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Japan dominates on day one of Budapest World Judo Championships

The first day of the Judo World Championships saw no surprises until the semifinals, which included the top three women in the under 48 kilo category.

Hungary

Momentum Movement: how Hungary’s youth is rising up against Russian influence

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest today has shone a light on a burgeoning political party making waves in Hungary.

Hungary

Soviet vibe in Budapest as activists mock Putin visit

Budapest went back in time early on Monday when activists replaced street names with ones from the communist era to protest against the Russian president's visit.

Sport

Judo honours great and good on its 65th anniversary

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Hungary

Vladimir Putin to visit Hungary trade talks and judo

The Russian President is due in the Hungarian capital for the world judo championships

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International Judo Federation endorses Marius Vizer for four more years

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Budapest’s Sziget festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Band's get ready to perform at day three of Budapest’s 25th Sziget festival.

Hungary

Budapest braces for 25th Sziget music festival

Sziget is one of the highlights on the European music festival scene

Hungary

Israeli PM visits Europe's largest synagogue in Budapest

Israeli and Hungarian PMs focus on joint concerns during visit to synagogue

Hungary

World Aquatics Championships opening ceremony

World Aquatics Championships opening ceremony

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1000 judokas fill central Budapest to launch 2017 World Championships

The Judo World Championships are in Budapest this August, and 1000 judokas have put on a show in the capital to launch the event.

Hungary

Hungarians hold a peaceful "picnic"protest against NGO reform

Hungary

The EU's war of words with Hungary intensifies as Verhofstadt slams Orban in Parliament rant

It's the latest escalation in tensions between the EU and Hungary, which have simmered for months, and are now raging.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU, Hungary row rumbles on

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Hungary

Budapest 'March of the Living' commemorates Hungarian Jews killed in the Holocaust

Thousands of people took to the streets of Budapest for the ‘March of the Living’ – an event to commemorate the 550,000 Hungarian Jews killed in the Holocaust.

Hungary

Hungarians protest at government moves to restrict NGOs

Tens of thousands of protesters have held a day of rallies in the Hungarian capital to oppose government policies seen as limiting academic freedom and intimidating civic…

Europe News

No 'systemic threat' to rule of law - EU official on Hungary

Hungary’s coming under pressure to allay EU fears that its controversial policies, including on higher education, go against the bloc’s values on rights and…

Hungary

Armed with pillows, Hungarians battle it out in the street

Several hundred people celebrated April 1 in Budapest by attacking each other with pillows.

Sport

Rosella Fiamingo wins the Budapest Grand Prix

Rosella Fiamingo stood firm against South Korea’s Choi In-jeong to win the Budapest Grand Prix.

Sport

Budapest officially ends its 2024 Olympics bid

People power has put paid to the city of Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympic games, as protesters force a "no" vote in the city council.