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Hungarian court reduces sentence for German anti-fascist convicted in far-right rally assaults

A Hungarian appeals court has reduced the sentence of a German anti-fascist activist from eight to seven years

The Independent UK · 23h ago

Behind the scenes: How the C8 summit and an oil deal exposed fragile Hungary-Ukraine ties

A dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks.

Euronews · Sep 26

Hungary and Ukraine clash over Zelenskyy's new regional forum

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha accused Magyar of echoing Orbán's "obstructionism and isolationism" after the Hungarian PM lambasted Kyiv for including Hungary in its new Carpathian Eight forum without consent.

Euronews · Sep 22

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World Athletics chief Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part'

Coe rejected Moscow's claims of a 'personal obsession' with banning Russian athletes and reflected on his term and the crisis at FIFA.

Euronews · Sep 15

Archaeologists baffled by huge Roman structure found in Budapest

Archaeologists in Budapest have uncovered a huge Roman building, but its original purpose still remains a mystery.

Euronews · Sep 14

Aussie stars battle but there's no Ultimate triumph

Jess Hull and Cameron Myers produced gutsy displays on the final day in Budapest - but Australia's athletes left without an Ultimate Championship title.

AAP · Sep 13

‘Just making a joke’: Usain Bolt retracts claim stairs got him out of breath

The world record holder said World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest and its $10m prize fund was a hit with competitors

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

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Hungary Asked King Charles To Return Two Horses Gifted by Orbán, Then Admitted It Did Not Want Them Back

King Charles's two Hungarian Lipizzaner horses will remain in Britain after Budapest corrected a letter that appeared to seek their return, reigniting questions over whether they were gifted or loaned.

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam

Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.

Euronews · Sep 13

Keely Hodgkinson reveals injury battle after second place in Budapest

The Briton revealed her participation had been ‘touch-and-go’ after a hamstring tear.

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Keely Hodgkinson has to settle for silver as Audrey Werro takes Ultimate gold

Audrey Werro won the 800m and the $150,000 prize, 0.38 ahead of Keely Hodgkinson, at the Ultimate Championships in Budapest

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

Ultimate disappointment for Aussie athletes in Budapest

Australia's top athletes didn't have much to celebrate on the second night of the Ultimate Championship with Lachlan Kennedy not even making the 100m showdown.

AAP · Sep 12

Keely Hodgkinson reveals hamstring injury after suffering another defeat to Audrey Werro

Hodgkinson finished second to her great rival at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Jakob Ingebrigtsen pulls out of 1500m showdown with Josh Kerr and Cole Hocker

Ingebrigtsen had already beaten Hocker to 5000m success in Budapest but has elected not to compete over the shorter distance

The Independent UK · Sep 12

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Euronews · Sep 12

Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action

The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Keely Hodgkinson into final as relay team scoop prize pot

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Mondo Duplantis were among the big-name winners on night one of the Ultimate Championship in Budapest.

The Independent UK · Sep 11

How Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro have revolutionised the 800m

The performances of Hodgkinson and Werro, along with Femke Broeders-Bol, makes it inevitable that a world record set in 1983 is finally set to be broken, as phenomenal athletes push each other to be faster

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Usain Bolt pleased athletes can cash in for putting their ‘bodies on the line’

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship has a prize pot of more than £7million.

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Euronews · Sep 10

'Enemy of the people': Writer Kati Marton on Budapest return after Orbán's regime rejection

The American-Hungarian writer, a Peabody Award winner, has avoided Budapest for years but she's now returned to because her novel about her parents, "Enemies of the People", has been adapted for the stage.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

‘I’m not a robot’: Josh Kerr primed to peak against arch rival Ingebrigtsen

A $150,000 prize in Budapest has the record-breaking Scot buzzing but the middle-distance star insists he’s no longer chasing paydays

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Which flights are cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick today? Check our full list

Dozens more London flights have been cancelled on Thursday - see the full list

Euronews · Sep 9

EU court dismisses Hungarian bid to block frozen Russian asset aid for Ukraine

The EU's General Court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over decisions relating to the bloc's Common Foreign and Security Policy. The case comes after Budapest's new government, unlike its predecessor, moved this week to expel 10 Russian diplomats.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Over 'Unacceptable Activities' After Years of Close Ties With Putin

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, signalling a shift from Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow policies. The move aims to protect sovereignty, with potential diplomatic repercussions from Russia

Euronews · Sep 8

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for 'unacceptable activities'

The move follows years of scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and marks a shift under Péter Magyar's new government.

The Times of India · Sep 8

Moscow threatens ‘harsh and painful’ retaliation after Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats

Hungary on Tuesday ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over “unacceptable activities” it said were incompatible with their diplomatic status. The move prompted Moscow to threaten a “harsh and painful” retaliation, marking a significant shift in Budapest’s approach to Russia.

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