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Watch: Orbán vs Magyar — where do Hungary's rivals really stand on Europe?

If there is one thing everyone is keeping an eye on in Brussels right now, it is the Hungarian elections happening this Sunday. But when it comes to the biggest European issues, whose side are Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar actually on?

Euronews

New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit

Leaked calls show Hungary's Foreign Minister briefing Russia's Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin.

Euronews

Need a city break? Eurostar sale offers £35 trips from London to Paris, Amsterdam and more

Eurostar has launched a five-day flash sale with one-way fares from just £35 to some of Europe’s most popular city break destinations

Evening Standard

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Vance accuses EU of election interference on visit to Hungary to support Orban

Vice President of the United States JD Vance was in Hungary on Tuesday to show support for nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ahead of the country's election this weekend. Vance accused Brussels of foreign election interference during a press conference in Budapest.

Radio France Internationale

JD Vance accuses EU of ‘interference’ as he visits Hungary to help Orbán win election

US vice-president rails against ‘bureaucrats in Brussels’ interfering in Sunday’s vote during Budapest visit

The Guardian - UK

US Vice President Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán ahead of Hungarian vote

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

Euronews

EU entry-exit system: Everything you need to know about new system as chaos continues

Exclusive: Scheme for facial biometrics and fingerprinting for all ‘third-country nationals’ have been quietly dropped by Brussels

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Flight from Heathrow forced to make emergency landing after 'unusual smell' detected

Flight LX325 had 168 passengers and six crew on board when it was forced to divert to Brussels after the crew noticed a strange smell

Evening Standard

Between Budapest and Brussels: Péter Magyar’s political tightrope

The leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has prioritised domestic campaigning over his parliamentary duties, at times defying his European Parliament group to appeal to voters while distancing himself from EU figures like Ursula von der Leyen.

Euronews

Podcast: Brussels Naked and more book picks beyond the headlines

In this special episode, we step away from the headlines and into the world of books. With the help of Brussels-based author Irina Papancheva and Stefan Grobe, we share some reading recommendations for the long weekend.

Euronews

Simply the best: A connoisseurs guide to the finest Belgian chocolate this Easter

Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate.

Euronews

‘Kids will find a way around it’: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children

As countries across Europe look to follow in Australia’s footsteps and ban social media for minors, Euronews Next asks Europeans whether they agree with the move or not.

Euronews

Forget Brussels and Paris: Here are Europe’s new unexpected chocolate capitals

Europe’s lesser-known chocolate cities are drawing attention this Easter, with Turin, Perugia and York ranked among the continent’s sweetest destinations.

Euronews

Inside the Hungarian think tank pushing Orban’s far-right agenda in Brussels

With Hungary heading to elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is not only defending his position at home, but trying to push his self-described “illiberal democracy” model across Europe. At the centre of that effort is a think tank which aims to influence politicians in Brussels.

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Brussels festival unveils rare Art Deco and Art Nouveau gems

Around sixty historic buildings in Belgium opened their doors to visitors throughout March as part of the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) festival.

Euronews

We travelled on European Sleeper’s first Paris to Berlin night train. This is what it was like

A great alternative to flying, you save money and time wasted at the airport by opting for this 14-hour train journey.

Euronews

Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

EU probes French aid to EDF over the construction of new nuclear reactors

French plans to support state-owned energy giant EDF in building six new nuclear reactors will face scrutiny from the EU, Brussels has said. The European Commission will assess whether the proposed backing for the electricity provider complies with EU state aid rules.

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Euronews

Leaked call shows Szijjártó discussing EU sanctions removal with Russia's Lavrov

The recording comes as Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is embroiled in controversy, following Washington Post reports that he disclosed sensitive information to Russia at Foreign Affairs Council meetings in Brussels.

Euronews

MEPs rally behind Magyar in Hungarian elections despite ideological divides

A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.

The Independent UK

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Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: ‘A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome’

Beyond the Belgian capital’s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea market

Euronews

The EU's recipe for trade deals : easy on beef, tough on wine

Within weeks, the European Commission has wrapped up deals with Mercosur, India and Australia. Yet despite the backlash over the Latin America agreement, Brussels is sticking to a familiar playbook: offensive on wine and cars, defensive on beef.

Euronews

EU ministers weigh oil price cap and windfall tax to rein in soaring energy costs

Ahead of a ministerial meeting in Brussels, the European Commission urged EU finance ministers to keep energy relief measures short-term while staying on track with decarbonisation goals.

Euronews

Newsletter: ‘Not our war’ - Rubio joins G7 talks amid transatlantic rift over war in Iran

Also in this newsletter: Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé tells Europe Today that Israel's "creeping military action" in the country's south has become an "invasion".

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