Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

By&nbspJerry Fisayo-Bambi&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 24/10/2025 - 8:09 GMT+2 •Updated 9:16 Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians filled the streets of Budapest on Thursday in competing demonstrations, as supporters of the country’s two main...

Hungarian teen dies in Austria: rescue helicopter unable to land

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Tens of thousands rally in Budapest in support of Orban's challenger

Stay updated on the latest news from Hungary by signing up for the free InsightHungary newsletter. Orban faces competition ahead elections as rival attracks massive crowds on rally Tens of thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest on Thursday...

Rival Rallies Test Hungary’s Political Mood Ahead of 2025 Vote

Tens of thousands of Hungarians filled the streets of the capital on Wednesday for rival rallies led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his chief challenger, Péter Magyar, in what observers see as the first major test of strength ahead of next...

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A powerful cold front is set to hit Hungary on Friday as a result of Cyclone Benjamin, which has already caused destruction in several European countries. HungaroMet has issued a yellow weather warning for almost the entire country due to expected...

Democracy Digest: Budapest No-Shows Take Shine off Orban’s ‘Peace Procession’

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"Hungarians Won't Die For Ukraine" Orban Attacks Brussels For "Hindering Trump's Peace Mission" |4k

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Hungary: Orban, Magyar rally supporters on Memorial Day

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Thousands rally in Budapest backing Orbán ahead of tight election

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through Budapest on Thursday in a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as he faces one of the most competitive elections of his 15-year rule. The demonstration, called a “peace march” by...

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Austrian hospitality? Hungarian football fans stopped at border without explanation

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Mass Demonstrations in Budapest Highlight Growing Tensions Ahead of Hungary’s National Election

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political movements staged competing demonstrations, signaling the mounting intensity of the country’s political landscape ahead of next...

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Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians filled the streets of Budapest in competing demonstrations as supporters of the country’s two main political movements staged mutual shows of strength before next spring’s national election. The rival rallies on...