Hungary

Hungary minister clashes with Dutch MEP in debate on European values

Judit Varga dismissed concerns about press freedom in Hungary, claiming that 80 percent of Hungarian media was critical — a comment that drew laughter.

15/11/2019

Hungary

Hungary's economic figures 'prove' there is no systematic corruption

Hungary's foreign minister Péter Szijjártó told Euronews that there was no systematic corruption in his country. The EU's anti-fraud office begs to differ.

12/11/2019

World

Turkey's Erdoğan booed by crowd in Budapest over Syria incursion

Turkey has counted on Budapest to support it in all things related to the European Union

07/11/2019

World

The new mayor of Budapest - Gergely Karacsony talks about the changes in Hungary’s political scene

Gergely Karacsony is the new mayor of Budapest beating the Fidesz-backed incumbent in recent elections

04/11/2019

Hungary

Toddler treated with world's priciest drug after fundraising campaign

The drug, Zolgensma, costs €2.2m for one treatment. Last month, six days after the campaign was started, Zente’s mother announced they had raised enough money for the treatment - and now, that treatment has finally started.

30/10/2019

Hungary

Eastern Bromance: Orban and Putin set to meet, again

The two leaders, who share a common disdain for western liberal values, have maintained and enhanced their special relationship over the years, even as the EU implemented sanctions against Moscow over Russia's annexation of Crimea.

29/10/2019

Europe News

Team Ursula: new candidates face scrutiny

New nominees, gender parity at risk - we look at how the new Commission is shaping up.

25/10/2019

Hungary

Hungary's opposition MP holds 'lies' sign during Orban speech

The Hungarian Prime minister Viktor Orbán was interrupted in parliament on Monday by an opposition MP denouncing Orban's "lies" and Hungary's "corruption".

21/10/2019

Hungary

Orban says would have to 'use force' if Turkey 'opens gates' to Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday he might have to "use force" if Turkey opens their gates to Europe to refugees.

17/10/2019

Hungary

Budapest Airport suspends flights again over drone activity

Budapest Airport has temporarily suspended flights for a second consecutive day after a drone was spotted in the vacinity of the facility.

15/10/2019

Hungary

Opposition candidate claims victory in Budapest mayoral race

Hungary local elections: Opposition candidate Karácsony unseats Fidesz-backed incumbent in Budapest

13/10/2019

Hungary

Hungarians vote in local elections

Hungarians are voting in local elections which may challenge the dominance of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's dominant right-wing Fidesz party.

13/10/2019

Hungary

Has Hungary's swine flu epidemic infected its pig population?

Has Hungary's swine flu epidemic infected its pig population?

09/10/2019

Hungary

African swine fever detected in Hungarian wild boars

Hungary's national food safety authority Nebih has found five cases of African swine fever in wild boar carcasses near Budapest, it said on Sunday.

29/09/2019

Europe News

Romania and Hungary will nominate new picks for European Commission

Both nation's choices were rejected by MEPs.

26/09/2019

Hungary

Hungarians raise €2m for sick toddler to access world's priciest drug

People in Hungary have raised €2m for the family of a toddler with a rare genetic disorder to access the world’s most expensive drug

25/09/2019

Hungary

How a retired Hungarian man reclaimed his image from memesters

András Arató became a laughing stock 10 years ago when pictures of him became widely used in memes. But the newly-baptised "hide the pain Harold" has reclaimed his image.

24/09/2019

Hungary

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.

19/09/2019

Europe News

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.

17/09/2019

Europe News

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.

16/09/2019