Hungary’s EU minister accuses NGOs of undermining trust, questions funding transparency

In Hungary's experience, NGOs formerly financed by the US were aiming to undermine trust in public institutions and to destabilise the political regime, János Bóka said.
#EU #NGO #USA
Hungary wants sanctions lifted, new tax deal in US talks

Foreign minister Szijjártó went to the United States to "discuss rolling back sanctions that hurt Hungary's interests".
#US #sanctions
Norwegian man sentenced, expelled from Hungary after bomb threat over deportation

The man used to live in Budapest as a homeless person.
#Budapest #Norway #court
Hungary secures concessions in EU’s 16th sanctions package against Russia

Szijjártó said the Hungarian government had "saved what's left of the the EU's respect by blocking those measures".
#Ukraine #war #Russia #sanctions
According to Orbán, EU membership ‘out of question’ for Ukraine as it ‘fails to meet entry criteria’

"Political corruption is when one is paid to write what they are requested," Orbán said.
#Orbán #Ukraine #EU
Hungarian FM Szijjártó: What is happening now shows that we were right

According to Szijjártó, Hungary is ready for the "new age of global reality" and ready to do its fair share when it comes to making the world a better place again.
Hot food is banned in Budapest’s subways: no more lángos, chimney cake and sausages

Starting in 2025, vendors in Budapest's underground passages will no longer be allowed to prepare hot food, due to infrastructure and hygiene concerns.
The enigmatic Hungarian spy who fooled MI5: The story of Lady Howard

Lady Howard navigated London’s high society with ease—while MI5 suspected her of being a spy. Read Manci's story here:
Ancient discovery in Hungary confirms centuries-old legend

Radiocarbon analysis confirms that a burial site in Bodajk dates back to the time of King Saint Stephen, supporting a long-held local legend.
Hidden lift under the Danube: a forgotten memory of the Horthy era

A forgotten elevator beneath the Danube tells the story of Horthy’s canceled visit and the wartime efforts to safeguard Budapest’s water supply.





