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Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi

A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation.

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Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland

Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions".

Euronews

Newsletter: EU enlargement climbs the political agenda

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: An exclusive on Brussels' planned redistribution of Western Balkans funding, why enlargement dominated the opening of Ireland's EU Council presidency, and a preview of the EU budget conference kicking off in Brussels.

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Russian gas imports rise despite EU phase-out

Russian liquefied natural gas continues to arrive mainly through Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, while pipeline deliveries remain concentrated in Hungary, Slovakia and Greece.

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Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer says Orbán should have been detained over Ukrainian cash convoy raid

A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation.

Euronews

Over 95 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C Tuesday

Europe is slowly recovering from its most severe heatwave ever, though over 95 million people will still endure 35C temperatures on Tuesday. This early summer scorcher has caused excess deaths and school closures. Millions in eastern and southern Europe, including Hungary, Romania, and parts of Spain and Italy, remain under…

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Crowning a healthy populism

Conventional wisdom has it that an autocratic ethnonationalist backlash against global capitalism and liberal democracy is driving 21st-century politics. Yet recent developments have shown the political revolt to be more nuanced. In an era of rapid technological and economic change, people invariably look to the past. But nostalgia can inspire…

Bangkok Post

Explainer: Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine

Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.

Euronews

What happens when lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower?

The heatwave that's seen much of northern Europe melting in the past week is moving eastwards, with Germany and Hungary reaching or exceeding 40°C in the past 24 hours.

France 24

Venice Commission experts to investigate Magyar's push to remove Hungary's president

The Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to assess a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Both the president and PM Péter Magyar's government say they are open to talks with the delegation.

Euronews

Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record

Heat records of over 40C set as extreme weather spreads east, with more than 191m in Europe enduring 35C or above

The Guardian - UK

Europe heatwave: 191 million people to face 35C+ temperatures on Sunday

Europe is bracing for a scorching Sunday as an estimated 191 million people are expected to face temperatures of 35C or higher, particularly in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. Millions more will experience heat above 30C. This widespread heatwave is impacting large swathes of Central and Eastern Europe,…

The Economic Times

Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out

Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride

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Europe's best lakes for a safe summer dip, from the Italian Alps to the Hungarian plains

The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming.

France 24

Divorce, Italian style: Is Meloni-Trump row bringing Europe closer together?

Has Trump whispering run its course? Ask the now departing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who famously brought that letter of invitation from the king to the Oval Office, or Hungary’s ousted leader Viktor Orban. And how about the very public breakup with the only European leader invited to Donald…

International Business Times UK

Hungarian 'Cannibal' Hospital Worker 'Prepared Food From Corpses' After Raiding Graves and Morgues

A Hungarian hospital worker accused of cannibalism allegedly ate human remains collected from graves and hospitals, as police uncovered skulls, limbs, and a face made from skin.

Euronews

EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance

Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.

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Seal at Hungarian zoo brushes teeth

A seal at Nyíregyháza Zoo in Hungary brushes its teeth in the Arctic Ice World exhibit, showcasing daily care and animal enrichment activities.

The Independent UK

Leaders of four Central European countries meet in Hungary to reboot regional group

The leaders of four Central European countries have revived their regional alliance, the Visegrád Four, during a meeting in Hungary

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PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary president, Orban allies

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced a shake-up of the top ranks of state institutions and a constitutional amendment to remove the president.

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EU Commission approves Hungary's revised €10bn recovery plan at Magyar's first EU summit

The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds.

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EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin

EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for fast-track EU membership, while Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his European Council debut.

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From oak forests to steppe lakes: Central Europe's five best summer destinations

Bored of the crowded seasides, the heat island big cities? Visit Central Europe's lakes, zoos and other exciting places that can unite all generations.

Euronews

Péter Magyar's EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard

Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.

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