Hungary

Hungary

Macron meets political adversary Orban ahead of France's EU presidency

Ahead of the visit, Macron described his Orban as "a political adversary, but a European partner".

13/12/2021

Hungary

Hungarian court avoids ruling on EU law primacy in migration case

The Hungarian Constitutional Court said it could not rule on whether EU law took precedence over Hungary's constitution.

10/12/2021

Hungary

Doctors want more transparency on COVID deaths in Hungary

Medical professionals say that more data on who is dying and whether they were vaccinated would help fight anti-vax sentiment.

10/12/2021

Hungary

Hungarian deputy Fidesz minister accused of accepting bribes

Hungary’s chief prosecutor has submitted a motion calling for Pal Volner's parliamentary immunity to be revoked.

07/12/2021

Culture news

Mixing Bach with barstools: Inside the Budapest orchestra's mini-gigs

Members of Iván Fischer's ensemble perform masterpieces by Bach, Gershwin and Ferenc Liszt in bars and pubs across the capital.

06/12/2021

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Budapest embraces the Christmas spirit

Budapest's Christmas market is welcoming visitors for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

02/12/2021

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Giant lego menorah in Budapest

Hungarian Jews celebrated Hanukkah by lighting candles on a Lego menorah in their Buda Castle religious house.

02/12/2021

Hungary

Will Viktor Orban unite Europe's radical right?

Since Fidesz left the European parliament's EPP, Viktor Orban is single. Now he's looking to mingle.

30/11/2021

Hungary

Hungary's parliament approves 2022 referendum on LGBT issues

The ruling conservative Fidesz party says the referendum could be held on the same day as next year's national elections.

30/11/2021

Europe Decoded

Hungarian media defy ban on publishing LGBT+ content for children

Hungarian MPs passed a controversial law in June banning any content that portrays or "promotes" homosexuality to children.

23/11/2021

Hungary

European Court of Justice: EU law precludes Hungary's supreme court

National judges in EU member states cannot be banned from seeking guidance from the European Court of Justice, the ruling stated.

23/11/2021

Hungary

UN Special Rapporteur says press freedom is under threat in Hungary

The Central European country has been widely attacked for curtailing independent media and smear campaigns against human rights defenders.

22/11/2021

Europe News

Hungary move to criminalise helping asylum seekers 'infringes EU law'

The EU's Court of Justice found the Hungarian legislation restricts the rights to asylum in an unlawful manner.

16/11/2021

Hungary

Hungary to cap petrol and diesel prices as fuel costs surge

Petrol stations that charge more than the established cap could be shut down, the government has said.

11/11/2021

Hungary

Firms in Hungary can now require their employees to get a COVID jab

It comes as Hungary is facing a surge in COVID cases and deaths not seen since May.

28/10/2021

Hungary

Five takeaways from Hungarian PM Orban's meeting with France's Le Pen

The two far-right politicians played down their differences and found common ground in virulent attacks against the European Union's "hegemony."

26/10/2021

Hungary

Why is Hungary PM Orban meeting France's Marine Le Pen in Budapest?

Orban and Le Pen will hold a joint press conference from Budapest at 15:00 CEST.

26/10/2021

World

Has Viktor Orbán met his match in Péter Márki-Zay?

Political outsider, Péter Márki-Zay, was recently elected as the prime ministerial candidate of the joint opposition coalition in Hungary. Currently the mayor of Hódmezővásárhely, the opposition candidate gives us his insight into the country's politics, Fidesz and his aspirations for the future.

25/10/2021

Culture news

Who is nominated for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards?

Europe's biggest music awards will broadcast from Budapest, Hungary, next month. Find out if your favourites made the cut.

21/10/2021

Hungary

Hungary: Opposition chooses Márki-Zay to run against Orbán next spring

The independent mayor won Sunday's opposition primary race, heading a six-party opposition coalition to lead a challenge to Hungary's right-wing populist leader.

18/10/2021

Hungary

Hungary's opposition vote to select who will run against Viktor Orbán

The political catchphrase amongst the opposition parties in the run-up to the spring election is "anyone but Orbán".

16/10/2021

Tech News

Fuel prices at an all-time high in Hungary and expected to climb more

Hungarians have seen the price of fuel reach an all-time high, and prices are expected to go even higher on Friday.

14/10/2021

Culture news

Could learning chess in school help us in our moves through life?

A new program devised by female chess superstar Judit Polgá hopes to inspire a more unique approach to educational systems.

12/10/2021

Hungary

Afghans among hundreds of migrants stranded on Serbia-Hungary border

Hundreds of migrants from Africa and Asia live in an abandoned farm in Kárásztanya, near the Serbian-Hungarian border. Euronews spoke to some of them.

08/10/2021

Hungary

Budapest's mayor quits bid to challenge PM Orban in 2022 election

Budapest's mayor quits race to be opposition's candidate against Hungary PM Orban in 2022 election

08/10/2021

Hungary

Klára Dobrev wins first round of opposition primary in Hungary

Dobrev led the vote to decide who will take on Viktor Orban in next year's presidential election.

30/09/2021