Viktor Orbán

27/09/2024

Is resistance against Russia futile in case of an invasion? – Here is the answer of PM Orbán, UPDATED

Before, Balázs Orbán, the prime minister's political director suggested the government would NOT have defended in case of a Russian invasion because resistance is futile against Moscow's might. #russia #balazsorban #viktororban #invasion
27/09/2024

Will PM Orbán’s challenger lose immunity because of a cellphone?

Magyar dropped a mobile phone in the Danube in June. Will he lose his immunity because of that? #petermagyar #orbancabinet #hungariangovernment
26/09/2024

Official of Orbán cabinet says they would NOT have defended Hungary in case of a Russian invasion – UPDATED with PM Orbán’s reaction

In case of a full-scale Russian attack, the Orbán cabinet would not have defended Hungary, the prime minister's political director suggested in an interview. #balazsorban #orbancabinet #russia #interview #mandiner
25/09/2024

PM Orbán presents his vision to avoid new Cold War

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the West's initiative to form blocs was nothing more than "a return to Cold War logic". Do you agree with them? #viktororban #newhorizons #ludovika
25/09/2024

PM Orbán is discontented: he is preparing for a purge and wants coming outs

Orbán wants significant changes, he is preparing for a purge in Fidesz replacing incapable politicians and MP candidates. But changes may not stop there even ministers can be sacked. #viktororban #fidesz #2026elections #tiszaparty #petermagyar
25/09/2024

PHOTOS: Danube recedes, cleaning started in Budapest – UPDATED

The floodwater can be a hotbed of dangerous, even lethal diseases. #danubeflood #hungaryflood #budapest #disaster #hungariangovernmet #viktororban
24/09/2024

Czech President criticises PM Orbán for undermining European unity amid Ukraine conflict

Czech President Petr Pavel has expressed concerns that leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán are making it more difficult to establish the terms of peace for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. #Czechia #Orbán #Ukraine #Russia #war
23/09/2024

PM Orbán about flood defence and migration-related fine – UPDATE

Orbán spoke about the further phases of the protection, and specified the cost of this year's flood protection: #danube #HungaryStrong #FloodProtection
23/09/2024

Major cuts announced in Orbán’s 130-point austerity plan

In a significant financial shift, the Orbán government has decided to scrap or drastically reduce funding for a wide range of projects. #Budapest #austerity #MÁV #Orbán #OperaHouse #ChainBridge
22/09/2024

PHOTOS: Flood peak over in Budapest, here is when the Danube will recede

PM Viktor Orbán told a press conference on Sunday, after a meeting of the operative body for flood protection, when the water would start to recede. #danubeflood #hungaryflood #hungarynews #budapestflood #budapest
21/09/2024

Orbán: Hungary can breathe easier in 5 days

"On the ninth day of defence, we've passed the halfway point," he said. #Orbán #flood #Budapest
20/09/2024

Flood PHOTO REPORT: Hungary underwater

The peaking arrived at the Danube Bend, the water level will rise by an additional 0.5 metres in Budapest. Here is our flood photo report. #floodphotoreport #budapest #hungaryflood #danube
19/09/2024

US presidential elections: Ambassador Pressman slams PM Orbán, says he does not have a B plan and is cozy with Putin

How can the country of 1956 also be so cozy with Putin’s Russia? - he asked. #russia #europeanunion #usa #unitedstates #viktororban #davidpressman
19/09/2024

Budapest metro station to close, flood situation is ‘serious’ – PHOTOS

Is Hungary prepared for the next few days? #floodinhungary #hungarynews #hungaryflood #budapestflood #budapest
18/09/2024

Leader of Hungarian opposition does not want to take part in live televised debate – here is why, UPDATED

Based on the latest polls, Péter Magyar's Tisza Party is only a couple of percent behind PM Orbán's Fidesz. #viktororban #fidesz #televiseddebate #livedebate #petermagyar
18/09/2024

Hardest phase of flood protection under way, says Orbán

The hardest phase of flood protection, expected to last until next Thursday, is under way, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a press conference in Budapest. #viktororban #floodprotection #hungarianathorities #
17/09/2024

Hungary flood crisis: 540 km defence effort mobilised amid near-record water levels – news roundup UPDATED

Flood warnings continue, with record near-record water levels in several places in Hungary - news roundup:
17/09/2024

Orbán family profits from Budapest-Belgrade railway renovation through quarry contracts

Beyond the known participation of Lőrinc Mészáros' companies, internal documents reveal that Viktor Orbán's direct family members have also profited from the massive state-funded development. #BudapestBelgrade #Budapest #Belgrade #railway
16/09/2024

Floods in Hungary, latest: Orbán postpones all international trips, near-record flooding expected, levee with 1,000 tonnes of rocks – photos

In the last few hours, there have been several events related to the flooding, summarised here:
15/09/2024

Schwarzenegger visits Budapest: A gym session with PM Orbán and a surprise appearance at a local spot

It seems like PM Orbán and the Terminator had fun together in Budapest! #Budapest #Orbán #Schwarzenegger