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György Kemény retrospective: The father of Hungarian pop art at 90

At the GYURIII! exhibition visitors gain a comprehensive view of György Kemény’s ever-evolving oeuvre, from poster art and pop art to digital abstraction.

Europe News

Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office

Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced.

Europe News

Fans clash in Budapest ahead of Champions League final

Video footage posted to social media appeared to show PSG and Arsenal fans throwing punches as flares go off down the street.

Europe News

Péter Magyar sworn-in as Hungary's new prime minister

Péter Magyar called for those who occupy high office, described as remnants of the Orbán regime, to vacate their posts by the 31st of May. The order was extended to specifically include the country's President Tamás Sulyok.

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Hungary

Hungarian election show record morning turnout as polls get under way

Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.

Earth News

Award for leading animal conservationists opens

Named after Wolfgang Kiessling, the award recognises scientists and leaders whose work has had a lasting impact on species and biodiversity.

Hungary

Hungary blocks EU sanctions package until transit oil flow resumes

No EU loans can be handed to Ukraine until oil deliveries to Hungary are resumed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting with the Energy Security Council.

Hungary

Hungary polls split on April election as Fidesz and Tisza trade leads

The central European country of 9.5 million faces a crucial vote in less than two months, with polls showing wildly different outcomes depending on who conducts the survey.

Hungary

Orbán accuses Ukraine of election meddling and summons ambassador

As Hungary’s elections approach, Orbán has escalated an anti-Ukraine campaign and accused his rival, Péter Magyar, of entering into a pact with Kyiv to overthrow his government and install a pro-Western administration.

Hungary

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after US funding cuts

The shuttering of Szabad Európa came as the Trump administration has made major cuts to international broadcasters like Radio Free Europe and Voice of America.

Hungary

Opposing parties use mass Budapest Pride to boost their own agendas

Despite a ban on the event by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, more than 100,000 turned up for the annual pro-LGBTQ+ rally through Budapest.

World News

Budapest Pride goes ahead in defiance of Orban ban

EU Commissioners and dozens of MEPs are in the Hungarian capital to attend and support the Budapest Pride march on Saturday.

Romania

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar walks across Romanian border

The opposition leader marched to Oradea in an effort to win support from ethnic Hungarians in Romania.

Hungary

Protest in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest

The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised.

World

Foot-and-mouth disease: farm animals buried in northern Hungary

Thousands of slaughtered farm animals are set to be buried near Hungary's border with Austria after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the town of Levél.

Hungary

Census for collecting homeless data begins in Budapest

Homelessness in Hungary was criminalised in 2018 by Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party.

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