Lando Norris handed boost after McLaren confirm ‘significant’ upgrade for Belgian Grand Prix McLaren will introduce a new rear wing before the race at Spa-Francorchamps and further upgrades in Hungary The Independent UK · Jul 15
Former Hungarian foreign minister resigns from parliament for job with Chinese automaker Hungary's former foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has resigned from parliament to join Chinese electric automaker BYD The Independent UK · Jul 15
Viktor Orbán is gone, but scores of public monuments show the potency of his legacy and Hungarian nationalism When newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar delivered a June 4 address to mark Hungary’s Day of National Unity, he did so facing a long stone trench known as the Monument of National Unity. The memorial pays homage to the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, which formally ended Hungary’s… The Conversation · Jul 15
Face-to-face with ancient Rome: Exhibition in Hungary brings forgotten faces to life A new exhibition in Hungary brings ancient residents of the Roman frontier city of Aquincum to life with detailed facial reconstructions The Independent UK · Jul 15
Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar. Euronews · Jul 15
Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really remove president Sulyok from office? Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains: Euronews · Jul 14
Hungary risks missing early Erasmus+ return despite EU promises Budapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule. Euronews · Jul 14
Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced. Euronews · Jul 13
Why Lionel Messi has never played against England before as World Cup semi-final showdown looms The iconic Lionel Messi is set to play against England for the first time when Argentina take on the Three Lions in the World Cup semi-finals in Atalanta on Wednesday. Messi made his Argentina debut 21 years ago and has 205 caps for his country, but he has never faced… The Independent UK · Jul 13
Hungarian MPs set to change constitution to remove Orbán-allied President Tamás Sulyok Prime Minister Péter Magyar has repeatedly called on Sulyok to resign, branding the 70-year-old unworthy of the post as a result of his failure to stand up to Orbán's divisive rhetoric and attacks on the rule of law. Euronews · Jul 13
Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government. Euronews · Jul 10
EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelope The decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns. Euronews · Jul 9
Irish man jailed for 14 years over murder of US tourist in Hungary Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, was on holiday in the country when she was reported missing on 5 November 2024 The Independent UK · Jul 9
'Propaganda' Is Over: Hungary Takes Down Orbán's State Media Empire, Promising Independent News Instead Hungary's new government suspends state media broadcasts to dismantle Viktor Orbán's propaganda machine, aiming to establish independent and trustworthy public broadcasting under Prime Minister Péter Magyar. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 Hungarian public media outlets halt broadcasting in post-Orbán shake-up Péter Magyar hails ‘end of propaganda broadcasts’ as Kossuth radio and M1 TV channels suspend transmission
Euronews · Jul 7 'Public media cannot lie': Hungary pulls plug on state broadcaster in post-Orbán purge Hungary's public broadcaster went off-air on Tuesday, replaced by an on-screen apology, after Péter Magyar's new government installed interim management and sacked staff accused of pro-Orbán bias.
Motor1 · Jul 7 Baby Mercedes G-Class Might Not Be Made In Germany After All In a cost-cutting move, the 'Little G' could be assembled in Hungary.
InsideEVs · Jul 6 Mercedes' New Production Plan Could Make The 'Baby' G-Class EV Far Cheaper Mercedes’ smaller G-Class may not be built in Germany but in Hungary alongside the brand’s other budget models.
Euronews · Jul 6 Hungary could vote to oust president as early as next week as opposition complains of 'tyranny' Viktor Orbán's Fidesz is calling for protests after Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok.
The Conversation · Jul 6 Climate law expert: Europe’s deadly heatwaves belong in court Europe is in the middle of something that no longer feels exceptional. Temperature records have broken across the continent, hitting 40°C and above in Germany, France, Hungary and Spain – and costing hundreds of lives.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5 ‘Attack on civil society’: why Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank is in crisis MCC Brussels received lavish funding from Budapest, but Hungary’s new PM is launching an investigation
Euronews · Jul 2 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.
Euronews · Jul 2 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 · Jul 2 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.
Euronews · Jul 1 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.