Top Hungary news: JD Vance’s Budapest visit, leaked Putin-Orbán phone call, guest workers, government cronies – 7 April, 2026

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We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from today from JD Vance’s Budapest visit to Trump’s call and support for Orbán, from a leaked Orbán-Putin call to a Hungary residence permit guide – our main news stories from today.
Today’s top Hungary news story – Trump, Vance endorsed Orbán
- Rescuing PM Orbán? US Vice President Vance has landed at Budapest Airport —will his visit help Orbán win on Sunday?
- Trump via phone to PM Orbán this afternoon: “I am a big fan of Viktor” – video
- US VP JD Vance sends surprising message to Péter Magyar about what happens if PM Orbán loses the election – video
- Budapest Airport closed due to JD Vance visit
More Hungary politics
- Orbán-Putin phone call transcript leaked: Hungary-mouse will help Russian-lion “in any matter” – updated
- Who will cheat in the Hungarian general election on Sunday? Here’s what the latest poll found
Guest workers
- Hungary residence permit guide for foreigners: work, study and family options
Business in Hungary
- How PM Orbán distorts competition in Hungary to favour government cronies: senior official speaks out
High-speed railway track
Promises on track, reality derailed: Serbia-Hungary railway collapses in a day
Featured image: Anadolu.





