Police in Hungary say they are investigating bomb threats that were sent to more than 240 schools across the country, resulting in classes being cancelled at some schools.

Orban, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the EU, has broken with the majority of European leaders and vocally opposed such sanctions, arguing they did more to damage Euro

Hungary has continued to keep other EU members states on their toes about whether it will support a routine extension of the bloc’s sanctions against Russia. Today, Budapest could finally show its cards when EU ambassadors meet to discuss the review, write Paola Tamma and Marton Dunai.

Viktor Orbán has flirted with killing the EU’s Russia sanctions. But he didn’t get the ally he might have expected in Donald Trump.

The extension of EU sanctions shouldn't be automatic, the Hungarian government has said, in remarks that threaten to unravel the bloc's collective reaction to Russia's war on Ukraine View on euronews

Hungarian business confidence fell in January to lows last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, economic think tank GKI said on Thursday, weighed down by deteriorating prospects in retail and services.

The fate of the European Union’s sanctions against Russia were thrown into limbo after a top Hungarian official called for a “debate” and signaled their renewal by the end of the month shouldn’t be automatic.

In Hungary, €38 million will be implemented for technical assistance through the Operational Programme Plus, of which the EU will contribute some €31.47 million

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key ally of Russia and a good friend of Donald Trump’s, took to X to congratulate the newly

Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.

In response to a question from Magyar Nemzet, the minister explained that peace is essential for enabling the opportunity for development and economic growth. "The global economy is an integrated system, and armed conflicts and wars hinder economic development worldwide and in almost every country," he stressed.

The chief prosecutor has announced that its chairman, Ferenc Biro, is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority. Police also raided Biro's home, and took away documents. He has admitted to "lending his official car to his wife to go shopping" but rejects the allegations and says he is being targeted for political reasons,