Latest news in Hungary? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
- Reversal of Adoption Restrictions: Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced plans to repeal the 2020 Orbán-era legislation that effectively barred same-sex couples from adopting children. Under the planned reforms, adoption eligibility decisions will be returned to child welfare and family care professionals rather than requiring political sign-off from government ministers. Global Banking & Finance Review+ 1
- Orbán Addresses Fidesz Base: Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at the annual Civic Picnic gathering in Kötcse, defending his administration’s 16-year record. He dismissed ongoing investigations into past state procurements as political targeting and stated that Fidesz is preparing for its political comeback ahead of an upcoming party presidency meeting. The Budapest Times+ 1
- Diplomatic Tensions with Moscow: Russia pledged retaliatory measures against Budapest following the Hungarian government’s expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats over activities deemed incompatible with diplomatic status. Hungarian officials reiterated that the expulsions were aimed at national security rather than severing diplomatic relations entirely. Al Jazeera
- Danube River Water Levels: Persistently low water levels along the Danube continue to affect regional logistics and necessitate monitoring of cooling operations at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, alongside emergency water-management measures at older industrial sites along the river. CBS News