Telex: English

Lech Wałęsa says it's a big mistake that Péter Magyar hasn't put any politicians in prison yet

The previous regime caused a great deal of harm to many Hungarians, according to the hero of Poland’s transition to democracy, which is why it must be made clear that they are held accountable....

Tisza's first-time MPs: They didn't enter Parliament to just push buttons, but the long sessions...

Some Tisza MPs left teaching careers to become lawmakers, while others came from the world of finance or tourism. They only had a few weeks to familiarize themselves with parliamentary work. We...

"We are shutting the door on the Russians" – Hungary's Defense Minister says

Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi took part in a panel discussion at the Budapest Energy and Strategy Talks.

Hungarian Parliament passes law ousting Orbán-allied president

President Sulyok has five days to sign the amendment, which also sends several judges of the Constitutional Court, including its Orbán-loyalist president to retirement.

Hungarian President signs law establishing National Asset Recovery and Protection Agency

Nagy Nikoletta – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

The body will be responsible for uncovering abuse involving public assets and for facilitating the recovery of unlawfully acquired assets in the past. Its establishment was one of the governing...

Danube at historic low in Budapest

Németh Sz. Péter – Iván-Nagy Szilvia – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

Due to the prolonged lack of rainfall and the increasingly frequent heat waves, record-low water levels were measured on the Danube near Budapest this week. Telex photographers captured the unusual...

Russian secret service targets ambitious young Hungarians

Dezső András – István Dezsényi (translation)

When a Hungarian university student applied for a job that required a national security vetting, it was found that the Russians had already been in contact with the person. The Russian diplomat...

Orbán: Young people see Fidesz as old, tired, and boring

Horváth Kávai Andrea

According to Viktor Orbán, Fidesz's role now is to serve the resistance which will grow day by day. In his view, the Hungarian youth were misled ahead of the election, but when Fidesz returns, they...

Arte: Europe turns a blind eye to Erdoğan's authoritarian moves in exchange for a helping hand

Bozsó Ágnes

Turkey has lots to offer Europe: help with migration, conflict mediation, and a rapidly growing defence industry.

Hungarian president signs amendment to Fundamental Law ending his mandate

Cseke Balázs – Vorák Anita – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

House Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer will temporarily take over presidential duties. Parliament has thirty days to elect a new head of state.

This is not just about the crisis of Fidesz; it also marks the end of many politicians' careers

Dezső András – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

Many in Fidesz have now realized that the “Magyar era” has begun, and they will not be the ones calling shots for more than just the next four years. Some MPs are waiting for Tisza's approval...