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Now playing Next Hungary Orbán's visit to Moscow sparks dismay in Brussels Hungarian officials told Euronews the government's policy in Ukraine is that "both parties" need to negotiate an end to the conflict and that there was "no military solution". 05/07/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Hungary moves on interest rate as inflation creeps up A further reduction comes on the back of more than a year of rate cuts, although a drop in the forint is curtailing dramatic changes. 18/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Hungarian opposition raises questions over Fidesz ally in EPP group While the chair of the centre-right EPP is in talks with the new Hungarian opposition party about its seven newly elected MEPs joining the group, the leader of the Respect and Freedom (Tisza) Party has questioned the continued presence of an ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. 13/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Stoltenberg: Hungary will not veto NATO assistance to Ukraine Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg struck the deal on Wednesday after a day of “difficult” negotiations. 12/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News NATO chief to meet with Orbán in surprise Hungary visit NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will visit the Hungarian capital Wednesday to meet the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. 11/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ilaria Salis to be released following her election as an MEP The Italian activist and newly elected MEP, Ilaria Salis, was accused of assaulting far-right protesters, facing a potential 20-year sentence. She will be freed under MEP immunity. 10/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Orban party loses major support in Hungary's EU election Although his populist Fidesz party won 44% of votes in Sunday's EU election, a newcomer is threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on power. 10/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Tens of thousands of Hungarians attend opposition leader's rally A rising political newcomer hoping to deal a blow to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilised tens of thousands of supporters in Budapest on Saturday. 08/06/2024
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Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian TV broadcasts first political debate in 18 years While welcomed by many viewers, the event was criticised by opponents of the ruling Fidesz government and ridiculed by others. 31/05/2024
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Now playing Next euronews WITNESS Péter Magyar's journey from Orbán ally to election rival Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have been in government for 14 years and seem to have an unshakeable grip on power. But in recent months, former ally Péter Magyar has emerged as a political rival and is mobilising a section of the Hungarian population against the country's hard-right leader. 21/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary. 19/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Inflation rate in Hungary edges up slightly to 3.7% in April After 14 months of decline, the rate of inflation in Hungary rose again. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe? The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Hungary Euroviews. It’s time to take a step back from the brink of a divided world We think that our vision of connectivity is essential for Europe’s ability to become strong again — and that cooler heads will soon have a chance to prevail. During our presidency, we intend to show how, Balázs Orbán writes. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Hungary What is former Iranian leader doing on a secret trip to Budapest? In a statement to Euronews, the Israeli Embassy in Hungary has slammed the move to invite the Holocaust-denying Iranian ex-president to speak at a Budapest university. 08/05/2024