Budapest Mayor Karácsony would “kill” Orbán government’s “Putinisation” bill with the EU’s Court of Justice – UPDATED: Kocsis

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has turned to European Commission President von der Leyen over the bill on the transparency of public life.
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Brussels would apply ‘manual control’ over Ukraine, says Orbán cabinet

Should Ukraine join the European Union, Brussels would "control it manually", the minister of EU affairs said on public radio on Thursday.
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UNCHAIN Fintech Festival in Nagyvárad (Oradea) unlocks new opportunities for companies and customers

UNCHAIN urges CEE businesses to adopt a mindset where financial innovation is integrated across all industries shaping economies.
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Esports lovers gather: Budapest to host Counter-Strike Major in billion-forint esports surge – UPDATE: VIDEO

Budapest is leveling up in the esports world! This year, the capital will host the Counter-Strike 2 Major, drawing tens of thousands of fans and injecting billions into the economy.
Top Hungary news: Russia-like bill, Prosecutor General resigns, premium hotel, cost of living — 14 May, 2025

Cost of living in Hungary, grave from Mongol invasion, law to restrict property purchase, spy war and more!
Hungary’s rate watchers hold the line as inflation shadows linger

Monetary Council members emphasised the need to maintain a restrictive stance to ensure price stability.
Hungary pressures EU to reveal secret Pfizer vaccine texts after court ruling

Hungary’s foreign and EU affairs ministers are demanding transparency from the European Commission after a court ruling ordered the release of vaccine-related messages between EC President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. "From now on, she’s the last person we’ll accept criticism from," said FM Péter Szijjártó.
First trade mission of Ecuadorian exporters to Hungary

The Embassy of Ecuador in Hungary organised the first trade mission of Ecuadorian exporters to Hungary: a delegation of nine Ecuadorian women-led companies successfully completed a trade mission to Budapest from 8 to 10 May 2025.
Budapest mayor Karácsony vows to defend NGOs from ‘Putinisation’ efforts by Hungarian government

🏙️ Mayor Gergely Karácsony says Budapest will stand with NGOs under threat from a new government bill he likens to “Russian-style” repression. Calling it an attack on civil society, Karácsony pledged to support grassroots organisations and resist what he described as Hungary’s "Putinisation."
Former army chief slams Hungarian government in open letter, citing smear campaign and unjust dismissals

🪖 Former military leader and Tisza Party defence expert Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has accused Hungary’s government of launching a smear campaign against him and unfairly dismissing thousands of soldiers. In a scathing open letter, he denounced the leadership’s actions and voiced support for the Tisza Party’s vision of a “Hungary without hate and lies.” #Hungary #TiszaParty #HungarianArmy #Politics #Democracy