Hungary is heading to parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, in a potentially historic vote. Long‑time Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a strong challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar of the Tisza party, who recent opinion polls show with significant support, signaling an unprecedented shift in Hungarian politics.

Hungary Goes to Polls in April as Orban Rival Peter Magyar Gains Polling Advantage

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is going all in with an anti-Ukraine campaign less than seven weeks before an election, derailing the European Union’s latest packages to aid Kyiv and punish Moscow.


Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban Launches Anti-Ukraine Election Campaign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a sharp dig at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, accusing him of prioritising domestic politics over regional security as tensions flare over Budapest’s stance on the war.

In remarks that quickly grabbed headlines, Zelenskyy said Orban was “only growing his belly, not his army", a pointed criticism seen as targeting Hungary’s reluctance to ramp up military preparedness or deepen its support for Kyiv.

Zelensky Mocks Orban: Viktor Growing His Belly, Not Army

Hungary faces a brutal winter as Lake Velence, the country’s second largest lake, freezes over completely.
Rare icy conditions, plummeting temperatures, and stunning frozen landscapes reveal the power of extreme winter weather in Hungary.

Hungary Hit by Extreme Winter as Lake Velence Freezes

Hungary has activated a nationwide “Red Code” alert as heavy snowfall blankets Budapest and other regions, disrupting transport and daily life.

Hungary Activates 'Red Code' Alert as Heavy Snowfall Hits Capital

Teenagers staged a powerful protest outside the Hungarian Parliament, using dance to oppose the government’s drug crackdown. 


Hungarian youth 'dance for freedom' protest

During the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Hungary is expected to push for a sanctions waiver on Russian oil imports. The talks come amid rising global energy tensions and Hungary’s efforts to secure its energy needs while maintaining close ties with both Washington and Moscow.


Trump: EU Leaders Should Show More Respect To Viktor Orban | Trump-Orban Meet

Washington: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán﻿ is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to seek an exemption from U.S. energy sanctions. The discussions come amid Hungary's ongoing energy challenges and its opposition to some of the EU and U.S. sanctions on Russia. Orbán aims to negotiate relief that would ease the impact of sanctions on Hungary's energy supplies and economy, highlighting the strategic ties and complex relations between Hungary and the U.S. amidst global geopolitical tensions.


Trump, Orban meet scheduled on Nov 7, Hungarian PM seeks exemption from US energy sanctions

The ICC, which is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, depends on its member nations to enforce its arrest warrants. 

Can Putin be arrested while travelling to Hungary to meet Trump as he faces ICC warrant?

Donald Trump announced plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Hungary for further talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, following a “very productive” phone call lasting over two hours. The upcoming discussions will involve “high level advisers,” led on the US side by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Putin’s aide described the talks as “positive” with “clear” next steps. The talks precede Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky﻿’s visit to Washington DC, where he is expected to seek long-range Tomahawk missile support from the US.

Trump and Putin Plan Hungary Meeting After “Very Productive” Ukraine Call

Ukraine has reportedly struck the Druzhba oil pipeline for the third time, disrupting Russian oil flows to Hungary, according to Hungary’s foreign minister. A new attack on the Druzhba pipeline has halted oil supplies to Hungary, with officials calling it a serious threat to the country's energy security.


Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Druzhba Oil Pipelines, Sparks Massive Fire at Fuel Depot | WION

Ukraine has reportedly struck the Druzhba oil pipeline for the third time, disrupting Russian oil flows to Hungary, according to Hungary’s foreign minister. A new attack on the Druzhba pipeline has halted oil supplies to Hungary, with officials calling it a serious threat to the country's energy security.

Ukraine Attacks Russia: Kyiv Strikes Russia's Druzhba Oil Pipeline | Russia Ukraine War | WION

Thousands defy Prime Minister Orbán’s ban to join the 30th Budapest Pride Parade, marking a bold stand for LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary amid growing government repression.

Powerful show of defiance: Thousands gather in the streets of Budapest for pride march

The shorter, the better: Hungary newspaper asks readers to submit photos of women in skirts, draws massive outrage 


'The shorter, the better’: Hungary newspaper asks readers to submit photos of women in skirts, draws massive outrage

International Criminal Court cites Rome Statute authorizing proceedings against noncooperative party states; Budapest said during PM’s visit that it would withdraw from the ICC

ICC Opens Inquiry Into Hungary For Failing To Arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

World | Hungary's parliament has passed an amendment that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities and limit the rights of dual nationals

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to limit rights of dual nationals, ban LGBTQ events

Hungary's parliament has passed a controversial amendment bill that puts restrictions on LGBTQ plus community this has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and members of the community. As parliament was voting on the amendment several protesters tried to broke the parliament building in defiance. The fresh changes in Hungary's constitution will give a legal backing to the law banning public display of homosexuality and pride parades. Watch in for more details!

Hungary: Parliament passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Several thousand protesters blocked major thoroughfares and three bridges in the center of Hungary’s capital on Tuesday in opposition to a recent law that effectively bans LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricts Hungarians’ right to assembly.

Protesters rally against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ pride events

Protest continues in Hungary against new anti-LGBTQ law

Protesters in Hungary in opposition to new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events

World | Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defies an ICC arrest warrant by traveling to Hungary. Hungarian PM Viktor Orban welcomes him despite being a member of Hague court.

Israeli PM Netanyahu travels to Hungary in open defiance of ICC arrest warrant

Protests have broken out in Hungary after the country's Parliament passed a law to ban the Pride March by LGBTQ+ communities. The bill was passed easily, as the ruling coalition of Hungary's populist Viktor Orban has a two-thirds majority in the Parliament. Watch in for more details!

Hungary bans Pride events, allows facial recognition for identification

Chaos erupted in Hungarian Parliament after lawmakers passed a bill aimed at banning the annual Pride March. In a show of protest against the bill, members of the Centrist Momentum Movement Party ignited smoke bombs while Parliament was in session. Watch in for more details!

Hungary: Opposition opposes bill that bans Pride march; ignites smoke bombs in parliament

Hungary foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has lauded India's role when it comes to Russia Ukraine war. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, FM Szijjártó said,'We respect the role of India & PM Modi. He consistently spoke about stopping the war, in favour of peace'.

Modi’s visits to Moscow in July 2024 and Kyiv in August 2024 showed India’s willingness to act as a bridge between the conflicting parties, conveying messages and advocating for negotiations.

The Hungarian FM pointed that India-Hungary ties have "improved a lot in past few years, based on respectful cooperation". He pointed out, 'PM Modi, PM Orban are patriotic leaders, who consider national interest number one'

Dismissing criticism over importing energy from Russia, he said, 'We don't care of European criticism on improving Russian energy. We have been importing energy from Russia. Russia proved to be a reliable partner.'

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Defying ban thousands gather in the streets of Budapest for pride march

'The shorter, the better’: Hungary newspaper asks readers to submit photos of women in skirts, draws massive outrage

ICC Opens Inquiry Into Hungary For Failing To Arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to limit rights of dual nationals, ban LGBTQ events

Hungary: Parliament passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Protesters rally against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ pride events

Protest continues in Hungary against new anti-LGBTQ law

Protesters in Hungary in opposition to new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events

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Hungary bans Pride events, allows facial recognition for identification

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Zelensky Mocks Orban: Viktor Growing His Belly, Not Army

Hungary Hit by Extreme Winter as Lake Velence Freezes

Hungary Activates 'Red Code' Alert as Heavy Snowfall Hits Capital

Hungarian youth 'dance for freedom' protest

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Trump, Orban meet scheduled on Nov 7, Hungarian PM seeks exemption from US energy sanctions

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Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Druzhba Oil Pipelines, Sparks Massive Fire at Fuel Depot | WION

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Defying ban thousands gather in the streets of Budapest for pride march

'The shorter, the better’: Hungary newspaper asks readers to submit photos of women in skirts, draws massive outrage

ICC Opens Inquiry Into Hungary For Failing To Arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to limit rights of dual nationals, ban LGBTQ events

Hungary: Parliament passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Protesters rally against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ pride events

Protest continues in Hungary against new anti-LGBTQ law

Protesters in Hungary in opposition to new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events

Israeli PM Netanyahu travels to Hungary in open defiance of ICC arrest warrant

Hungary bans Pride events, allows facial recognition for identification

Hungary: Opposition opposes bill that bans Pride march; ignites smoke bombs in parliament

PM Modi spoke in favour of peace, Hungary FM Péter Szijjártó on war in Ukraine

Hungary Goes to Polls in April as Orban Rival Peter Magyar Gains Polling Advantage