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Hungary’s energy giant threatens legal action over access to Croatian pipeline

The warnings from Hungary's MOL Group come amid heightened tensions between Budapest and the European Union. The dispute intensified after Hungary blocked the EU’s €90 billion financial package for Ukraine.

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Champions League draw live: Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Tottenham and Newcastle learn last-16 opponents

Chelsea v PSG, Manchester City v Real Madrid and Newcastle v Barcelona are the big ties as the path to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final was revealed for the six English teams in the draw

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How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo

The Hungarian foreign minister accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Kaja Kallas in a tense meeting in which Budapest used its veto powers twice to the fury of member states supportive of Ukraine.

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Poland’s FM Sikorski criticises Hungary’s Ukraine veto as 'escalation' that 'favours Putin'

Speaking to Europe Today, Poland's top diplomat accused Budapest of escalating its blockade of a €90bn Ukraine loan and Russia sanctions package, warning that Europe must act decisively as US support falters.

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'Why do you hate Ukraine?' Hungarian minister clashes with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels

Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó doubled down on his veto on Ukraine aid over an energy dispute in Brussels. Szijjártó clashed with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels after Budapest accused Kyiv of blackmail over the Druzhba oil pipeline. 'Why do you hate Ukraine?'

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Change EU rules to stop Hungary's abuse of veto, Lithuanian foreign minister says

With Budapest having blocked a €90 billion lifeline loan for Ukraine and a twentieth sanctions package against Russia, Kęstutis Budrys says action needs to be taken to stop Hungary abusing its veto to block key EU policies.

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Civil organisations rally in Budapest to mark four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Civil organisations rally in Budapest to mark four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Around 200 people are thought to have attended the event.

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Hungary threatens block EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute

A unanimous decision from the 27-nation bloc is required for the sanctions to pass

The Independent UK

Eatery recreates ancient Roman pizza – without tomatoes or mozzarella

It contains spelt, fermented spinach juice, and garum

The Independent UK

Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

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Happy Birthday György Kurtág! Legendary Hungarian composer hits 100

György Kurtág, one of the most important artist of contemporary classical music is being celebrated all around the world to mark his 100th birthday.

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‘We want you to continue’: Rubio delivers Trump's campaign message to Orbán in Budapest

The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.

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Trump is ‘deeply committed to your success’, Rubio tells Orbán during Hungary visit – as it happened

Rubio says relationship with Orbán is ‘vital for US national interests’ ahead of Hungarian elections in April

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Hungary's opposition leader Magyar calls for privacy protection in latest campaign speech

Magyar has promised greater protection of personal privacy in his latest campaign speech after accusing Orbán's government of allegedly blackmailing him with a secretly recorded sex tape with his former partner in a Budapest apartment in 2024.

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Fire in Budapest suburb kills at least 3 and injures 22

Hungarian authorities say a fire has killed at least three people and injured 22 others near Budapest

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Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive and cheapest cities in 2026

Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Hungarian court sentences German anti-fascist activist to 8 years for far-right rally assaults

A Hungarian court sentences a German anti-fascist activist to eight years in prison for assaults at a far-right rally in February 2023

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Hungarian Roma protest inflammatory comments by Orbán government minister

Over a thousand protesters, including many from Hungary's Roma community, have held a demonstration in Budapest where they demanded the resignation of a prominent government minister over comments seen as racist

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Protesters to demand resignation of Hungarian politician for anti-Roma remark

Thousands set to gather in Budapest after János Lázár’s remarks captured on video

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Shoreditch Wine House review: A ramshackle escape from London life

This is as close to Budapest as it gets, says Josh Barrie

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Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march

According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.

The Guardian - UK

Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban

Gergely Karácsony urged people to take to streets in June in pushback against Orbán government’s attack on rights

The Independent UK

Budapest's liberal mayor charged for organizing banned Pride event

Authorities in Hungary have charged Budapest's liberal mayor for organizing a banned LGBTQ+ Pride event last year

The Independent UK

Comforting to know my son will keep telling my story – Holocaust survivor

Paul Sved and his son Richard both work with the Holocaust Educational Trust.

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Budapest has been transformed by this bold immersive theatre attraction

In search of an alternative side to Hungary’s capital, Henry Roberts visited a giant circus and dance show on the outskirts of the city

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