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Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary - Reuters
Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary Reuters
August 16, 2026Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling - Reuters
Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling Reuters
August 15, 2026Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.
August 15, 2026Record-low Danube exposes climate risk to Hungary's and Romania's nuclear power - reuters.com
Record-low Danube exposes climate risk to Hungary's and Romania's nuclear power reuters.com
August 13, 2026Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
August 11, 2026Hungary parliament elects former supreme court head Andras Baka as president - Reuters
Hungary parliament elects former supreme court head Andras Baka as president Reuters
August 11, 2026Hungary's ruling party nominates former supreme court head Baka as president - Reuters
Hungary's ruling party nominates former supreme court head Baka as president Reuters
August 8, 2026Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on - Reuters
Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on Reuters
August 6, 2026Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat - Reuters
Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat Reuters
August 5, 2026Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
August 3, 2026Hungary's nuclear plant shutdown due to low Danube gets reprieve until later in week - reuters.com
Hungary's nuclear plant shutdown due to low Danube gets reprieve until later in week reuters.com
August 3, 2026Hungary PM flags "critical" days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown - Reuters
Hungary PM flags "critical" days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown Reuters
August 2, 2026Life after Orban: Hungary Inc digs in as new political era takes hold - Reuters
Life after Orban: Hungary Inc digs in as new political era takes hold Reuters
August 2, 2026Hungary to power down Paks nuclear plant on Sunday, PM Magyar says - Reuters
Hungary to power down Paks nuclear plant on Sunday, PM Magyar says Reuters
August 1, 2026Hungary's Paks nuclear plant could be powered down this weekend, PM says - Reuters
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant could be powered down this weekend, PM says Reuters
August 1, 2026Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business - Reuters
Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business Reuters
July 22, 2026Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president - Reuters
Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president Reuters
July 20, 2026Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping - Reuters
Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping Reuters
July 20, 2026Hungary's PM Magyar to ask chess champion Judit Polgar to become president - Reuters
Hungary's PM Magyar to ask chess champion Judit Polgar to become president Reuters
July 19, 2026Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office - Reuters
Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office Reuters
July 18, 2026Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
July 18, 2026EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
July 17, 2026Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
July 13, 2026Hungary parliament set to oust president in Magyar's power shake-up - Reuters
Hungary parliament set to oust president in Magyar's power shake-up Reuters
July 13, 2026Greaves first woman to reach European Tour event
Beau Greaves creates more darts history by becoming the first woman to qualify for a PDC European Tour event.
July 9, 2026Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.
July 7, 2026Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive minister, Poland says - Reuters
Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive minister, Poland says Reuters
July 2, 2026England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
July 1, 2026Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback
Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
June 24, 2026PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office - Reuters
PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office Reuters
June 22, 2026Marquez wins Czech GP as Bezzecchi serves suspension
Marc Marquez wins in Brno as MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi sits out a one-race suspension.
June 21, 2026Hungary investigates seizure of Ukrainian cash and gold - Reuters
Hungary investigates seizure of Ukrainian cash and gold Reuters
June 17, 2026Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
June 16, 2026What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
June 15, 2026Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss - Reuters
Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss Reuters
June 13, 2026EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova - Reuters
EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova Reuters
June 12, 2026Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members - Reuters
Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members Reuters
June 9, 2026Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday - Reuters
Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday Reuters
June 6, 2026Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
June 1, 2026Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court - Reuters
Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court Reuters
May 27, 2026Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms - Reuters
Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms Reuters
May 21, 2026Hungarian president resists Magyar's calls to quit, news site reports - Reuters
Hungarian president resists Magyar's calls to quit, news site reports Reuters
May 18, 2026Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change - Reuters
Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change Reuters
May 9, 2026Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
May 9, 2026Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties - Reuters
Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties Reuters
May 6, 2026Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon
Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.
April 29, 2026European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
April 27, 2026Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.
April 25, 2026EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
April 22, 2026Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values
The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.
April 21, 2026Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count - Reuters
Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count Reuters
April 18, 2026Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
April 18, 2026Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'
The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.
April 15, 2026JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
April 14, 2026Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
April 13, 2026Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
April 13, 2026Hungary's election winner Magyar says he does not back Ukraine's fast-track EU entry - Reuters
Hungary's election winner Magyar says he does not back Ukraine's fast-track EU entry Reuters
April 13, 2026Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid - Reuters
Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid Reuters
April 13, 2026Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
April 13, 2026Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival - Reuters
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival Reuters
April 12, 2026Reactions to PM Orban's defeat in Hungary's election - Reuters
Reactions to PM Orban's defeat in Hungary's election Reuters
April 12, 2026'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
April 12, 2026Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says - Reuters
Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says Reuters
April 12, 2026Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
April 11, 2026Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US - Reuters
Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US Reuters
April 11, 2026Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections Reuters
April 11, 2026Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
April 11, 2026Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory
As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.
April 11, 2026Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows - Reuters
Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows Reuters
April 10, 2026Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe Reuters
April 9, 2026Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election - Reuters
Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election Reuters
April 7, 2026JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
April 7, 2026Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline - Reuters
Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline Reuters
April 6, 2026Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.
April 5, 2026Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say - Reuters
Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say Reuters
April 5, 2026AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
April 4, 2026After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
April 3, 2026Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East - Reuters
Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East Reuters
April 3, 2026Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election - Reuters
Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election Reuters
April 2, 2026Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary
Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.
April 1, 2026Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz - Reuters
Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz Reuters
April 1, 2026US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters
US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters
March 31, 2026Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
March 26, 2026Hungary's Orban faces pivotal battle against ally-turned-foe - Reuters
Hungary's Orban faces pivotal battle against ally-turned-foe Reuters
March 25, 2026Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Until further notice, motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day.
March 23, 2026Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
March 20, 2026Ukraine expects start of 90 billion EU loan next month, despite Hungary veto - Reuters
Ukraine expects start of 90 billion EU loan next month, despite Hungary veto Reuters
March 20, 2026Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
March 20, 2026How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
March 19, 2026Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say Reuters
March 18, 2026Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.
March 15, 2026War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
March 12, 2026Hungary asks EU to suspend sanctions on Russian energy - Reuters
Hungary asks EU to suspend sanctions on Russian energy Reuters
March 9, 2026Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows - Reuters
Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows Reuters
March 8, 2026Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters
Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters
March 5, 2026Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says - Reuters
Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says Reuters
March 4, 2026European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership - Reuters
European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership Reuters
March 3, 2026Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters
Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters
February 27, 2026Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage - Reuters
Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage Reuters
February 26, 2026Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
February 26, 2026Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters
February 25, 2026EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary election, document shows - Reuters
EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungary election, document shows Reuters
February 24, 2026Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says - Reuters
Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says Reuters
February 23, 2026EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says - Reuters
EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says Reuters
February 23, 2026Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters
Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters
February 22, 2026Hungary's government to release 250,000 tons of crude oil from strategic reserves - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, palm oil and other commodities exempt - Reuters
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