Top Hungary news: Mass vote-buying, sanctions against Hungary, summer schedule and transatlantic flights — 27 March 2026

Scandals, sanctions, and election drama: Hungary is heating up fast. From vote-buying claims to US pressure and major travel updates, here’s everything you need to know today.

Today’s top Hungary news:

• Hungary rocked by claims of mass vote-buying ahead of 2026 elections

Scandal upon scandal:

• What’s happening? PM Orbán’s closest friend moved EUR millions from corporate group to private account
• Inside Hungary’s central bank: million-forint chairs, marble interiors and luxury facilities revealed

Hungary’s 2026 elections:

• Could Hungary’s radical opposition Mi Hazánk step aside for Fidesz? Claims of behind-the-scenes talks surface

Sanctions against Hungary:

• Bipartisan US push for sanctions on Hungary over Orbán’s Ukraine aid blockade

Travel, tourism:

• Transatlantic flights return: Budapest Airport launches summer schedule!
• How long will fuel last in Hungary? The clock is ticking: reserves are not infinite
• Fresh investigation launched into Wizz Air due to alleged misleading practices

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