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Euroviews. EU leaders need to take action against Hungary’s anti-LGBT law | View

"EU leaders have to realise that once things turn nasty it is not enough to solely rely on a guardian of the treaties which they practically castrated over the past couple of years."

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Anger after Czech President calls transgender people 'disgusting'

Czech President Milos Zeman told a television interview on Sunday that he finds transgender people 'disgusting'.

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Late equaliser saves German blushes as Hungarians prove a tough test

Almost out of Euro2020, Germany's late strike secures not only progress but a delicious last-16 tie with old enemies, England.

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EURO 2020: Activist with rainbow flag runs on field in Munich

LGBTQ+ campaigners are angry after UEFA banned a rainbow display on the Allianz Stadium in Munich.

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Hungary's anti-LGBT law is a 'shame' says Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission President has asked her team to send a formal letter to the Hungarian government in order to ensure EU law is respected.

Europe News

Fourteen EU countries denounce Hungary's new anti-LGBT law

Ministers from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg gathered 13 like-minded countries in a critical statement that condemns Hungary for "stigmatising LGBTIQ persons".

World News

UEFA says LGBT flag is not political symbol as it defends Munich ban

UEFA rejected Munich's request to have its stadium filled with rainbow colours during Germany's match with Hungary, to protest at Budapest's new law branded homophobic by rights groups.

Hungary

Hungary holds France to 1-1 draw at Euro 2020

Hungary held world champion France to a 1-1 draw on Saturday during their Euro 2020 Group F match in Budapest.

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Euroviews. Only parents should decide sexual education of their children | View

Only parents should decide sexual education of their children | View

Hungary

Euroviews. The EU must act on Hungary's anti-LGBT law | View

How can the European Union call for human rights abroad when it can't even protect people inside its borders?

Hungary

European Union to investigate Hungary over anti-LGBT law

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that the EU is assessing whether the legislation is in breach of European law.

Sport

Ronaldo breaks goalscoring record as Portugal beat Hungary 3-0

The match saw Ronaldo become the highest goalscorer in the history of the European Championships.

Hungary

Hungary bans sharing content with children that promotes homosexuality

Hungarian MPs on Tuesday adopted a law banning any content portraying or "promoting" homosexuality or sex reassignment to anyone under 18.

Hungary

Hungary votes on anti-LGBT bills amid protests

Thousands of protesters urged the Hungarian Parliament to vote against bills banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality to young people.

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Hungary: Mud flies at Babod Off-Road Festival

Hungary's Babod Off-Road Festival delivered pure fun for all petrolheads, countrymen and countrywomen, city dwellers, locals, and foreign visitors.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Hungary

Hungary are not expected to progress beyond a tough group this summer. Could they be the tournament's surprise package?

Hungary

Hungary proposes banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality to children

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has tabled new legislation which would ban educational programmes, books or films that promote homosexuality or transsexuality.

My Europe Series

Meet the emperor's grandson who wants to patch things up with France

György Habsburg, a descendant of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, has been appointed Hungarian ambassador to France.

Sport

Europeans takes clean sweep on day four in Budapest

France’s Clarisse Agbegnenou danced in the aisles at the World Judo Championships in Budapest - but her switch to focus was instantaneous.

Germany

Germany calls for abolition of EU member states foreign policy veto

Germany's top diplomat, Heiko Maas, told reporters on Monday that the bloc "can no longer be held hostage by those who paralyse European foreign policy with their vetoes."