HUNGARY

Budapest Pride Sees Record Turnout Despite Ban, Marking Defiant Stand For LGBTQ Rights

29 Jun 2025

A record-breaking number of people swarmed into the streets of Budapest on Saturday for the 30th annual Pride parade, defiantly ignoring a government ban and expressing fierce resistance to Hungary's increasing anti-LGBTQ policies. Organizers estimated that up to 200,000 attended twice the previous record of 35,000 despite warnings of fines,...

‘The Shorter, The Better’: Hungary Newspaper Ask for Women’s Pics in Skirts

05 Jun 2025

A Hungarian newspaper has faced criticism after inviting readers to submit photos of women in short skirts, prompting a public backlash and protests by women's rights groups. According to news website Telex, the offending spread appeared in Metropol, a daily publication, in its June 4 issue. The photos of women...

Ukraine Uncovers Hungarian Spy Network Targeting Ukraine’s Western Defences

09 May 2025

Ukrainian officials say they have discovered a Hungarian spy network on its soil, accusing Budapest of collecting military intelligence with possible intentions to target Ukraine's western territories. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said two Ukrainian military veterans were arrested and accused of being part of a spy ring headed...

Hungary to Exit ICC as Netanyahu Faces War Crimes Charges

03 Apr 2025

Hungary has revealed plans to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), synchronised with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Budapest. PM Netanyahu has an ICC arrest warrant over allegations of war crimes in Gaza. The action is a cause for concern regarding Hungary's adherence to international justice and its increasing alignment...

Hungary to Withdraw from ICC as Netanyahu Arrives in Budapest

03 Apr 2025

Hungary said it was withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the government announced on Thursday. The declaration followed just after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has an ICC arrest warrant against him, arrived in Budapest on a state visit. Right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban had invited Netanyahu...

Baba Vanga’s Shocking Prophecy: Hungary To Welcome Aliens In 2125! Here’s Why

26 Mar 2025

Famous mystic Baba Vanga, who made sensational and cryptic prophecies, has once again come up with a remarkable prediction aliens will establish their first contact with humans in 2125, but from Hungary, as their hub of communication. As per her vision, extraterrestrial aliens will first make signals to Hungary, which...

Hungary Bans Pride Events, Opposition Responds with Smoke Bombs

19 Mar 2025

Hungary’s parliament passed a controversial law on Tuesday, banning Pride events and authorizing authorities to use facial recognition technology to track participants. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s right-wing populist government continues to tighten restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, drawing sharp criticism from activists and international organizations. Stricter Laws Target LGBTQ+ Gatherings Lawmakers...

Hungary’s Oil Supply Disrupted After Ukraine’s Drone Strikes On Russian Infrastructure

12 Mar 2025

Hungary's Russian oil imports were suspended temporarily on Tuesday after Ukraine launched massive drone attacks on Moscow, leading Budapest to call on Kyiv to refrain from attacking energy infrastructure that serves Hungary. In a report by Politico, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, in a video address, confirmed that oil shipments...

Hungary President Viktor Orban Exits From WHO Amid Growing Global Backlash

06 Feb 2025

Hungary is pondering its possible withdrawal from the World Health Organization, similar actions taken by Argentina and the United States, a statement from Viktor Orban's office said Thursday. Hungary, which is managed by the Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's Office, Gergely Gulyas, said the country will thoughtfully consider...

Hungary’s Orbán Invites Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant, Travel Risks In 124 Nations Loom

23 Nov 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has extended an invite to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hungary, despite the recent issuance of an international arrest warrant against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant, issued on Thursday, also targets former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander...

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