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Migration crisis dominates award-winning photo show

The World Press Photo exhibition has opened in Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography.

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Hungarian PM Orban vows to amend constitution following refugee referendum result

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vowed to amend the constitution to make sure the EU cannot settle migrants in his country.

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EU discord following Hungary migrant vote? Parliament and Commission react

The EU appears to be in discord following Hungary’s vote on migrant quotas.

Hungary

Hungary's PM says Brussels cannot ignore "migrant quotas" vote

Almost all those who voted in a referendum in Hungary on Sunday rejected EU migrant quotas, but the turnout was too low to make the poll valid.

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Hungary referendum on EU migrant quotas invalid, less than 50% turnout

The majority have rejected EU migrant quotas, but the turnout wasn’t high enough to pass the 50% threshold to make it valid.

Hungary

Turnout crucial to Hungary referendum result

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban did but the question is how many other Hungarians will?

Hungary

Hungarians vote in referendum on migrant quotas

Hungarians voted on Sunday in a controversial referendum on whether they want to accept EU migrant quotas.

Hungary

All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum

Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.

Hungary

Hungary's Muslims fear migrant referendum

In Sunday’s referendum Hungarians will be asked whether they agree to the EU dictating how many migrants they must take in.

World News

Hungary to vote on controversial EU refugee quota

Hungary is holding the so called quota referendum on Sunday over the EU’s controversial refugee numbers policy.

Hungary

Hungarians urge the government to 'See the human' in pro-migration rally

On Friday (September 30), the Hungarian parliament in Budapest set the scene for a rally organisers have named ‘See the human!

Economy

Hungary's green agenda moves in two directions

Hungary has just announced plans to subsidise electric cars, but at the same time is blocking the installation of new wind turbines.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Hungary votes on migrant quotas

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

World News

Hungary prepares for referendum on EU refugee quotas

Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.

Hungary

How Hungary is out of touch over granting asylum to war-fleeing Syrians

Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.

Economy

Tourism boost for Hungary

A fall in visitors to European countries like France and Belgium after terror attacks is benefiting those perceived as being safer, like Hungary.

Hungary

Hungary investigates Budapest explosion which injured police

Hungarian authorities are investigating a mysterious explosion in central Budapest on Saturday night amid speculation it may have been a deliberate attack on…

World News

Fortress Europe builds barriers to stem the refugee flow

As Europe faces the most significant people movement since the Second World War the landscape of the continent is changing.

Sci-Tech

3D printed cast could replace plaster

If you’ve ever had to wear a cast, you will be familiar with the discomfort of not being able to scratch that itch on your leg or arm.

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National Gallop held in Budapest's Heroes' Square

Budapest has celebrated its annual National Gallop in the city’s Heroes’ Square which was taken over by horses and jockeys.