Top Hungary News: Orbán and supermodels in the Epstein Files, Russian Gas, new EU Visa Rules — 2 February, 2026

From newly released Epstein documents mentioning Hungarian names to fresh debate over Russian gas supplies and major changes to EU visa rules, here are the key Hungary-related stories shaping the day. Top Hungary news:
Epstein files
Orbán mentioned in Epstein–Bannon text exchange
Hungarian names emerge in Epstein files: models, recruiters and Eastern Europe
Featured Hungary news stories:
Wizz Air explains why its plane held for nearly an hour before landing in Budapest
Hungary fights for Russian gas, challenges Brussels’ REPowerEU regulation
Travel
Huge changes to European travel on the way: Stricter controls and new visa rules approaching
The Bali beacon: Is the “Island of Gods” still the promised land for Hungary’s remote workforce?
Wizz Air buys its Budapest office building
Good news for travellers: EU delays new border control system EES!
Politics
Hungarian village introduces settlement fee specifically for foreign workers from the Far East
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