Tamás Orbán

Tamás Orbán is a political journalist for europeanconservative.com, based in Brussels. Born in Transylvania, he studied history and international relations in Kolozsvár, and worked for several political research institutes in Budapest. His interests include current affairs, social movements, geopolitics, and Central European security. On Twitter, he is @TamasOrbanEC.
Russia and Ukraine Swap 200 Prisoners of War

Russia and Ukraine Swap 200 Prisoners of War

Capturing Russians to exchange for Ukrainian POWs was one of the primary objectives of the Kursk offensive.

August 26, 2024
French Judge Extends Telegram Founder’s “Absurd” Detention

French Judge Extends Telegram Founder’s “Absurd” Detention

French authorities have until Thursday to decide whether to press formal charges.

August 26, 2024
Nordic Countries Address ‘Spillover’ Migrant Crime From Sweden

Nordic Countries Address ‘Spillover’ Migrant Crime From Sweden

Permanent joint operations to focus on gang activity and digital channels used to recruit young people.

August 22, 2024
Budapest: Simplified Visa Scheme Does Not Change Security Protocols

Budapest: Simplified Visa Scheme Does Not Change Security Protocols

After being accused of enabling Russian spies, Hungary emphasized its track record of protecting national and Schengen security to Brussels.

August 22, 2024
Russia Accuses Germany of Nord Stream Sabotage Cover-Up

Russia Accuses Germany of Nord Stream Sabotage Cover-Up

Moscow said Berlin is failing to comply with its obligations under the UN’s anti-terrorist conventions.

August 19, 2024
Turning Off the Tap: Germany Halts All Future Military Aid to Ukraine

Turning Off the Tap: Germany Halts All Future Military Aid to Ukraine

Kyiv will lose €8 billion in earmarked 2025 assistance from its main European donor.

August 19, 2024
German Justice Minister Shuts Down Plans To Allow Secret Home Searches

German Justice Minister Shuts Down Plans To Allow Secret Home Searches

“We don’t do that in a constitutional state,” Marco Buschmann scolded Nancy Faeser’s interior ministry.

August 16, 2024
Nord Stream Bombshell: Sacrificing German Interests for Ukraine’s Sake?

Nord Stream Bombshell: Sacrificing German Interests for Ukraine’s Sake?

Only the national-conservative AfD and the left-wing populist BSW parties seem to care about the implications of Ukraine possibly conducting an act of war against its primary ally in Europe.

August 16, 2024
German Visa Scandal: Foreign Ministry Sidelined Official Who Protested the Relaxed Rules

German Visa Scandal: Foreign Ministry Sidelined Official Who Protested the Relaxed Rules

FM Baerbock pushed through a simplified visa process now exploited by illegal migrants and foreign agents

August 15, 2024
New Claims: Zelensky Authorized, Failed To Halt Nord Stream Sabotage

New Claims: Zelensky Authorized, Failed To Halt Nord Stream Sabotage

“Our critical infrastructure was blown up by a country that we support with massive weapons shipments and billions in cash,” German official declared.

August 15, 2024
Ukraine’s Kursk Invasion Triggers Crisis for Putin

Ukraine’s Kursk Invasion Triggers Crisis for Putin

As Kyiv’s successes mount in Kursk and Belgorod, so does the pressure on the Russian president.

August 14, 2024
Blame Game After Alleged Nord Stream Saboteur Flees to Ukraine

Blame Game After Alleged Nord Stream Saboteur Flees to Ukraine

Poland had weeks to arrest the suspect, but blames Germany for failure to list him in wanted persons database.

August 14, 2024