2 week agoThe first Franco-Polish treaty since 1991 was signed today in the French city of Nancy. The treaty provides enhanced mutual security guarantees and cements closer defense cooperation between the two countries
Foreign Minister of Ukraine: Two Hungarian diplomats must leave our country within 48 hours. We have just summoned Hungarian Ambassador to @MFA_Ukraine and presented him with the relevant note. We are acting in response to Hungary’s actions, based on the principle of reciprocity and our national interests
Hungary says it has expelled two spies working under diplomatic cover at Ukraine's embassy in Budapest
Security Service of Ukraine exposed spy network of agents, working on behalf of Hungarian Military intelligence. 2 suspects were detained
Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki was in Oval today
3 week agoThe Hungarian Parliament just voted to withdraw from the @IntlCrimCourt
1 month agoState Dept says Rubio and Polish FM Sikorski today discussed "further cooperation on ending the Russia-Ukraine war". Rubio expressed U.S.’ hopes that the peace proposal presented to Ukrainian and Russian officials will be accepted and lead to a lasting peace in Ukraine
1 month agoPoland bans eight Georgian officials over crackdown on protesters
Several thousand Hungarians protested against right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's moves to ban the annual Pride march by LGBTQ groups
United States Army Europe and Africa announces the planned repositioning of U.S. military equipment and personnel from Jasionka, Poland, to other sites in the country. This transition is part of a broader strategy to optimize U.S. military operations, improving the level of support to Allies and partners while also enhancing efficiencies.
Channel 12 Israel: The International Criminal Court sent Hungary an arrest warrant for Netanyahu just hours before his arrival in Budapest.
Orban plans law to ban blocking bridges during protests
1 month agoFM Szijjártó: Chinese investments will flood Hungary in 2025
AFP quoting the German Foreign Minister: Netanyahu's visit to Hungary is a bad day for international law
1 month agoHungarian FM Szijjarto: After eight years, the Israeli Prime Minister is back in Hungary. Good to have you here @netanyahu, where you are safe and always welcome
Hungary's government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, it said on Thursday, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit.
Police have given up guarding Budapest’s Liberty Bridge as anti-government protesters shut down traffic on four major bridges, rallying against Orbán’s new law curbing freedom of assembly and banning the Pride march. They vow to escalate with a 24-hour shutdown next week
Happening now in Budapest: Anti-government protesters have occupied four bridges, opposing Viktor Orbán’s crackdown on freedom of assembly under the guise of “child protection.” Though aimed at the Pride march, Orbán’s law threatens banning any kind of protests or rally
NATO member Finland says it plans to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel landmines. Poland and the Baltic countries said last month they will withdraw from the convention due to the military threat from neighbouring Russia
1 month ago@predsednikrs Aleksandar Vučić met today with Hungarian Defence Minister @SzBobrovniczky in Belgrade with whom he discussed the continuation of cooperation in the field of defense, as one of the most important aspects of cooperation between the two countries. Also signed a document that operationalizes and concretizes the Strategic Cooperation Agreement in the Field of Defense, which was reached in 2023. President Vučić also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister @PM_ViktorOrban for everything he has done to improve Serbian-Hungarian relations
Vucic Disappointed with Kosovo-Croatia-Albania Military Agreement, Signs Agreement with Hungary
The speaker of the Coordination Council, Anzhelika Melnikova, flew away in an unknown direction. "According to available information, she is not on the territory of Poland. I have officially filed a report with the Polish law enforcement agencies about the disappearance of the speaker of the Coordination Council, Anzhelika Melnikova," said Pavel Latushko.
1 month agoCzech PM Petr Fiala’s cabinet has rejected Beijing-based Emposat’s plan to construct and operate a satellite ground station with a 7.3-meter-diameter parabolic antenna in the municipality of Vlkoš in South Moravia due to national security and espionage concerns
The anti-Orban protest tonight in Hungary escalated to a bridge blockade
1 month agoPeople in Budapest protest against a law that limits freedom of assembly, a law that aims to ban the annual Pride march
An explosion occurred this morning in the production area of Poličské strojírny in Bořiny near Poličky. Eleven fire brigades and rescuers are responding to the scene. According to initial information, the warehouse exploded
Polish Prime Minister: European agreement that the Union will be able to defend itself against any Russian attack within five years.
Orbán’s close ally, Speaker László Kövér, banned the entire liberal Momentum party faction from parliament and fined them €175,000 for protesting Orbán's Pride crackdown—setting a precedent to ban other elected opposition MPs too
Ten EU countries offer readiness to seek alternative funding for @RFERL after U.S. cuts. A joint statement signed by Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden reflect their 'deep concern' over the radio's situation
Hungary just became the first EU country to ban Pride events in Viktor Orbán's latest anti-LGBTQ crackdown, allowing facial recognition to identify and punish disobedient attendees. Liberal opposition MPs (Momentum party) protested inside parliament by using smoke grenades
