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EU leaders seek to distance themselves from Orbán's meeting with Trump

The former US president met Hungary's PM at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Thursday.

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Hungarian presidency seeks to reignite debate on GMO deregulation

The agrotech industry fears a planned easing of regulation for new generation GM plants could be delayed for years by Hungary's decision to reopen the debate on whether they should be treated as equivalent to conventional crops.

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EU ministers mull business case for geothermal energy in Budapest

National delegations will assess future financing for geothermal power as an enabler to achieve the intermediary 2030 climate target.

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Marvel at this herd of majestic wild horses in their natural habitat

Just a few minutes of aerial recording can help to draw conclusions about the past and future of the endangered species.

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Engage Russia to remain secure, Hungarian minister warns Europe

János Bóka tells Euronews that Europe needs to maintain "some kind of relationship" with Moscow if it is to safeguard itself.

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Will Orbán face consequences for his trips?

EU ambassadors will have a legal and political discussion during the Coreper meeting on Wednesday, 10 July, on the role of the Hungarian presidency in external relations.

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State of the Union: Imminent famine in Sudan and Orbán's EU presidency

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the start of Hungary's rotating EU presidency and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan.

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Orbán's visit to Moscow sparks dismay in Brussels

Hungarian officials told Euronews the government's policy in Ukraine is that "both parties" need to negotiate an end to the conflict and that there was "no military solution".

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Hungary to address gender gap in proposed EU cardiovascular plan

The Hungarian Presidency will address gender inequalities in cardiovascular diseases as part of its EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Plan, envisioned as a flagship health priority.

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Hungary eyes EU consensus on geothermal energy future by end of year

Shortly after kicking-off the rotating EU Presidency seat, Hungary is aligning with Poland to unfold geothermal energy in Europe.

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Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit

The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war.

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'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake

A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free.

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Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion

The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

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Hungary gears up to take over rotating EU presidency

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and violating the EU's standards on the rule of law, leading the bloc's legislature in May to call for the presidency to be taken out of Hungary's hands entirely.

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Why did Hungary and Italy vote down EU top jobs?

The Conservative duo slammed the nomination process to elect EU high-level positions as undemocratic and misaligned with the outcome of the EU elections, which saw the right wing gaining prominence in the European Parliament.

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Passenger video reveals minutes after Slovakian train crash

Passenger Katarína Molnárová's video captures the aftermath of a train crash in Nové Zámky, Slovakia.

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Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least five people

The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured.

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Freed from arrest, Italian activist Salis joins European Parliament

The Italian leftist activist was granted immunity after being elected an MEP. The European Parliament's plenary session will decide whether to suspend her immunity.

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Hungary blocks joint EU statement denouncing Russia's media ban

Der Spiegel, Le Monde and RAI are among the outlets blacklisted by Russia.

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Orbán and Meloni discuss Hungary's upcoming EU presidency programme

Victor Orbán briefed Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on Hungary's upcoming EU Council presidency programme, which focuses on illegal migration, Europe's competitiveness, and declining birth rates.