Why Orbán’s Grip on Hungary Is Slipping
Viktor Orbán has spent the last 16 years building one of Europe’s most durable political machines. But a sputtering economy…
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Forint Drops as Orban’s Minister Renews Critique of Central Bank
The forint dropped after Hungarian Economy Minister Marton Nagy renewed his calls for lower interest rates and questioned central bank…
The Global Story – Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Available for over a year The man Donald Trump has called a “great leader”, and who has long provoked admiration…
Viktor Orban’s dilemma – Russian oil or Trump’s favour
Nick ThorpeBudapest correspondent Reuters “There is a war-opposing network in the world, with two focal points: one of power led…
Hungary Holds Key Interest Rate, Defying Orban’s Pressure
Hungary’s central bank left the European Union’s highest borrowing costs unchanged for a 13th month, rebuffing government calls to start…
‘Places Half Empty’ Explores Queer Romance in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary
Hungarian filmmaker Dorka Vermes, whose debut feature “Árni” was nominated for a Queer Lion Award at the 2023 Venice Film Festival,…
Viktor Orban’s playbook is admired abroad but weakening at home
Nick Thorpe BBC Budapest Correspondent BBC Hungarians have a popular saying: “Visszanyal a fagyi”. Translation: “The ice-cream licks back.” In…
Hungarian Retail Sales Slow in Blow to Orban’s Recovery Plan
Hungarian retail sales slowed more than expected after an Easter bump, underscoring the fragility of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s efforts…
Hungary Set to Hold Pride Parade in Defiance of Orban’s Ban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban changed the constitution earlier this year to ban the country’s Pride parade, in what critics…