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Hungarian arena apologises after blasting Rammstein song at night

You shook me all night long: People residing near the soon-to-be-completed Puskas Arena in Bupadest's 14th district reported that Rammstein's recently-released 'Deutschland' song could be heard through the facility's sound system on repeat for hours in the night from Monday to Tuesday.

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Article 7: EU grills Hungary over rule of law concerns

Hungary's Justice Minister was in Brussels to answer questions in the first step of the Article 7 process, which could lead to Budapest being stripped of voting rights.

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Rule of law in Hungary deliberated in Brussels

For the first time since MEPs launched the Article 7 process against Hungary, ministers from all around the bloc discussed it in Brussels.

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'Either we have the rule of law or we have the rule by law'

Frans Timmermans gave an emotional history lesson about why rule of law matters.

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European Union member states make preparations for No Deal Brexit

As the European Union steps up contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit, individual member states are also taking steps to deal with the possible fall out.

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Hungary tops EU anti-fraud investigations

OLAF The EU's anti fraud agency, has released a report saying almost four percent of development funding destined for Hungary between 2014-2018 is in question - by far the highest percentage in the EU.

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The Brief: Germany and Hungary mark 30th anniversary of fall of Iron Curtain

The Brief: Germany and Hungary mark 30th anniversary of fall of Iron Curtain. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Hungarian premier Viktor Orban visit the Hungarian border town Sopron.

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30th anniversary of Pan-European picnic: How did it lead to the fall of the Iron Curtain?

The Pan-European picnic was supposed to see the opening of the border between Austria and Hungary for three hours to promote peace but triggered a domino effect leading to the fall of the Iron Curtain itself

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Defiant Soros increases funding to Central European University

In a letter to the Central European University, Hungarian-American philanthropist vowed to increase its funding.

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Sziget attendees defend Coca Cola's #LoveIsLove campaign in Hungary

Right-wing politicians have called for boycotts of Coca Cola products following the campaign which included images of gay people smiling together.

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Hungarian teachers take to Instagram to protest pay

In Hungary, the gap between the average wage in the private sector and the average teacher’s salary is bigger than in any other EU member state.

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Coca-Cola advert for gay tolerance prompts boycott call in Hungary

Advertisements by Coca-Cola that promote gay acceptance have prompted a boycott call from a senior member of the Hungary’s right-wing ruling party.

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Why is Hungary withholding food from migrants in its border zones?

Why is Hungary withholding food from migrants in its border zones?

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Hungary offers €30,000 to married couples who produce three children

Hungary offers €30,000 to married couples who can produce three children

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Brussels takes Hungary to EU top court 'for criminalising activities that help asylum seekers'

Brussels takes Hungary to EU top court 'for criminalising activities that help asylum seekers'

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Brussels unveils new measures to fight rule of law backsliding

Over the past two years, the EU has threatened legal steps against Romania and launched Article 7 procedures — dubbed the "nuclear option" — against Poland and Hungary over reforms to their judiciary systems.

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How barriers still divide Europe 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall

Today, 30 years after the fall of the Berlin wall there remain powerful barriers dividing people. The exhibition 'Walls of Power' explores man-made barriers throughout Europe today through the eyes of 44 artists.

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The Brief: New MEP wants to reform Hungary, toll highway approved

Hungarian MEP brings progressive ideas to Brussels, Russia approves toll highway, Ireland concerned about disorderly Brexit. All this and more on the Brief from Brussels.

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Under pressure: migration, corruption and Brexit weigh on EU countries

This week in State of the Union: another NGO boat in a Mediterranean standoff with Italy saw the EU Commission calling for migrants to be disembarked. A corruption report saw Hungary in the spotlight for refusing its publication, and we looked at how Brexit is affecting expats in Brussels.

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Hungary gov't: We will publish corruption report — but not just yet

The statement comes after a Hungarian MEP said the government would not authorise the publishing of the report