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Brussels berates Italy, Hungary and Slovakia for rule-of-law decline

The European Commission has released the new edition of its Rule of Law Report, showing persistent problems in press freedom.

EU Punishes Hungary: High-Level Summit Cancelled Over Orban's Controversial Ukraine 'Peace Mission'

A high-level EU foreign affairs summit scheduled for August will be moved from Hungary to Brussels, the bloc’ top diplomat, Josep Borrell, confirmed on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in the..

Hungary calls for new plan to increase organ donations, but there is a twist

Hungary, currently holding the presidency of the Council of the EU, is pushing for the bloc to "overcome the barriers that currently prevent the full potential of organ transplantation from being..

Borrell accuses Orbán of disloyalty and joins boycott against Hungary's EU presidency

The informal meeting of foreign ministers scheduled to take place in Budapest at the end of August will instead be held in Brussels.

More than 11,000 people took part in swimming competition across Lake Balaton, Hungary

Imre Barabás and Máté Hartmann were announced winners having completed the swim in a tie- 1 hour, 1 minute, 54 seconds.

Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto Slams EU & Borrell’s Alleged Boycott Ploy as Childish Maneuvering

In a bold statement, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has condemned EU top diplomat Josep Borrell’s reported attempt to undermine Hungary by scheduling a rival foreign policy meeting...

'Why should we consider such a person?': Zelenskyy dismisses Orbán's 'peace mission'

The Hungarian premier's visits to Moscow and Beijing over the past two weeks have drawn wide condemnation.

Peace Between Putin and Zelensky? NATO Member Poland Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Hungary is ready to provide Moscow and Kiev with a platform for talks aimed at settling their conflict, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. His comments followed Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s..

Stemming the rising plastic tide: the teams competing to clean up Hungary’s rivers

Most plastic in our oceans comes from rivers, so tackling that pollution at its source is essential. But how do you do that in rivers that flow through several countries, like the Danube and Tisza?..

Budapest denies its Sovereignty Protection Office is stifling the freedom of information

Hungary has been accused of trying to intimidate civil society as the European Commission has issued legal proceedings against its Sovereignty Protection Office.

European security not possible without engaging Russia, claims Hungarian minister

János Bóka tells Euronews that Europe needs to maintain "some kind of relationship" with Moscow if it is to safeguard itself.

Code Red issued by government as heatwave scorches Hungary's homeless

The heatwave scorching Hungary can put homeless people in life-threatening situations.

Hungary will not support NATO becoming 'anti-China' bloc, minister says

Could Hungarian PM Orbán face consequences for his diplomatic world tour?

The Hungarian autocrat has popped up in in Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing just as his country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU. But to what end?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes surprise China visit after trip to Russia

Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments.

Orban's Controversial Moscow Visit:Putin's Conditions to Halt Russia-Ukraine War Spark Global Outcry

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's unexpected visit to Moscow has ignited fury among Kiev and its Western allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine publicly condemned Orban's talks with..

Brussels, my love? Orbán's trip to Kyiv and Moscow

In this edition, host Méabh Mc Mahon asks what difference a Hungary-led EU Council presidency could make, and hears why Vienna's the place to be.

Hungary's Orban meets Putin in Moscow in rare European visit

Orbán is the first European leader to visit Russia and sit down for talks with Putin since Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited the capital in April 2022.

State of the Union: Imminent famine in Sudan and Orbán's EU presidency

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the start of Hungary's rotating EU presidency and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan.

Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit

The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war.

Hungary's PM Orban Meets Zelensky in a Surprise Visit, Ukraine To Cede Territory To Russia?| Watch

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Kyiv on July 2, 2024, meeting President Zelensky. Orban, a critic of EU support for Ukraine, urged a "quick ceasefire" to accelerate peace talks with..

Hungary's Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion

The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake

A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free.

Hungary's Orban visits Ukraine with aid tensions running high

Hungary's Orban voices 'optimism' after French far-right win, says EU must change