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Discussing Hungary's democratic deficit

Sophie Claudet talks to MEPs György Schöpflin and Judith Sargentini over whether Hungary is in breach of fundamental EU rights and the rule of law.

Hungary

Hungary extends deadline for 'Soros plan' survey

The Hungarian government has extended the deadline to send back its "National Consultation" questionaire about migration and what it calls the "Soros plan".

My Europe Series

Inside Hungary's far-right movement

Ahead of 2018 elections, Hungary's Fidesz ruling party's campaign competes with far-right narratives. We met those who say immigration and globalisation threaten their identity.

Hungary

Hungary and Soros' war of words heats up

Soros has accused Budapest of lying, while a top ruling party politician said the billionaire was engaged in a “frontal assault” against Hungary

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Hungary

Tourists asked to help rebuild Hungarian castle five stones at a time

Reconstruction effort uses children's song title to attract temporary volunteers.

Hungary

Police search Church of Scientology in Budapest

Slovakia

East v West - how EU countries are biting back at 'double standards' in food and product quality

World News

EU Public Prosecutor to fight fraud

Living

What do Putin and Schwarzenegger have in common? Pottery.

We went to Herend manufactory where generations of craftsmen have been creating luxury porcelain for nearly 200 years.

Living

James Bond's Hungarian shoes

The world's best handmade shoes are by Hungary's secret luxury shoe maker.

Hungary

The many battles facing Hungary's investigative journalists

Reporters struggle to win over audiences in the face of what they say is a smear campaign.

Eco-Innovation

Life in the fast lane

Meet 38-year-old Cartu: Ferrari owner, racer and club president, car collector and self-confessed adrenaline junkie.

Hungary

Hungary 'will not change immigration policies' - PM Orban

Hungary 'will not change immigration policies' - PM Orban

Luxembourg

EU's top court dismisses Hungary and Slovakia case against refugee quotas

Europe's top court has ruled Slovakia and Hungary cannot refuse to take in refugees, in a victory for the EU's contentious quota system.

World News

Hungary fumes over ECJ migrant ruling

Hungary

Daring swim across Danube in Budapest Urban Games

The Budapest Urban Games now includes a challenging swim across Danube for the first time this year. 263 participants dived in despite the strong currents and even whirlpools.

Sport

Judo World Championships Day 5Serbia, Puerto Rico, Cuba take home medals

The Japanese judoka have dominated the world championships so far but the winds of change finally arrived yesterday when Germany took home a surprise gold in the…

Sport

Mongolian breaks Japan's gold medal stranglehold

Day three of the world championships in Budapest saw a goliath battle for the women’s under 57 kilogram division.

Sport

More golds for Japan at World Judo Championships

The pride of Kosovo, Majlinda Kelmendi turned up on day two of the Judo World Championships in confident mood, hoping to become World champion for the third…

Hungary

Vladimir Putin visits Hungary for trade talks and judo championships

Vladamir Putin visits Hungary to attend the world judo championships and to meet Viktor Orban