussels today for an informal meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine, Gaza and wider tensions in the Middle East.

Europe • 29 Aug 24

Viktor Orban's visit to Moscow comes days after he travelled to Kyiv

Hungary's Orban meets Putin in Moscow, drawing EU rebukes

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on the fighting in Ukraine, on a trip the EU said threatened to undermine the bloc's stance on the conflict.

World • 05 Jul 24

Peter Magyar gives a speech during the anti-government rally in Budapest today

Orban critic draws masses in Hungary on eve of EU vote

On the eve of EU elections in Hungary, tens of thousands rallied for opposition figure Peter Magyar who has emerged as the main challenger to long-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungary • 08 Jun 24

Hungary's independent media outlets compete in a sector that is heavily dominated by pro-government media

Why this Hungarian newspaper has to print in Slovakia

Hungary's independent media outlets have faced challenging times in recent years as pro-government companies acquired a greater share of the private media sector.

Europe • 07 Jun 24

Supporters and members of FIDESZ and KDNP take part in the 'Peace March'

Polarised and personal: the Europe campaign in Hungary

Hungarians will vote in European and local elections on Sunday, 9 June. The campaign has been shaped by the ruling Fidesz party's focus on one key issue: its so-called pro-peace stance on the war in Ukraine, but also the rise of a political newcomer.

Europe • 04 Jun 24

Mr Biden was speaking at a campaign rally

Orban 'looking for a dictatorship', says Biden

US President Joe Biden has criticised election rival Donald Trump for meeting Viktor Orban, saying the Hungarian prime minister was "looking for dictatorship."

US • 09 Mar 24

The Hungarian parliament in Budapest today: benches of the governing Fidesz party (centre and right) remained empty during the session, called by the opposition (left)

Hungary's Fidesz MPs boycott meeting on Sweden's NATO bid

Members of parliament from Hungary's ruling Fidesz party have boycotted an opposition motion to vote on Sweden's bid to join NATO. Hungary remains the only member of NATO yet to ratify Sweden's application.

Europe • 05 Feb 24

Mr Orban is opposed to using the EU's budget to allocate the €50 billion in economic support to Ukraine (file image)

Senior EU official denies plans to cut Hungary funding

A senior EU official has denied a report that the bloc is considering cutting funding to Hungary if it vetoes a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine. EU leaders are set to vote on the deal on Thursday at an EU Council summit.

Europe • 29 Jan 24

Food retailers in Hungary with an annual turnover above 1 billion forints ($2.9m) will be required to display price warnings for products that have shrunk in size compared to the period between January 2020 and July 2023

Hungary targets 'shrinkflation' with mandatory warnings

Hungary's government will require large food retailers from March to display price warnings on products that have shrunk in size, the Economy Ministry said today.

Business • 08 Jan 24