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Hungary
Opposition Tisza Party Projected to Secure Landslide Victory as Hungary Polls Close
Following a record-breaking 77.8 percent turnout, polling stations across Hungary have closed, with early data suggesting a historic shift away from Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
April 12, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Sees Record 74 Percent Turnout in Historic Election as Polls Near Close
Voter participation has shattered previous records, reaching over 77% in Budapest, as Hungarians decide the fate of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
April 12, 2026
Hungary
Record Voter Turnout Reported in Hungary as Orban Faces Toughest Challenge
Early morning participation hit record highs across Hungary as voters decide the future of Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule amid allegations of vote-buying and intense international scrutiny.
April 12, 2026
Europe
Hungary election: What’s at stake for Ukraine, Russia, and the EU?
A pivotal moment for Europe, Ukraine, and others, as Viktor Orbán faces his biggest challenge in years in a vote that has implications beyond Hungary.
April 12, 2026
Europe
Hungarians Vote in Closely Watched Election, with Orban’s Rule on Line
Opinion polls suggest the party of pro-European conservative Peter Magyar -- who has promised a “system change” -- is running well ahead of that of Orban.
April 12, 2026
Europe
Over 100,000 Protest in Budapest Ahead of Pivotal Parliamentary Elections
A massive seven-hour concert on Heroes’ Square turned into a major anti-government rally as voters called for an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
April 11, 2026
Hungary
Hungary’s Independent Media Has Already Won the Election
Scoops and whistleblowers appearing in the country’s independent press have fed the sense that political change is in the offing.
April 11, 2026
Hungary
Parliamentary Election in Hungary: What’s at Stake?
The Hungarian election taking place this Sunday is of major significance for the EU as a whole.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
FACT-CHECK: Was US Vice President Vance Honest About Ukraine During His Hungary Visit?
No, he wasn’t. Mostly Vance offered up fibs and spins, and some stuff he just made up.
April 10, 2026
Hungary
‘Completely Scandalous’ – Vance Blasts Zelensky’s Old Remarks After Orban Rally
During his campaign trip for the Hungarian prime minister, the US vice president recalled a remark by President Volodymyr Zelensky during March’s EU aid spat with Budapest, calling it “preposterous.”
April 8, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Front-Runner Dismisses US Backing to Pro-Russia Orbán: ‘We Decide Our Own Fate’
For the first time in American history a US Vice President traveled to a foreign country and electioneered for a picked candidate. Polls say Trump’s preferred Hungarian will lose anyway.
April 8, 2026
Hungary
Hungary: End of the Orbán Era?
Hungary enters a crucial election week with Péter Magyar’s opposition leading Viktor Orbán’s long-ruling Fidesz, as Europe watches for wider political fallout.
April 8, 2026
Hungary
ANALYSIS: Why Vance’s Hungary Trip is ‘Blatant’ Interference
The US vice-president praised Orbán as a defender of “Western civilization” and accused the EU of interfering in Hungary’s politics.
April 8, 2026
Energy
Hungarian Opposition Leader Accuses Orbán of ‘False Flag’ Pipeline Plot Before Election
Péter Magyar claims the alleged sabotage near a Russian gas pipeline in Serbia may be a staged operation to influence Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary vote.
April 6, 2026
Europe
Most Hungarians Fear Rigged Election as Opposition Gains Lead
A new poll shows 79% of Hungarians fear foreign interference or rigging in the upcoming April 12 vote, while Péter Magyar’s Tisza party holds a comfortable lead over Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz.
April 5, 2026
Hungary
Record Numbers of Hungarians Abroad Register for April 12 Election
Record numbers of Hungarians abroad have registered for the April 12 election, a surge seen as a potential boost for the opposition Tisza party against Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz.
April 4, 2026