Now playing Next Hungary Thousands march at Budapest Pride as Hungary enforces restrictive laws Thousands of participants of the Budapest Pride march wound through the streets of the Hungarian capital on Saturday – with many voicing their anxiety over the increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community from the country's right-wing government. 15/07/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Euroviews. The true strength of the EU lies in its diversity of opinions We cannot allow select countries to impose their will on others on critical issues of war and peace, such as the imposition of sanctions or the financing of weapons, Balázs Orbán writes. 14/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Hungary fines bookstore and pressures others to seal LGBTQ books The Hungarian government has levied a large fine against a Budapest bookstore for displaying a young adult graphic novel that depicts a LGBTQ coming of age story. 14/07/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary risks relationship with Ukraine over POW exchange Hungary has gradually diverged from the EU's foreign policy agenda when it comes to Ukraine, angering Kyiv and further straining their relationship. 23/06/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Teachers in Hungary protest 'revenge' education reform bill The main teachers union, the PDSZ, says the latest new rules pile pressure on over-worked and underpaid staff by revoking their status as public employees, increasing workload, and tightening performance evaluation. 17/06/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian bill punishing dissent threatens struggling education sector In the wake of several decrees that gradually undermined Hungarian educators' freedom to demand better wages and working conditions, a new law may spur an exodus of teachers from schools across the country. 16/06/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary–US arms deal halted as Orban blocks Sweden's NATO membership Right-wing Washington lawmaker is using Senate procedure to halt arms transfers 15/06/2023
Now playing Next This will impact your life Hungary's healthcare system struggles as doctors leave country Over the past decade, some 8,500 health professionals have left for other European countries. Now Hungary has one of the lowest ratios of doctors per inhabitant in the bloc. 04/06/2023
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Now playing Next Hungary Sevilla beat Roma 4-1 on penalties to win Europa League Sevilla beat Roma 4-1 on penalties to win the Europa League for the seventh time. Sevilla came back from 1-0 down to take the game to penalties. 01/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News Can drought-struck Hungary supply water to EV battery factories? While the government is hungry for foreign investment, locals are concerned about the impact of mega projects on their land, water and air. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Democracy deteriorating in Hungary under Viktor Orban - report Hungary has been under increased scrutiny for its growing far-right and anti-democratic practices under Orban. 24/05/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian students push for higher teacher wages in protest march Thousands of students, teachers and supporters demonstrated in Hungary's capital for improved pay and working conditions for educators, the latest expression of frustration with the right-wing government's education policy by a growing student movement. 20/05/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary hosts event to rally global far-right By hosting the European version of CPAC, the leading conservative conference in the US, Hungary's aims to cement its role as leader in global far-right. 04/05/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Press Freedom Index shows journalism under threat around the world Reporters Without Borders warned that media freedom around the world is in a bad state with disinformation, propaganda, and artificial intelligence posing an increasing threat to journalism. 03/05/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Pope Francis leaves Hungary after urging nation "to open its doors" Francis has challenged Viktor Orban’s anti-immigration policies, which in 2015-2016 included building a razor wire fence on the border with Serbia. 30/04/2023
Now playing Next Hungary 15,000 Budapest cyclists parade in support of a greener city Cyclists in the Hungarian capital rally in support of a greener city with more bike-friendly urban spaces 23/04/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Euroviews. Hungarian case shows the EU needs a bulletproof media freedom law Further provisions would be a bold but welcome move by the European Commission, which could stop powerful groups from gaining control of the other media systems within the EU, Marius Dragomir writes. 21/04/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Budapest remembers victims of the Holocaust in 'March of the Living' Thousands took to the streets in Hungary's capital, including survivors and Righteous Among Nations award-winners, to pay tribute to Hungarian Jews killed in the Holocaust. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment Circus artist crosses the river Danube on a tightrope in Budapest Watched by thousands of people, Hungarian circus artist, Laszlo Simet, crossed the river Danube on a tightrope in Budapest on Saturday, with only the help of a balancing pole. 16/04/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian high-wire artist pulls off daring stunt over the Danube László Simet Jr held his nerve on a rope measuring 300 meters long and 22 millimetres thick, without a safety harness. The spectacle marked the grand opening of the 10th International Theater Olympics on World Circus Day. 16/04/2023
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Now playing Next Hungary 'Keep on fighting': Orban sends message of support to embattled Trump Hungary's populist prime minister has been an early Trump supporter and a loyal ally of the former US president through the years. 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary ratifies Finland's NATO membership NATO: Hungarian Parliament ratifies Finland's membership 27/03/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary sick of West's criticism: Foreign Minister Western critique of democratic and cultural issues in Hungary hampers collaboration, especially on NATO and Russia, the country's FM has said. 26/03/2023
Now playing Next Hungary Euroviews. Viktor Orbán has used the war in Ukraine to advance his own interests Viktor Orbán’s critics often portray him as a Kremlin pawn. The reality is more complex: Orbán always pursues his own political game, Zsuzsanna Szelényi writes. 24/03/2023