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Nearly $20m found in Hungary’s forests, buildings amid corruption probe
Hungarian authorities recovered nearly $20 million in cash during a corruption probe into a former minister under Viktor Orban.
Viktor Orban
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Hungary detains Viktor Orban's brother in people-smuggling probe, PM says
Hungarian authorities have detained the younger brother of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in connection with a human trafficking investigation.
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Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban
Hungarian authorities detained Áron Orbán, brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in a people-smuggling investigation involving Vietnamese nationals and alleged visa fraud.
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Hungary opens communist-era secret police files for first time, identifying thousands of informants
Hungary opens its communist-era secret police files for the first time, revealing thousands of former informants and sparking widespread debate.
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Rigged! Candidates worldwide follow Trump in alleging election fraud.
Global coverage tracks how political candidates worldwide increasingly follow Donald Trump in alleging election fraud.
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In Hungary, Magyar Is Driving a Renewed Examination of the Past
Hungary is initiating a public release of Communist-era secret police files to unmask informants and reveal the extent of historical state surveillance.
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How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán
Recent coverage examines the parallel downfalls of Serbia's Vučić and Hungary's Orbán following crushing defeats.
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World leaders scoff at Trump mulling Orbán as UN secretary-general
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'Funny': Tusk laughs off report that MAGA is eyeing Orbán for UN top job
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacts to reports that Viktor Orbán is being considered for the role of United Nations Secretary-General.
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Trump considers Orbán as UN chief, WSJ reports
Reports indicate Donald Trump is considering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for United Nations Secretary-General.
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US encourages Viktor Orbán to run for UN secretary-general as joint US, Russia, and China pick
US encouragement of Viktor Orbán to run for UN secretary-general sparks international trend intelligence coverage.
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Former Hungarian central bank chief György Matolcsy detained in financial fraud probe
Former Hungarian central bank governor György Matolcsy has been detained by police amid an ongoing financial fraud investigation.
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Hungary: Lawmakers scrap Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ provisions
Hungarian lawmakers have repealed controversial anti-LGBTQ+ provisions introduced during the administration of Viktor Orbán.
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Hungary MPs vote to cut anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from Orbán-era law
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EU to limit Ukraine’s access to farming subsidies if it joins bloc
EU Commission ties Ukraine’s EU bid to farm aid and democratic safeguards, sparking a standoff over grain exports.
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The way out of Ukraine's deadlock with Magyar
Hungary lifts its veto as Ukraine introduces a bill to strengthen ethnic Hungarian educational rights, paving the way for accession talks.
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Russia expels Hungarian diplomats as Budapest breaks with Orbán era
Russia has expelled Hungarian diplomats following a strategic shift in Budapest as Hungary breaks with the political era of Viktor Orbán.
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Hungary's reckoning with Orban's corrupt system picks up speed with high-profile arrests
Hungary faces a political reckoning as high-profile arrests target figures tied to Orban's system.
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Magyar becomes first sitting PM to lose immunity
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar has become the first sitting head of government in the nation's history to lose legal immunity.
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What Does Hungary’s New President Mean for Its Post-Orbán Future?
Hungary’s parliament installed critic András Baka as president, sparking debate over reconciliation, revenge and the country’s post‑Orbán path.
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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
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Orbán-sacked former supreme court judge to be Hungary’s next president
Hungary's political landscape shifts as András Baka, a former Supreme Court chief previously removed by Viktor Orbán, is nominated for the presidency.
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How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's built-to-last regime
Coverage examines the dismantling of Viktor Orban's regime under the new political era led by Peter Magyar.
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Top Orbán ally joins Chinese car giant BYD
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó has resigned from parliament to join the Chinese automotive giant BYD, sparking immediate backlash.
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Orbán allies protest in Hungary against plans to oust President Tamás Sulyok
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Magyar files constitutional amendment to fire Orbán-allied president
Hungarian political tensions escalate as a constitutional amendment is filed to remove the president while term limits for lawmakers are proposed.
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Hungarian parliament votes for 8-year term limit that would stop Orbán returning
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EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay
Ukraine’s EU accession talks begin after years of political stalemate—what’s next for its membership bid?