Hungary

Hungary

Hungary bars under-18s from photo exhibit over LGBT+ content

Five photos by Filipino photojournalist Hannah Reyes Morales led a far-right Hungarian lawmaker to file a complaint with the country’s cultural ministry, which found that they violate a Hungarian law that prohibits the display of LGBTQ+ content to minors.

01/11/2023

Hungary

Viktor Orbán blasts the European Union in uprising anniversary speech

The Hungarian Prime Minister compared EU membership to Soviet occupation. Hours later several thousand demonstrators took to the streets decrying his comments and policies

24/10/2023

Economy

Russia’s Gazprom to increase gas supplies to Hungary

Gazprom’s CEO Alexey Miller says his company will send more gas to Hungary this winter, despite EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

23/10/2023

Hungary

Euroviews. In fact, this is why Sweden should ultimately join NATO

One does not need to be a master strategist to realise that due to the country’s geographic position, Sweden’s accession to NATO would significantly strengthen the alliance in the entire Baltic Sea region, Dr András Rácz writes.

13/10/2023

Hungary

Euroviews. This is why Sweden might not join NATO after all

Joining NATO is not like joining the Schengen Zone — it is a commitment to shed blood for one another in the event of any invasion, Dr Gladden Pappin writes.

06/10/2023

Hungary

Hungary's Orbán says Ukraine unlikely to join EU because of war

Ukraine was officially granted EU candidate status last year, an unusually rapid decision for the EU and its go-slow approach to expansion.

29/09/2023

Hungary

A captain has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2019 boat crash

A Ukrainian captain of a cruise liner was sentenced to five years in prison in Hungary on Tuesday for his role in a 2019 accident when his boat hit and sank a smaller boat on the River Danube, killing 25 South Korean tourists and two crew.

26/09/2023

Culture news

Hungarian circus festival brings performers Together!

The festival aims to highlight the solidarity needed among members of the human race to fight current challenges such as climate change and war.

21/09/2023

Euronews Witness

Why anti-immigration Orbán wants foreign nationals to work in Hungary

In this edition of Witness, Euronews reporters Valerie Gauriat and Zoltan Siposhegyi speak with foreign nationals in Hungary, hired to make up for the shortage of labourers across the country. Click on the video above to watch their report.

21/09/2023

My Europe Series

Hungary is funding European publications. But have they had an impact?

Viktor Orbán’s government is linked to funding for several right-wing publications in English. But have they had any impact?

16/09/2023

Culture news

The 19th CineFest International Film Festival in Miskolc, Hungary

The festival is screening Hungarian premieres of award-winning international film makers as well as showcasing the talents of young Hungarians

08/09/2023

Hungary

Budapest acts to reduce anti-social behaviour in 'party district'

Authorities in Budapest have begun taking action to reduce anti-social behaviour in the city's 'party district' which has blighted the lives of many residents.

04/09/2023

Nutrition

Scientists discover the secret to how fast we age hidden in our gut

New findings suggest higher levels of inflammatory bacteria are linked to accelerated ageing and poorer fitness performance.

02/09/2023

Hungary

Budapest Pride challenges Hungarian ‘LGBT propaganda’ law in court

Orban's government banned 'LGBT propaganda' by claiming to protect young generations from amoral content. Budapest Pride believe they have the right to show commercial material promoting their events.

01/09/2023

Hungary

Uganda's Victor Kiplangat crowned marathon world champion in Budapest

After 9 days of intense competition with 49 different events, the World Athletics championship comes to an end in Budapest, with Uganda's Victor Kiplangat crowned men's world marathon champion.

27/08/2023

Hungary

How Hungary is using World Athletics Championships to boost its image

Hungarian leader says his country will invite its "friends", but leaders from the EU and NATO are missing from the event's guest list.

19/08/2023

Hungary

Sziget Festival wraps up in Hungary after six days of partying

Billed as one of Europe’s top music events, the Sziget Festival wrapped up in Hungary on Tuesday after six days of partying.

16/08/2023

Europe Decoded

Why do dozens of Hungarian women have abortions in Austria each week?

Abortions are legal in Hungary but humiliating treatment and waiting lists prompt women to terminate their pregnancies outside of the country, women and experts told Euronews. Their main destination is Austria.

16/08/2023

Culture news

Sziget Festival 2023: Hungary's island party gets underway

The six-day festival near Budapest draws acts from around the world.

11/08/2023

Sport

The World Judo Masters in Budapest come to a heavy end

The final day saw contenders in the under and over 100kg categories take home gold after an exciting three days of the competition in Hungary.

06/08/2023

Sport

Europe dominates on day 2 of Judo Masters in Budapest

At the second day of the Judo Master's competition in Hungary, Kosovo, Netherlands, and Belgium all took home a well-deserved gold medal.

05/08/2023

Hungary

US restricts visas for Hungarians amid security concerns

Washington has threatened several times to clamp down in the past.

01/08/2023

Europe News

This EU country is now the only one without a single female minister

Hungary this week became the only country in the European Union without a female minister as Judit Varga officially stepped down on Monday evening.

01/08/2023

Hungary

Music and dance across Hungary as it hosts European Capital of Culture

Locals and visitors are flocking to thousands of events in Veszprém and around Lake Balaton for the European Capital of Culture [ECC] season.

28/07/2023

Hungary

'I didn't want to be silenced': How Hungary's new law affects teachers

The law, approved by the governing Fidesz party 136-58, revokes teachers’ status as public employees, increases allowable weekly working hours and lets educators be transferred to other schools experiencing teacher shortages.

19/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Hungary's crackdown on LGBT rights boosted Pride march, organisers say

The Hungarian crackdown on LGBT rights provided a boost to Budapest Pride this weekend, with tens of thousands pouring into the streets despite the 35 degrees heat, organisers said.

18/07/2023