Europe Hungary In Forbes Hungary list of billionaires, for the first time in several years, Mészáros did not take first place, occupied instead by Sándor Csányi, CEO of Hungary's largest bank, OTP; he is the first person to cross the 500 billion threshold
Europe Hungary Tens of thousands marched in opposition-run Budapest for 30th edition of the 'Pride', defying new law by PM Orban's ruling coalition banning the parade with fines for participants and arrest for organizers: a direct challenge to the nationalist government
Europe Hungary The Black Madonna Pilgrimage Train has departed Budapest station for Częstochowa, Poland, with around 600 pilgrims on board, including students and children in state care; special importance was given to the initiative in light of global events
Europe Hungary To protect local agriculture and the interests of Hungarian farmers, the country introduced a ban on the import of Ukrainian produce and food products
Europe Hungary Lawmakers approved Hungary's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade added that a dispatch will promptly be sent to the UN Secretary-General to inform him of the decision