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Budapest threatens Kyiv with electricity cut after strikes on pipeline

The tensions between the two countries escalated after Ukraine bombed the Drushba pipeline on Russian territory, effectively stopping oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary.

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Debunking Russian claims the EU is plotting Hungarian 'regime change'

The Kremlin has made unfounded claims Brussels is actively plotting the overthrow of Viktor Orbán — analysts warn Russia is meddling in Hungarian politics.

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EU countries issued a statement in support of Ukraine without Hungary

Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán said the EU attempts to set conditions for a meeting to which leaders of the EU were not invited. He also called for an EU-Russia summit.

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Orbán says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen

Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions.

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Hungarian police questions Budapest mayor over banned Pride march

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his party have insisted Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility and struggle for equal rights, is a violation of children’s rights to moral and spiritual development.

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Orban vows to veto EU budget over frozen EU funds

Brussels and Budapest over the years have been at loggerheads on a range of issues, most recently that of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the situation has been made worse by the frozen EU funds.

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EU takes rule of law battle to next level with budget proposal

According to the Commission's plan, all payments could be suspended under the new budget if it sees a rule of law backsliding. But getting the plan through will also require the approval of Hungary.

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Climate researcher: Hungary's extreme weather due to global heating

Hungary and the Balkans are experiencing the effects of global warming faster than other locations in Europe, with higher temperatures causing significant damage to agriculture.

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Hungary hit by proposed rule of law conditions in next EU budget

All payments under the biggest item in the seven-year budget plan could be linked to the rule of law, according to plans proposed by the European Commission. This would include cohesion and agricultural funds not yet suspended by Brussels.

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Hungary seeks EU sanctions after death of Hungarian in Ukraine

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere.

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ISS visit for Polish, Hungarian astronauts ends in Pacific splashdown

The last time Poland, Hungary and India put anyone in space was during the late 1970s and 1980s, launching with the Soviets.

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Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India head back to Earth from ISS

It was Axiom's fourth station trip since 2022. The Houston company's clientele includes the wealthy as well as countries seeking representation in space.

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EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary over rule of law concerns

The money currently frozen combines around €8.4 billion in cohesion funds and €9.5 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds.

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Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave

After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.

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Public transport disrupted in Hungary as storms batter eastern Europe

Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana.

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Trump's trade war with Europe - the clock is ticking

In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large parts of Europe.

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Ex wife hits at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar

As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "betrayal".

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Orbán says Pride marched in the Budapest 'on the orders of Brussels'

An unprecedented crowd of between 100- and 200-thousand people marched at the 30th Budapest Pride on Saturday. The Prime Minister said the event was "disgusting and shameful".

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European countries issue travel warnings for banned Budapest Pride

At least five European countries issued advice to their citizens planning to attend the event, warning that they might face a €500 fine and highlighting further security risks posed by a counter-gathering of the Hungarian far right.

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Orbán warns of 'legal consequences' over banned Budapest Pride march

Despite a government ban, the mayor of the Hungarian capital has vowed that the annual event will take place as normal.