In a major political shift, the opposition in Hungary has secured a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, defeating the long-ruling government backed by former US President Donald Trump. Read More: Vance visits Hungary ahead of key election amid Iran conflict According to international media reports, the opposition party Tisza Party achieved an unexpected win against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s […]
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Vance visits Hungary ahead of key election amid Iran conflict
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest on Tuesday for a two-day visit aimed at supporting Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the country’s April 12 parliamentary elections, as tensions continue to rise in the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran. Read More: Massive reshuffle in Foreign Office in the offing Vance, accompanied by […]
Rubio backs Orban for fifth term, highlights US ties
BUDAPEST: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday expressed strong support for Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s April elections, emphasizing the close personal relationship between Orban and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Rubio’s remarks came during a visit to Budapest focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. Read More: Rubio vows strong US-Europe bond as China warns […]
Trump grants Hungary exemption from Russian energy sanctions
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump granted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas following a White House meeting on Friday. The exemption comes after Trump imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies last month in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Read More: EU approves […]
Hungary secures U.S. exemption on Russian energy
WASHINGTON — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that Hungary has received a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy following his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. The exemption allows Hungary to continue importing Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline and gas via the TurkStream pipeline, highlighting the close ties […]
Hungary’s Orban Launches 3% Business Loans Ahead of Tight Election Race
BUDAPEST – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday announced a new cheap loan programme for small and medium-sized businesses at a fixed 3% interest rate, launching Monday, as he gears up for what could be his most challenging election yet. Facing a stagnant economy and persistent inflation, Orban’s government is ramping up pre-election stimulus […]