Latest news in Hungary? September 8th, 2026

Hungary has ordered 10 members of the Russian diplomatic mission to leave the country after they engaged in activities deemed unacceptable under the Vienna Convention. Foreign Minister Anita Orban stated that the measure was taken to protect national security and sovereignty, though it does not sever diplomatic relations with Russia. The Times of IsraelAdditionally, the government recently extended its mass-migration state of emergency through December 31, a measure that has been in place for a decade. Prime Minister Péter Magyar noted that the current four-month extension aims to allow time for new EU-compatible regulations regarding border protection. Budapest Business Journal+ 1