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Hungary's campaign 'fuelling xenophobia towards migrants'

Hungary must stop fueling fear, intolerance and xenophobia towards migrants, says the UN’s refugee agency. UNHCR, in a joint statement with two other

Hungary

Former Hungarian politician Bela Biszku escapes jail sentence

Former Hungarian minister Bela Biszku dodged jail for his involvement in a deadly crackdown after the anti-Soviet revolution in 1956. Biszku had

Hungary

Viktor Orban aims for third term as Hungarian PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is aiming for a third term in a row after declaring he’s ready to lead his Fidesz party in 2018 elections. His

Europe News

First time asylum applications on the rise in the EU

The number of people claiming asylum in the EU has risen by 150 percent year-on-year, officials figures show. It will put further pressure on

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World News

Hungary: Santa's Factory strives to give children a happy festive period

The festive period has begun in Hungary and one charity is hoping to make it the most wonderful time of the year for hundreds of thousands of

World News

And also... #1in5Muslims; not quite terrorism; Russia's unlikely friendship

Every Friday, journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which might not have reached the

Hungary

Hungary terror suspects are just WWII hobbyists, says court

A court in Hungary has said there is no evidence to suggest a young World War II hobbyist has any links to international terrorism. The head of

World News

Balkan border controls cause knock-on effect

The knock-on effect of tighter border controls in the Balkans is starting to show. In Romania a seven-kilometre traffic jam has resulted in hours of

Hungary

Hungary's prime minister suspects "masterplan" is behind refugee crisis

Viktor Orbán has discussed suspicions the migrant crisis is a means of importing left-wing voters into Europe.

World News

Schengen: more fences and more checks mean increasing strain

Austria says it plans to build a 3.7 kilometre fence along its border with Slovenia. It is the first time a barrier will have been erected between

Sport

Hungary shock Norway in Euro 2016 qualifier

Hungary are one step closer to qualifying for the 2016 Euro finals after beating Norway in Oslo. The only goal in the match was netted by Laszlo

Hungary

Hungary former president Goncz buried in Budapest

Former Hungarian President Arpad Goncz was buried in Budapest on Friday. Hungary’s first post-communist president, Goncz held the office for two

Cinema

Golden Life launches in Hungary

A family that seems idyllic from outside, but the parents commit crimes for their living. As the father wants to quit the illegal lifestyle, the children are getting more and more involved in crime.

Hungary

US ambassador sends alarm bell warning to Hungary

Colleen Bell, the US ambassador to Hungary, spoke of her country’s concerns – corruption, decline of freedom of the press, xenophobic characterisations of refugees - during her speech on Wednesday at the Corvinus University in Budapest.

Hungary

Migrants on Slovenia-Austria border 'being overcharged for basic supplies'

“We’re waiting here at the border for many hours, and the Slovenian people are selling pizzas…” These are the words of one among some 2,000 migrants

Economy

Car industry woes cast aside as Automotive Hungary opens

It is the largest event of its kind in central and eastern Europe, and is also seen as a litmus test of the state of Hungary’s economy. Automotive

Culture news

Bassist Éva Muck is the Queen of Strings

At 22 she is the Queen of Strings, bassist ‘‘Éva Muck’‘:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjWiRKgLOfM from Hungary won the prestigous US musical prize

Cinema

Home Guards in Hungary

Home Guards on parade Hungarian film “Home Guards” is one of the country’s most expensive ever movies, made with a budget of 2.2 million euros. It’s

Culture news

WOMEX mixes cultures and styles

All sorts of music styles were on display at the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Budapest, Hungary. Among them was Canadian band Kleztory with their rich

Culture news

WOMEX sets the pace for world music

This year the Hungarian capital Budapest became the centre of world music as it hosted the World Music Expo. Bands from all over the world made