Hungary has secured a large sum from the European Union that could help lift its economy. The money will arrive in late 2026 and is expected to reduce the country’s debt and borrowing costs. Finance Minister Andras Karman said the new government will revise the 2026 budget to make it more realisti
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić wrapped up a five-day visit to Beijing this week, just as thousands of opponents took to the streets of Belgrade demanding change. While Vučić signed over 20 deals with Chinese leaders covering everything from trade to education, back home police clashed with prote
Hungary has introduced a new rule that caps how long a prime minister can stay in power. The change, filed with the parliament on Wednesday night, limits any leader to a total of eight years in office. It also bars people who have already served that amount from running again, a move that would stop
Hungary’s top leader starts a two‑day trip to Poland, the first time he has gone abroad since becoming prime minister. The visit is a clear signal that Hungary wants to change its direction and join Europe again. He will meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who has helped Poland repair ties w
Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as
Hungary’s tax office has put the brakes on large overseas transfers tied to allies of a powerful outgoing official. The person making the claim, set to take over soon, posted a video online saying billions in forints—millions in dollars—were frozen because officials suspect laundering. No proof was
Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, is making his first official trip to Brussels on Wednesday to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The goal? To free up billions in EU funds that have been locked since Viktor Orban’s government clashed repeatedly with
Hungary just flipped the script after 16 years of one-party rule. The Tisza party, a center-right group barely on the radar a year ago, stormed into power with a clear message: enough of the old ways. Their leader, Peter Magyar, isn’t wasting time. He’s already talking about rewriting the constituti
Hungary’s Sunday vote isn’t just about who runs the country—it’s a test for Europe’s direction. For 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has shaped Hungary as a place where democracy feels different: less free press, fewer checks on power, and closer ties to Moscow than most EU neighbors. But after
Czechia's mental health system went through big changes. The goal was to move away from big institutions and focus on community care. This shift started with strong political backing and money from the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). The plan was to build new facilities, train staff
