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Russia gets approval to build two new nuclear reactors in Hungary

The nuclear plant, which dates back to 1982, already has four reactors and produces around 40% of Hungary's electricity.

Hungary

Education in Hungary risks being 'too feminine', says study

Opposition MP Endre Toth said the report was "complete scientific nonsense".

China

China expands freight train network with line from Hefei to Budapest

A freight train carrying goods from Hefei in China's Anhui province to Budapest in Hungary was launched on Friday, marking the first-ever freight trip between the two cities.

Hungary

'Hungary will have enough': Orban to strike gas deal with Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday he expects to agree a new gas deal with Russia this summer.

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Hungary

Long-time Orban ally resigns over Hungarian PM's 'pure Nazi' speech

The resignation came after the Hungarian prime minister criticised what he dubbed "race mixing" in a speech he gave over the weekend, sparking international outcry.

Hungary

Hungary's FM visits Moscow to up gas supplies as EU calls for curb

Budapest is keen to buy up to 700 million cubic metres of gas from Russia, said foreign minister Peter Szijjarto.

Hungary

Hungary moves to curb power of EU

Hungary passed a resolution Tuesday calling for the power of the EU parliament to be curtailed, arguing that it has steered Europe into a “dead end.”

Culture news

Which unlikely places are cashing in on location shooting?

Scenery can bring big bucks to any countries coffers, but which European locations are making a profit from theirs?

Europe News

Brussels takes Hungary to court on anti-LGBT law and Klubrádió

The two legal cases concern freedom of speech and remain unresolved after more than one year.

Hungary

EU 'shot itself in the lungs' with Russia sanctions, says Orban

Hungarian PM has opposed the bloc's sanctions sparked by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and has refused to allow the transit of weapons to its eastern neighbour.

Hungary

Hungary declares 'state of emergency' over threat of energy shortages

Officials say the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions on Russia have caused an "energy crisis".

Europe News

Poland & Hungary in European Commission's rule of law spotlight again

The institution's annual rule of law report was released on Wednesday, evaluating the EU-wide situation.

Sport

Day 2 of Judo Grand Slam in Hungary starts with a unique celebration

Day 2 of the Judo Grand Slam in Hungary starts with over 200 Ukrainian refugee judoka living in Hungary on the competition tatami.

Sport

Judo: Hungary Grand Slam

In international judo, Reka Pupp wowed the home crowd at the Hungary Grand Slam 2022 in Budapest and Japan's Abe Hifumi claimed he's "unbeatable"

Europe News

Prague will be 'honest broker' on rule of law, says Commissioner

Commissioner Věra Jourová, said Prague will also focus on strengthening democracy across the bloc during its EU presidency and will be an "honest broker" with Poland and Hungary.

Europe News

Global Corporate Tax: France says EU can bypass Hungarian veto

The French Economy Minister said on Thursday that he is working on "alternative solutions" to enable member states to implement the 15% levy on large multinationals despite Budapest's veto.

Culture news

Romania's biggest minority: Who are the Szeklers?

This group of Hungarian-speakers have won a court case against Heineken, but do you know who they are?

Sport

'She wasn't breathing': Coach rescues swimmer who fainted in pool

"I went as quickly as I could as if it were an Olympic final," said Andrea Fuentes, describing how she rescued a swimmer that had fainted underwater.

Economy

Hungary blocks EU deal on 15% minimum corporate tax

Budapest argues the new tax would deal a "low blow" for European competitiveness and put jobs at risk.

Europe News

Hungary ready for compromises with Brussels to unblock recovery funds

National minister Tibor Navracsics told Euronews that Budapest is ready to "speed up negotiations as much as possible."