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Hungary

2024 Olympics: Hungarian movement plans to run for parliament

The youth movement which brought down Budapest’s Olympic bid has announced plans to set itself up as a political party.

23/02/2017

Sport

Budapest to withdraw bid for 2024 Olympics

Hungary is set to pull out of the race to hold the 2024 Olympics.

22/02/2017

Hungary

Referendum could force Budapest to drop 2024 Olympic bid

The Hungarian capital Budapest could decide as soon as next week whether to drop its bid to hold the 2024 Olympics after a petition with over 266,000 signatures opposing the games was handed…

17/02/2017

Hungary

Protesters tell President Putin he's not welcome in Budapest

The demonstration was organised by an opposition political party

02/02/2017

Sport

'NOlimpia' referendum initiative grows in Budapest

The price tag of staging a global multi-sport event always divides the citizens of the country or city involved.

01/02/2017

Hungary

“My future is in danger if Budapest organises the Olympics"

A movement of young Hungarian activists have launched a campaign for the cancellation of Budapest's bid for the Olympic Games in 2024, pointing out the cost of the event and the risk of corruption.

26/01/2017

Sport

'The Champion': a new exhibition opens doors to sports fans in Budapest

A new spectacular and unique exhibition has opened at Millenaris Park in Budapest.

17/01/2017

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An icy Danube

Ice floats down the Danube river in the scenic capital of Budapest, Hungary on a sunny Thursday (12 January).

14/01/2017

Cult

Budapest in the swing with dance festival

Dancers from over 40 countries made their way to Hungary to participate in the Lindy Shock University, a swing dance event.

02/11/2016

Cult

No escape from the genius of Harry Houdini

A key to enter 'The House of Houdini'

28/10/2016

Hungary

Stand up to the "Sovietisation" of Europe - Orban

Speaking to crowds at a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Hungary's uprising, the prime minister said freedom depends on the nation state

23/10/2016

Cult

Budapest beats to Ritmo world music festival

Featuring artists from all over the world, from South Korea to Norway via Turkey or Senegal, the Budapest Ritmo festival was a celebration of world music.

19/10/2016

Hungary

Protest in Budapest at closure of Hungary opposition paper Nepszabadsag

The sudden shutdown of the country's leading leftwing newspaper, officially for financial reasons, prompts alarm over press freedom.

09/10/2016

Cult

Migration crisis dominates award-winning photo show

The World Press Photo exhibition has opened in Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography.

03/10/2016

Economy

Tourism boost for Hungary

A fall in visitors to European countries like France and Belgium after terror attacks is benefiting those perceived as being safer, like Hungary.

27/09/2016

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Budapest: Bubble Blowing Day

On Sunday August 28, the 6th Bubble Blowing Day took place in Budapestàs biggest park on Margaret Island.

29/08/2016

Hungary

Budapest hopes Hungary's Rio success can boost 2024 Olympic bid

Hungary’s Olympic athletes received a warm welcome upon their return to Budapest from Rio: with eight gold medals and 15 overall the country finished 12th in the medals…

24/08/2016

Hungary

Taxify steals Uber's place on the rank in Budapest

The Hungarian capital Budapest kicked US taxi app Uber out of its city in July, when it passed a new law denying Uber internet access.

20/08/2016

Hungary

Hungary's annual Sziget festival focuses on music and migration

The annual Sziget festival which is also called the Island of Freedom is underway.

16/08/2016

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A night on the Sziget festival

Sziget is also called the Island of Freedom, and it is the biggest festival in Central Europe.

14/08/2016