Top Hungary news: Government circles moving assets abroad, spyware scandal, espionage accusations — 26 March, 2026

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A wave of political controversy and shifting power dynamics dominates Hungary’s headlines, from a deepening spyware scandal and espionage accusations to a striking poll surge for Péter Magyar ahead of the 2026 elections.
Today’s top Hungary news:
Scandal upon scandal:
- Spyware scandal deepens: Péter Magyar tells Tisza Party infrastructure was infected with spyware
- Hungarian investigative journalist accused of espionage seeks public support
Hungary’s 2026 elections:
- Stunning poll lead for Tisza Party: if accurate, it could give unparalleled power to Péter Magyar
- Leaked information confirms date of JD Vance’s Budapest visit
- Romania’s far-right AUR backs Orbán as ‘right choice’
Travel:
- New Budapest Airport FlixBus service launches in days as Wizz Air rolls out in-flight perk
- You can now get your tickets to Wizz Air’s newest flight to Türkiye from Hungary
Crime:
- Hungarian tourist allegedly sexually assaulted and filmed in South Korea
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