Stories from Budapest · Hungary

The 16-year period of political dominance by outgoing Prime Minister Viktor has concluded, according to the broadcast. Magiar has become the new Prime Minister, having defeated far-right Viktor Orban in the recent elections, ending Orban's 16-year dominance.

Discussions are anticipated regarding press freedom in Hungary, as the new government's approach remains unclear.

Hungary's newly elected parliament is convening today for its constituent session in Budapest. He announced the creation of an independent office tasked with uncovering abuses and recovering diverted funds. In his speech, he promised to serve Hungary instead of ruling. Mogyor also announced plans to hold former officials accountable for past grievances, stating that voters had given a mandate to open a new chapter in Hungary's history. New members of Parliament entered the plenary chamber to witness the ceremony, accompanied by a fanfare. He addressed a square filled with supporters waving Hungarian and EU flags. Mogor vowed to change the government and the system. The pro-European conservative addressed thousands of Hungarians who watched his inauguration on screens outside the Parliament in Budapest.

After 16 years of Viktor Orbán in power, most Hungarians expect a change in the political landscape.

A football-related event is scheduled to occur in Budapest on May 30.

A source described Hungary's ruling Fidesz party as so demoralized that it will not be able to recover.

Children were found hiding in a Hungarian palace located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Hungarian authorities have charged the Mayor of Budapest for her role in organizing a peaceful Pride march that had been banned. The move is being criticized as a threat to freedom of assembly and democracy.

Hungary has returned stolen assets from Oschketbank to Ukraine. The value of the returned assets is, with Ukrainian wallet volume exceeding 1.08 billion Hryvnia. The assets were recovered and transferred back to Ukrainian authorities.

Hungarian authorities in Budapest have returned funds to Kyiv that were seized in March following an order by Viktor Orbán. The funds, totaling over 100 million dollars, were being transported from a deposit in Austria by seven employees of a Ukrainian bank. The seizure occurred during a pre-election campaign period. Hungarian services are investigating seized funds from a Ukrainian bank due to suspicions of money laundering. President Zelensky stated that Hungary has returned assets that were seized from employees of a state-owned Ukrainian bank in March. Oshad Bank is the institution involved in the asset seizure. The assets, consisting of $80 million in cash and nine kilograms of gold bars, were taken during a regular transfer between Austria and Ukraine in March. The assets belong to Oshtrad Bank. Osthrad Bank was identified as the institution involved in the incident.