Hungary

Climate

Hungarian activists bring camels to climate protest in Budapest

Hungarian environmentalists were seen bringing camels in the neighbourhood of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on August 11, to protest against Hungary's lack of measures to conserve its water resources.

12/08/2021

Hungary

Hungary: Thousands swim across largest lake in central Europe

The 39th Balaton cross swimming takes place on the largest lake in central Europe.

09/08/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary's LGBT vote isn't democracy but tyranny of the majority | View

Hungary's LGBT vote isn't democracy but the tyranny of the majority, writes Maria Sjödin.

28/07/2021

Hungary

Volunteers restore one of the world's largest Jewish cemeteries

Nature has taken over much of the 130-year-old site.

27/07/2021

Hungary

Budapest Pride parade sees anger directed at Hungary’s government

The march came after a controversial law passed by Hungary's parliament in June prohibited the display of content to minors that depicts homosexuality or gender change.

24/07/2021

My Europe Series

What's it like to be LGBT in Hungary amid Orban's rights crackdown?

Ahead of Budapest Pride this weekend, Euronews spoke to several members of Hungary's LGBT community to find out how a controversial new law had affected them.

23/07/2021

Hungary

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law.

21/07/2021

Hungary

Hungary to offer citizens booster COVID-19 jabs from August 1

Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed citizens would be offered their third doses from August, regardless of age, health, or which vaccine they initially received.

16/07/2021

World

MEP says Orban's anti-LGBT law is 'most homophobic' in Europe

The law was amended to prohibit portraying homosexuality to underage people. MEPs are calling for the bill’s withdrawal.

08/07/2021

Hungary

Hungary fines publisher €700 for LGBT 'rainbow' children's book

Lawrence Schimel's books “Early One Morning” and “Bedtime, Not Playtime!" depict the daily routines of a child, one with two mothers and one with two fathers.

07/07/2021

Hungary

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán a 'predator', says Reporters Without Borders

Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has put Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on its list of “predators" for attacking media freedoms.

05/07/2021

Hungary

Viktor Orbán hits back at European leaders over controversial LGBT law

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused European leaders of acting like "colonialists" in their criticism of a controversial new law banning the portrayal of homosexuality.

02/07/2021

Europe News

Hungary's anti-LGBT law is a 'shame' says Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission President has asked her team to send a formal letter to the Hungarian government in order to ensure EU law is respected.

23/06/2021

Hungary

Hungary holds France to 1-1 draw at Euro 2020

Hungary held world champion France to a 1-1 draw on Saturday during their Euro 2020 Group F match in Budapest.

19/06/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. Only parents should decide sexual education of their children | View

Only parents should decide sexual education of their children | View

17/06/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. The EU must act on Hungary's anti-LGBT law | View

How can the European Union call for human rights abroad when it can't even protect people inside its borders?

16/06/2021

Hungary

European Union to investigate Hungary over anti-LGBT law

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that the EU is assessing whether the legislation is in breach of European law.

16/06/2021

Hungary

Hungary bans sharing content with children that promotes homosexuality

Hungarian MPs on Tuesday adopted a law banning any content portraying or "promoting" homosexuality or sex reassignment to anyone under 18.

15/06/2021

Hungary

Hungary votes on anti-LGBT bills amid protests

Thousands of protesters urged the Hungarian Parliament to vote against bills banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality to young people.

15/06/2021

No Comment

Hungary's Babod Off-Road Festival is back

Petrol heads, off-road enthusiasts and mud bathers, are back just a few days after the Hungarian government lifted a ban on large gatherings.

14/06/2021

No Comment

Hungary: Mud flies at Babod Off-Road Festival

Hungary's Babod Off-Road Festival delivered pure fun for all petrolheads, countrymen and countrywomen, city dwellers, locals, and foreign visitors.

14/06/2021

Sport

Japan win Gold on day 8 at World Judo Championships in Budapest

Japan wins Gold for a fourth time while France takes Silver, Brazil and Uzbekistan both take bronze on day eight in Hungary of the World Judo Championships.

14/06/2021

Sport

Japanese judoka take the honours on heavyweight day in Budapest

Asahina and Kageura take the final individual golds at the IJF World Championships

12/06/2021

Hungary

EURO 2020 fan-zone opens in Budapest ahead of Hungary vs Portugal game

A fan-zone for EURO 2020 has opened next to Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest ahead of Hungary's match with Portugal on Tuesday.

12/06/2021

Sport

Fonseca and Wagner winners on Day 6 of Judo World Championship

Portugal's Jorge Fonseca and Germany's Anna Maria Wagner claim victory in the finals of the Judo World Championships in Hungary.

12/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Hungary

Hungary are not expected to progress beyond a tough group this summer. Could they be the tournament's surprise package?

11/06/2021