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'Drain the swamp': Orban calls for European Parliament to be dissolved

"The Hungarians would like for the European Parliament to be dissolved in its current form," Orban said.

21/12/2022

Culture news

Nearly 50-years on Rubik's Cube remains an elusive enigma

Practice and persistence usually pay off when seeking results but patience and much more is needed when trying to solve the puzzle that is the Rubik's Cube.

21/12/2022

Hungary

Theft of food in Hungary’s supermarkets rises

More people are stealing from Hungary’s supermarkets than last year. Hungarian police figures show there were more than 8,000 thefts nationwide in the first 10 months of 2021 – a rise of more than 22%

15/12/2022

Hungary

Cleaning rivers in Hungary using an automated solar-powered boat

Robo-Collect has been designed to collect waste from rivers in Hungary. It’s the country’s first automated solar-powered cleaning vessel and will begin work next year

13/12/2022

Hungary

Hungarian charity distributes more than 2,000 sandwiches for the needy

The founder said he is seeing an increase in the number of elderly people receiving free meals

11/12/2022

Hungary

Hundreds of students in Hungary join teacher rebellion over low pay

Hungarian teachers are the lowest paid of any EU member state, with cashiers making more money than them.

10/12/2022

Taste

Europe’s most exciting new wine destination will surprise you

Many of this country's small wineries don't produce enough bottles to export, meaning you'll have to book a trip to try them.

10/12/2022

My Europe Series

Strikes, sackings and surging prices: Teacher anger rages in Hungary

"I feel as if our government does not want people to think critically," one teacher told Euronews. "They don't want people to have an academic education ... just go to work, do your job and vote like you are told."

09/12/2022

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Watch: Santa makes special delivery to Budapest shark tank

A scuba diver dressed as Santa Claus has delighted onlookers by setting up Christmas decorations at the Tropicarium Shark Zoo in Budapest, Hungary.

07/12/2022

Hungary

Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices amid shortages and long queues

The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure.

07/12/2022

Europe News

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons'

The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary.

02/12/2022

Hungary

Sarah Ferguson meets young children and refugees in Hungary

Sarah, Duchess of York, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew arrived in Budapest on Tuesday. She said that he was fascinated by the way Hungarian people "steadfastly" and honourably fight for Ukrainian refugees along the border.

30/11/2022

Hungary

Brussels to decide if EU funds for Hungary should be blocked

The European Commission is considering freezing cohesion funds for Budapest after the Hungarian government implemented 17 measures to tackle corruption concerns. Brussels will make a decision based on Hungary’s efforts on November 30.

29/11/2022

Hungary

Teachers in Hungary file petition demanding urgent reforms

Teachers, parents and students have been demonstrating for months, urging the government to reform the education system and raise teachers' salaries.

27/11/2022

Hungary

Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden 'in January'

Hungary has repeatedly delayed the ratification process, while at the same time promising they'll get it done.

24/11/2022

Hungary

Viktor Orban given new scarf after 'Greater Hungary' map controversy

The Hungarian Prime Minister was criticised for recently wearing a scarf that featured a historical map of Hungary's former territory

24/11/2022

Hungary

Viktor Orbán criticised for wearing scarf with 'Greater Hungary' map

Romania's foreign ministry said the move was "unacceptable".

22/11/2022

Hungary

Budapest says goodbye to the iconic Ikarus bus

Almost everybody from the Hungarian capital Budapest knows the loud noise of the iconic Ikarus buses. But after over 50 years in services, the old, rattling blue vehicles were retired from public duties.

20/11/2022

Europe News

Hungary optimistic EU will unblock funds despite rule of law concerns

Some have accused Hungary of blackmail by using its veto power over other important EU issues, including sanctions against Russia, a planned minimum global corporate tax, and the issuance of common debt to fund €18 billion of support for Ukraine.

18/11/2022

Destinations

6 reasons to visit Hungary beyond Budapest

Whether you want to float in a thermal lake or enjoy some award-winning food, there’s so much to see and do outside of Budapest.

15/11/2022

Hungary

Two suspected smugglers arrested after Budapest gunfight, police chase

The men had fled the authorities in a van carrying 21 suspected migrants.

14/11/2022

Hungary

Hungary and Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been in Ankara for talks, with Sweden's new Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson due next week.

04/11/2022

Hungary

Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy

The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.

30/10/2022

Hungary

Hungary's PM hits out at EU during anti-Soviet uprising event speech

Demonstrations which began as peaceful student-led protests quickly transformed into an armed, countrywide revolution.

23/10/2022

Europe News

Hungary's bomb billboards criticised amid Ukraine war

The Hungarian government has launched a so-called "national consultation" on EU sanctions which they describe as "failed" and from "Brussels leaders".

19/10/2022

The Cube

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán has only just joined Twitter. Why now?

With Hungarians generally preferring Facebook, there is seemingly little domestic motivation for Orban to join the rival platform.

12/10/2022