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On 8 September Hungary expelled 10 staff members of the Russian embassy, citing a violation of the Vienna Convention. Moscow threatened a 'harsh and painful' response, while Budapest assured that diplomatic relations would not be severed.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Madyar stated that Budapest will continue to grant asylum to Ukrainian men of draft age, primarily ethnic Hungarians from Zakarpattia, despite the EU's decision to restrict temporary protection.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that Ukraine is not ready for EU accession and that the process should proceed on standard terms without accelerated procedures, citing the unfulfilled agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority.

At the first Absolute World Athletics Championships, the winner will be presented with a unique stone trophy with gold inlay instead of medals. The tournament will be held on September 11–13, 2026, in Hungary, with Yaroslava Mahuchikh among the contenders.

Péter Magyar's government has enshrined in the instruction for the delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly session that Russia threatens Hungary, Europe, and the international order, condemning the war against Ukraine.

A Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter crashed near Szolnok; the pilot ejected and was unharmed. An investigation into the cause is underway, and no civilian infrastructure was damaged.

Hungary resumed operation of the third unit of the Paks NPP on August 22 after a record Danube low-water event. The plant, which supplies 40% of the country's electricity, was running at 10% capacity at the peak of the crisis. To save the reactors, authorities built an underwater dam from barges.

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary stated that the case regarding the kidnapping of cash-in-transit guards is 95% solved and classified as terrorism. Personnel, vehicles, and funds have been returned, and deportation has been canceled.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary, Fedor Shandor, named civil demining and military rehabilitation as key areas of cooperation with Budapest, also mentioning defense interaction and the NATO factor.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Fedor Shandor, in an interview with RBK-Ukraine, stated that Hungarian society has stopped Russian influence and reported a new positive dynamic in the dialogue between Kyiv and Budapest.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Shandor reported that in one month of work by the expert commission, the parties moved forward disputes that had not been resolved for almost ten years, opening two out of six EU accession clusters.

Zelensky sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Madar, congratulating him on Saint Stephen's Day and thanking him for supporting sovereignty. Meanwhile, Budapest continues to block Kyiv's European integration clusters.

Hungary officially closed the case against Oshchadbank couriers, acknowledging the absence of criminal elements. NAV confirmed the legality of the interbank operation and returned the assets, although the lawyer demands accountability for the illegal detention.

🚨 Tragedy in Hungary: 12 killed in accident with a Polish bus. On the night of August 16, a bus with Polish tourists overturned in Hungary. 12 people died, 7 are in critical condition. The driver was detained — he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Passengers were traveling on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. 🇵🇱🇭🇺

🇭🇺 Hungary on the brink of energy collapse: PM Magyar ordered the sinking of two barges to raise the Danube level and save Paks NPP from shutdown. The plant is operating at 25% capacity due to drought. Neighboring Romania has already shut down its reactor. The climate crisis is hitting the region's nuclear energy sector. #Hungary #NPP #Drought #Danube

🇭🇺 Hungary has launched an emergency operation to save the Paks NPP from shutdown due to drought. Authorities have sunk barges in the Danube and are building an underwater barrier to raise the water level. The plant is operating at only 25% capacity. A complete shutdown would cost the economy $159 million per month. Prime Minister Magyar has cast doubt on the Paks II project with Russia. 🇪🇺 The crisis has engulfed all of Europe: Romania and France have also shut down reactors.

🚨 Hungary on the brink of energy collapse: Paks NPP operating at 25% capacity due to drought. PM Orbán organized the sinking of barges and construction of underwater dams to raise the Danube level. A complete shutdown of the plant will cost the country $159 million per month. Romania has already shut down its Cernavodă NPP for the same reason. ⚡️📉 #Hungary #NuclearPower #Energy #Drought

🇭🇺 Hungarian PM Péter Madjar harshly criticized the Paks II nuclear project, calling it "concrete pits" and outdated. He claims Rosatom is not honoring the contract and the country has lost €2.8 billion. Climate risks and missed deadlines exacerbate the situation. #Hungary #Rosatom #NuclearPower #Politics