Stories from Hungary

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.

Viktor Orban has transferred a disputed package of Mol shares to ensure financial stability, according to the report.

Davide Lucchelli, a 24-year-old drummer from Padua, has been found in Budapest. Lucchelli had been missing since May 1 while traveling in Hungary with friends for a series of concerts. He is reportedly returning to Italy by train.

The Vice President of the United States has stated intentions to discuss the situation in Ukraine with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban. Sources noted that while a ceasefire exists, efforts toward a peace agreement have not been successful.

Peter Magyar, leader of the TISA party and designated premier, announced a full-day public celebration to mark a regime change. The festivities are scheduled to take place next Sunday in a public square.

The new Hungarian Parliament, formed following legislative elections three weeks ago, is scheduled to begin activities on Saturday, May 9. A vote for a new cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Peter Mogher will also take place on that date. His party, TISA, won last year's elections and holds a comfortable majority in the new Budapest legislature. This transition ends 16 years of governance by the Fidesz party under current Premier Viktor Orban. This event follows 16 years under Prime Minister Orbán, prompting questions about political changes in the country.