Hungary

Money

Hungary unveils statue of Bitcoin’s anonymous founder

The statue’s creators say it is the first in the world to honour the mysterious cryptocurrency creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’.

17/09/2021

Eco-Innovation

This solar-powered pavement harvests energy from under your feet

A Hungarian company is making solar-powered tiles from recycled plastic that can be used to pave walkways.

14/09/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary PM Viktor Orban responds to criticism from Timothy Garton Ash

Timothy Garton Ash had accused Orban of having his cake and eating it in terms of Hungary's relationship with the EU.

14/09/2021

Hungary

Pope Francis' trip to Hungary is first papal visit in 25 years

After Hungary, Pope Francis will travel onto Slovakia.

10/09/2021

Hungary

'Scandalous and arrogant': Hungary slams EU over Poland fines move

"The procedure is not only outrageous but also completely unacceptable... with this scandalous and arrogant step, the Commission crossed a border that we previously thought was unimaginable."

09/09/2021

Hungary

Hungary’s opposition unites in bid to oust Viktor Orban from power

"Nothing like this has ever happened before in Hungary," said Hungarian politics expert Róbert László.

07/09/2021

Hungary

FIFA will take action over racist abuse of England players

The Three Lions were jeered for taking a knee before the start of the game, pelted with plastic cups after goals and players of colour were harassed.

03/09/2021

Hungary

Hungarian conductor promotes vaccination by receiving jab onstage

The world-renowned conductor Ivan Fischer was given a booster COVID jab through a hole in the sleeve of his shirt, while he continued conducting with his other arm.

27/08/2021

Hungary

Locals protest against construction around Lake Balaton in Hungary

On Saturday, hundreds of Tihany residents demonstrated against redevelopment plans around the lake shore.

15/08/2021

Climate

Hungarian activists bring camels to climate protest in Budapest

Hungarian environmentalists were seen bringing camels in the neighbourhood of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on August 11, to protest against Hungary's lack of measures to conserve its water resources.

12/08/2021

Hungary

Hungary: Thousands swim across largest lake in central Europe

The 39th Balaton cross swimming takes place on the largest lake in central Europe.

09/08/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary's LGBT vote isn't democracy but tyranny of the majority | View

Hungary's LGBT vote isn't democracy but the tyranny of the majority, writes Maria Sjödin.

28/07/2021

Hungary

Volunteers restore one of the world's largest Jewish cemeteries

Nature has taken over much of the 130-year-old site.

27/07/2021

Hungary

Budapest Pride parade sees anger directed at Hungary’s government

The march came after a controversial law passed by Hungary's parliament in June prohibited the display of content to minors that depicts homosexuality or gender change.

24/07/2021

My Europe Series

What's it like to be LGBT in Hungary amid Orban's rights crackdown?

Ahead of Budapest Pride this weekend, Euronews spoke to several members of Hungary's LGBT community to find out how a controversial new law had affected them.

23/07/2021

Hungary

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law.

21/07/2021

Hungary

Hungary to offer citizens booster COVID-19 jabs from August 1

Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed citizens would be offered their third doses from August, regardless of age, health, or which vaccine they initially received.

16/07/2021

World

MEP says Orban's anti-LGBT law is 'most homophobic' in Europe

The law was amended to prohibit portraying homosexuality to underage people. MEPs are calling for the bill’s withdrawal.

08/07/2021

Hungary

Hungary fines publisher €700 for LGBT 'rainbow' children's book

Lawrence Schimel's books “Early One Morning” and “Bedtime, Not Playtime!" depict the daily routines of a child, one with two mothers and one with two fathers.

07/07/2021

Hungary

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán a 'predator', says Reporters Without Borders

Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has put Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on its list of “predators" for attacking media freedoms.

05/07/2021

Hungary

Viktor Orbán hits back at European leaders over controversial LGBT law

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused European leaders of acting like "colonialists" in their criticism of a controversial new law banning the portrayal of homosexuality.

02/07/2021

Europe News

Hungary's anti-LGBT law is a 'shame' says Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission President has asked her team to send a formal letter to the Hungarian government in order to ensure EU law is respected.

23/06/2021

Hungary

Hungary holds France to 1-1 draw at Euro 2020

Hungary held world champion France to a 1-1 draw on Saturday during their Euro 2020 Group F match in Budapest.

19/06/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. Only parents should decide sexual education of their children | View

Only parents should decide sexual education of their children | View

17/06/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. The EU must act on Hungary's anti-LGBT law | View

How can the European Union call for human rights abroad when it can't even protect people inside its borders?

16/06/2021

Hungary

European Union to investigate Hungary over anti-LGBT law

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that the EU is assessing whether the legislation is in breach of European law.

16/06/2021