Stories from Budapest · Hungary

Celebrations filled the air on the Danube River, involving many Hungarians.

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony announced a celebratory party on the banks of the Danube River. The event is intended as a thank you to Hungarians who opposed Prime Minister Orbán, according to the mayor.

The hope of Hungarians is now placed on Modior and his conservative movement, according to a radio report.

A political shift is occurring between Budapest and Brussels after years of tension over policies pursued by the Orbán government.

A political event in Budapest featured a speech by the leader of the TIS party and the Prime Minister. Thousands of people gathered on the streets for the event, where the word 'hope' was frequently repeated among the crowd.

The Hungarian Parliament Speaker decided to re-raise the European Union flag on the Parliament building. This action follows a symbolic absence of the flag that lasted for several years.

An individual was heard swearing loyalty to Hungary and its basic law, stating verbatim: "I swear. that I am loyal to Hungary and its basic law."

A discussion is reported concerning the potential reversal of policies implemented by Orban over the past 16 years. A government, or opposition, called for a 'regime change' and stated its intention to create an independent office.

Budapest will follow the principle of non-interference in the affairs of other states regarding its foreign policy.

Hungary promised to restore justice and announced that an anti-corruption body would be created. Hungary's new Prime Minister promised to restore justice and establish an anti-corruption agency. This agency is intended to investigate alleged crimes of Viktor Orban's regime.