The Latest Breaking News from Budapest

Tam Courts Dundee United exit decision backfires as he leaves Budapest Honved after TWELVE games

The former Tayside head coach left United to go abroad but it has ended sourly for him after a short stint.

Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022

Thousands protest against PM Orban's government, "runaway inflation"

Thousands of Hungarians including teachers and students marched through Budapest on Sunday to protest against the government, demanding higher wages for teachers and a curb on surging inflation that is eroding incomes.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Orban lashes out at EU as he marks 1956 anti-Soviet revolt

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made veiled comparisons between the Soviet troops that attacked Hungary during the 1956 revolution and the institutions of the European Union today

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022

Music stops: Energy costs close Hungary theaters for winter

Theaters and other cultural institutions in Hungary are reeling from exponentially growing energy prices, and some plan to close for the winter to avoid the skyrocketing bills

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Yurts provide cheap escape for Hungarians fleeing cost of living crisis

David Zih, who works in Hungary's film industry, never thought he would end up living in a yurt to escape the surging costs of living. He was planning a house with a terrace and a view on his plot of land near Budapest.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Hungarians protest change in abortion rules

More than 1,000 Hungarians protested on Wednesday against a change in abortion rules that took effect on Sept. 15, which women's rights groups say would "humiliate" and torment women while having no effect on the number of abortions.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Hungary vs Italy live stream: How can I watch Nations League game LIVE on TV in UK today?

Hungary will tonight look to seal their unlikely place in the Nations League finals when they host Italy in Budapest.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2022

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 · Sep 21, 2022

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 · Sep 19, 2022

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 · Sep 19, 2022