Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot
PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.

PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.







![American actor Rob Schneider appeared in a video endorsing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shared on Orban’s X account. [Screengrab/Viktor Orban/X]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rob-1769687024.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian assets, diplomats said.
Orban’s government has been rocked by several child-abuse scandals in recent years.
The woman and six men are accused of being behind a string of attacks between 2018 and 2023 that injured several people.
The Washington deal helps Orban before the election but exposes the fragility of Hungary’s illiberal rule.
Hungarian-British author beats novelists Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious award in London.
Trump promises to defend Hungary’s finances amid Orban-EU tensions and to sign $600m gas deal, says Hungarian leader.
Foreign minister says Budapest ‘obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions’ on Russian oil and gas shipments.
Hungary’s nationalist prime minister says country gets exemption from US sanctions on Russia after meeting with Trump.

Footage shows the smoldering remains of an airplane that crashed in Kwale, Kenya on Tuesday.









