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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.

Europe Decoded

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán has only just joined Twitter. Why now?

With Hungarians generally preferring Facebook, there is seemingly little domestic motivation for Orban to join the rival platform.

Spain

Far-right Spanish party Vox hosts rally with international leaders

Former US President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Spain’s far-right party Vox, in a video shown at a rally in Madrid that also featured messages by the leading stars of Europe's populist right

World News

Thousands march on Hungary's parliament as teachers' crisis continues

Tens of thousands of teachers, students and parents took to the streets on Wednesday night calling for better working conditions for teachers.

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Culture news

Soaring energy costs force 111-year-old Budapest theatre to close

"Utility bills have become more expensive by eight-fold, sometimes ten-fold", said Szilveszter Okovacs, director of the Hungarian State Opera

Hungary

Euroviews. Stop Orban exporting his informational autocracy across Europe | View

"In the last few years, Orbán’s post-truth regime has exported its tactics. It gives a helping hand to like-minded "illiberals" in the Western Balkans with media, political consultancy, diplomatic support and money."

Nature

How white storks captured the hearts of these European villagers

These sociable birds have formed decade-long friendships with locals, and even brought one married couple together.

Europe News

Hungarian minister defies EU 'understanding' and meets Russia's Lavrov

Peter Szijjártó said there cannot be peace without negotiations and dialogue but Brussels had earlier said it "doesn't make much sense" to meet Russian officials following Vladimir Putin's latest announcements.

Hungary

Hungary wants to poll citizens on support for EU's sanctions on Russia

A senior politician in Hungary's ruling party Fidesz claimed "the sanctions are causing harm. They are destroying Europe’s economy."

Europe News

European spyware investigators criticise Israel and Poland

Sophie in ’t Veld, the raporteur of the inquiry, said the committee has learned that the NSO group has sold spyware to 14 EU governments.

My Europe Series

Ukrainian refugee students adapt to new lives at EU universities

Thousands of university students have left Ukraine since February and are now navigating different education systems, applying for temporary protection and preparing for the academic year -- all while dealing with the disruption and distress of war at home.

Europe News

Hungary appears confident it can prevent €7.5 billion cut in EU funds

Hungary has committed to implementing 17 measures to strengthen oversight into how EU funds are spent in the country before mid-November.

Europe News

Brussels calls for €7.5 billion EU funding cut from Hungary

The Commission stressed that this is the next step in its rule of law mechanism process.

Europe News

'It's a joke', says Orbán after MEPs declare Hungary an 'autocracy'

"The only reason we don’t laugh at it is because we’re bored of it," the Hungarian Prime Minister said in reaction to the European Parliament's report.

Europe News

Hungary is no longer a full democracy, MEPs say in new resolution

MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.

Hungary

Hungarian women must hear foetus' heartbeat before abortion decision

Abortions in Hungary have been legal since the 1950s. However, in recent years, the conservative government of PM Viktor Orbán has slowly reduced access to birth control while campaigning on incentives for would-be parents.

Hungary

Hungary set to scrap energy price caps for some households

Much like the rest of Europe, rising energy bills are becoming a massive problem in Hungary.

Hungary

Seven people dead after train collides with car in southern Hungary

Police said the accident occurred at a rural railway crossing on Monday morning.

Hungary

Protesters call for higher salaries for teachers in Hungary

Thousands of people march through the streets of Budapest in solidarity with teachers demanding better pay.

Europe News

Hungary signs deal with Gazprom for 5.8M cubic metres of natural gas

The announcement comes as Europe scrambles to cut energy consumption and cope with a reduction in supply of Russian gas.