Viktor Orban28 Nov 2025Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in MoscowRussia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".28 Nov 20258 Nov 2025What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from TrumpOn the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.8 Nov 20258 Nov 2025Hungarian PM 'got what he wanted' in talks with TrumpDonald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil and gas for one year, a White House official has confirmed to BBC News.8 Nov 20258 Nov 2025Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctionsThe opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.8 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favourTrump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.7 Nov 202518 Oct 2025Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest?If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.18 Oct 20251 Aug 2025Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride marchSpeaking on Friday, Karacsony told supporters: "Neither freedom nor love can be banned in Budapest".1 Aug 202513 Jul 2025The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumblingHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.13 Jul 202529 Jun 2025Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to OrbanA giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.29 Jun 2025...
