Hungary Protesters gather on Budapest bridge against Hungary's new LGBTQ+ laws Demonstrators waved both rainbow and Ukrainian flags, uniting their causes in a protest against recent government policies perceived as echoing those of Russia. 09/04/2025
Travel News The world’s five most disappointing tourist attractions are in Europe Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded. 19/03/2025
Art Pride of place: Tamara Lempicka paintings on show at Polish Institute The Polish Institute in the Hungarian capital Budapest has opened an exhibition of photos of paintings by Polish artist Tamara Lempicka. 15/02/2025
Experiences Get steamy and sociable in Europe’s historic saunas Bathing culture is a great way to appreciate a new destination. Will you take the plunge in 2025? 08/01/2025
No Comment Thousands in Budapest receive holiday meals from Hare Krishna devotees Thousands of people in the Budapest received free hot meals on Thursday during an annual event hosted by Hare Krishna devotees to help those in need over the holiday period. The Food for Life Mission has been organising the Christmas Love Feast food distributions for people in need for 35 years. 27/12/2024
No Comment Christmas runners brave cold in Budapest in Santa hats and swimwear Wearing nothing more than bathing suits and Santa hats, around a hundred people ran, danced, and sang their way through the streets of Budapest, cheered on by onlookers. 16/12/2024
No Comment Santa greets his shark friends Santa dives with sharks and other tropical fish at the Tropicarium aquarium in Budapest, Hungary. At the aquarium's annual decoration event, Santa planted a Christmas tree and then gave his deep-sea friends a hug. 06/12/2024
Culture news Exhibition exploring the history of 'fake news' opens in Budapest The exhibition presents a diverse collection of over 100 artefacts from across Europe, organised into six central themes and presented along a chronological timeline. 19/11/2024
Europe News Vigil takes places for American tourist killed in Budapest 31-year-old Mackenzie Michalski from Portland, Oregon, was reported missing on 5 November after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest. 09/11/2024
Business European countries are spending more on defence, a think tank says European nations boosted their defences in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a London-based think tank said Friday, but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia. 08/11/2024
Radio Schuman Breton touts Orbán as Trump’s guy in Europe | Radio Schuman In an exclusive interview with Euronews, former European Commissioner Thierry Breton says that when the newly re-elected US President Donald Trump wants to take the pulse of Europe, he turns to the Hungarian Prime Minister. 08/11/2024
Europe News EU leaders meet in Budapest and ask: How do we deal with Trump? The uncertain future of EU-US relations under a second Donald Trump presidency will be one of the main issues when European leaders meet in Budapest. 07/11/2024
Destinations Here’s why you should visit these affordable European cities A new study has found that a visit to some of the continent’s most popular cities doesn't have to break the bank. 07/10/2024
Hungary Census for collecting homeless data begins in Budapest Homelessness in Hungary was criminalised in 2018 by Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party. 04/10/2024
Travel News Valencia to cut off electricity and water for illegal tourist lets Valencia, Budapest and Athens are all putting in place new legislation to tackle overtourism and illegal short-term accommodation. 18/09/2024
Radio Schuman Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like the Mediterranean, housing and animal welfare. 18/09/2024
Europe News Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding. 18/09/2024
Economy Budapest district joins other cities in Airbnb-style rental rebellion Residents in one of the most popular parts of Hungary's capital, Budapest, have joined other European cities in voting to call time on short-term rentals. 16/09/2024
World News EU ministers meet informally in Budapest to discuss green politics Despite boycotts, Hungarian Finance Minister Mihály Varga called the meeting a success and addressed concerns by emphasising their commitment to advancing climate action while remaining competitive. 13/09/2024
Hungary Budapest district proposes referendum to ban Airbnb Residents of Terézváros — Budapest's sixth district — will head to the polls to vote on a ban of Airbnb short-term rentals. 04/09/2024