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Hungary opens annual 4.5-hectare corn maze for visitors to explore

Since 2008, a group of enthusiastic locals has been picking up hoes and measuring tools each year to create one of the region's biggest attractions.

Europe News

EU far right cries foul, Commission unfazed about Magyar's purgatorium

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast | Brussels eyes political reshuffles in London and Budapest

In a week of political upheaval in Europe, Hungary got rid of its president and the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade entered office. What does this mean for Brussels?

Europe Today

Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK

Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle.

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Europe News

Chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for Hungary's presidency

Until a successor is elected, the Speaker of Parliament, Agnes Forsthoffer, is serving as interim head of state. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.

Europe News

Rule of Law in Hungary shows ‘radical change’ under Magyar, EU says

The latest European Commission report highlights “intense reform efforts” by Budapest's new government. The decision to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is seen as a key step in the fight against corruption.

Europe News

Hungary's Magyar demands migration fine refund from EU

The Hungarian leader argues that the EU's stance has shifted as other member states pursue similar border policies. He also wants €2 billion in lost recovery funds returned in an upcoming budget deal.

Culture news

György Kemény retrospective: The father of Hungarian pop art at 90

At the GYURIII! exhibition visitors gain a comprehensive view of György Kemény’s ever-evolving oeuvre, from poster art and pop art to digital abstraction.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest

In partnership with Media City

In 2025, Budapest welcomed a record eight million visitors, making it one of Central Europe's most popular destinations. So what is it about this city that attracts so many travellers?

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Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition

Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.

Europe News

Euronews explains: can Magyar remove president Sulyok from office?

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains:

Europe News

Hungary risks missing Erasmus+ return despite EU promises

Budapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.

Europe News

Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office

Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced.

Europe News

Hungary MPs set to tweak constitution to oust Orbán-allied president

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has repeatedly called on Sulyok to resign, branding the 70-year-old unworthy of the post as a result of his failure to stand up to Orbán's divisive rhetoric and attacks on the rule of law.

Europe News

Hungary's bid to join European Prosecutor's Office accepted

The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government.

Europe News

EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelope

The decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns.

Europe News

Hungary pulls plug on state broadcaster in post-Orbán purge

Hungary's public broadcaster went off-air on Tuesday, replaced by an on-screen apology, after Péter Magyar's new government installed interim management and sacked staff accused of pro-Orbán bias.

Europe in Motion

Who is turning the screw on sick leave across Europe?

As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe?

Europe News

Hungary could vote to oust president as early as next week

Viktor Orbán's Fidesz is calling for protests after Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok.

Europe Today

Ukraine's ambassador on enlargement: focus on substance, not titles

Ukraine's EU ambassador Chentsov says enlargement talks should focus on substance, not labels, as Kyiv pushes to move forward on the accession process as soon as possible.