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- Hungarian Parliament approves sweeping constitutional amendments to remove presidentHungary’s Parliament on Monday evening approved the 17th amendment to the country’s Fundamental Law, introducing one of the most far-reaching constitutional overhauls since the new Tisza-led government took office.
- Former Iranian president came to Budapest for secret Mossad meetings, The New York Times claimsThe two visits of former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Budapest may have been far more than academic engagements, according to a bombshell report.
- Hungarian hussars return to Paris: 300-year legacy takes centre stage at Bastille Day parade!A piece of Hungarian history is returning to one of Europe’s most iconic military parades!
- Hungary and 2 other NATO members opt out of NATO’s new EUR 70 billion Ukraine funding planHungary has joined Slovakia and the Czech Republic in declining to financially support NATO’s new EUR 70 billion military aid package for Ukraine:
- Hungarian Parliament: President to be removed today, Fidesz group boycott, leader stepping downFidesz’s parliamentary group stayed away from today’s proceedings, while Prime Minister Péter Magyar launched a sharp attack on President Tamás Sulyok.
- PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz of blocking constitutional amendment, warns of action against presidentPrime Minister Péter Magyar has accused Fidesz of trying to block a constitutional amendment by pressuring President Tamás Sulyok not to sign it:
- The investigation results of the Beijing Chaoyang District light aircraft crash into a high-rise building have been releasedOn June 26, a light aircraft crashed into a high-rise building near the East Third Ring Road in Beijing’s Chaoyang District:
- Mercedes-Benz opens Europe’s largest plant in Hungary after EUR 1 billion expansionMercedes-Benz has officially inaugurated the expanded production facilities at its plant in Kecskemét, marking the completion of a roughly EUR 1 billion investment, and the opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Péter Magyar as well.
- Hungary races to reorganise 20 August celebrations after contractor collapseHungary is pressing ahead with preparations for its annual 20 August national holiday celebrations, despite being forced to find a new organiser just weeks before the country’s largest state event.
- Hungary pushes Serbia ties, Italy cooperation and Western Balkans agenda after Rome talksHungary will deepen its cooperation with Serbia and Italy while taking a more active role in supporting the Western Balkans’ European future, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said:
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Hungary News in English – Everything you need to know
Hungary is one of Central Europe’s most dynamic and debated countries — politically, economically, and culturally. This page brings you all the essential news from Hungary in English, designed for expats, diplomats, business professionals, tourists, and Hungarians living abroad.
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Hungary is undergoing a major political transition following the April 2026 parliamentary election. Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party formed a new government, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán and Fidesz. The government is pursuing institutional, anti-corruption and media reforms while seeking closer cooperation with the EU. Hungarian politics remains highly polarised, with continuing debates over the economy, the rule of law, foreign policy and the pace of the reforms. Daily News Hungary provides continuous updates and context.
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