Published: 12:08, April 12, 2026
Hungary's parliamentary elections kick off
By Xinhua
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters during his campaign closing rally at Buda Castle in Budapest on April 11, 2026, on the eve of the general election in Hungary. (PHOTO/AFP)

BUDAPEST - Hungary's parliamentary elections kicked off at 6:00 am local time (0400 GMT) on Sunday, with about 8.1 million eligible voters, according to the National Election Office.