How Peter Magyar went from a former Fidesz insider to Hungary’s most popular politician.

Budapest marches by ruling Fidesz party and opposition Tisza will take place in a highly polarised political climate

Hungary’s ruling party and its allies have seized control of the mainstream media, but the platform is giving independent journalists a voice

New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...

Online disinformation fuelling anti-migrant violence

The Republican nominee wants to emulate the free IVF policy of his far-right friend Viktor Orban, but in Budapest, this has spectacularly backfired

Russia's disinformation, insiders and influence agents

The Republican nominee wants to emulate the free IVF policy of his far-right friend Viktor Orban, but in Budapest, this has spectacularly backfired

Some want to oppose ban, others are nervous, but all see it as a warning sign under Viktor Orbán’s government

Hungary's ruling party submitted a bill to parliament on Monday that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event which Budapest has held for three decades.

After nearly 500 cubic metres of oil spilled from an old pipe, locals are demanding compensation and accountability from the Hungarian oil company.

While country draws international talent, domestic movies are more likely to get made if they align with Orbán politics

The number of births in Hungary dropped to a record last year, raising questions about the demographic impact of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s lavish family subsidy program.

Ukraine is one of the leading countries in international surrogacy — even during wartime.

Ukraine is one of the leading countries in international surrogacy — even during wartime.

As reproductive rights face increasing threats globally, the number of Hungarian women ordering abortion medication online has risen by 60 percent since 2022. Photo: Reuters

Via international publications, heritage buildings, political events and influencer campaigns funded from taxpayers' money, the Hungarian government is trying to be on your mind.

Unable to navigate foreign health systems and disappointed by the level of care, refugees risk it all for their babies.