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Some EU countries are 'very selfish' over energy crisis - Polish PM

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Mateusz Morawiecki discussed the energy crisis, the Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia and the rule of law.

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Cleaning rivers in Hungary using an automated solar-powered boat

Robo-Collect has been designed to collect waste from rivers in Hungary. It’s the country’s first automated solar-powered cleaning vessel and will begin work next year

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Hungary agrees deal and lifts veto on €18bn EU aid package for Ukraine

Budapest had vetoed two key EU files that required unanimity, which other capitals had likened to blackmail.

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Hungarian charity distributes more than 2,000 sandwiches for the needy

The founder said he is seeing an increase in the number of elderly people receiving free meals

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Hundreds of students in Hungary join teacher rebellion over low pay

Hungarian teachers are the lowest paid of any EU member state, with cashiers making more money than them.

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Strikes, sackings and surging prices: Teacher anger rages in Hungary

"I feel as if our government does not want people to think critically," one teacher told Euronews. "They don't want people to have an academic education ... just go to work, do your job and vote like you are told."

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Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices amid shortages and long queues

The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure.

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Hungary blocks €18 billion in aid for Ukraine and deepens rift with EU

The approval of the €18 billion in financial aid for Ukraine requires unanimity among the 27 member states.

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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.

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in EU politics this week?

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.

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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.

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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.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels my love? Hungary's EU funds and 70 years of Parliament

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.