Hungary’s political scene just got more interesting. Even after losing a major election in April, the Fidesz party still chose Viktor Orban as its leader. Orban, who led Hungary for 14 years as prime minister, remains a key figure in European right-wing politics. Known for pushing what he calls an "
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
Poland is rethinking its highest award for Ukraine’s leader after a naming dispute stirred old tensions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earned Poland’s Order of the White Eagle in 2023 for standing strong alongside Poland during tough times. But now, Poland’s president wants a review after Zelenskiy
Poland has seen a rise in fake emergency calls recently, including one over the weekend that sent firefighters to a Gdańsk apartment linked to a relative of the country's president. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incident part of a worrying trend, where people deliberately waste emergency ser
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
Greece is making a bold move under U. S. influence. It’s not just about drilling for gas—it’s about rewiring Europe’s energy map. The country is teaming up with American firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil to explore deep-sea gas reserves near its islands. After decades of hesitation, Greece is finall
Poland's defense minister made it clear this weekend that no signs point to delays in the country’s Patriot missile system deliveries. While other European nations like the UK, Lithuania, and Estonia are being warned to expect long hold-ups in American weapon shipments due to the ongoing war in Iran
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
