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Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion, dies aged 103

Five-time Olympic champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti, the most successful competitor in Hungarian gymnastics and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

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Poland kicks off presidency of EU Council with an eye on security

Poland has taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months, following Hungary's controversial tenure.

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Hungary's controversial presidency of the EU comes to an end

Poland gears up to take-over presidency of the European Union as controversial Hungarian term comes to an end.

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Poland plans to take Hungary to ECJ over political asylum case

Hungary has granted political asylum to a Polish opposition politician wanted on suspicion of corruption, an act that triggered a diplomatic spat between the two nations.

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Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands

The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families.

Economy

Spain set for sunny outlook within eurozone economy in 2025

The eurozone economy is set to grow 1.2% next year, up from 0.8% this year, according to S&P Global Ratings, mainly boosted by a good performance from Spain. However, underperformance in Germany is likely to cap gains.

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Poland recalls ambassador to Hungary over fugitive asylum case

Poland's ambassador to Budapest has been recalled to Warsaw indefinitely after Hungary granted asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister, Marcin Romanowski.

Romania

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.

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Poland summons Hungarian ambassador over fugitive asylum spat

Hungary's government granted politicial asylum to opposition lawmaker Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted in Poland on charges of corruption and misuse of public funds.

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Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials

The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.

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Greenpeace: fracking should be banned in Hungary

The water-intensive gas extraction technology - known internationally as fracking - has been banned in several European countries, but is still used in Hungary.

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EU sanctions on Georgia coming to the table despite Hungarian veto

Kaja Kallas, the EU's new foreign policy chief, is set to ask member states for a mandate to move forward with sanctions on Georgian officials.

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Brussels chides Hungary for significant errors in its fiscal plans

Budapest appears to be dragging its feet over submitting a realistic picture of Hungary's economic outlook, according to a European Commission letter seen by Euronews – the latest potential quarrel in a pattern of worsening relations with Brussels.

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Hungarian FM warns Ukrainian NATO membership could escalate war

Although NATO leaders have declared Ukraine’s path to membership “irreversible”, Secretary-General Mark Rutte avoided questions about the specifics of its potential accession.

Austria

Roads in Austria closed as a result of increased cross-border commuters

Thousands of people commute daily to their jobs in Austria, where they are paid twice as much as in Hungary.

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Hungary's foreign minister visits Moscow to discuss Ukraine and energy

Budapest has maintained close political and economic ties with Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drawing ire from the EU.

Art

Renowned Hungarian painter Mihály Munkácsy honoured at Szépművészeti

The Museum of Fine Arts commemorates Mihály Munkácsy, who was born 180 years ago, with a major exhibition. The exhibition presents the entire career of the Hungarian painter, who resided in Paris, as well as explores the artistic, social and economic context linked to his career.

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Jourová: financial sanctions key to countering rule of law abuses

Financial sanctions are the EU's best tool for bringing member states to compliance, despite their length, outgoing European Commissioner Vera Jourová told Euronews in exclusive interview.

Design

Take a look at Budapest’s new tram made of 1.8 million LEGO bricks

The newest tram in Hungary's capital has been unveiled: a full-size rail vehicle made of 1.8 million colourful LEGO blocks, the first of its kind in the world.

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Hungary's push for Serbia EU accession talks stalls

Serbia's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia was one of the main stumbling blocks impeding the country from moving to the next stage of accession talks.