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US President Donald Trump, left, greets Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File)
April 13, 2026, 10:18 am
Orban’s defeat in Hungary has ripple effect for Trump, US conservatives
US president is outspoken supporter of Hungarian former PM who used governmental powers to stifle LGBTQ+ rights, crack down on press freedom and undermine the judicial system
By Nicholas Riccardi and Matt Brown
People wave flags as they attend a demonstration ahead a speech of chairman of the Tisza (Respect and Freedom) party Peter Magyar in Budapest on March 15, 2025, on National Day that marks the Hungarian revolution against the Austrian Empire in 1848. (Attila Kisbenedek/AFP)
March 16, 2025, 5:10 am
Hungary’s Orban vows crackdown on press, immigrants in conspiracy theory-laden speech
Dueling demonstrations held in central Budapest as thousands rally around promising political force Péter Magyar, who seeks to challenge Orban in elections next year
By Justin Spike
US President Donald Trump welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the White House in Washington, Monday, May 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
July 25, 2022, 9:46 am
US conservatives embrace controversial far-right Hungarian PM seen as authoritarian
Viktor Orban, criticized for pushing anti-democratic principles, has become a hero to segments of the Republican Party; is set to attend Conservative Political Action Conference
By Nicholas Riccardi and Justin Spike
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a round table meeting at an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, October 15, 2020 (Yves Herman, Pool via AP)
October 17, 2020, 10:34 am
Hungary’s Orban says Jewish group ignores anti-Semitism as left, far-right unite
PM charges Mazsihisz not speaking out over candidate with history of making racist comments about Jews; group denies claim by Orban, himself accused of fomenting hatred
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban speaks at a press conference at the end of a European People's Party (EPP) meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels on March 20, 2019. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP)
March 21, 2019, 12:51 am
Party of Hungary leader Orban suspended from EU lawmaker group
Fidesz and EPP say move a joint decision, keeping door open for re-engagement, as alliance of center-right EU parties pushes back against Budapest’s targeting of Juncker, Soros
By AFP
In this Sunday, February 10, 2019 file photo, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers his annual "State of Hungary" speech in Budapest, Hungary. The inscription reads: "For us Hungary is the first!" (Szilard Koszticsak/MTI via AP, File)
March 4, 2019, 10:08 am
Hungary’s leader calls his EU parliament critics ‘useful idiots’
Some members of center-right European People’s Party are seeking to oust Viktor Orban’s Fidesz over illiberal policies, anti-migration ad campaign
By David Rising and Pablo Gorondi
Israeli protesters hold signs by as people block the road for the convoy of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on July 19, 2018 at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem (AFP PHOTO / GALI TIBBON)
July 19, 2018, 7:22 pm
Livid protesters block Hungarian PM Orban as he leaves Yad Vashem
Demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’ in anger at leader for apparent embrace of anti-Semitic elements, and at Holocaust memorial for hosting him
By ToI Staff
President Rivlin, right, hosts Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in his official Jerusalem residence, July 19, 2018 (Avi Kanner)
July 19, 2018, 4:20 pm
In unsubtle dig, Rivlin warns visiting Hungarian PM of ‘neo-facism’
Fascist groups a ‘real danger’ to the free world, president tells Viktor Orban; also praises his support of Israel and efforts to fight anti-Semitism
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a joint press conference with his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orban, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2018. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
July 19, 2018, 12:01 pm
In Israel, hard-right Hungarian PM hails himself and Netanyahu as ‘patriots’
Meeting with the premier, Viktor Orban celebrates ‘excellent ties,’ vows ‘zero tolerance’ for anti-Semitism, claims Jew-hatred declining in Eastern Europe while rising in the West
By Raphael Ahren
Minister Ofir Akunis, right, greets Viktor Orban, center, and his wife Aniko Levai at Ben-Gurion Airport on July 18, 2018. (Foreign Ministry)
July 18, 2018, 7:42 pm
In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel
Ministry touts visit as promoting bilateral ties, hails prime minister for combating anti-Semitism despite criticism over his praise for Nazi-era leader and anti-Soros campaign
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban give a joint press conference at the parliament in Budapest, Hungary, on July 18, 2017 (AFP PHOTO / HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE AND POOL / KAROLY ARVAI)
July 18, 2018, 5:49 pm
‘Shame!’ Opposition MKs cry foul as Hungarian PM visits
Lawmakers protest Israel trip by Viktor Orban, who has praised a former Nazi ally and launched a campaign against George Soros
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) hold a Rubik's Cube at the Hungary-Israel Business Forum in Budapest, Hungary, on July 19, 2017. (Haim Zach/ GPO/ Flash90)
July 18, 2018, 7:17 am
Hungary’s controversial Orban to begin two-day Israel visit Wednesday
Hungarian PM will visit Yad Vashem and Western Wall, as well as meet with Netanyahu in a sign of burgeoning ties between the two leaders
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban give a joint press conference at the parliament in Budapest, Hungary, on July 18, 2017 (AFP PHOTO / HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE AND POOL / KAROLY ARVAI)
June 28, 2018, 12:28 am
Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month
PM, who is at odds with local Jewish community, hosts Israel’s national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat in Budapest, discusses strengthening ties
By ToI Staff and AFP
Supporters of the FIDESZ party react, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the crowd from the podium of the banks of the Danube River, after winning the parliamentary election on April 8, 2018, in Budapest. (AFP PHOTO/ATTILA KISBENEDEK)
April 15, 2018, 8:53 pm
Hungary’s Orban retains two-thirds legislative majority
Final ballot count gives ruling right-wing Fidesz party 133 seats in the 199-seat parliament, after elections that observers said were marked by ‘intimidating, xenophobic rhetoric’
By AFP
On a four-day official visit in Hungary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban walk during the reception ceremony in front of the Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, July 18, 2017. (Balazs Mohai/MTI via AP)
April 9, 2018, 6:44 pm
Netanyahu congratulates Orban on reelection, invites him to Israel
After landslide poll victory for Hungarian leader, PM thanks him for supporting Israel in international forums
By ToI Staff
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