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Formula One: Hamilton takes championship lead after Hungarian GP victory

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position in the race to the 2016 Formula One title after cruising to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hungary

Hungary, xenophobia and feeding the fears of terrorism

Hungary is one of the most xenophobic countries in Europe according to a poll by the Pew Research Centre.

Economy

Hungary resists foreign workers amid labour shortages

Hungary - despite having a labour shortage and one of the lowest birth rates in Europe - is resisting foreigners working there, but that might be changing.

Sport

Simbine strikes gold in Székesfehérvár

Thousands of people gathered on Sunday to watch the 6th edition of the István Gyulai Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix in Székesfehérvár.

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Dolderer shines in Budapest

Germany’s Matthias Dolderer produced a stunning performance to clinch the Red Bull Air Race in Budapest.

Sport

Litkey Farkas claims Blue Ribbon Regatta

Local hope Litkey Farkas produced a stunning performance to clinch the 48th edition of the Blue Ribbon Regatta at Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central…

Hungary

Human Rights Watch condemns Hungary for 'cruel and violent treatment' of migrants

Hungary has been criticised for the “cruel and violent treatment of migrants.

Business Series

Uber quits Hungary over new law

There has been another setback for Uber which is to stop all operations in Hungary saying a new law makes it impossible to run the ride-hailing service there.

Cult

Balaton Sound: one of the world's most scenic music festivals

Hungary’s biggest electronic music festival started on Wednesday at Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central Europe.

Hungary

Hungary calls "quota referendum" for October 2nd

The Hungarian government has announced the date for the so-called “quota referendum” for October 2.

Austria

25km-long traffic queue between Hungary and Austria

The hold-up is due to ad-hoc checks by the Austrian authorities, who have strengthened measures to curb the flow of migrants into the country.

World News

Six ways EU states responded to Brexit

Britain’s referendum decision to leave the European Union sent shockwaves across the country and other member states.

World News

Hungary's football team returns as heroes

The Hungarian football team was given a heroes’ welcome by hundreds of supporters on Monday when they flew home to Budapest after taking part in the Euro 2016 football…

Sport

Europeans dominate final day of Budapest Judo Grand Prix

The Judo Grand Prix in Budapest came to a close on Sunday.

Sport

Judo: Youthful Japanese team sound Rio warning bells after dominant display at Budapest Grand Prix

There was a major upset on day one of the Budapest Judo Grand Prix.

Hungary

Why Hungary has been one of the surprise packages of Euro 2016

What a difference a couple of years can make. The Hungarian team that drew with Portugal 3-3 on Wednesday was almost the same one that was hammered by the Netherlands 8-1, in a World Cup qualifier two years ago. There are some in Hungary, on the back of the team’s performances so far in France, that

World

Euro 2016: Hungary celebrates team success

Thousand of Hungarians filled Freedom Square in central Budapest on Wednesday (June 22) to watch their team force Portugal to play catch-up three times producing an exciting 3 – 3…

Sport

Euro 2016: Hungary win Group F, Iceland and Portugal also reach last 16

Hungary 3-3 Portugal Iceland 2-1 Austria Belgium 1-0 Sweden Rep Ireland 1-0 Italy Hungary advanced to the Euro 2016 knockout phase as Group F winners, while Portugal also progressed but in third pl

Hungary

Football is pants in Hungary

People from all walks of life across the country have heeded the call to back their boys in France by wearing grey sweatpants - like their national goalie.

World

Hungary v Portugal: What do our journalists think?

Paula Vilaplana: “Hello and welcome.