the global conversation 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 04/11/2019
Hungary Toddler treated with world's priciest drug after fundraising campaign The drug, Zolgensma, costs €2.2m for one treatment. Last month, six days after the campaign was started, Zente’s mother announced they had raised enough money for the treatment - and now, that treatment has finally started. 30/10/2019
Hungary Eastern Bromance: Orban and Putin set to meet, again The two leaders, who share a common disdain for western liberal values, have maintained and enhanced their special relationship over the years, even as the EU implemented sanctions against Moscow over Russia's annexation of Crimea. 29/10/2019
brussels bureau Team Ursula: new candidates face scrutiny New nominees, gender parity at risk - we look at how the new Commission is shaping up. 25/10/2019
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 Orban says would have to 'use force' if Turkey 'opens gates' to Europe Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday he might have to "use force" if Turkey opens their gates to Europe to refugees. 17/10/2019
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. 15/10/2019
Hungary Opposition candidate claims victory in Budapest mayoral race Hungary local elections: Opposition candidate Karácsony unseats Fidesz-backed incumbent in Budapest 13/10/2019
Hungary Hungarians vote in local elections Hungarians are voting in local elections which may challenge the dominance of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's dominant right-wing Fidesz party. 13/10/2019
Hungary Has Hungary's swine flu epidemic infected its pig population? Has Hungary's swine flu epidemic infected its pig population? 09/10/2019
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. 29/09/2019
brussels bureau Romania and Hungary will nominate new picks for European Commission Both nation's choices were rejected by MEPs. 26/09/2019
Hungary Hungarians raise €2m for sick toddler to access world's priciest drug People in Hungary have raised €2m for the family of a toddler with a rare genetic disorder to access the world’s most expensive drug 25/09/2019
Hungary How a retired Hungarian man reclaimed his image from memesters András Arató became a laughing stock 10 years ago when pictures of him became widely used in memes. But the newly-baptised "hide the pain Harold" has reclaimed his image. 24/09/2019
Hungary Hungarian arena apologises after blasting Rammstein song at night You shook me all night long: People residing near the soon-to-be-completed Puskas Arena in Bupadest's 14th district reported that Rammstein's recently-released 'Deutschland' song could be heard through the facility's sound system on repeat for hours in the night from Monday to Tuesday. 19/09/2019
brussels bureau Article 7: EU grills Hungary over rule of law concerns Hungary's Justice Minister was in Brussels to answer questions in the first step of the Article 7 process, which could lead to Budapest being stripped of voting rights. 17/09/2019
brussels bureau Rule of law in Hungary deliberated in Brussels For the first time since MEPs launched the Article 7 process against Hungary, ministers from all around the bloc discussed it in Brussels. 16/09/2019
brussels bureau 'Either we have the rule of law or we have the rule by law' Frans Timmermans gave an emotional history lesson about why rule of law matters. 05/09/2019
Good Morning Europe European Union member states make preparations for No Deal Brexit As the European Union steps up contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit, individual member states are also taking steps to deal with the possible fall out. 05/09/2019
brussels bureau Hungary tops EU anti-fraud investigations OLAF The EU's anti fraud agency, has released a report saying almost four percent of development funding destined for Hungary between 2014-2018 is in question - by far the highest percentage in the EU. 03/09/2019
world news The Brief: Germany and Hungary mark 30th anniversary of fall of Iron Curtain The Brief: Germany and Hungary mark 30th anniversary of fall of Iron Curtain. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Hungarian premier Viktor Orban visit the Hungarian border town Sopron. 19/08/2019
Hungary 30th anniversary of Pan-European picnic: How did it lead to the fall of the Iron Curtain? The Pan-European picnic was supposed to see the opening of the border between Austria and Hungary for three hours to promote peace but triggered a domino effect leading to the fall of the Iron Curtain itself 19/08/2019
Hungary Defiant Soros increases funding to Central European University In a letter to the Central European University, Hungarian-American philanthropist vowed to increase its funding. 16/08/2019
Hungary Sziget attendees defend Coca Cola's #LoveIsLove campaign in Hungary Right-wing politicians have called for boycotts of Coca Cola products following the campaign which included images of gay people smiling together. 12/08/2019
Hungary Hungarian teachers take to Instagram to protest pay In Hungary, the gap between the average wage in the private sector and the average teacher’s salary is bigger than in any other EU member state. 06/08/2019
Hungary Coca-Cola advert for gay tolerance prompts boycott call in Hungary Advertisements by Coca-Cola that promote gay acceptance have prompted a boycott call from a senior member of the Hungary’s right-wing ruling party. 06/08/2019
