World news about “Hungary” published by euronews.
‘Most wanted’ WWII criminal charged aged 98A 98-year-old man has been charged in Hungary with war crimes committed while he served as a Nazi officer nearly 70 years ago. Laszlo Csatary was named last… 18/06/2013
Germany still reeling from extensive flooding Flooding continues to cause havoc in some parts of Europe. In Germany a collapsed dam near Fischbeck in the north east is likely to add to the six billion… 11/06/2013
Record-breaking river levels start to fall in Hungary It was the worst flooding ever recorded in Budapest but now, slowly, the levels of the river Danube are coming down. The Danube peaked at 8.91 metres on… 10/06/2013
Budapest battles the rising waters of the Danube With the Danube river close to peak level in Budapest, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would ask parliament to extend the state of emergency on… 09/06/2013
Villagers fight to protect homes Central Europe continues to be inundated by floods, Hungary is the latest country to suffer from rising waters. Not far from the capital, Budapest, in the… 08/06/2013
Rivers at near-record highs in Budapest and northern Germany Thousands of volunteers have been mobilised in Hungary to reinforce dykes as the Danube threatens to flood the capital, Budapest. Local companies have been… 08/06/2013
Hungary prepares for record floods as Danube rises In parts of Hungary the Danube has risen higher than ever, and people are being told to prepare for record floods. On Thursday András Altman left his keys… 07/06/2013
Hungary strengthens its flood defences Soldiers in Hungary are preparing their defences. The Danube has crossed the country’s borders threatening its worst floods. The waters are expected to reach… 07/06/2013
Widespread flooding continues to cause havoc in central Europe Much of central Europe remains on flood alert as heavy rains move across the Czech Republic towards Germany and Austria. In Prague the Vltava is said to be… 04/06/2013
Nailed it! Hungarian man builds wooden car“I love to work with wood. And I like to create unique things, which attract interest from people,” says Istvan Puskas, a 51-year old Hungarian agricultural… 03/06/2013
EU seeks growth by shifting focus to reforms The European Union is shifting the emphasis from austerity to growth by giving France, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Slovenia more time to get… 29/05/2013
Hungary cuts borrowing costs to record low For the 10th month running Hungary’s central bank has reduced its main interest rate by 0.25 percent. It is now at 4.5 percent, down from seven percent… 28/05/2013
Off Road Festival in Hungary – nocomment Mud-loving petrol heads indulged in a bit of quad biking and off-road driving at Hungary’s annual off-road festival in the village of Somogybabod on Sunday. 20/05/2013
Hungarian PM disappoints Jews Hungary’s prime minister told an international assembly of Jews on Sunday that his government has declared a “zero tolerance” approach to anti-Semitism. But… 06/05/2013
Jewish congress held in Hungary amid concerns over rise in anti-Semitism The World Jewish Congress (WJC) will begin its four-yearly Plenary Assembly in Budapest today. The meeting – in which Jewish people gather from around the… 05/05/2013
Jobbik leads anti-Jewish rally in Budapest on eve of World Jewish Congress Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party organised Saturday’s anti-Jewish rally in Budapest on the eve of the meeting of the World Jewish Congress in the… 04/05/2013
Hungary’s far-right plays with fire “Death to the Jews!” “Auschwitz isn’t this way!” “We’re taking you to a free campsite, with heating!” “No return ticket!” Slogans like these were heard in… 26/04/2013
Hungarians protest against growing anti-Semitism Thousands of Hungarians gathered along the banks of the Danube on Sunday in their annual March of the Living which remembers the victims of the Holocaust… 22/04/2013
Centre-right MEPs back Hungarian PM Orban MEPs are divided over Hungary’s planned constitutional reforms that the EU argues could be a threat to human rights. The row centres on a proposal to curb… 17/04/2013
Romania calls for answers in case of suspected police brutality in Hungary Tensions are running high between Bucharest and Budapest following the suspicious death of a Romanian man at a police station in Hungary. The 47-year old… 11/04/2013
Hungarian government awards prize to far-right journalistHungary’s right-wing government, headed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has given out awards to controversial far-right journalists to mark the country’s… 18/03/2013
Hungarian parliament faces new wave of condemnation The Hungarian parliament has come in for a fresh barrage of criticism after passing a raft of controversial reforms, which critics say will weaken the… 12/03/2013
Freedom concerns in Hungary Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets on Saturday to protest against proposed changes to the country’s constitution that they believe will take away… 10/03/2013
Hungary court overturns ban on Nazi and Communist symbols The decision by Hungary’s Constitutional Court to reject a ban on Nazi and Communist symbols has been deemed unworkable by several political groups. Some… 20/02/2013
Fifa clamp down on racism Fifa’s decision to ban Hungary fans from their country’s all-important World Cup qualifying game against Romania in March has been met with mixed… 09/01/2013
European Court of Justice condemns Hungary The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary’s decision to lower the retirement age of judges from 70 to 62 years is illegal. The Luxembourg-based… 06/11/2012
Miss Belly Dance Hungary competition – nocomment Contestants gathered from all over Hungary to take part in the 11th annual Miss Belly Dance Hungary competition. The dancers represent the best of the more… 30/10/2012
Hungary PM ‘unfriends’ IMF on facebookThe prime minister of Hungary and the International Monetary Fund are not friends any more, and that’s official. Viktor Orban ‘defriended’ the IMF from his… 07/09/2012
Vital IMF loan talks underway in Hungary Hungary has started what promise to be difficult talks with the International Monetary Fund on a vital loan. Budapest has central Europe’s highest debt load… 17/07/2012
Who are the most wanted Nazis? In Budapest on May 2011 a suspected Nazi war criminal stood trial. He looked to be a vulnerable and frail old man, but Sandor Kepiro stood accused of… 16/07/2012
Hungary concession paves way for bailout talks The EU and Hungary appear to have put a five-month dispute to bed after Budapest agreed to change a law criticised for undermining the independence of the… 25/04/2012
Brussels issues Budapest with new ultimatum Budapest must do more to rectify its constitution before any talks can begin on a possible EU IMF bailout, Brussels has made clear. The latest warning… 07/03/2012
Europe Weekly On Europe Weekly this week, as the Greek bail-out delays bankruptcy, at least for now, we will discover why Hungary’s EU aid package has been put on… 24/02/2012
Freedom of speech, “alive and kicking in Hungary” Alex Taylor, Euronews: “Opposition media closed down, moves to make the justice and banking systems dependent on the government. The President of the European… 21/02/2012
Debt grounds Hungary’s Malev Hungary’s debt ridden state owned airline Malev has ceased operating after running out of money. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the decision to… 03/02/2012
Europe Weekly previews EU summit On this weekend’s Europe Weekly, we’ll find out more about the EU’s impending oil embargo on Iran. We’ll also explore how Hungary may u-turn on some of… 27/01/2012
Hungary, a country divided As the last opposition radio station in Budapest loses its licence, many fear the country is slipping from a liberal, to an authoritarian state. The finger of… 27/01/2012
Europe Weekly: Brussels confronts Budapest This week saw Brussels fire a broadside at Budapest over its new constitution. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is demanding changes to laws… 20/01/2012
Hungarian PM feels EU parliament backlashEmbattled prime minister Viktor Orban has come under renewed fire over Hungary’s recently reformed constitution. During a heated debate in Strasbourg, MEPs… 18/01/2012
Hungary downgraded to ‘junk’ but says wants IMF deal Hungary was on a fast track to a financial crisis as Fitch became the third of the major rating agencies to downgrading the government’s debt to ‘junk’ status… 06/01/2012
Europe Weekly: ’2012 will be difficult’ 2012 marked the tenth anniversary of the euro. Despite that, there did not seem much to celebrate at an EU level as the New Year was seen in. Denmark… 06/01/2012
Hungary may offer concessions to appease EU and IMF Hungary has said it may tone down some of the more controversial parts of its new constitution, amid growing international financial and political pressure… 04/01/2012
Hungary defiant in central bank dispute Hungary has defied objections from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union and the parliament has adopted a new law regulating the country’s… 30/12/2011
Hungary debt junked Hungary is having to pay more to borrow money after the ratings agency Standard and Poor’s downgraded the country’s credit score to junk. Hungary’s rating… 22/12/2011
Hungary: Steve Jobs statue – nocomment A seven-foot tall bronze statue dedicated to Steve Jobs, the late co-founder of Apple, has been unveiled in Budapest. 22/12/2011
Hungary hikes interest rates again Hungary’s central bank put up interest rates again on Tuesday, saying it has to do that to support the currency, the florint, and prevent inflation… 20/12/2011
Moody’s junks Hungary Hungary has joined Portugal in the credit junkyard after Moody’s downgraded its foreign and local currency bonds to Ba1 from Baa3, ending 15 years of… 25/11/2011
Government U turn as Hungary goes cap in hand to IMF In Hungary its been confirmed the centre right government wants financial help from the International Monetary Fund. The move is a U turn by Budapest after… 21/11/2011
Hungary mourns the death of legendary footballer Florian Albert the legendary Hungarian footballer has died aged 70 after complications following heart surgery last week. Often described as one of the most… 31/10/2011
Hungarians fall victim to Swiss franc debt spiral A huge number of middle class Hungarians are sinking in debt repayments, after taking out private loans in Swiss francs. While the government is trying to… 27/10/2011
Hungarian zookeeper nurses baby wallaby – nocomment A tiny wallaby joey, called Frodo, has been given a new lease of life by keepers at Hungary’s Budapest zoo after falling out of his mother’s pouch. 07/08/2011
Button wins Hungarian Grand Prix Britain’s Jenson Button produced a stunning display to clinch the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. The 2008 World Champion sealed his second victory of the… 31/07/2011
Europe weekly round-up Once again the week has been dominated by Greece, its debts and violent clashes on the streets. The austerity measures were approved by the country’s… 02/07/2011
London hosts Hungarian photography greatsThe Royal Academy of Arts in London is exhibiting 20th century photographs by Hungarian giants. More than 200 photographs are on display and highlights… 28/06/2011
Somogybabod Off Road Festival – nocomment Begun in the 1980s by Germans who were banned from driving in their forests, the Somogybabod International Off Road Festival has grown into a major… 14/06/2011
Making waves: art show in Budapest lake Budapest’s boating lake is no longer just a lake; it is the venue for a modern art exhibition. 07/06/2011
The mother of all invention awards The European Inventor Awards were held at the Hungarian Academy of Science in Budapest. This annual event is jointly organised by the European Commission and… 24/05/2011
Fidesz’s new constitution for Hungary A new constitution for Hungary has been under debate in Budapest’s parliament. The Fidesz party in power had no trouble adopting it, since they enjoy a… 18/04/2011
Hungary: watering of the girlsLocals from the World Heritage village of Holloko, celebrate Easter with the traditional “watering of the girls”, a Hungarian tribal fertility ritual rooted… 14/04/2011
Work on memory wins Hungarian trio brain prize The 2011 Brain Prize has been awarded to three Hungarian scientists for their work on the circuits in our brains involved in memory. 28/03/2011
Climate change hits migratory birds These Hungarian cranes would usually spend the winter soaking up the sunshine in Greece or North Africa. But this year, instead of migrating, they have chosen… 15/03/2011
Hungary’s archaeological treasures A bronze age settlement has been found on the site of a new shopping mall in northeastern Hungary. Archaeologists also uncovered other treasures gold and… 28/02/2011
Hungary’s right turn Hungary’s populist right-wing government is causing democratic discomfort all over Europe: a new media law squeezes press freedom; pension funds are being… 20/01/2011
The funding battle behind European cartoons Behind every cartoon are hours and hours of hard work. And it is not just creating the animation, there is also the issue of funding. Numerous forums are… 06/01/2011
“Danube Strategy” priority for Hungary EU Presidency On the 1st on January 2011, Hungary assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union. It wants to following the same agenda as its predecessors Spain and… 27/12/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Endre Horváth Interview with Endre Horváth, Deputy State Secretary for tourism, Hungarian Ministry for National Economy. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel… 11/11/2010
Hungarian Roma: at the crossroads Hungary’s Roma people have their own particular problems compared with others of that community elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. A big factor is the… 24/09/2010
Slovakia’s Hungarians Slovakia’s big Hungarian minority is at the heart of arguments between Budapest and Bratislava. 08/07/2010
Outrage in Hungary over Jewish register remarkThousands of Hungarians turned out onto the streets of Budapest to protest against the country’s far-right Jobbik party after one of its members called for a… 03/12/2012
Hungary MP sparks protests over calls for “Jewish list”A far-right Hungarian MP has sparked protests after calling for Jews to be registered as threats to national security. Hundreds of people rallied in… 28/11/2012
Government, opposition protesters rally in BudapestLarge pro and anti-government rallies have taken place in the Hungarian capital Budapest, reflecting stark divisions in the country as it marks the… 23/10/2012
Roma stage public rally against far right in HungaryHundreds of Roma have marched in eastern Hungary in a rare public protest against discrimination. Angry at a planned rally by the far right against them… 17/10/2012
Hungary chemical spill: 15 executives go on trialThe head of an alumina plant in western Hungary has gone on trial charged with negligence following the country’s worst chemical disaster. Ten people were… 25/09/2012
MP’s domestic violence comments cause outrage in HungaryA member of the ruling Fidesz party in Hungary has caused outrage after he said women should focus on raising children and have three, four or five instead of… 17/09/2012
Hungary detains 1956 war crimes suspectHungary has detained a former Communist Party official for his role in the suppression of the 1956 anti-soviet uprising. Ninety-year-old Bela Biszku is… 11/09/2012
Armenia cuts diplomatic ties with Hungary over freed prisonerArmenia has broken off diplomatic ties with Hungary over its decision to send home an Azeri army officer convicted of murdering an Armenian soldier. Gurgen… 01/09/2012
Drought reduces lake to pondHeat and drought have has caused the level of central Europe’s biggest lake to drop to around 50 centimetres, the lowest for nine years. Lake Balaton in… 29/08/2012
Hungarian MEP pushed to resignA far-right Hungarian MEP is being pressured to resign from his post in Brussels. This comes on the heels of revelations that Csanad Szegedi from the… 16/08/2012
Nazi suspect wins Australia extradition caseA suspected Nazi war criminal living in Australia has won a legal battle against extradition to his native Hungary, where he is accused of murdering a Jewish… 15/08/2012
Nazi war criminal Laszlo Csatary arrested in HungaryHungarian prosecutors say they have taken Nazi criminal Laszlo Csatary into custody. The 97-year-old had been living openly in an apartment in… 18/07/2012
Scepticism about Hungary trial for Nazi war criminalThe Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Centre is urging Hungarian authorities to take action against the man being called the ‘most-wanted Nazi war criminal’… 16/07/2012
New Hungarian president sworn inHungary’s governing Fidesz party has elected Janos Ader, a strong ally of prime minister Viktor Orban, as the country’s new president. Opposition socialists… 02/05/2012
UN accuses Hungary of locking up asylum seekersAsylum seekers hoping for refuge in Hungary are systematically imprisoned in detention centres without ever being convicted of a crime and are held alongside… 25/04/2012
Hungary president resigns after plagiarism rowHungarian President Pal Schmitt has resigned after being involved in a plagiarism scandal. Semmelweis University in Budapest stripped him of his Ph.D in… 02/04/2012
Plagiarism pressure mounts on Hungarian presidentBeleaguered Hungarian President, Pal Schmitt, has repeated his refusal to step down over a plagiarism scandal – a day after hundreds gathered in Budapest… 01/04/2012
Hungary’s Schmitt won’t quit over plagarismHungarian President Pal Schmitt has refused to resign over a plagiarism scandal. The 69-year-old was stripped of his doctorate on Thursday after he was… 30/03/2012
Hungarian president quits over plagarismHungarian President Pal Schmitt has been stripped of his doctorate, after an investigation revealed he plagarised large parts of his 1992 thesis. Critics… 30/03/2012
Hungary far right group ‘defied ban’ to re-formAbout a hundred new members of a Hungarian far-right group have been sworn in at a very public ceremony in Budapest. They would have broken the law if they… 18/03/2012
Passengers stuck as Hungary’s Malev collapsesHundreds of passengers have been stranded by the demise of Hungary’s debt-ridden national airline. Malev ceased operating after its planes were held… 03/02/2012
Hungary moves to prevent Malev bankruptcyThe Hungarian government wants to stop national airline Malev from going bankrupt. Companies deemed by law to be of “strategic importance” can be protected… 30/01/2012
Hungary: Huge rally backs government in EU rowHe may be under fire in Europe but supporters on home soil have rallied en masse in defence of Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban. More than 100,000… 22/01/2012
Orban gives way in dispute with EUHungary’s premier Viktor Orban has yielded in a dispute with the European union over contested laws tightening his government’s control over institutions… 19/01/2012
EU launches legal action against HungaryBrussels has begun legal proceedings against Hungary which aim to force it to undo changes to its controversial new constitution. Hungarian Prime Minister… 17/01/2012
Hungary threatened with legal actionThe Hungarian government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces possible legal action by the European Commission. It is due to several controversial changes to… 17/01/2012
Hungary: Far-right burns EU flag and demands exit from blocFar-right activists in Hungary have burned the EU flag, calling for the country’s exit from the bloc. Some 2,000 demonstrators from the extremist Jobbik… 15/01/2012
EU threatens Hungary with legal actionHungary’s difficulties with the EU have taken a new twist with Brussels threatening legal action if the country does not do more to get a grip of its huge… 11/01/2012
EU warns Hungary on aid study visitThe Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s new constitution, only three days old, has EU officials in Brussels scrambling for a response. Critics say the… 03/01/2012
Hungarians protest against new constitutionTens of thousands of Hungarians protested long into the night against the government’s re-writing of the constitution, changes that the demonstrators say… 03/01/2012
Hungarian democracy ‘reformed’Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban has brought in a new constitution in spite of strong criticism from the opposition at home and from other countries… 02/01/2012
Controversial new Hungarian laws come into effectIt is a troubled start to 2012 for Hungary which is welcoming in the new year with a new constitution, and continued protests against it. Sweeping legislation… 02/01/2012
