Culture news

Hungarian circus festival brings performers Together!

The festival aims to highlight the solidarity needed among members of the human race to fight current challenges such as climate change and war.

21/09/2023

Euronews Witness

Why anti-immigration Orbán wants foreign nationals to work in Hungary

In this edition of Witness, Euronews reporters Valerie Gauriat and Zoltan Siposhegyi speak with foreign nationals in Hungary, hired to make up for the shortage of labourers across the country. Click on the video above to watch their report.

21/09/2023

World News

'Budapest Helps!' refugee centre marks one year anniversary

One year after opening its doors, the 'Budapest Helps!' community centre has offered support to almost 12,000 refugees from Ukraine.

20/09/2023

Europe News

Ukraine sues Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over unilateral grain bans

Ukraine has launched legal action against Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their unilateral bans on grain exports, which it considers to be a "violation of their international obligations."

18/09/2023

Moments

Switch wine for Europe’s local spirits on these distillery tours

From French Cognac to Hungarian Unicum, here's where to find Europe’s best distilleries.

10/09/2023

Hungary

Budapest acts to reduce anti-social behaviour in 'party district'

Authorities in Budapest have begun taking action to reduce anti-social behaviour in the city's 'party district' which has blighted the lives of many residents.

04/09/2023

Hungary

Budapest Pride challenges Hungarian ‘LGBT propaganda’ law in court

Orban's government banned 'LGBT propaganda' by claiming to protect young generations from amoral content. Budapest Pride believe they have the right to show commercial material promoting their events.

01/09/2023

World News

Why did Hungary host 15 Balkan and Asian leaders on National Day?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of “illiberal democracy”, is often characterised by his aggressive stance toward the West and was expected to use the talks to boost bilateral ties with Eastern partners.

21/08/2023

Hungary

How Hungary is using World Athletics Championships to boost its image

Hungarian leader says his country will invite its "friends", but leaders from the EU and NATO are missing from the event's guest list.

19/08/2023

World News

Hungary hosts 2,000 sports stars for the World Athletics Championships

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to watch the world's finest track and field stars in nine days of competition.

18/08/2023

Hungary

Sziget Festival wraps up in Hungary after six days of partying

Billed as one of Europe’s top music events, the Sziget Festival wrapped up in Hungary on Tuesday after six days of partying.

16/08/2023

Europe Decoded

Why do dozens of Hungarian women have abortions in Austria each week?

Abortions are legal in Hungary but humiliating treatment and waiting lists prompt women to terminate their pregnancies outside of the country, women and experts told Euronews. Their main destination is Austria.

16/08/2023

World News

George Soros' foundation plans to limit funding to Europe

The charity founded by billionaire financier George Soros is shifting its focus away from Europe to other parts of the world.

15/08/2023

Culture news

Sziget Festival 2023: Hungary's island party gets underway

The six-day festival near Budapest draws acts from around the world.

11/08/2023

Culture news

Sziget Festival 2023: The seven acts you don't want to miss

It’s one of Hungary’s biggest cultural events, and this year's festival line-up is looking mighty impressive. Here are the seven acts you don't want to miss.

09/08/2023

Sport

Europe dominates on day 2 of Judo Masters in Budapest

At the second day of the Judo Master's competition in Hungary, Kosovo, Netherlands, and Belgium all took home a well-deserved gold medal.

05/08/2023

Sport

World Judo Masters Hungary 2023: Buchard take home gold for France

Japan's judoka managed to take home three gold medals, while the Canadian Jessica Klimkait secured her first ever Masters gold.

05/08/2023

Hungary

US restricts visas for Hungarians amid security concerns

Washington has threatened several times to clamp down in the past.

01/08/2023

Europe News

This EU country is now the only one without a single female minister

Hungary this week became the only country in the European Union without a female minister as Judit Varga officially stepped down on Monday evening.

01/08/2023

Europe News

Eastern countries push for EU bans on Ukrainian grain to be extended

The on-and-off controversy over tariff-free imports of Ukraine grain coming into the European Union is back on the agenda.

25/07/2023