Top Hungary news: Election campaign, Fidesz vs Tisza signatures, earthquake, oil, Hungary vs Ukraine — 21 February, 2026

Featured Hungary news stories:

• Earthquake felt near Hungary-Slovakia border
• Hungary-Slovenia border crossing closed due to severe weather and fallen trees
• Major overhaul planned for Budapest’s historic M1 metro!

Hungarian parliamentary elections:

• Hungary’s official election campaign kicks off today: here’s what you need to know
• Ruling Fidesz and challenger Tisza both secure signatures in all Hungarian constituencies on first day of campaign

Hungary-Ukraine:

• “No oil, no cash”: Hungary threatens to block EUR 90 billion EU loan for Ukraine over stalled oil supplies
• Croatia’s Janaf rejects Hungarian government concerns, says it can fully supply Hungary with non-Russian oil
• Orbán: Continuing the war is in Ukraine’s interest, Hungary may hit back with energy measures

International Mother Language Day:

• This is where the Hungarian language comes from: Harvard solved the mystery
• International Mother Language Day: Why the Hungarian language is one of Europe’s most unique treasures

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