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Viktor Orban

Péter Magyar takes office as Hungary’s PM

Peter Magyar has officially assumed office as Hungary’s new prime minister after defeating Viktor Orbán in the election.

09 May 2026-17:14
Meloni and Magyar reinforce connections after Orbán

Italy and Hungary indicated on Thursday that their relationship will stay strong following Viktor Orbán’s departure, with his successor Péter Magyar and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledging close cooperation.

07 May 2026-19:42
Europe pushes ahead on Ukraine as US support weakens

European leaders are increasing support for Ukraine amid signs that the United States is stepping back from its involvement in the conflict with Russia. The shift became more visible after US President Donald Trump stated that responsibility for Ukraine’s future should largely fall on Europe.

07 May 2026-13:09
Fico vs. Orbán: Changing dynamics

Zelenskyy said they had invited each other to meet. Slovakia's prime minister has backed Viktor Orbán's isolated line on Ukraine, though less fervently than the outgoing Hungarian leader.

03 May 2026-09:57
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
From Orbán to Magyar: Hungary shifts power and goals, but not its interests

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, and a political observer, as well as a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

14 Apr 2026-14:37
EU revives €90B Ukraine loan after political change in Hungary

13 Apr 2026-15:59
Fico offers cooperation to Hungary’s new PM after shock election

Slovakia has signaled a willingness to maintain close ties with Hungary following a major political shift in Budapest.

13 Apr 2026-09:45
Why did Viktor Orban not win the parliamentary election?

Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election represents one of the most consequential political turning points in Central Europe in recent decades.

13 Apr 2026-09:28
Hungary election twist: Tisza leads as polls close

12 Apr 2026-21:14