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Protesters block traffic in Budapest in opposition to Pride events ban

The protest was the second in as many weeks since the ruling Fidesz party of Hungary used its two-thirds parliamentary majority last Tuesday to expedite the law, which critics say is the government's most recent assault on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in the country.

26/03/2025

Europe News

Hungary opposition leader claims new law targets him

A new draft law presented on Friday in Budapest would allow Hungary's National Electoral Office to revoke the mandates of members of the European Parliament if they fail to comply with financial transparency rules.

24/03/2025

Hungary

Hungary passes law banning Pride events in new blow to LGBTQ+ rights

Attending a banned event will carry fines up to about €500, and authorities will be able to use facial recognition tools to identify attendees.

18/03/2025

Green News

Hungarian residents afraid to use wells after oil spill

After nearly 500 cubic metres of oil spilled from an old pipe, locals are demanding compensation and accountability from the Hungarian oil company.

16/03/2025

Europe News

Orbán criticises EU and vows to reduce foreign influence in Hungary

"There is always an empire that is trying to take away the freedom of the Hungarians, and right now it is the one in Brussels," Viktor Orban said in a speech on Saturday.

15/03/2025

Europe News

Hungary threatens to expel dual nationals in 'defend sovereignty' push

The proposed amendment of the Hungarian constitution could result in the expulsion of Hungarians who hold nationalities from other countries if the government sees them as a danger to sovereignty.

11/03/2025

Hungary

Hungary's clampdown on Pride march sparks backlash

The Orbán administration has said that the country 'should not tolerate' the public event this year.

28/02/2025

Europeans' Stories

Child protection or censorship? The legal battle between the Court of Justice of the EU and Hungary

Necessary for some, discriminatory for others, Hungary's so-called “child protection law” has been the subject of a hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union. Whatever its nature, the ruling could further determine the already tense relationship between Hungary and its EU partners.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Hungary's Orbán delivers combative annual speech emboldened by Trump

Ukraine will not become a member of the EU, inflation will be fought again with a price freeze, big family tax cuts are coming, and Pride should not be organised this year - these were among the issues raised in the PM's annual assessment speech.

23/02/2025

Europe News

AfD chief and Hungary's Orbán bond over migration in Budapest

The AfD is polling in second place ahead of Germany's elections scheduled for 23 February. However, all other parties have ruled out entering into a coalition with it.

12/02/2025

Europe News

Bomb threats disrupt schools across Hungary, authorities investigate

Law enforcement is investigating the threats, believed to have come from the same source, and have taken precautionary measures.

23/01/2025

Europe News

Orbán: the offensive to 'occupy Brussels' can now begin

The Hungarian Prime Minister said during a speech in Budapest that the EU's leaders are driving it into isolation. He also declared that the new US president and the EU's right-wing faction will dominate politics in the future.

20/01/2025

Europe News

US sanctions on Orbán ally have 'strengthened' him, Hungary's PM says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's close ally and minister Antal Rogán was sanctioned by the US Treasury last week for alleged corruption.

17/01/2025

Hungary

Orbán will not attend Trump inauguration, Hungary confirms

The US president-elect has broken with tradition by inviting world leaders to the 20 January ceremony.

15/01/2025

Europeans' Stories

Factories from China spark geopolitical debates in Europe

Chinese companies are investing massively in Hungary.

08/01/2025

Hungary

US sanctions Hungarian top official Antal Rogán over corruption claims

Rogán, a top figure in Viktor Orbán's government, is accused of being behind schemes manipulating Hungary's economy.

07/01/2025

Culture news

Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion, dies aged 103

Five-time Olympic champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti, the most successful competitor in Hungarian gymnastics and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

02/01/2025

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Thousands in Budapest receive holiday meals from Hare Krishna devotees

Thousands of people in the Budapest received free hot meals on Thursday during an annual event hosted by Hare Krishna devotees to help those in need over the holiday period. The Food for Life Mission has been organising the Christmas Love Feast food distributions for people in need for 35 years.

27/12/2024

Europe News

Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands

The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families.

25/12/2024

Hungary

Santa Claus arrives in Hungarian town in style - by helicopter

Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Poland summons Hungarian ambassador over fugitive asylum spat

Hungary's government granted politicial asylum to opposition lawmaker Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted in Poland on charges of corruption and misuse of public funds.

20/12/2024

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Christmas runners brave cold in Budapest in Santa hats and swimwear

Wearing nothing more than bathing suits and Santa hats, around a hundred people ran, danced, and sang their way through the streets of Budapest, cheered on by onlookers.

16/12/2024

Europe News

Georgia's foreign minister says protests not 'necessarily peaceful'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as "peaceful".

11/12/2024

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Santa greets his shark friends

Santa dives with sharks and other tropical fish at the Tropicarium aquarium in Budapest, Hungary. At the aquarium's annual decoration event, Santa planted a Christmas tree and then gave his deep-sea friends a hug.

06/12/2024

Design

Take a look at Budapest’s new tram made of 1.8 million LEGO bricks

The newest tram in Hungary's capital has been unveiled: a full-size rail vehicle made of 1.8 million colourful LEGO blocks, the first of its kind in the world.

25/11/2024

Hungary

EU fraud investigation opened into Hungarian nursery

The EU's anti-fraud unit opened an investigation into a Hungarian nursery that cost almost €2 million, but has only 12 places available.

20/11/2024