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Hungary’s Magyar stands by decision to name brother-in-law as justice minister

Hungary's incoming justice minister is married to Anna Ilona Melléthei-Barna, the sister of Péter Magyar, a connection that the Tisza leader described as having "created a serious dilemma" for him.

01 May 2026-19:28
Ukraine aims to close most EU negotiating chapters within 18 months

Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka announced during a parliamentary session that Ukraine is on track to close the majority of its EU accession negotiating chapters within the next 12 to 18 months.

01 May 2026-15:13
What is the core issue involving BYD in Hungary?

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is facing scrutiny in the European Union after allegations of labour abuses at a factory construction site in Szeged, Hungary. The concerns relate not to vehicle production itself, but to the conditions under which the facility is being built by contractors.

28 Apr 2026-20:38
BYD’s hit by scandal: Labor abuse allegations at Hungary factory

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing growing scrutiny in the European Union after allegations of labor abuses at its factory construction site in Hungary were raised in the European Parliament.

28 Apr 2026-11:37
Viktor Orbán's son ends military service

Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and, in 2020, was sent to the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK for a nine-month training course.

22 Apr 2026-22:43
Hungary found guilty by EU’s top court over anti-LGBTQ laws

The European Union's top court ruled on Tuesday that Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws violated the bloc's values, which prohibit discrimination and ensure freedom of expression.

21 Apr 2026-23:51
Druzhba pipeline fixed, Zelenskyy says it can restart

The repair of the Druzhba pipeline clears the way for the approval of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, both of which are currently blocked by Hungary.

21 Apr 2026-19:25
EU to greenlight €90B loan for Ukraine on Wednesday

EU ambassadors are set to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine on Wednesday, provided Russian oil transit to Hungary is restored in time.

20 Apr 2026-21:59
Azerbaijan joins international rail summit in Astana

Azerbaijani representatives have taken part in the 14th meeting of the Conference of General Directors of the Organisation for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), held in Astana to mark the body’s 70th anniversary.

20 Apr 2026-16:15
Peter Magyar sets out vision to unlock EU funds by mid-May

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his cabinet could be sworn in by mid-May and take quick steps to release billions of suspended European Union funding, while clashing with allies of his predecessor ‌who remain in place.

15 Apr 2026-16:39