Hungary

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Bubi bikes in Budapest: Hungary aims to become cycle-friendly

In partnership with the European Commission

Budapest is working to become a bike-friendly city, with a growing network of dedicated paths, and a fleet of shared bicycles, known as Bubi bikes.

02/05/2019

World

Hungary reflects on 15 years of EU membership

Fifteen years ago today, Hungary joined the European Union. But the anniversary of its accession has coincided with strong allegations of misuse of EU funds in the country and the current government is very hostile to Brussels.

01/05/2019

Hungary

Young women 'watered like plants' in ancient Easter tradition

The so-called "watering" of the women on Easter Monday is an old fertility rite that dates back to pre-Christian times.

22/04/2019

Hungary

Returning a favour...140 years later: Hungary sends aid for Notre Dame

Several cities in Hungary have offered donations toward the reconstruction of Notre Dame as a form of repaying kindness to Paris, which sent help during a natural disaster in Hungary more than a century ago

16/04/2019

Hungary

Watch: Budapest Holocaust march honours Scottish missionary

Jane Haining died at Auschwitz and is the only Scot to be honoured as “righteous among the nations” by Yad Vashem.

15/04/2019

Living

The wine producing nation you may not be familiar with

These award-winning winemakers have quietly remained ever-present throughout European history.

13/04/2019

Living

"By doing good, good came back to me"

Sitting down with artist Gábor Miklós Szőke, dubbed “Hungary’s coolest export”.

11/04/2019

Hungary

White cast of Hungarian opera asked to identify as African-Amerian

The Gershwin brothers had stipulated that their Porgy and Bess musical could only ever be performed by an all-black cast.

09/04/2019

Hungary

Watch: Re-enactors stage key 1849 battle of Hungarian revolution

This time round the ammunition was fake and a small audience cheered from the sidelines. The re-enactment is an annual event to commemorate the fight for independence from the Austrian Empire.

05/04/2019

Green News

Inside Hungary’s first eco-village of Gyűrűfű

What happens when a group of environmentally-minded individuals come together and decide to live life in harmony with nature?

05/04/2019

No Comment

Hungarians let off steam in 'silly walk' parade

Hundreds of Hungarians marched through central Budapest in a "silly walk" parade on Monday (April 1), copying flamboyant moves from British comedy group Monty Python's famous television sketch to mark April Fools' Day.

02/04/2019

Green News

Green festival: partying consciously at Sziget Festival

More and more festivals are taking sustainability and environmental considerations very seriously so that festival-goers can party it up the green way.

29/03/2019

Hungary

Viktor Orban says he may resume media attacks on EU institutions

Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has said his government could resume its media attacks on European Union institutions.

24/03/2019

Europe News

Hungary's Orban said he voluntarily agreed to Fidesz suspension

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he voluntarily agreed to pause Fidesz' party participation from the EPP.

20/03/2019

Hungary

You might recognise the couple in this Hungarian government campaign

There is amusement in Hungary about the choice of picture.

14/03/2019

Hungary

Hungary's Orban apologises to 'useful idiots' to keep Fidesz in EPP

Hungary's Orban has apologised to Belgian MP Wouter Beke in a bid to stay in the EPP.

14/03/2019

Hungary

Hungary covers up some anti-EU posters during Manfred Weber's visit

The billboards were covered on the road from Budapest's airport to the city centre but left bare in the other direction.

13/03/2019

Destinations

How to have a green weekend in Budapest?

In our "Green Weekend" series, we invite you to discover Europe’s main cities in a sustainable way - from green accommodation to getting around, ethical shopping to relaxing.

13/03/2019

Hungary

Orban says Fidesz may leave EPP as party faces expulsion

"Obviously if we have to start something new, then the first place where we'll start negotiations will be Poland," Orban said on Friday.

08/03/2019

Hungary

Women's life tasks lead to wonder of motherhood, says Hungary vice PM

For International Women's Day, some Fidesz politicians did not hold back on their provoking thoughts about gender.

08/03/2019

Hungary

Euroviews. The EPP must ditch Orbán to salvage its credibility ǀ View

The enfant terrible of the EPP, Viktor Orbán has consistently crossed red lines set out by the Europarty. In order to salvage what remains of its credibility and stick up for the EU's core values, the EPP must cut ties with the Hungarian autocrat before it is too late.

08/03/2019

World

Orban's billboard row provokes anti-Semitism accusations

Viktor Orban rejected claims from the German newspaper Die Welt Am Sonntag that the posters had used anti-Semitic undertones. Orban accused the author of projecting German attitudes on the billboards.

04/03/2019

Hungary

Euroviews. It’s about the economy, and immigration, stupid | View

Hungary's government responds to a writer who claimed Viktor Orban is dragging the country into darkness.

02/03/2019

Hungary

Hungary could be forced out of EPP

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party faces expulsion from the largest political grouping in the European Union.

01/03/2019

Hungary

What do Orban and the EPP offer each other? | Euronews answers

The EPP has shielded Orban and in return he has bolstered its numbers.

01/03/2019

Hungary

Euroviews. I knew Orbán when he started his political journey; where it’s taken him terrifies me ǀ View

Kis, the philosopher and first chairman of the true liberal party in post-1989 Hungary (the Free Democrats), described Orbán as a “spoilt kid” because he was almost sick with a desperation for power. That sickness which has already infected the country must not be allowed to spread to Europe.

28/02/2019