Orban declares victory in Hungarian elections

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared victory (Petr David Josek/AP)

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared victory in national elections, claiming a mandate for a fourth term in power.

In a 10-minute speech to Fidesz party officials and supporters at an election night event in Budapest, Mr Orban said it was a “huge victory” for his right-wing party.