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MSF staff in Serbia detail Hungary police 'abuse' of migrants

The humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – also known as Doctors Without Borders – has given more details after alleging that Hungarian border police have been systematically abusi

09/03/2017

Europe News

Alarm in Brussels over new Hungary asylum law

Hungary’s hardline new asylum law has sent shockwaves through the European Parliament, with some MEPs calling for a plenary session to address it.

08/03/2017

Hungary

Hungary slammed for tough new anti-migrant measures

The UN criticises Hungary for new migration measures which will force all asylum seekers into detention camps

08/03/2017

Europe News

EU OK's Hungarian nuclear plant extension

The European Commission has given the go-ahead for the extension of a Hungarian nuclear plant, which is being bankrolled by Russia.

06/03/2017

Hungary

Hungarians don monster masks to scare off winter

Every year during the carnival season, peace in the small Hungarian town Mohács is disturbed by the Busójárás, a local tradition dating back to the 18th century.

02/03/2017

Sport

Budapest officially ends its 2024 Olympics bid

People power has put paid to the city of Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympic games, as protesters force a "no" vote in the city council.

01/03/2017

Cult

A new spin on the music of Zoltán Kodály

The world of funk and jazz – with a twist.

01/03/2017

Hungary

Hungary "scares away" last days of winter

It is festival time in Hungary in the small town of Mohacs where they hold a celebration with attitude.

01/03/2017

Europe News

Hungary plans new border fence to stop migrants

Hungary says it is building a new fence at its southern border to keep out refugees and migrants.

27/02/2017

Hungary

2024 Olympics: Hungarian movement plans to run for parliament

The youth movement which brought down Budapest’s Olympic bid has announced plans to set itself up as a political party.

23/02/2017

Sport

Budapest to withdraw bid for 2024 Olympics

Hungary is set to pull out of the race to hold the 2024 Olympics.

22/02/2017

Hungary

Referendum could force Budapest to drop 2024 Olympic bid

The Hungarian capital Budapest could decide as soon as next week whether to drop its bid to hold the 2024 Olympics after a petition with over 266,000 signatures opposing the games was handed…

17/02/2017

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River Tisza: Hungary still on flood alert

Ice flows slowly along the River Tisza, Hungary.

17/02/2017

Hungary

Four dead in Hungary in fog pile-up

Fatal foggy pile-up in Hungary

15/02/2017

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Tisza River frozen in Hungary

A security guard was rescued on Monday (February, 13) from a ferry that was torn from its moorings on the Tisza River in Hungary.

14/02/2017

Hungary

Flood alert in Hungary

Parts of Hungary are on flood alert, with melting ice causing mayhem.

13/02/2017

Hungary

Hungarian PM: we welcome refugees fleeing Germany, France and Italy

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has offered to open up his country to refugees – but only those seeking sanctuary from the liberal policies of western…

11/02/2017

Hungary

Thousands of visa abuses at Hungarian embassy in Moscow

Thousands of business visas were issued by Hungary’s embassy in Moscow in 2013 without proper checks, according to an internal report of the Hungarian foreign ministry…

10/02/2017

Hungary

Protesters tell President Putin he's not welcome in Budapest

The demonstration was organised by an opposition political party

02/02/2017

Hungary

Hungary's Orban warmly welcomes Russian President Putin

The Hungarian Prime Minister said the country strove for 'open and transparent' relations with Russia, as the pair spoke trade, energy projects and sanctions.

02/02/2017

Hungary

Orban waits to be on right side of new world order

Hungary's Viktor Orban has made a close friend of Vladimir Putin, who is rebuilding the country's nuclear reactor in exchange for Orban's political help in ending sanctions. In the meantime, Orban awa

02/02/2017

Sport

'NOlimpia' referendum initiative grows in Budapest

The price tag of staging a global multi-sport event always divides the citizens of the country or city involved.

01/02/2017

Hungary

“My future is in danger if Budapest organises the Olympics"

A movement of young Hungarian activists have launched a campaign for the cancellation of Budapest's bid for the Olympic Games in 2024, pointing out the cost of the event and the risk of corruption.

26/01/2017

Cinema

Marcelo Cake-Baly makes acting debut in 'The Citizen'

Hungarian film “The Citizen” tells of the compelling journey undertaken by an African who yearns to fit into Hungarian society.

23/01/2017

Hungary

Day of mourning in Hungary for school coach crash victims

The flag flew at half mast over the parliament building in Budapest on Monday, as Hungary observed a day of mourning for the victims of Friday’s school coach…

23/01/2017

Sport

'The Champion': a new exhibition opens doors to sports fans in Budapest

A new spectacular and unique exhibition has opened at Millenaris Park in Budapest.

17/01/2017