Hungary

Coordinates: 47°N 20°E / 47°N 20°E / 47; 20

Hungary (i/ˈhʌŋɡəri/; Hungarian: Magyarország [ˈmɒɟɒrorsaːɡ]) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, Croatia to the southwest, Slovenia to the west, Austria to the northwest, and Ukraine to the northeast. The country's capital and largest city is Budapest. Hungary is a member of the European Union, NATO, the OECD, the Visegrád Group, and the Schengen Area. The official language is Hungarian, which is the most widely spoken non-Indo-European language in Europe.

Following centuries of successive habitation by Celts, Romans, Huns, Slavs, Gepids, and Avars, the foundation of Hungary was laid in the late 9th century by the Hungarian grand prince Árpád in the Honfoglalás ("homeland-conquest"). His great-grandson Stephen I ascended to the throne in 1000 CE, converting the country to a Christian kingdom. By the 12th century, Hungary became a middle power within the Western world, reaching a golden age by the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526 and about 150 years of partial Ottoman occupation (1541–1699), Hungary came under Habsburg rule, and later formed a significant part of the Austro–Hungarian Empire (1867–1918).

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Hungary withdraws from ICC amidst Netanyahu’s visit

Dawn 04 Apr 2025
Hungary signed the ICC’s founding document in 1999 and ratified it in 2001, but the law has not been promulgated. Gergely Gulyas, Orban’s chief of staff, said in November that although Hungary ratified the Rome Statute of the ICC, it “was never made part of Hungarian law”, meaning that no measure of the court can be carried out within Hungary....
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New Martin disclosures show outreach to right-wing politicians in Europe

The Washington Post 04 Apr 2025
Interim D.C. U.S. attorney Ed Martin boosted members of Germany’s AfD, Poland’s Law and Justice, and Viktor Orban’s party in Hungary before taking office in January ... ....
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EU Commissioner Pledges Support for LGBTQ in Hungary, Receives Immediate Answer

Hungary Today 03 Apr 2025
The European Commission stands firmly by the LGBTQ community in Hungary and in all Member States, EU Commissioner for the Rule of Law Michael McGrath said in Strasbourg on Wednesday ... The EU Commissioner said that in Hungary, the Child Protection Law, which he does not see as begin compatible with EU law, is being used to ban assemblies....
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Hungary dramatically quits the International Criminal Court and vows not to arrest Netanyahu during his ...

The Daily Mail 03 Apr 2025
Human rights groups had called on Hungary to arrest Netanyahu upon entry, and suggested anything less would show 'contempt for international law' ... 'Hungary's invitation shows contempt for international law and confirms that alleged war criminals wanted by the ICC are welcome on the streets of a European Union member state.'....
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Hungary to quit ICC as fugitive Israeli PM visits European state

Press TV 03 Apr 2025
However, Orban invited Netanyahu to visit Hungary the day after the ICC issued the warrant ... Defying ICC arrest warrant, Hungary scheduled to host Netanyahu. By hosting Netanyahu, Hungary is not merely failing to comply with international law—it is providing haven to a fugitive wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity....
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Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israeli leader visits

CyprusMail 03 Apr 2025
Hungary signed the ICC’s founding document in 1999 and ratified it in 2001, but the law has not been promulgated. Gergely Gulyas, Orban’s chief of staff, said in November that although Hungary ratified the Rome Statute of the ICC, it “was never made part of Hungarian law”, meaning that no measure of the court can be carried out within Hungary....
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Israel's Netanyahu in Budapest despite international arrest warrant as Hungary says it will quit ICC

Newsday 03 Apr 2025
BUDAPEST, HungaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary's capital early Thursday to red carpet treatment despite a warrant for his arrest issued by the world's top war crimes court ... Netanyahu will spend several days in Hungary before departing on Sunday ... 'Only lawful sentence'....
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Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israel's Netanyahu visits

Khaleejtimes 03 Apr 2025
Hungary signed the ICC's founding document in 1999 and ratified it in 2001, but the law has not been promulgated. Gergely Gulyas, Orban's chief of staff, said in November that although Hungary ratified the Rome Statute of the ICC, it "was never made part of Hungarian law", meaning that no measure of the court can be carried out within Hungary....
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Hungary says it is withdrawing from International Criminal Court as Israel's Netanyahu visits

Usatoday 03 Apr 2025
Hungary signed the ICC's founding document in 1999 and ratified it in 2001, but the law has not been promulgated. Gergely Gulyas, Orban's chief of staff, said in November that although Hungary ratified the Rome Statute of the ICC, it "was never made part of Hungarian law", meaning that no measure of the court can be carried out within Hungary....
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Netanyahu to visit Hungary as Orbán vows to defy ICC arrest warrant

AOL 03 Apr 2025
Hungary’s invitation shows contempt for international law and confirms that alleged war criminals wanted by the ICC are welcome on the streets of a European Union member state.” ... “Allowing Netanyahu’s visit in breach of Hungary’s ICC obligations would be Orbán’s latest assault on ......
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Hungary welcomes Netanyahu and announces it's quitting top war crimes court

Detroit news 03 Apr 2025
Budapest, HungaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary's capital early Thursday to red carpet treatment despite a warrant for his arrest issued by the world's top war crimes court ... The Israeli leader will spend several days in Hungary before departing on Sunday....
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Hungary Announces Withdrawal From ‘Political’ ICC as Netanyahu Visits Country, Defying Arrest Warrant

The Algemeiner 03 Apr 2025
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the media next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Budapest, Hungary, April 3, 2025 ... Despite Hungary’s status as a signatory of the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, Netanyahu was not taken into custody upon his arrival in Budapest....
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Belgium, Austria express regret on Hungary’s decision to exit International Criminal Court

Anadolu Agency 03 Apr 2025
Belgium on Thursday expressed its “deep regret” over Hungary’s decision to exit the International Criminal Court (ICC) ...Hungary is moving one step further away from European unity, multilateralism, and the rule of law," it warned on X. Hungary on Thursday ......

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