Hungary’s population has been decreasing over the past three decades, totaling 9.6 million people as of January 2024. Factors such as low fertility rate and emigration have contributed to the ...

One of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's closest advisers is facing heavy criticism for comments suggesting Hungary would not have fought back against Russia if it had invaded. Balázs ...

In June, the EU’s top court ordered Hungary to pay 200 million euros ($223 million) for persistently depriving migrants of their right to apply for asylum. The court imposed an additional fine ...

Hungary faces weak recovery from 2023 recession It aims for 3% to 6% growth over longer term Disciplined fiscal policy still required Government struggling to rein in budget deficit BUDAPEST, Sept ...

The European Union on Wednesday began the process of clawing back hundreds of millions of euros in funds meant to go to Hungary after its anti-migrant government refused to pay a huge fine for ...

The Hungarian education system is facing serious challenges due to the nation-wide shortage of teachers, caused by low salaries and increasing workload. In addition to teachers leaving their ...

LUXEMBOURG, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Hungary will hold up a final deal on a $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine until after the U.S. presidential election by delaying its decision on the timing of the renewal ...

If it were in Ukraine's shoes, Budapest wouldn't have fought the Russians, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's top aide. Balázs Orbán, the political director of his namesake (but no relation to him), ...

Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony warned the city risks facing the biggest flood of the decade. Danube water levels are expected to crest at 8.5 metres near the city. Flood defence measures were ...

The woman whose company was linked to thousands of pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria this week is under the protection of the Hungarian secret services, her mother told The Associated ...

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - A top aide of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has triggered outrage by suggesting that Hungary would have fared better by not resisting the 1956 Soviet invasion, in comments that ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Brussels has said it will deduct €200mn from EU budget payments to Hungary, increasing tensions with ...