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Hungary's Orban defies EU by promising to go on buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban defied Brussels on Friday by promising Russia's President Vladimir Putin he would keep buying Russian oil, despite the EU's push to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Seven things we learned from Stage 1 of Budapest Major 2025

A number of storylines emerged from Stage 1 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.

Dot Esports

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Power Rankings

Furia and Vitality lead the pack as 32 CS2 teams battle for $1.25M from Nov. 24-Dec. 14

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StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Last-Minute Pick’Em diamond coin guide

Diamond or Bronze? What will you end up with?

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'Truly rare': Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old Roman tomb in Budapest

The limestone coffin, sealed for nearly two millennia, contained a young woman's skeleton surrounded by treasures meant for her eternal journey.

Euronews

‘They assumed you were VERY rich’: Women underdress for dinner at Four Seasons hotel. They didn’t expect to get this extra perk

If you’ve ever felt embarrassed for being underdressed somewhere, a new trend has just hit the town. Two brave women took one for the team and arrived at the Four Seasons hotel in Budapest looking like they “couldn’t afford water.”

The Mary Sue

Manchester United legend Roy Keane hails ‘amazing’ Republic of Ireland achievement after stunning win in Budapest

Keane celebrated Ireland’s unlikely recovery as they rescued their hopes of a fourth World Cup appearance.

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Late Troy Parrott hat-trick earns Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off spot

The Republic of Ireland secured a World Cup play-off place with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Hungary in Budapest. Troy Parrott was the hero for Ireland, scoring a superb hat-trick, including a penalty and the winning goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Hungary took the lead twice through…

The Independent UK

Parrott hat-trick sickens Hungary as Ireland grab World Cup playoff spot in wild win

An injury-time goal by Troy Parrott to complete his hat-trick booked Republic of Ireland a spot in the playoffs for next year’s World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win in Hungary

The Guardian - UK

Is Hungary v Ireland on TV? How to watch crunch World Cup qualifier

Ireland can book their place in the World Cup play-offs with a win in Budapest

The Independent UK

Viktor Orbán Says Trump Promised To Defend Hungary's 'Financial Stability' In Case Of External Attacks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he struck a deal with President Donald Trump that would protect Hungary's economy from external threats, deepening ties between two nationalist leaders as Budapest faces mounting pressure from the European Union.

Benzinga

Trump hands Viktor Orbán a win as Hungary locks exemption for Russian energy imports

White House sources say exemption for Budapest to continue buying Russian oil will apply for a year. The move represents a political win for Orbán heading into an election in April, with the Hungarian economy in dire straits. Low energy prices could be a determining factor in the campaign.

Euronews

Orbán says Trump has agreed to grant Hungary an exemption from sanctions on Russian energy purchases

The Hungarian leader said he has managed to convince US President Donald Trump to grant his country a full exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian energy, after detailing to him the dire consequences it would have on the Hungarian people.

Euronews

Orban seeks Trump’s support over reliance on Russian energy amid US sanctions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to visit the White House on Friday, where he will meet US President Donald Trump for a high-stakes discussion centred on Hungary’s reliance on Russian energy and the effect of new US sanctions targeting Russian oil.

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‘Fabulous 50s dresses and even a kilt’: readers’ favourite vintage shops and markets in Europe

Our tipsters rummage through thrift stores and markets from Budapest to Bologna

Euronews

Trump-Orbán: Russian oil imports and war in Ukraine on the table in 'high-stakes' Washington visit

The two leaders are politically aligned, but Washington has criticised Hungary for importing Russian energy even as the rest of Europe unplugs from Moscow. Visit could see Hungary could strike an LNG deal with Trump.

The Guardian - US

Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives

Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections

The Independent UK

At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday

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Euronews

Walk My World: No seating, no stage, new Budapest show reimagines theatre and circus experience

With no two viewers seeing the same thing, Hungarian theatre firm Recirquel says its latest production, Walk My World, reimagines the contemporary circus and dance theatre experience. Rita Konya went behind the scenes of the show to find out more.

Euronews

Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans

Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia in a complex balancing act.

Euronews

Budapest boxing club says board member and family among 11 killed in Kenya plane crash

All passengers on board the Cessna Caravan, eight Hungarians, two Germans and their Kenyan pilot, died when the aircraft crashed in a forested area of Kwale County

The Independent UK

Budapest boxing club says board member, family among 11 killed in Kenya plane crash

A Budapest boxing club has said that one of its board members and his family were among the 11 killed in a plane crash in Kenya

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin bombards Kyiv after ‘invincible’ nuclear-capable missile test

Russia claims nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile can ‘pierce any defence shield’

Axios

Witkoff to meet Putin's envoy amid new U.S. sanctions on Russia

Earlier this week, Trump canceled plans for a meeting with Putin in Budapest.

Euronews

Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

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