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Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons'

The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary.

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Brussels stepped up its work to confiscate Russian-owned assets that have been frozen under EU sanctions and use them to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

Hungary

Sarah Ferguson meets young children and refugees in Hungary

Sarah, Duchess of York, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew arrived in Budapest on Tuesday. She said that he was fascinated by the way Hungarian people "steadfastly" and honourably fight for Ukrainian refugees along the border.

Europe News

Brussels backs €7.5 billion cut of EU funds to Hungary

The European Commission believes the reforms undertaken by Budapest so far to ensure EU money is not misused did not go far enough.

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Hungary

Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden 'in January'

Hungary has repeatedly delayed the ratification process, while at the same time promising they'll get it done.

Hungary

Viktor Orban given new scarf after 'Greater Hungary' map controversy

The Hungarian Prime Minister was criticised for recently wearing a scarf that featured a historical map of Hungary's former territory

Europe News

Brussels recommends billions in EU funds be withheld from Hungary

The European Commission's assessment is that Budapest has not delivered on its reforms to ensure EU funds are not misappropriated and it has decided to refer the matter to the Council.

Hungary

Viktor Orbán criticised for wearing scarf with 'Greater Hungary' map

Romania's foreign ministry said the move was "unacceptable".

Hungary

Budapest says goodbye to the iconic Ikarus bus

Almost everybody from the Hungarian capital Budapest knows the loud noise of the iconic Ikarus buses. But after over 50 years in services, the old, rattling blue vehicles were retired from public duties.

Europe News

Hungary optimistic EU will unblock funds despite rule of law concerns

Some have accused Hungary of blackmail by using its veto power over other important EU issues, including sanctions against Russia, a planned minimum global corporate tax, and the issuance of common debt to fund €18 billion of support for Ukraine.

Serbia

Austria, Serbia and Hungary strike migration deal

Austria, Hungary and Serbia have struck out on their own, signing a new pact that will see a more hard line approach to dealing with migrants.

Destinations

6 reasons to visit Hungary beyond Budapest

Whether you want to float in a thermal lake or enjoy some award-winning food, there’s so much to see and do outside of Budapest.

Hungary

Two suspected smugglers arrested after Budapest gunfight, police chase

The men had fled the authorities in a van carrying 21 suspected migrants.

Hungary

Hungary and Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been in Ankara for talks, with Sweden's new Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson due next week.

Hungary

Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy

The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.

Hungary

Hungary's PM hits out at EU during anti-Soviet uprising event speech

Demonstrations which began as peaceful student-led protests quickly transformed into an armed, countrywide revolution.

Europe Decoded

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán has only just joined Twitter. Why now?

With Hungarians generally preferring Facebook, there is seemingly little domestic motivation for Orban to join the rival platform.

Spain

Far-right Spanish party Vox hosts rally with international leaders

Former US President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Spain’s far-right party Vox, in a video shown at a rally in Madrid that also featured messages by the leading stars of Europe's populist right

World News

Thousands march on Hungary's parliament as teachers' crisis continues

Tens of thousands of teachers, students and parents took to the streets on Wednesday night calling for better working conditions for teachers.