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Hungary expels seven Ukrainians after raid on convoy carrying cash and gold

Hungary detained seven Ukrainians and opened a money laundering probe after a raid on two security vans carrying cash. Ukraine has accused Hungary of kidnapping and warned citizens against travel to Hungary, and the row between Viktor Orbán and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reached breaking point.

Euronews

Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy

Seven Ukrainians arrested and money-laundering investigation launched in latest spat between Kyiv and Budapest

The Guardian - UK

Hungary ‘demands answers’ over seized Ukrainian gold and cash as Kyiv accuses Budapest of ‘hostage’ situation – as it happened

Ukraine police investigating what foreign ministry calls a ‘hostage’ situation involving seven employees of Oschadbank stopped by Hungary

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Calling drMáriás: Hungary's notorious political portrait artist gathers leaders for jubilee show

Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush.

Euronews

Flinging circus into the 21st century: how the immersive Walk My World became a Budapest must-see

Hungarian director Bence Vági’s latest work showcases a modern style of acrobatics where performers soar above as the audience wanders from room to room

The Guardian - UK

Dóra Maurer obituary

Hungarian artist and teacher whose avant-garde works ranged from painting and photography to performance

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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

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Eatery recreates ancient Roman pizza – without tomatoes or mozzarella

It contains spelt, fermented spinach juice, and garum

Euronews

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

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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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