Hungary

Hungary

Why lookout towers are the new bus stops in one Hungarian village

A poor village in Hungary found a creative way to get the community a new covered bus stop.

11/01/2018

Hungary

Budapest party district to hold referendum on pub opening hours

Budapest party district to hold referendum on pub opening hours. Some residents in the 7th district of Elisabeth Town say the district is attracting the wrong type of tourism.

05/01/2018

Economy

Ireland and Hungary reject EU-wide tax harmonisation moves

The leaders of both countries said such a policy would damage competition in the single market

04/01/2018

Hungary

Hungarian PM vows to block any EU sanctions against Poland

The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, says his country will stand by their neighbour's controversial judiciary reforms despite the EU threatening to take away Poland's voting rights.

22/12/2017

Hungary

Hungarian opposition parties join forces to protest against crackdown

Left and right wing demonstrators take to the streets in Budapest to protest against a fine slapped on main opposition party Jobbik for an alleged breach of political funding rules.

15/12/2017

Earth News

This Syrian chocolate factory is a lesson in perseverance

11/12/2017

Hungary

Who is Béla Kovács—the Hungarian MEP charged with spying for the KGB?

He's been described as "an average man with no charisma, certainly not a James Bond type", but Béla Kovács of Hungary's far-right has a wife with Soviet links and was this week charged with espionage against the EU.

07/12/2017

Hungary

Hungary says critical open letter an "obvious political attack"

The Hungarian government accuses the opposition of enrolling Brussels to resist the Fidesz-Christian Democrat coalition, and says criticisms bear no relation to reality.

01/12/2017

Europe News

Hungary protest in Brussels

29/11/2017

Hungary

Exclusive: European heavyweights tell Brussels to cut Hungary funding

European officials have called on Jean-Claude Juncker to cut off funding to Budapest until ‘basic democratic freedoms are reinstated’.

28/11/2017

Hungary

China looks to new Silk Road through Eastern Europe

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Budapest, where he is meeting with leaders of the 16 Central and Eastern European Countries - or CEEC.

27/11/2017

My Europe Series

What's behind Budapest's bust up with Brussels?

Hungary finds itself in an ideological battle with Brussels and several EU states.

24/11/2017

My Europe Series

Discussing Hungary's democratic deficit

Sophie Claudet talks to MEPs György Schöpflin and Judith Sargentini over whether Hungary is in breach of fundamental EU rights and the rule of law.

24/11/2017

Hungary

Hungary extends deadline for 'Soros plan' survey

The Hungarian government has extended the deadline to send back its "National Consultation" questionaire about migration and what it calls the "Soros plan".

24/11/2017

My Europe Series

Inside Hungary's far-right movement

Ahead of 2018 elections, Hungary's Fidesz ruling party's campaign competes with far-right narratives. We met those who say immigration and globalisation threaten their identity.

23/11/2017

Hungary

Hungary and Soros' war of words heats up

Soros has accused Budapest of lying, while a top ruling party politician said the billionaire was engaged in a “frontal assault” against Hungary

20/11/2017

Hungary

Tourists asked to help rebuild Hungarian castle five stones at a time

Reconstruction effort uses children's song title to attract temporary volunteers.

26/10/2017

Hungary

Police search Church of Scientology in Budapest

19/10/2017

Economy

Mercedes' lead designer talks to euronews on the future behind the wheel

Lead designer at Mercedes Gordon Wagener talks of the "insane opportunities" for his profession in the cars of the future, but will all the new technology be a thieves' bonanza?

18/10/2017

Earth News

Shoe magic – experimental footwear

From limited-edition haute-couture shoes to unique works of art, you'll find it all in this exhibition.

18/10/2017

Earth News

What do Putin and Schwarzenegger have in common? Pottery.

We went to Herend manufactory where generations of craftsmen have been creating luxury porcelain for nearly 200 years.

06/10/2017

Earth News

James Bond's Hungarian shoes

The world's best handmade shoes are by Hungary's secret luxury shoe maker.

06/10/2017

Hungary

The many battles facing Hungary's investigative journalists

Reporters struggle to win over audiences in the face of what they say is a smear campaign.

06/10/2017

Ecotech

Life in the fast lane

Meet 38-year-old Cartu: Ferrari owner, racer and club president, car collector and self-confessed adrenaline junkie.

28/09/2017

Hungary

Hungary 'will not change immigration policies' - PM Orban

Hungary 'will not change immigration policies' - PM Orban

08/09/2017

Hungary

Europe's best axe and knife throwers gather in Hungary

03/09/2017