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What issues do LGBT+ Ukrainians face when fleeing the war?

Three million people have now left Ukraine, fleeing the Russian invasion, but the plight of LGBT+ refugees is different.

Hungary

Katalin Novak becomes Hungary's first female president

Novak is a loyal ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Youth orchestra evacuated from Ukraine

The movement of refugees into other European countries is underway, with sponsorship schemes taking place in some cases.

Hungary

Orban lets NATO troops into Hungary but bans weapons passage to Kyiv

Hungary's foreign minister Péter Szijjártó had previously told Euronews that Budapest would not accept additional NATO troops on its soil.

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Refugees welcomed at Budapest train station

Families from all corners of Ukraine, African exchange students and pets are welcomed by volunteers at Budapest Nyugati train station.

People

80-year-old Ukrainian grandmother completes seven-hour hike to freedom

As refugees continue to flee the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this 80-year-old grandmother was forced to make a hard decision - stay in her lifelong home, or leave in search of safety

Europe News

More than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine in just four days - UN

Neighbouring countries such as Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia have all made an unconditional welcome to those feeling the Russian invasion.

Europe News

ECJ rules in favour of making EU cash handouts conditional

The high court rejected a bid by Poland and Hungary, which argued the budgetary instrument exceeded EU competences.

Poland

Poland's plan to gift Orban precious document draws scorn

Local authorities in central Poland protested government plans to gift Hungary one of the country's most precious manuscripts.

Tech News

This Hungarian firm is aiming to reinvent hologram technology

Scientists from Hungarian company Holotech and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics are using digital data sources to create superior clarity and colour in their holograms.

Hungary

Hungary won't accept more NATO troops on its soil, says FM Szijjártó

"We don't need additional troops on the territory of Hungary," said Hungary's foreign minister Péter Szijjártó.

Europe News

Antivax protests are on the rise in Europe, but can they last?

Movements against restrictions and vaccinations are growing as the pandemic continues.

Europe News

OSCE recommends deployment of election observation mission to Hungary

If such a mission is sent, it would be the first for an EU member state since 2013.

Russia

Putin says US and allies ignored Russia's security demands

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the US had ignored Russia's demands that NATO not expand eastward but that Moscow was still open to more talks.

Europe News

Viktor Orban under fire for Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin

Viktor Orbán will travel to Russia on Tuesday to meet with Vladimir Putin in the hope of securing more cheap gas. But

Hungary

Manhunt launched after man shoots at Austrian soldiers near border

Hungarian police and counter-terrorism officials are involved in the operation.

World News

Greenpeace to sue Hungary over Lake Ferto construction project

Greenpeace is challenging a development project that the Hungarian government has put up for tender, claiming that it threatens a lake which is classed as a Unesco world heritage site.

Art

Art Trends 2022: How will politics impact Europe's art scenes?

Political conflicts across Hungary and Poland have started to bleed into museums and galleries. How will this year's political manoeuvering bolster – or diffuse – a host of unpopular decisions?

Hungary

COVID-19 orphans enjoy a day on the track in Budapest

Hungary's Speedy Motorsport Association is offering car races for the over-18s and free driving lessons on a professional car race simulation in Budapest, in the hopes speed and adrenaline will help the children forget their loss for some time.

Culture news

Budapest's Concerto performs in new film for Christmas

'Carpathian Rhapsody' will be available to stream online for free in the next five days.