Hungary

Hungary

Hungarians vote in local elections

Hungarians are voting in local elections which may challenge the dominance of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's dominant right-wing Fidesz party.

13/10/2019

Hungary

Hungarian opposition challenges Orban for Budapest mayorship

Five opposition parties have joined forces to support a single, common candidate in Sunday's municipal election in Budapest: 44-year-old socialist Gergely Karacsony.

12/10/2019

Hungary

Has Hungary's swine flu epidemic infected its pig population?

Has Hungary's swine flu epidemic infected its pig population?

09/10/2019

Hungary

African swine fever detected in Hungarian wild boars

Hungary's national food safety authority Nebih has found five cases of African swine fever in wild boar carcasses near Budapest, it said on Sunday.

29/09/2019

Hungary

Hungarians raise €2m for sick toddler to access world's priciest drug

People in Hungary have raised €2m for the family of a toddler with a rare genetic disorder to access the world’s most expensive drug

25/09/2019

Hungary

How a retired Hungarian man reclaimed his image from memesters

András Arató became a laughing stock 10 years ago when pictures of him became widely used in memes. But the newly-baptised "hide the pain Harold" has reclaimed his image.

24/09/2019

Hungary

Hungarian arena apologises after blasting Rammstein song at night

You shook me all night long: People residing near the soon-to-be-completed Puskas Arena in Bupadest's 14th district reported that Rammstein's recently-released 'Deutschland' song could be heard through the facility's sound system on repeat for hours in the night from Monday to Tuesday.

19/09/2019

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How do you dig the perfect grave? Hungarian gravediggers will show you

Gravediggers in Hungary have been competing to win the prize for the best-dug grave.

09/09/2019

Hungary

30th anniversary of Pan-European picnic: How did it lead to the fall of the Iron Curtain?

The Pan-European picnic was supposed to see the opening of the border between Austria and Hungary for three hours to promote peace but triggered a domino effect leading to the fall of the Iron Curtain itself

19/08/2019

Hungary

Defiant Soros increases funding to Central European University

In a letter to the Central European University, Hungarian-American philanthropist vowed to increase its funding.

16/08/2019

Hungary

Sziget attendees defend Coca Cola's #LoveIsLove campaign in Hungary

Right-wing politicians have called for boycotts of Coca Cola products following the campaign which included images of gay people smiling together.

12/08/2019

Hungary

Sziget music festival in Hungary showcases its green credentials

One of Europe’s biggest music festivals has taken its eco-credentials to the next level this summer, with reusable paper tents, reusable cups and even water-saving vacuum-flushing toilets.

09/08/2019

Hungary

Hungarian teachers take to Instagram to protest pay

In Hungary, the gap between the average wage in the private sector and the average teacher’s salary is bigger than in any other EU member state.

06/08/2019

Hungary

Coca-Cola advert for gay tolerance prompts boycott call in Hungary

Advertisements by Coca-Cola that promote gay acceptance have prompted a boycott call from a senior member of the Hungary’s right-wing ruling party.

06/08/2019

Hungary

Why is Hungary withholding food from migrants in its border zones?

Why is Hungary withholding food from migrants in its border zones?

31/07/2019

Hungary

Hungary offers €30,000 to married couples who produce three children

Hungary offers €30,000 to married couples who can produce three children

29/07/2019

Hungary

Brussels takes Hungary to EU top court 'for criminalising activities that help asylum seekers'

Brussels takes Hungary to EU top court 'for criminalising activities that help asylum seekers'

25/07/2019

Hungary

Pregnant migrant in Hungary 'given 17-guard escort to check-up'

A pregnant migrant in Hungary was escorted to a regular check-up by 17 guards, claims a UN report that criticised the "prison-like" migrant transit zones on the country's border with Serbia.

18/07/2019

Sport

Explosive judo on final day of Budapest Grand Prix as Japan top medals

Explosive judo and powerhouse performances dominate thrilling final day of Budapest Grand Prix 2019 as Japan tops medals standings with five gold wins

15/07/2019

Sport

Great Britain's Gemma Howell strikes judo gold at Budapest Grand Prix

Great Britain's Gemma Howell strikes judo gold on Day 2 of 2019 Budapest Grand Prix as a third gold medal helps Japan stay atop of the medals table

14/07/2019

Sport

Refugee judo team take part in Budapest Grand Prix as Japan top medals

The first ever refugee judo team took part in the 2019 Budapest Grand Prix, as Japan topped the medals standings at the end of a thrilling first day

13/07/2019

Europe News

Hungary gov't: We will publish corruption report — but not just yet

The statement comes after a Hungarian MEP said the government would not authorise the publishing of the report

26/06/2019

Hungary

Hungarian political party offers punching bags for Budapest residents

A Hungarian political party has installed punching bags around Budapest as part of its campaign for the upcoming mayoral elections.

21/06/2019

Hungary

Hungary: Four human traffickers get life over deaths of 71 migrants

All of the passengers suffocated within two hours of departure.

20/06/2019

Hungary

Hungary remembers late Prime Minister Imre Nagy

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán together with his wife, lay down white roses on the tomb. The Late Prime Minister Imre Nagy was a communist reformer but he was arrested and hanged on the 16 June in 1958 for his involvement during the revoultion in 1956.

16/06/2019

World

Scientists say new law will put future of research under threat

Scientists in Hungary say a 200-year-old institution is under threat. The Academy of Sciences is a prestigious centre of research in the country, but academics are accusing Prime Minister Viktor Orban of attempting to interfere with the autonomy of the institution by changing its remit.

13/06/2019