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Ukrainian ballerina uprooted by war flies high again in Swan Lake

After the lights dim in Budapest's magnificent Opera House, Ukrainian ballerina Ganna Muromtseva flutters high with undulating arms in the lead role of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet. At the end, the audience bursts into applause.

Reuters

Inside a TUI Skyla river cruise holiday along the Danube - from the ports to the ship

A cruise up the River Danube from Budapest to Bavaria on adults-only TUI Skyla takes in spectacular scenery, monks' wine, mighty locks, a ‘UFO Bridge’ and a cathedral organ with 17,774 pipes.

Daily Mirror

Cost of Living: Dublin could lose its Stag Party Capital of Europe crown after pints skyrocket to nearly €10

The Irish capital was given the gong after beating off other hotspots such as Barcelona and Budapest this year.

Irish Mirror

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Brisbane the only Australian city in Time Magazine's annual list of 'world's greatest places'

Brisbane is named as one of the "greatest places" in the world in a list of 50 extraordinary destinations that includes Budapest, and Barcelona.

ABC News

Sziget Festival 2023: dates, line-up and how to get tickets

The six-day event in Budapest this summer has been called ‘Europe’s biggest and most diverse festival’

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams 'amazingly' picked the same fan out of the audience twice in 20 years

The superstar has shared two photos of the same fan 20 years apart at concerts in Budapest

Wales Online

Students call for education reform in Hungary protest march

Thousands of students and other opponents of Hungary’s right-wing government have marched in the capital Budapest demanding educational reforms and a change in the Central European country’s political culture

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She blacked out at World Championships. Now swimmer Anita Alvarez makes a comeback

The two-time Olympian artistic swimmer from N.Y. will compete for the first time this week since passing out at the Budapest 2022 FINA World Championships last June.

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Budapest crash: Horrific 42-vehicle motorway pile-up as wreckage bursts into flames

Five lorries and 37 cars were involved in the pile-up on the M1 motorway near the village of Herceghalom on Saturday, believed to be caused by a dust storm in Hungary

Daily Mirror

Hungary vows to fight in EU court to defend anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Justice Minister said late on Wednesday that Budapest would fight in the Court of Justice of the EU to defend an education law that Brussels says discriminates against people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Reuters

Dumfriesshire woman's World War Two heroism to be commemorated with Edinburgh "stumbling stone"

The landmark will be the latest tribute recognising the selflessness of Church of Scotland school matron Jane Haining

Daily Record

200,000 condoms on the backdrop to celebrating girl power: Highlights from Milan Fashion Week

The Quadrilatero della Moda or Quard d’Oro is not just a buzzword, it was a full-blown emotion, especially during the MFW taking place this season. It's a Golden Square of fashion which branches out over four streets filled with upscale shopping in the central Storico district. The main drag, Via…

The Times of India

Medical tourism slow to recover as patients watch their spending

Attila Knott has an empty clinic that he had planned to open as a dental hospital in Hungary in March of 2020.

Reuters

Hungary signals fresh delay in Finland, Sweden NATO approval

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff signalled on Saturday a possible further delay in Budapest's ratification of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, saying a vote may take place only in the second half of March.

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

War and Peace: the essence of art is abstraction

Letter: Double standards are being applied to condemn the Hungarian State Opera’s production of Prokofiev’s work, says its general manager, Szilveszter Ókovács

The Independent UK

Capital of Culture: How to spend an artsy weekend in Veszprem, Hungary

One of three European Capitals of Culture for 2023, this lesser-known Hungarian city is stepping into the spotlight. Sarah Holt makes the most a of short break

Wales Online

Desperate Measures filming locations: Where was the Channel 5 drama filmed?

The new Channel 5 series is set in Manchester, but the drama wasn't filmed there

Reuters

Hungary must bolster judiciary 'very soon' to recover billions from EU - top official

Hungary must bolster the independence of its judiciary "very soon" to stand a realistic chance of getting any of the 15.4 billion euros envisaged for Budapest from the European Union's COVID recovery stimulus, a senior EU official said.

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The Independent UK

For Ukrainian circus performers, future still up in the air

Nearly a year since fleeing Ukraine for Hungary amid the bombs and terror of Russia’s invasion, more than 100 young circus performers still hold intensive daily training sessions in Budapest while waiting to see what an uncertain future holds

Daily Mirror

Disgruntled tourists leave savage Tripadvisor reviews of iconic landmarks

Tripadvisor reviewers have lashed out at a series of iconic landmarks across Europe, including the Colosseum, the Eifel Tower, the Acropolis, the Brandenburg Gate and the Széchenyi Baths and Pool

Wales Online

Woman left overnight at petrol station in Hungary after coach left without her

Kirtsy, 22, was cold and no-one spoke English - she started to panic

The Guardian - UK

Hungary’s staging of War and Peace puts spotlight on its Russia stance

Patriotic Russian opera opens in Budapest as first anniversary of war in Ukraine approaches

Irish Mirror

From beaches to bustling Budapest - Airbnbs you can pick up right now for less than €100 a night

Discover the most popular homes on Airbnb around Ireland and Europe for less than €100 a night

Reuters

Ukraine tells Hungary 'anti-Ukrainian rhetoric' must stop

Ukraine protested to Hungary's ambassador on Tuesday over "disparaging" comments made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and urged Budapest to stop what it called anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.

Dublin Live

Family raffling signed Dublin GAA jersey to help get baby daughter abroad for physio treatment

"She's doing so well, she's so determined"

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