Hungary

Hungary

Hungary protesters send noisy message to PM Orban

Thousands rallied in Budapest to denounce a right-wing government they accuse of trying to silence criticism.

15/04/2017

Hungary

Hungarians protest at government moves to restrict NGOs

Tens of thousands of protesters have held a day of rallies in the Hungarian capital to oppose government policies seen as limiting academic freedom and intimidating civic…

13/04/2017

Europe

No 'systemic threat' to rule of law - EU official on Hungary

Hungary’s coming under pressure to allay EU fears that its controversial policies, including on higher education, go against the bloc’s values on rights and…

12/04/2017

Europe

We're not closing any universities, Hungarian official tells Euronews

Hungary has no intention of closing any universities, a higher education official has told Euronews.

11/04/2017

Hungary

Protests in Hungary after president signs new university law

A further, albeit smaller, protest was held in Budapest on Monday night after Hungary’s president signed a controversial law which critics say targets foreign…

11/04/2017

Hungary

Hungary defies protests to pass into law 'anti-Soros' university bill

Hungary’s president signed into law on Monday a controversial bill on foreign universities seen as targeting an international school founded by US financier George…

10/04/2017

Hungary

Hungarians march in support of Soros-backed university

An estimated 70,000 Hungarians turned out on Sunday calling for free education and demanding that the government withdraws legislation which could force out one of the country’s top international…

10/04/2017

Hungary

Hungary submits bill targeting NGOs

07/04/2017

Hungary

Hungary defends border 'container camps' for migrants

Hungary has defended its decision to detain migrants in shipping containers on the border with Serbia.

06/04/2017

Hungary

Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy

The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat.

06/04/2017

Europe

EU criticism mounts of Hungary's crackdown on foreign universities

There is criticism from the European Commission’s president over controversial moves by Hungary’s prime minister to crackdown on foreign universities.

06/04/2017

Hungary

Armed with pillows, Hungarians battle it out in the street

Several hundred people celebrated April 1 in Budapest by attacking each other with pillows.

05/04/2017

Hungary

Hungary's parliament passes controversial bill targeting Soros-founded university

Against a backdrop of protests Hungary’s parliament has passed a new law which critics say targets a university founded by billionaire George Soros.

04/04/2017

Hungary

Students in Hungary march against a bill threatening future of prestigious university

Thousands of Hungarian and foreign students are demanding the government withdraws legislation which could force a university founded by philanthropist George Soros out of the…

02/04/2017

Hungary

Hungary: university legislation dispute spills out onto the streets

Hungary’s right-wing government says it will not backtrack on a new draft law staff at a foreign-funded university in Budapest say will force it out of the…

30/03/2017

Sport

Rosella Fiamingo wins the Budapest Grand Prix

Rosella Fiamingo stood firm against South Korea’s Choi In-jeong to win the Budapest Grand Prix.

26/03/2017

Hungary

Hungary's 'border hunters' trained, armed and ready for action

Hungary's 'border hunters' armed and ready to go

18/03/2017

Hungary

Hungarian PM directs political fire at EU during rally

An estimated 20,000 Hungarians have taken part in rallies in central Budapest, upholding the traditional way to commemorate their 1848 revolution against the…

15/03/2017

Hungary

Hungary's president re-elected for second five-year term

Hungary’s president Janos Ader has comfortably won another five years in office following a parliamentary vote.

13/03/2017

Hungary

Jail term doubled for hospital chief's acid attack on ex-lover

A doctor who attacked his ex-lover with acid has had his jail term doubled by Hungary’s appeal court.

10/03/2017

Hungary

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

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

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