Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years, effectively barring former premier Viktor Orban from serving again. The move, a key promise of PM Peter Magyar, passed with a two-thirds majority.
Hungary's new Foreign Minister Anita Orban stated that EU accession negotiations with Ukraine will be halted if Kyiv fails to uphold an agreement on restoring the rights of the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia. This agreement is now integrated into Ukraine's EU accession process.
Hungary's PM Peter Magyar announced a historic agreement on ethnic Hungarian rights in Ukraine, lifting Budapest's veto on Kyiv's EU accession. The deal addresses education, linguistic, cultural, and political rights, with monitoring by EU bodies.
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar stated that the start of EU accession talks with Ukraine on June 15 is just the first step in a lengthy process. He confirmed Hungary lifted its objections after Ukraine agreed to restore rights for the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, warning that failure to meet obligations will halt the process.
Viktor Orban was re-elected as the leader of Hungary's Fidesz party for another year by 729 out of 737 delegates. Despite the party's recent election loss to the pro-Western Tisza party, Orban, who ran unopposed, vowed not to give up and stated Fidesz needs to change to become a functional opposition party.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over allegations of missing EU funds totaling €3.5 billion. The HIA believes that inflated pricing on government contracts awarded to communications companies may be the source of the missing money, potentially damaging Orban's legacy.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over potentially inflated government contracts totaling €3.5 billion in missing EU funds. The allegations center on communications companies awarded €10 billion in contracts over four years, with the HIA suspecting a third of that amount may be due to overpricing and a risk of corruption. The watchdog is particularly interested in the Lounge group tied to Gyula Balasy, whose companies saw a dramatic rise in state contracts during Orban's tenure. The new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has pledged to tackle corruption and reacquire stolen state assets.
The article discusses the significant but often forgotten contributions of Jewish footballers and coaches in Europe before the Holocaust. It highlights Jozsef Braun, a talented Hungarian player whose career was tragically cut short, and emphasizes how genocide erases not only lives but also their stories and collective memory.
The EU has agreed to open membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a significant step following Hungary's decision to drop its veto. Talks begin June 15, focusing on rule of law criteria. Leaders hailed the move as strategic, while Ukraine and Moldova expressed readiness to proceed.
Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced plans to reveal investigative information about the former Viktor Orban government, aiming to undermine the upcoming Fidesz party congress. Magyar stated he would hold a press conference on Saturday to expose a major fraud, asserting that the Fidesz congress has lost relevance due to past deceptions.
Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar marked a historic moment for the Roma by inviting a children's ensemble to play in parliament. This symbolic inclusion contrasts sharply with Viktor Orban's anti-Roma regime, signaling a potential shift in policy and tone for the marginalized community.
The European Union will officially begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova next week, with talks set to launch in Luxembourg on Monday. This follows an agreement by EU ambassadors to recommence negotiations, overcoming previous opposition from Hungary.
Ukraine has agreed to restore its minority school system and guarantee the free use of the Hungarian language and national symbols for the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. This agreement, reached on June 3rd, allowed Hungary to lift its objections to the start of Ukraine's EU accession talks.
Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar announced a deal with Ukraine on minority rights, a move he called 'historic.' This agreement, which guarantees rights for Hungarians in Transcarpathia, is expected to unblock EU accession talks for Ukraine.
Chinese electric carmaker BYD will begin production at its new factory in Hungary in the fourth quarter of this year. The company has paused work on a planned factory in Turkey to focus on European production. BYD is also exploring acquiring an existing car plant in Southern Europe, with Spain being considered.
Hungary's new PM, Peter Magyar, announced a historic agreement with Ukraine on minority rights for Hungarians in Transcarpathia, potentially opening the door for EU accession talks. This marks a significant shift from Viktor Orban's previous stance.
A spidercam fell approximately 20 meters onto a football field during a friendly match between Hungary and Kazakhstan in Debrecen, Hungary. The camera, which caught fire before falling, narrowly missed a cameraman standing nearby. No injuries were reported, but the match was halted.
Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar claims a 'historic' deal with Ukraine granting rights to the Hungarian minority, potentially paving the way for EU accession talks. Critics note some rights already exist, but bilingual signage and school maintenance are new aspects.
A spidercam fell approximately 20 meters onto a football field during a friendly match between Hungary and Kazakhstan in Debrecen, Hungary. The camera, which had caught fire mid-air, narrowly missed a cameraman before crashing near the touchline. No injuries were reported.
A Spidercam aerial camera fell over 20 meters during a friendly match between Hungary and Kazakhstan, emitting smoke before hitting the pitch near a cameraman. The incident has raised concerns as similar cameras are planned for the World Cup.
Research shows some city birds alter their songs to adapt to urban noise, either by singing higher or changing notes, though many do not adapt, highlighting human impact on wildlife.
Approximately 1,000 protesters in Budapest denounced Prime Minister Peter Magyar over his alleged secret agreement to implement the EU Migration Pact in exchange for €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds, despite Magyar's public denial of accepting any such pact.
Martin O’Neill to be confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager on a one-year contract with a second-year option, following his successful interim spell and after Robbie Keane's candidacy faced fan backlash.
EU accession negotiations with Ukraine are set to begin on June 15th, following Hungary's decision to lift its veto. This move comes after a deal was struck regarding the treatment of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Moldova's accession talks are also expected to be approved.
