Hungary
‘Like a mosh pit’: Celebrating a new political future, Budapest-style
Our Europe correspondent joins the euphoric crowds in Budapest’s Batthyany Square as they celebrate the ousting of Hungary’s hardline leader Viktor Orbán after 16 years.
- David Crowe
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On America’s most important day, Trump may have little to celebrate
The Trump brand is in retreat right around the world. The timing couldn’t be worse.
- Bruce Wolpe
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How a former Orbán ally toppled the populist right-wing leader
It’s tempting to see Viktor Orbán’s defeat in the Hungarian election as a seismic shift against populist conservatism, but that’s not what cost him his job as prime minister after 16 years in power.
- David Crowe
Trump-backed Viktor Orbán swept from power in Hungary after 16 years
The emphatic election victory for challenger Peter Magyar appears set to install a new government with enough seats in parliament to overturn Orbán’s laws.
- David Crowe
The election that everyone seems to have a stake in – especially Putin and Trump
Whatever the result of Hungary’s hard-fought election, the loser has already laid the groundwork for blaming a foreigner for shaping the outcome. Washington and Moscow are also watching closely.
- David Crowe
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- World elections
Hungarian voters face a big question. JD Vance thinks he has the answer
Viktor Orban, who has led Hungary for the past 16 years, is relying on his American friend to deliver a public show of support this week.
- David Crowe
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Trump’s best friend in Europe counts on White House to stay in power
Hungary’s right-wing populist prime minister has long been a thorn in the side of the European Union – and he could also be a sign of things to come.
- David Crowe
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This grand old station is the perfect place to begin a train journey
An impressive survivor from the golden age of rail, this European hub has been updated and modernised for 21st-century travel.
- Tim Richards
Ukraine seeks more help after Russia pounds it with drones, missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to allies for support as nightly attacks of swarming drones put energy networks at risk.
- David Crowe
Boxer ‘Aussie Joe’ Bugner, who fought Ali and Frazier, dies aged 75
Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Bugner was born in Hungary and made his name in Britain. But he only felt accepted in Australia, living more than half his life on the Gold Coast and fighting under the name “Aussie Joe”.
- Glenn Moore