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Hungary's Orban ditches NATO summit to meet with Donald Trump

July 11, 2024

Hungary's Orban ditches NATO summit to meet with Donald Trump

Hungary's tenure as president of the European Union prompted its leader to kick off a blitz of meetings with foreign leaders, including in Ukraine and Russia.

Putin stresses peace only after Ukraine's surrender as Hungary's Orban makes surprise visit to Moscow

July 6, 2024

Putin stresses peace only after Ukraine's surrender as Hungary's Orban makes surprise visit to Moscow

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has kept in close contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since the invasion of Ukraine started, but he did not visit Kyiv until this week.

Court eases travel restrictions for Andrew Tate as he awaits trial on charges of rape, human trafficking

July 5, 2024

Court eases travel restrictions for Andrew Tate as he awaits trial on charges of rape, human trafficking

A Romanian court ruled on Friday that social media influencer Andrew Tate can travel within the European Union without restrictions while he awaits trial.

Hungary's leader meets Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war, sparking EU criticism

July 5, 2024

Hungary's leader meets Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war, sparking EU criticism

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, drawing criticism from EU leaders against appeasement.

Hungary's leader makes first visit to Ukraine since war began for peace talks with Zelenskyy

July 2, 2024

Hungary's leader makes first visit to Ukraine since war began for peace talks with Zelenskyy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's war with Ukraine began in February 2022 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Hungary launches EU presidency with Trump-like call to 'Make Europe Great Again'

July 1, 2024

Hungary launches EU presidency with Trump-like call to 'Make Europe Great Again'

Hungary's nationalist government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has begun its presidency of the European Union as the country faces skepticism from EU lawmakers.

French right in commanding position as 'fed up' voters prepare to send Macron message in elections

June 30, 2024

French right in commanding position as 'fed up' voters prepare to send Macron message in elections

Voters in France went to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections. Macron called for elections after his party was soundly beaten by the right-wing National Rally in June's EU elections.

Ukraine edges closer to European Union membership after decade of war

June 24, 2024

Ukraine edges closer to European Union membership after decade of war

Ukraine is poised to take steps toward its European Union aspirations after a decade of war. The country sees membership as validation of its fight to embrace European values.

Right surges in Europe: What to know and what it means for US

June 22, 2024

Right surges in Europe: What to know and what it means for US

The European Parliament indicates that countries across the continent have seen a rise in right-wing support, especially as immigration and cost of living remain chief issues.

After Hezbollah threatens Cyprus, Lebanese officials try to preserve friendly relations

June 21, 2024

After Hezbollah threatens Cyprus, Lebanese officials try to preserve friendly relations

Hezbollah threatened to attack Cyprus should the country allow Israel to use Cypriot territory to launch a strike. Lebanon's government worked to maintain friendly relations.