Orban confirms Hungary blocks start of Ukraine's EU membership talks

BUDAPEST, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced Friday that Hungary has blocked the opening of European Union accession talks with Ukraine, citing the results of the "Voks 2025" national consultation, which was …

The First Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Graduation Ceremony Successfully Held in Budapest, Hungary

A milestone graduation ceremony was held yesterday at the Embassy of Canada in Hungary. Families, friends, and guests from both the local community and around the globe gathered to witness the proud moment as the first cohort of graduates from the Ontario …

PHOTOS: “Another Hungary is possible”: Street artist Laika takes aim at Orbán in ahead of Budapest Pride

At dawn today, a striking new poster appeared in central Budapest, signed by the renowned street artist Laika. Titled Another Hungary is Possible, the artwork depicts Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a queer persona, proudly waving a rainbow flag …

Hungary’s supreme court has struck down police ban on Budapest Pride march

Hungary’s supreme court, the Kúria, 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 Kúria said in a statement that …

PHOTOS: Chinese BYD launches huge expansion at Hungary bus plant

Photo: MTI China’s BYD laid the cornerstone of a HUF 32bn expansion at its electric bus manufacturing base in Komárom (Northwestern Hungary) on Friday. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said the government was supporting the investment, …

BYD to invest $94 million to triple electric bus output in Hungary

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Chinese automaker BYD will invest 32 billion forints ($94 million) in a new plant in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom, tripling its annual capacity to 1,250 electric buses and trucks, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto …

Hungary: “World is watching” as tens of thousands prepare to march in defiance of attempted ban on Budapest Pride

Police must ensure that people can celebrate in safety 200+ Amnesty International delegates to march, including Secretary General   Global petition with more than 120,000 signatures handed into police HQ Authorities must ensure people’s right to protest is …

Hungary's LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march

BUDAPEST, Hungary — (AP) — Hungary's LGBTQ+ community is preparing for a face-off with the country's autocratic government, and plans to push ahead with a march in the capital on Saturday despite a government ban and threats of legal repercussions. …

Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march

EU needs to put pressure on Hungary over Ukraine's accession, says Estonian PM

European Union member states need to put more pressure on Hungary over Ukraine and Moldova's future accession to the bloc, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said after a European Council meeting in Brussels. The leaders agreed to extend sanctions …