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Hungary

Former Trump chief strategist gives speech in Hungary

Some media outlets were refused entry to hear Steve Bannon address his invited audience

24/05/2018

Hungary

'Thinking about the consequences of our choices will make a happier world'

The world-renowned chimpanzee expert and environmental campaigner was in Budapest to give a talk on environment protection

20/05/2018

Hungary

Alarm in Hungary over 'intimidatory' list of ‘Soros mercenaries’

The Budapest university founded by George Soros has joined in the condemnation after a pro-government magazine published a list of academics and others, accused of wanting to overthrow Viktor Orban's government.

12/04/2018

Hungary

Send knickers not flowers on International Women’s Day, says charity

A shelter in Budapest is urging people to mark the day by sending homeless people much-needed knickers and bras, rather than buying flowers for their loved ones.

05/03/2018

Hungary

Budapest party district to hold referendum on pub opening hours

Budapest party district to hold referendum on pub opening hours. Some residents in the 7th district of Elisabeth Town say the district is attracting the wrong type of tourism.

05/01/2018

Living

This Syrian chocolate factory is a lesson in perseverance

11/12/2017

Hungary

China looks to new Silk Road through Eastern Europe

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Budapest, where he is meeting with leaders of the 16 Central and Eastern European Countries - or CEEC.

27/11/2017

Sport

Japan crowned judo world champions in Budapest

Japan were awarded an eighth gold medal after winning the mixed team event at the 2017 World Judo Championships in the Hungarian capital Budapest

03/09/2017

Hungary

Daring swim across Danube in Budapest Urban Games

The Budapest Urban Games now includes a challenging swim across Danube for the first time this year. 263 participants dived in despite the strong currents and even whirlpools.

02/09/2017

Sport

Shock men's victories on day four of Judo World Championships

Day four of the Judo World Championships was one for the rank outsiders as the field saw some major upsets.

31/08/2017

Sport

More golds for Japan at World Judo Championships

The pride of Kosovo, Majlinda Kelmendi turned up on day two of the Judo World Championships in confident mood, hoping to become World champion for the third…

29/08/2017

Sport

Japan dominates on day one of Budapest World Judo Championships

The first day of the Judo World Championships saw no surprises until the semifinals, which included the top three women in the under 48 kilo category.

28/08/2017

Hungary

Momentum Movement: how Hungary’s youth is rising up against Russian influence

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest today has shone a light on a burgeoning political party making waves in Hungary.

28/08/2017

Hungary

Soviet vibe in Budapest as activists mock Putin visit

Budapest went back in time early on Monday when activists replaced street names with ones from the communist era to protest against the Russian president's visit.

28/08/2017

Sport

Judo honours great and good on its 65th anniversary

28/08/2017

Hungary

Vladimir Putin to visit Hungary trade talks and judo

The Russian President is due in the Hungarian capital for the world judo championships

27/08/2017

Sport

International Judo Federation endorses Marius Vizer for four more years

25/08/2017

Cult

Budapest’s Sziget festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Band's get ready to perform at day three of Budapest’s 25th Sziget festival.

12/08/2017

Hungary

Budapest braces for 25th Sziget music festival

Sziget is one of the highlights on the European music festival scene

08/08/2017

Hungary

Israeli PM visits Europe's largest synagogue in Budapest

Israeli and Hungarian PMs focus on joint concerns during visit to synagogue

20/07/2017