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Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect Paks nuclear plant

Emergency engineering work is under way as authorities brace for a further sharp drop in river levels before conditions are expected to improve later this week.

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Hungary prosecutor resigns under pressure in political win for Magyar

Hungary's Prosecutor General, Gábor Bálint Nagy, has resigned amid mounting political pressure as Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to replace Orbán-era officials. The move follows allegations of political bias by lawyers for detained Ukrainian cash couriers in a cross-border cash seizure case.

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Magyar proposes chess champion Polgár as Hungary's next president

The prime minister wrote on Facebook that on Monday he will meet the world‑class chess player and ask whether, until the new constitution is adopted, she would accept the role.

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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.

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EU-backed project brings social housing back to Budapest

A former school is being converted into Budapest's first new social housing in 25 years, with EU funding supporting a pilot project aimed at easing the city's worsening housing crisis.

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Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos

Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos. There are currently no preventive regulations in place in Europe regarding natural asbestos.

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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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Oil via Druzhba pipe to Hungary could resume next week, Magyar says

The pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, has been a source of contention between Budapest and Kyiv after flows were stopped when it sustained damage in a drone strike.

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Péter Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May

Magyar has called on Orbán's government to act as a caretaker in its final weeks and not to make any decisions that could threaten Hungary's interests or impede the incoming government's work.

World News

Fico says he will block Ukraine loan if Orbán loses election

Slovakia’s prime minister said Bratislava could "take the baton from Hungary" and block the EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine if oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored. Fico also condemned what he called "cowboy style" behaviour by international powers in Iran.

Culture news

Portrait of an artist: Soprano Andrea Rost on campaigning for change

After switching from performing to politics, the famous soprano Andrea Rost has lost a lot because of her decision to campaign for change. Now she's in unchartered waters and despite facing a barrage of personal attacks, the singer sees her new status as both a challenge and an inspiration.

Art

Jubilee joshin: drMáriás political portraits unite in landmark show

Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush.

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Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary

Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support.

Culture news

Centenary celebrations for legendary Hungarian composer György Kurtág

György Kurtág, one of the most important artist of contemporary classical music is being celebrated all around the world to mark his 100th birthday.

Cinema

The nature of life: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a movie for all

Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre.

Hungary

Orbán: Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own

In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants.

Culture news

Walk My World: New Budapest shows reinvents theatre and circus show

With no two viewers seeing the same thing, Hungarian theatre firm Recirquel says its latest production, Walk My World, reimagines the contemporary circus and dance theatre experience. Rita Konya went behind the scenes of the show to find out more.

Cinema

Claudia Cardinale, star of '8½' and 'The Leopard,' dies aged 87

The world-famous Italian film actress, an iconic star of European cinema in the 1960s, has died aged 87.

World

Thousands march in Budapest to protest 'transparency bill'

After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang.

World News

Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill'

The next demonstration in Budapest is expected on Sunday at 5:30 pm, at Kossuth Square.

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