Now playing Next Europe News Hungary ready to sue EU over cuts to Erasmus funding Gergely Gulyas, chief of staff to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told reporters that the funding cut for the Erasmus programme is “unacceptable and unbearable.” 12/01/2023
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Now playing Next Hungary Theft of food in Hungary’s supermarkets rises More people are stealing from Hungary’s supermarkets than last year. Hungarian police figures show there were more than 8,000 thefts nationwide in the first 10 months of 2021 – a rise of more than 22% 15/12/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Cleaning rivers in Hungary using an automated solar-powered boat Robo-Collect has been designed to collect waste from rivers in Hungary. It’s the country’s first automated solar-powered cleaning vessel and will begin work next year 13/12/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian charity distributes more than 2,000 sandwiches for the needy The founder said he is seeing an increase in the number of elderly people receiving free meals 11/12/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hundreds of students in Hungary join teacher rebellion over low pay Hungarian teachers are the lowest paid of any EU member state, with cashiers making more money than them. 10/12/2022
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Now playing Next no comment Watch: Santa makes special delivery to Budapest shark tank A scuba diver dressed as Santa Claus has delighted onlookers by setting up Christmas decorations at the Tropicarium Shark Zoo in Budapest, Hungary. 07/12/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices amid shortages and long queues The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure. 07/12/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons' The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Sarah Ferguson meets young children and refugees in Hungary Sarah, Duchess of York, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew arrived in Budapest on Tuesday. She said that he was fascinated by the way Hungarian people "steadfastly" and honourably fight for Ukrainian refugees along the border. 30/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Brussels to decide if EU funds for Hungary should be blocked The European Commission is considering freezing cohesion funds for Budapest after the Hungarian government implemented 17 measures to tackle corruption concerns. Brussels will make a decision based on Hungary’s efforts on November 30. 29/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Teachers in Hungary file petition demanding urgent reforms Teachers, parents and students have been demonstrating for months, urging the government to reform the education system and raise teachers' salaries. 27/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden 'in January' Hungary has repeatedly delayed the ratification process, while at the same time promising they'll get it done. 24/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Viktor Orban given new scarf after 'Greater Hungary' map controversy The Hungarian Prime Minister was criticised for recently wearing a scarf that featured a historical map of Hungary's former territory 24/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Viktor Orbán criticised for wearing scarf with 'Greater Hungary' map Romania's foreign ministry said the move was "unacceptable". 22/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Budapest says goodbye to the iconic Ikarus bus Almost everybody from the Hungarian capital Budapest knows the loud noise of the iconic Ikarus buses. But after over 50 years in services, the old, rattling blue vehicles were retired from public duties. 20/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary optimistic EU will unblock funds despite rule of law concerns Some have accused Hungary of blackmail by using its veto power over other important EU issues, including sanctions against Russia, a planned minimum global corporate tax, and the issuance of common debt to fund €18 billion of support for Ukraine. 18/11/2022
Now playing Next Destinations 6 reasons to visit Hungary beyond Budapest Whether you want to float in a thermal lake or enjoy some award-winning food, there’s so much to see and do outside of Budapest. 15/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Two suspected smugglers arrested after Budapest gunfight, police chase The men had fled the authorities in a van carrying 21 suspected migrants. 14/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary and Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been in Ankara for talks, with Sweden's new Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson due next week. 04/11/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices. 30/10/2022
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary's PM hits out at EU during anti-Soviet uprising event speech Demonstrations which began as peaceful student-led protests quickly transformed into an armed, countrywide revolution. 23/10/2022
