Zoltan Simon

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Iran Opens Hormuz Strait `Completely’ During Ceasefire Period

The announcement today from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi came after US President Donald Trump confirmed yesterday a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah Lebanon.

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Iran Opens Hormuz Strait `Completely’ During Ceasefire Period

The announcement today from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi came after US President Donald Trump confirmed yesterday a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah Lebanon.

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April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Tearing Down Orban’s Entrenched System in Hungary Won’t Be Easy

Peter Magyar at Parliament in Budapest, on April 17.

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Hungary’s Incoming Leader Moves to Shake Up Orban-Built System

Hungary’s New Leader Faces Post-Orban Economic Hurdles

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Magyar Explores Cabinet Options to End Orban’s System in Hungary

Peter Magyar

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Hungary’s New Leader Vows to Reset EU Relations Damaged by Orban

Peter Magyar

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Live Q&A: What Orban’s Defeat Means for Hungary, Europe and the Right

Bloomberg reporters answer questions about what Viktor Orban’s landslide defeat in the Hungarian election means for Europe in a Live Q&A on Monday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

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April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Hungary’s New Leader Faces Post-Orban Economic Hurdles

Magyar’s Next Steps: Hungary’s Challenges After the Orban Era

April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

End of the Orban Era: The Party Is Just Starting for Hungarians

Hungary Heads to the Polls

April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Hungary’s New Leader Calls for Sweeping Change After Orban

Peter Magyar speaks at a news conference following his election victory, in Budapest, on April 13.

April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Hungarians Sweep Away Orban After 16 Years in Seismic Vote

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April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Hungarian Leader Orban Concedes Loss in Landslide Election

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April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Hungarian Opposition Poised to Win Supermajority in Election

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April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Hungary Opposition Has Early Lead in Election to Oust Orban

Hungary Opposition Has Early Lead in Election to Oust Orban

April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Magyar ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After Historic Hungary Election

Hungary Holds Parliamentary Elections

April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Hungary’s President Says Orderly Election to Give Clear Mandate

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April 11, 2026

April 11, 2026

Orban’s Birthplace Turns Into a Battleground for His Survival

The city of Szekesfehervar has been a stronghold of the Hungarian premier and his party for years. Is it now about to abandon him?

Orban’s Birthplace Turns Into a Battleground for His Survival

April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

Hungary’s Orban Heads to Campaign Finale Facing Opposition Surge

Viktor Orban

April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

Searching for Truth Inside Viktor Orban’s Media Machine

In Hungary, politics often splits along generational lines. The election result may hinge on how many voters still trust what they see on state television.

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April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Viktor Orban Is Fighting for His Political Life

A friend of Trump and Putin, Hungary’s prime minister faces the toughest electoral challenge of his 16 years in power.

US Vice President JD Vance in Hungary Ahead of Election

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Hegseth Declares Victory Over Iran With Hormuz Yet to Reopen

Defense Secretary Hegseth And Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chairman Caine Hold News Conference