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Undermanned Germany wary of 'unpleasant' Hungary

Berlin (AFP) - Germany go into Friday’s Nations League clash with Hungary in Leipzig well aware of their opponents’ quality, having been held 1-1 in Budapest in the summer.

AFP

Four trains and a ferry: How taking the scenic route across Europe with two kids saved us money

Heading to eastern Europe? Why not try it by sleeper train, stopping off to introduce the kids to new cities, says Dom Tulett

The Independent UK

Hungary's anti-graft measures to get blocked EU funds

Budapest (AFP) - The government of Hungarian nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban is proposing a raft of anti-graft measures to unlock billions of euros in blocked EU funds as the country confronts an economic downturn.

AFP

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EU Commission moves to ban Hungary's access to funds over corruption allegations

The European Union's executive branch has proposed suspending €7.5 billion in financing for Hungary, as it awaits anti-corruption reforms from Budapest.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary government submits first anti-graft bill to avoid losing EU funds

Hungary's government has submitted the first of several anti-corruption bills to parliament on Monday as Budapest scrambles to avoid losing billions of euros in European Union funding.

Reuters

Kremlin says it values Hungary taking 'sovereign positions' inside EU

The Kremlin on Monday said it welcomed Hungary taking "sovereign positions" on many issues within the European Union, as it wade into the 7.5-billion-euro funding row between Budapest and Brussels.

Reuters

EU wants to suspend Hungary financing as it awaits reforms

Brussels (AFP) - The European Union's executive arm on Sunday proposed suspending 7.5 billion euros in financing for Hungary, as it awaited potential "game changer" anti-corruption reforms from Budapest.

AFP

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Hungary's Orban aims to block extension of EU's Russia sanctions -report

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expects European Union leaders to start talks on extending sanctions on Russia in the autumn but Budapest would try to block the move, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported, citing unidentified sources.

Reuters

EU lawmakers say Hungary no longer a 'full democracy'

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - Hungary reacted furiously Thursday to a vote in the European Parliament that declared that the country was no longer a "full democracy" and that the European Union needed to act.

AFP

Wizz Air buys 102 Airbus jets to take on rivals

Budapest-based carrier has plans to build fleet of 500 airplanes by end of decade

Evening Standard

EU lawmakers raise pressure to cut funds for Hungary over graft woes

A large majority of European Union lawmakers voted on Thursday to condemn damage to democracy in Hungary under veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stepping up pressure on the bloc to cut funding for the ex-communist country.

Reuters

EU cautious on Hungary's 'charm offensive' as billions of funds hang in balance -sources

The European Commission wants to see more action from Hungary on stepping up anti-corruption safeguards before Brussels agrees to unlock EU funds, EU sources said.

Reuters

Europe’s Ukraine refugees fear falling through the cracks as winter looms

With energy bills adding to the strain on their hosts, some refugees are choosing to return home

The Guardian - UK

Cheapest European city breaks revealed - including Lisbon and Budapest

Five European cities have been revealed as the cheapest place to go on an autumn holiday in an annual study by the Post Office

Daily Record

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Jet2 launches city break sale for flights from Leeds Bradford Airport

A choice of six city break destinations will go on sale for Winter 23/24 from Leeds Bradford Airport including Barcelona, Budapest, Paris, Rome, Krakow and Prague

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Launches 20 New Flight Routes to Europe

Saudi Arabia launched 20 new routes linking the Kingdom to new cities in Europe through Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing airline. The airline will introduce new destinations from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Tirana, Varna, Venice, and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The General Authority of Civil Aviation…

The Independent UK

When is Europa League draw and who will Manchester United and Arsenal play?

Both Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta will be eyeing up European glory in Budapest next year

Daily Mirror

Weather forecaster makes wrong prediction - and furious bosses FIRE her and deputy

A fireworks display billed as one of the biggest in Europe was cancelled after Hungary's national weather agency warned of storms and wind - but the raging weather system never actually hit the capital of Budapest

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The Guardian - AU

Hungary sacks weather chief after forecast forces fireworks cancellation

Minister fires head of National Meteorological Service after storms it predicted would hit Budapest missed the capital

Chronicle Live

City break destinations to fly to with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet from Newcastle in 2022

Choices for short haul city breaks with direct flights in autumn and winter 2022 include Copenhagen, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, Krakow, and Barcelona

Irish Mirror

Stephen Bradley rues mistakes as Rovers' Europa League bid is all but killed off in Budapest

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley was disappointed with the goals conceded by his side - but added that all eyes were now on Sunday's crunch Premier Division clash with Dundalk.

Daily Mirror

Dogs that are 'gifted' all share one personality trait - and it's very rare

New research carried out by Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest suggests that dogs who can recognise the names of their favourite toys are more likely to be playful and 'gifted' - but it's a very rare skill

AFP

Romanchuk overhauls Paltrinieri to grab 1500m swim gold

Rome (AFP) - As a string of world champions added European titles on Tuesday, Ukrainian Mykhailo Romanchuk provided an upset in Rome by toppling Gregorio Paltrinieri in the men's 1500m.

Irish Mirror

'He scored and then gave me the fingers' - Remembering Shamrock Rovers' last visit to Hungary

Shamrock Rovers are in Budapest on Thursday to take on Ferencvaros in their Europa League play-off, first-leg - but it's not their first visit to the Hungarian capital.

Reuters

Replica of Roman boat cruises the Danube

A replica of a Roman-era boat of the kind that once sailed along the Danube from Germany to the river's delta at the Black Sea is cruising in Hungary this week, making stops along its journey in the Hungarian capital Budapest.

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