EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
Read full article: EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlockThe European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years.
Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
Read full article: Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward IsraelEurope's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran.
The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests
Read full article: The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggestsAn exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election.
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
Read full article: House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against TrumpHouse Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access.
From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat
Read full article: From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeatYoung Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
Read full article: Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against RussiaUkraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.
Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives
Read full article: Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservativesThe big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States.
Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in UkraineHungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake
Read full article: Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquakeHungarian voters have ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions.
Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
Read full article: Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of pollHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll.
Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout
Read full article: Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his cloutDonald Trump has made a public flex of his political influence abroad on a scale that few, if any, U.S. presidents have, trying to marshal power he’s used domestically to sway races around the world.
What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeat
Read full article: What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeatHungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has brought about an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world
Read full article: Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the worldHungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future.
Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionage
Read full article: Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionageHungary’s government is filing criminal charges against an investigative journalist, claiming he is spying for a foreign state.
Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the test
Read full article: Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the testEuropean far-right leaders are rallying around Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as his grip on power looks shakier than it has in years.
Orbán's top opponent says Hungary's alleged Russian backchannel 'treason' to be investigated
Read full article: Orbán's top opponent says Hungary's alleged Russian backchannel 'treason' to be investigatedHungary’s top opposition leader says the government may have fed Russia inside details from EU meetings, and called it “treason” which should be investigated.
Slovenia's president urges talks on future government after tight election outcome
Read full article: Slovenia's president urges talks on future government after tight election outcomeSlovenia’s president is urging the country’s political parties to start talks on forming a new government as soon as possible after the country's two main parties were practically tied in a weekend election.
Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show
Read full article: Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results showEarly results of Slovenia’s highly contested parliamentary election show governing liberals and opposition right-wing populists neck and neck, heralding a period of political uncertainty in the small European Union country.
EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games
Read full article: EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election gamesEU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month.
EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites
Read full article: EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sitesEuropean leaders have demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a moratorium on strikes on water and energy infrastructure in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising energy prices caused by the war.
Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election
Read full article: Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April electionHungary’s election fight is intensifying as Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar stage rival mass rallies in Budapest to show strength.
Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kiev
Read full article: Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering KievHungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv.
Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions
Read full article: Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptionsRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow.
Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine messageFacing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine.
Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
Read full article: Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveriesBudapest has threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume.
Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
Read full article: Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resumeHungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline.
Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
Read full article: Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launchHungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path.
NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he's the 'Trump Whisperer' with Greenland diplomacy
Read full article: NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he's the 'Trump Whisperer' with Greenland diplomacyNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte may have been instrumental in persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to scrap his threat of tariffs as he presses for control over Greenland.
EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine
Read full article: EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for UkraineThe European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine.
Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural support
Read full article: Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural supportHungary is gearing up for a heated political battle as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unprecedented challenge from his opponent, Péter Magyar.
Hungary to mount court challenge to EU's planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán says
Read full article: Hungary to mount court challenge to EU's planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán saysHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country will challenge the European Union's plan to end Russian energy imports in court.
Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
Read full article: Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizationsPresident Donald Trump's administration is designating four left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations.
Senate Democrat questions Trump administration's $7.5M payment to Equatorial Guinea
Read full article: Senate Democrat questions Trump administration's $7.5M payment to Equatorial GuineaThe top Democratic senator on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the Trump administration made a $7.5 million payment to the government of Equatorial Guinea amid an effort deport people to the West African country.
Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers
Read full article: Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmersPresident Donald Trump says no U.S. government officials will be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.
Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctions
Read full article: Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctionsHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country has received an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy after a meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump.
At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil
Read full article: At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday.
Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil
Read full article: Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt Hungary from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil when he visits Washington next week.
Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election testHundreds of thousands of Hungarians have filled the streets of Budapest in competing demonstrations.
Man sentenced to 21 years in prison for assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico
Read full article: Man sentenced to 21 years in prison for assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister FicoA court in Slovakia has convicted a man of a terror attack and sentenced him to 21 years in prison over last year’s attempted assassination of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
Read full article: Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meetingPresident Donald Trump says it's possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, but he’s doubtful that it will happen.
The Latest: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton makes first court appearance
Read full article: The Latest: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton makes first court appearanceJohn Bolton arrived at a federal courthouse Friday to surrender to authorities and make his first court appearance on charges accusing the former Trump administration national security adviser of storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes that contained classified information.
Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be held
Read full article: Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be heldHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated his country's role as the host for upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election, official results show
Read full article: Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election, official results showPopulist Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš has won a parliamentary election, marking a political comeback.
Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut supplies
Read full article: Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut suppliesHungary remains firm in maintaining its supplies of Russian oil and gas, even as the European Union accelerates efforts to cut Russian energy imports.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Read full article: Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms dealUkraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
Senior Republican says Ukraine can beat back Russia and urges action on sanctions bill
Read full article: Senior Republican says Ukraine can beat back Russia and urges action on sanctions billJust back from a congressional delegation trip to Ukraine, a senior Republican says he’s more optimistic that the country can succeed in the war with Russia.
Slovakia passes constitutional amendment to recognize only 2 sexes, sparking human rights concerns
Read full article: Slovakia passes constitutional amendment to recognize only 2 sexes, sparking human rights concernsSlovakia's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes, male and female.
Hungary's Orbán tells Trump that dropping Russian energy would bring economy 'to its knees'
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán tells Trump that dropping Russian energy would bring economy 'to its knees'Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will keep buying fossil fuels from Russia despite demands from President Donald Trump.
Hungary, following Trump, will designate antifa a terrorist organization, Orbán says
Read full article: Hungary, following Trump, will designate antifa a terrorist organization, Orbán saysHungary plans to designate antifa as a terrorist organization, following a similar announcement by U.S. President Trump.
Grief over Kirk's assassination echoes worldwide and testifies to his influence on the right
Read full article: Grief over Kirk's assassination echoes worldwide and testifies to his influence on the rightDozens of angry European lawmakers bang their hands on their desks after being denied a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk.
Trump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balk
Read full article: Trump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balkPresident Donald Trump started the week declaring a diplomatic breakthrough in his bid to get Russia and Ukraine closer to making peace, announcing he had begun arranging for direct talks between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine's Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine's Donetsk region as part of a ceasefireUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region that Ukraine controls as part of a ceasefire deal.
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik removed from office by Bosnian election authorities
Read full article: Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik removed from office by Bosnian election authoritiesBosnia’s electoral authorities have removed separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from his position as president of the Serb entity in Bosnia, following an appeals court verdict sentencing him to one year in jail and a six-year ban on all political activities.
International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Read full article: International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest NetanyahuA panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Hungary to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest in April.
Trump tariffs would hit Hungary hard despite warm relations with MAGA-friendly Orbán
Read full article: Trump tariffs would hit Hungary hard despite warm relations with MAGA-friendly OrbánHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has built a close relationship with Donald Trump, aligning with the MAGA movement.
Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses
Read full article: Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horsesA severe drought this summer in the Balkans has left over 1,000 cows and horses without water on a mountain in southeast Serbia, forcing the authorities to bring up emergency supplies.
Orbán's anti-Ukraine campaign targets political rival as Hungary's elections loom
Read full article: Orbán's anti-Ukraine campaign targets political rival as Hungary's elections loomHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has launched a sweeping anti-Ukraine campaign he hopes will sway voters ahead of elections next year, and discredit his chief political rival.
Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in UkrainePoland is set to hold a presidential runoff election on Sunday between two candidates offering starkly different visions for the country’s future.
A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink
Read full article: A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethinkA large majority of European Union countries are demanding that Hungary revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.
Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics
Read full article: Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán criticsAround 10,000 protesters have gathered in Hungary's capital to oppose a bill by the country's right-wing government that critics say targets free speech and independent media.
Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West
Read full article: Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or WestAs Romania heads into a critical presidential runoff on Sunday between two starkly different candidates, many view the final vote as a geopolitical choice between East or West.
European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks
Read full article: European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talksU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says European leaders have agreed to press ahead with joint action against Russia over the failure to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs
Read full article: Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOsHungary’s ruling Fidesz party is introducing a bill that would allow the government to monitor, restrict, and penalize organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty.
Who is George Simion, a nationalist who topped polls in Romania’s presidential redo?
Read full article: Who is George Simion, a nationalist who topped polls in Romania’s presidential redo?George Simion, a nationalist and vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has won Romania’s first-round presidential election after capitalizing on widespread anti-establishment sentiment.
Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race
Read full article: Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates raceThe first major test of Donald Trump’s influence on the affairs of a longtime U.S. ally went badly.
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Read full article: About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewingThree days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed.
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Read full article: ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest NetanyahuJudges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month.
A look at recent global actions limiting legal recognitions for transgender people
Read full article: A look at recent global actions limiting legal recognitions for transgender peopleA ruling from the top court in the United Kingdom that says the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically female is the latest high-profile action globally involving the issue of what legal recognitions transgender people are allowed.
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights
Read full article: Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rightsHungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.