Gyurcsany declares victory in Hungary elections

Socialist Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany today declared victory for his governing coalition in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.

With ballots from 98% of voting districts counted, official projections by the National Election Office showed the Socialists and their coalition partners winning 209 of the 386 seats in the legislature.

The two centre-right opposition groups were seen winning 176 eats, while an independent candidate won one seat.