Europe Hungary The state of emergency introduced in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine has been extended, leaving wider decision-making powers to the Orbán government and to rule by decree, thus also passing laws with no parliamentary procedure until at least May 2025
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