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Jail term doubled for hospital chief's acid attack on ex-lover

A doctor who attacked his ex-lover with acid has had his jail term doubled by Hungary’s appeal court.

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Alarm in Brussels over new Hungary asylum law

Hungary’s hardline new asylum law has sent shockwaves through the European Parliament, with some MEPs calling for a plenary session to address it.

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Hungary slammed for tough new anti-migrant measures

The UN criticises Hungary for new migration measures which will force all asylum seekers into detention camps

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EU OK's Hungarian nuclear plant extension

The European Commission has given the go-ahead for the extension of a Hungarian nuclear plant, which is being bankrolled by Russia.

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The State of the Union: Juncker's EU blueprint

This is the State of the Union, a roundup of the top stories from across Europe from the past seven days.

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Hungarians don monster masks to scare off winter

Every year during the carnival season, peace in the small Hungarian town Mohács is disturbed by the Busójárás, a local tradition dating back to the 18th century.

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Budapest officially ends its 2024 Olympics bid

People power has put paid to the city of Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympic games, as protesters force a "no" vote in the city council.

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A new spin on the music of Zoltán Kodály

The world of funk and jazz – with a twist.

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Hungary "scares away" last days of winter

It is festival time in Hungary in the small town of Mohacs where they hold a celebration with attitude.

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Hungary plans new border fence to stop migrants

Hungary says it is building a new fence at its southern border to keep out refugees and migrants.

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2024 Olympics: Hungarian movement plans to run for parliament

The youth movement which brought down Budapest’s Olympic bid has announced plans to set itself up as a political party.

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Budapest to withdraw bid for 2024 Olympics

Hungary is set to pull out of the race to hold the 2024 Olympics.

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Golden and silver Bears on awards night at the Berlinale

The bear hunt is over – in Berlin at least and the stars could relax.

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Eastern EU countries cry foul over "garbage can" food quality

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic join forces in critiquing food companies they accuse of selling inferior foods compared to richer EU nations

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Referendum could force Budapest to drop 2024 Olympic bid

The Hungarian capital Budapest could decide as soon as next week whether to drop its bid to hold the 2024 Olympics after a petition with over 266,000 signatures opposing the games was handed…

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River Tisza: Hungary still on flood alert

Ice flows slowly along the River Tisza, Hungary.

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Four dead in Hungary in fog pile-up

Fatal foggy pile-up in Hungary

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Tisza River frozen in Hungary

A security guard was rescued on Monday (February, 13) from a ferry that was torn from its moorings on the Tisza River in Hungary.

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Flood alert in Hungary

Parts of Hungary are on flood alert, with melting ice causing mayhem.

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Hungarian PM: we welcome refugees fleeing Germany, France and Italy

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has offered to open up his country to refugees – but only those seeking sanctuary from the liberal policies of western…