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Grand Slam Hungary 2020: Russia ends in apotheosis

The 2020 version of the Budapest Grand Slam saw Russia end in apotheosis on the final round of the competition, as the fighters of Eastern Europe dominated the three men's categories of the day.

Sport

Grand Slam Hungary 2020: Epic second round

The second day of the Hungarian Judo Grand Slam was opened by Dr Gergely Gulyas, who introduced what proved to be an epic day of Judo.

Hungary

Hungary's Budapest marathon goes ahead despite coronavirus fears

Hungary's 35th annual Budapest marathon took place despite fears over coronavirus resulting in a much lower turnout than usual

My Europe Series

Will the €4bn Belgrade-Budapest rail upgrade be a benefit or burden?

Without effective rail connections from Belgrade to Greece, “this railway will go from nowhere to nowhere,” says Laszlo Varju, an MP for the centre-left Democratic Coalition party.

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Germany

Coronavirus: Bayern Munich fans could face quarantine after Super Cup

Bayern Munich and Sevilla are scheduled to meet in Budapest on Thursday but Germany's public health institute deems the Hungarian capital a "high risk" area for the coronavirus.

Hungary

Hungarian students blockade university in protest against Orban reform

Students in Hungary are blockading the main entrance of a university over a government reform that has already seen the establishment's management resign in protest.

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Hungary: Flashmob at the airport

50 flight attendants of one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, Wizz Air, danced at Budapest Airport.

Sport

Budapest to host 2022 Europa League final — UEFA

Budapest is to host its first major European men's football final after UEFA said the 2022 Europa League final would be in the city's Puskás Aréna.

Hungary

Hungary's Orban lashes out at slow EU growth and 'sinister menaces'

Hungary's Orban warns about climate crisis, slow EU growth

Europe News

Budapest's mayor snubs Orban over access to EU climate change cash

Budapest wants to cut out Hungary's government and get direct access to EU green transition cash.

Hungary

Hungary makes fertility treatment 'free' in bid to boost birthrate

Across Europe, rules on who can access fertility treatment and how much it costs vary widely.

Hungary

Meet the central European capitals fighting their populist governments

It's a move that says as much about Europe's political polarisation along urban and rural lines as it does about the four countries involved.

Hungary

Hungarian rapper calls for climate action in his latest hit

The call to arms for the climate emergency has penetrated politics and is now heading into rap. Watch Hungary's influential artist Áron Molnár in his new video.

Hungary

Ukrainian captain of ship involved in Danube river disaster charged

The Ukranian captain of a Swiss-owned ship involved in the deadly disaster on the River Danube in May has been charged with misconduct.

World

Turkey's Erdoğan booed by crowd in Budapest over Syria incursion

Turkey has counted on Budapest to support it in all things related to the European Union

World

The new mayor of Budapest - Gergely Karacsony talks about the changes in Hungary’s political scene

Gergely Karacsony is the new mayor of Budapest beating the Fidesz-backed incumbent in recent elections

Hungary

Budapest Airport suspends flights again over drone activity

Budapest Airport has temporarily suspended flights for a second consecutive day after a drone was spotted in the vacinity of the facility.

Hungary

Opposition candidate claims victory in Budapest mayoral race

Hungary local elections: Opposition candidate Karácsony unseats Fidesz-backed incumbent in Budapest

Hungary

Hungarian opposition challenges Orban for Budapest mayorship

Five opposition parties have joined forces to support a single, common candidate in Sunday's municipal election in Budapest: 44-year-old socialist Gergely Karacsony.

Hungary

African swine fever detected in Hungarian wild boars

Hungary's national food safety authority Nebih has found five cases of African swine fever in wild boar carcasses near Budapest, it said on Sunday.