Tag Archives: Hungary

Last night.

Budapest, Hungary.

Via EuroNews

Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (above) has won a fourth consecutive term in office — his fifth in total — after a dominant performance at the polls from his nationalist Fidesz party.

Six opposition parties had rallied their efforts to unseat Orbán behind one candidate, Péter Márki-Zay.

However, on polling day their support faltered and they proved no match for Fidesz which has secured another two-thirds majority in parliament.

With around 91% of votes tallied, Orban’s Fidesz-led coalition had won 53%, while a pro-European opposition coalition, United for Hungary, had just over 34%, according to the National Election Office.

Meanwhile…

Gulp.

Hungary election: Key takeaways as Viktor Orbán wins fourth consecutive term (EuroNews)

The Aviva Stadium lit up in the Pride colours in 2019

This evening.

Via The Irish Sun:

Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will be lit up in the colours of Pride tonight to show support for members of the LGBTI+ community in Ireland.

The move comes in the wake of UEFA blocking Germany’s proposal to do likewise for their EURO 2020 fixture against Hungary.

Meanwhile…

Aviva Stadium to be lit up in rainbow colours of Pride tonight in solidarity with LGBTI+ community in Ireland (The Irish Sun)