Hungary, Slovakia prevent recent Russia sanctions

(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The planned sanctions primarily aimed to reduce Russian energy imports—a move …

Major turnout as Budapest Pride defies Orban's ban in Hungary

With rainbow flags flying high, crowds began to gather Saturday for a Budapest Pride march, defying a government ban that marks a major pushbacks against LGBTQ rights in the European Union. Organisers expect a record turnout for the 30th edition of the …

Hungary amended laws and the constitution earlier this year to prohibit the annual Pride celebration

Hungary Pride goes ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'

Tens of thousands have gathered for the Budapest Pride march, defying Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's legal threats against LGBTQ rights activists. Organisers of the march hope for a record attendance, despite mounting pressure from nationalist …

Budapest’s Pride season brings defiance to Orban and dread for the future in Hungary

Lau and Vivi, a young lesbian couple in Hungary, often hold hands walking through Budapest’s streets. However, Lau has started to have troubling second thoughts about this show of affection since the government ramped up its anti-LGBTQ campaign. Right-wing …

Top Hungary news: Budapest Pride, new Budapest flight, Péter Magyar, VIP ice cream, new forint coins – 27 June, 2025

We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news: Budapest Pride tomorrow, new Budapest flight, more Hungarians behind Péter Magyar, MÁV collapse, VIP ice cream place and new forint coins. Budapest Pride on Saturday ✊ Will the Hungarian police protect the Budapest …

Mama maker shelves expansion in Hungary

Company postpones plan to expand investment PUBLISHED : 28 Jun 2025 at 05:17 Thai President Foods Plc, the manufacturer of Mama instant noodles, has postponed further investment in Hungary, citing rising costs and an unfavourable labour policy. Pun …

Cuba guest of honor at China Fair in Hungary

According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, during the opening of the event he exchanged with Hungarian and Chinese authorities, to whom he declared the importance for the Caribbean nation of the “economic-commercial links with the Asian region and the …

Hungary blocks EU accession talks with Ukraine over sovereignty concerns

In a dramatic turn of events that has dealt a serious blow to Ukraine’s hopes of joining the European Union, Hungary has vetoed a joint EU statement backing the start of accession negotiations with Kyiv. The decision was announced on June 26 at the Foreign …

Police Ban on Parade for Freedom of Assembly Struck Down by Top Court in Hungary

Hungary’s supreme court, the Kuria, on Friday said it has struck down a police order that had banned an upcoming march organised by four groups in protest against what they say is a violation of their freedom of assembly. The Kuria said in a statement that …