Hungary

Hungary’s oil giant buys Viktor Orban favourite childhood football club

bne IntelliNews February 8, 2024

Hungary's MOL Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Budapest-based Ujpest football club from Belgian businessman Roderick Duchatelet.

European Commission launches infringement procedure against Hungary over sovereignty law

Tamas Csonka in Budapest February 7, 2024

Fidesz is using the legislation to cut off opposition from foreign financing sources, be it micro-donations from private individuals or other larger funding from foreign donors ahead of the 2024 local government and EP elections.

Czechia and Hungary block EU sanctions against Israeli settlers

Robert Anderson in Prague February 7, 2024

Leading Czech figures sign open letter to the government to change its pro-Israel stance and stop ignoring the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.

Hungary’s retail sales deliver positive surprise in December

Tamas Csonka in Budapest February 7, 2024

Decline slowed to 1%, the best monthly figure for the year.

US ambassador sends stark message to Orban after Fidesz boycotts vote on Swedish Nato membership

Tamas Csonka in Budapest February 6, 2024

Sweden's accession to Nato is an issue that directly affects the national security of the United States and the security of the alliance as a whole, says Pressman.

VISEGRAD BLOG: Orban folds after EU leaders call his bluff

Robert Anderson in Prague February 3, 2024

The European Council Summit this week was a comprehensive defeat for Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban.

Dismiss