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Thousands march in Budapest streets in support of Orbán

A crowd of tens of thousands gathered in Hungary's capital on Saturday in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor Orbán a week ahead of the European Parliament elections.

Hungary

Hungarian TV broadcasts first political debate in 18 years

While welcomed by many viewers, the event was criticised by opponents of the ruling Fidesz government and ridiculed by others.

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EU countries voice exasperation over Hungary's vetoes on Ukraine aid

Hungary continues to veto EU military assistance to Ukraine, preventing member states from getting their donations partially reimbursed.

Hungary

Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis stands trial in Hungary

The case of Ilaria Salis - a candidate in the European Parliament elections in June - has sparked tensions between Hungary and Italy.

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Is Vienna set to break deadlock over Nature Restoration Law?

Two of Austria's nine states have broken ranks, potentially ending a consensus that was preventing the federal government from voting in favour of the EU's Nature Restoration Law.

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Salis under house arrest in Hungary pending trial and EU elections

Italian activist Ilaria Salis will be under house arrest until her trial concludes, with another hearing scheduled for Friday in Budapest. However, she could be released if elected in the European elections.

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Péter Magyar's journey from Orbán ally to election rival

Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have been in government for 14 years and seem to have an unshakeable grip on power. But in recent months, former ally Péter Magyar has emerged as a political rival and is mobilising a section of the Hungarian population against the country's hard-right leader.

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Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary

Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary.

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EU completes migration reform as Poland and Hungary vote against

The idea of having a common, predictable rulebook to handle the irregular arrivals of asylum seekers has been on the table since the 2015-2016 migration crisis, which turned the issue into political dynamite and bitterly split countries into opposing camps.

Economy

Inflation rate in Hungary edges up slightly to 3.7% in April

After 14 months of decline, the rate of inflation in Hungary rose again.

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Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe?

The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour

China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region.

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Six weirdest parties you can vote for in European elections

Lots of political parties are bending over backwards to win your vote in June; others, not so much.

China

Trade is at the heart of EU-China relations, experts say

A renewed focus on Beijing comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour, at a time when China-EU ties are strained.

Serbia

China and Serbia deepen ties with trade agreement green light

Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans.

Europe News

Chinese President Xi visits Serbia and Hungary in bid to boost economi

Xi Jinping's state visit to Serbia takes place on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy by NATO in 1999.

Europe News

China president visits France, Serbia and Hungary: What is at stake?

Chinese president Xi Jinping kicked off a Europe trip on Sunday. Amid a time of global tensions, what issues will be on the table?

Hungary

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilises thousands at demonstration

Péter Magyar has promised to bring an end to governmental corruption and a declining quality of life in the Central European country.

Europe News

Father of anti-Nazi activist: 'My daughter wants a fair trial'

Ilaria Salis was detained in Hungary on charges of having assaulted neo-Nazi extremists. Now she is running in the European elections.

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Hungary kicks off European elections campaign

The campaign season in Hungary began on Saturday, allowing candidates to begin collecting voters. Both municipal and European Parliament elections are set to take place on June 9th concurrently, a decision made by the Fidesz party to reduce expenses.