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Experiences

Why I ditched flying for an 18-hour train trip from Budapest to Lyon

Inspired by my 6-year-old son, I took a night train from Budapest instead of flying.

28/01/2024

Culture news

Seven facts about Victory Day in Europe

Everything you wanted to know about Victory Day in Europe in seven facts.

09/05/2023

Culture news

Which country has won the most foreign language film Oscars?

From the most well known European cinema superpowers to small countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina or Hungary, cinema from the old continent has always figured highly among the favorites in the foreign language film category at the Oscars.

10/03/2023

Culture news

Hear the Holocaust survivors sharing stories to keep the horrors alive

A dwindling number of people are alive to recount the horrors of Nazis concentration camps. Euronews Culture met with some survivors who have dedicated their lives to making sure their voices and stories are heard to ensure their past is never forgotten.

27/01/2023

Money

Food costs are still rising. Where in Europe is being hit the worst?

While rates of inflation are slowly falling, the price of food in Europe is still rising. These are the countries bearing the worst of the costs.

26/01/2023

Food and Drink

The $3,500 pizza working wonders for waistlines and a kids' charity

A remake of one of the most loved dish in the world for those who prefer it guilt free.

09/01/2023

Culture news

Hold your horses! Lipizzan breed given UN protected heritage status

Horse lovers were right to have high hopes: the endangered breed has just been given protected status on the UN's world heritage list.

29/11/2022

Iran

Why are there demonstrations in Iran and what is different this time?

After many days of demonstrations in Iran, Euronews has a look at what is happening and why the protests are different this time.

29/09/2022

Culture news

UNESCO world heritage site Hatra receives boost as tourists return

Hatra was an important religious and trading centre under the Parthian empire. Recently it suffered from a brief but brutal jihadist rule. Now a private museum is trying to lure back visitors.

19/09/2022

Culture news

Sziget Festival: where’s my citizenship?

Around 450,000 visitors - known as “Szitizens” - headed to the Island of Freedom this year.

17/08/2022

Culture news

Off the beaten track at Sziget Festival

Sziget is proud to be more than a music festival. Euronews Culture investigates and gives you the lowdown.

13/08/2022

Culture news

The Rolling Stones make Lyon rock fans roar with delight

There were thrills, beer spills and perhaps a few bass-induced bellyaches in France's third biggest city Lyon as the Rolling Stones came to town

22/07/2022

Ukraine

The inspiring and moving stories to come out of the Ukraine war

It's been over 100 days since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Amid the despair and destruction, there have been moments of love, humanity and heroism. Here are some of the most inspiring stories to come out of the war.

07/06/2022

Hungary

All you need to know about Hungary's unprecedented election

Hungary's opposition has gone to extraordinary lengths to oust longtime prime minister Viktor Orban.

02/04/2022

Hungary

Hungary bid to end emergency powers 'an optical illusion'

The state of emergency gave the government the power to rule by decree and was heavily criticised because it had no clear end date.

28/05/2020

Hungary

Hungary's opposition MP holds 'lies' sign during Orban speech

The Hungarian Prime minister Viktor Orbán was interrupted in parliament on Monday by an opposition MP denouncing Orban's "lies" and Hungary's "corruption".

21/10/2019

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

Romania

Tensions flare between Romania and Hungary after cemetery incident

Diplomatic tensions flare between Romania and Hungary after cemetery incident

07/06/2019

World News

What does the EPP's row with Orbán's Fidesz mean for the EU? | Analysis

The centre-right European People's Party is to decide whether to expel the party led by Hungary's populist prime minister.

20/03/2019

Hungary

Why are people protesting in Hungary? | Euronews explains

All you need to know about ongoing demonstrations in Budapest.

18/12/2018