Hungary’s political landscape is changing fast: Tisza Party’s justice minister nominee has stepped down over family ties to PM-to-be Péter Magyar, while Brussels warns Budapest could permanently lose billions in frozen EU funds. Meanwhile, a major pro-Orbán government TV news programme has been abruptly axed, Wizz Air launches direct flights to Ankara, and new price hikes may soon hit Hungarian shoppers.
Today’s top Hungary news stories:
- BREAKING: Tisza Party justice minister nominee steps down over family ties to PM-to-be Magyar
- Hungary’s pro-Orbán TV broadcaster shuts down flagship news programme after years of propaganda criticism
Tisza-EU:
- Brussels warns Hungary may not recover all frozen EU funds before deadline
- Incoming PM Magyar meets Giorgia Meloni in Rome, discusses Hungary’s Trieste port project – UPDATE: video, photos
Travel:
- New Wizz Air route puts Türkiye’s capital on the map for Hungarians as direct flights launch!
- Croatia’s national carrier cancels hundreds of flights: what it means for Hungarian travellers
Economy:
- Price hikes coming to Hungary as government-imposed price caps end
Orbán:
- Two-thirds of Hungarians would put Viktor Orbán on trial, according to new survey