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Hungary opens state-sponsored fertility clinics to counter population decline

Hungary wants to boost declining birth rates by providing state-sponsored fertility treatments. A new program has purchased six private IVF clinics and put them under the state's control. The clinics…

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Photo story: Debrecen Amusement Park prepares for Spring

Painter and decoration worker Sandor Valik Zagyva (L) paints one of the horse as maintenance worker Robert Kerek works on one of the duck of Debrecen Amusement Park's carousel in…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Koroshegy, Hungary

An aerial photo made with a drone shows the Koroshegy Valley Bridge surrounded by dense fog in Koroshegy, near Lake Balaton, Hungary. Photo: EPA-EFE/GYORGY VARGA

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Photo Story: Winter in Debrecen, Hungary

A car moves slowly on a snow-covered road in Debrecen, Hungary, 03 January 2020. According to weather forecasts it is expected that temperature will be around zero degrees Celsius with…

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The Year in Pictures – June: Tourist ship sinks in River Danube in Budapest

Members of a South Korean rescue team work during the recovery operations at Margaret Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, 03 June 2019. A sightseeing boat carrying 33 South Korean tourists has…

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Christmas gifts – Hungary

Nuns of the Little Sisters of Saint Francis give Christmas presents to a needy family in the family's home in Arlo, Hungary, 24 December 2019. EPA-EFE/Peter Komka HUNGARY OUT

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Nemespatro, Hungary

A photo taken with a drone shows workers wrapping pine trees into nets before transporting them to a Christmas tree market near a local fir nursery in Nemespatro, Hungary. Decorating…

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Photo Story: A Hungarian Gingerbread Village

Photos of a gingerbread village made by residents preparing for Christmas and that is being displayed in the house of culture in Somoskoujfalu, Hungary. Photos: EPA-EFE/Peter Komka Click on photos…

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Photo Story: Hungarian JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets return home

A JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet of the Hungarian air force taxies on the tarmac after returning to its original home air base of Kecskemet, Hungary, 17 December 2019. Partly in…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Balaton, Hungary

In this picture taken with a drone, boats are seen berthed at Lake Balaton in Balatonmariafurdo, southwestern Hungary. Photo: EPA-EFE/Gyorgy Varga

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World reacts to Johnson’s victory

USA - President Donald Trump tweeted “Congratulations to Boris Johnson on his great WIN!” Trump tweeted. “This deal has the potential to be far bigger and more lucrative than any deal…

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Hungary withdraws from Eurovision Song Contest

Hungary has pulled out of next year's Eurovision song contest amid speculation the decision was triggered by a backlash to the competition's LGBT-positive messaging. While no official reason has been…

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Photo Story: Starlink satellites visible in the sky

Starlink satellites are visible in the sky near Salgotarjan, Hungary, early 25 November 2019. In this long exposure image, the movement of satellites is seen as shining tracks. Each of…

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Hungary’s ruling Fidesz mulling leaving EPP

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party may leave the European Union’s umbrella centre-right bloc after receiving mixed signals about its intentions following Fidesz’s suspension from the group, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Debrecen-Pallag, Hungary

An image taken with a drone shows the new International School of Debrecen, in Debrecen-Pallag, northeastern Hungary. The International School of Debrecen (ISD) is an international private school famous for…

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Photo Story: Christmas preparations in Hungary

Photos of the Christmas installation depicting the reindeer sleigh of Santa Claus is on display in Szerencs, northeastern Hungary, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas celebrations. Photos: EPA-EFE/Janos Vajda …

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Hungary proposes new legislation to increase control on courts and independent schools

The Hungarian government has proposed legislation that would increase its control over the country’s courts and independent schools, raising concerns from rights groups. One measure submitted to parliament this week…

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Von Der Leyen’s commission on hold, for now

The new Commission under President-elect Ursula von der Leyen was supposed to start work on November 1st. This didn't happen and it's not clear as yet as when this might…

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‘Step Border’ exhibition on the 30th anniversary of the pan-European picnic

Visitors attend the opening of the exhibition entitled 'Step Border' on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the pan-European picnic and the beginning of the dismantling of the iron…

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EU countries should admit that the euro was a strategic error – Hungary’s National Bank governor

European Union member states, both in and outside the euro zone, should admit that the euro has been a "strategic error", the Governor of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) Gyorgy…

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Photo Story: US Air Force Osprey conducts demonstration flight in Budapest

A CV-22B Osprey type aircraft of the US Air Force conducts a demonstration flight above Budapest, Hungary, 29 October 2019, on the fifth day of a joint operation of Hungarian…

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Photo Story: Quadruplets born in Hungary

A combo picture shows nurses tending to newborn Hungarian quadruplets Anna Nagy (top L), Panna Nagy (top R), Anita Nagy (bottom L) and Richard Nagy (bottom R) in the prenatal…

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Orban says would have to ‘use force’ if Turkey ‘opens gates’ to refugees

Hungary would "use force" at its southern border with Serbia to protect the European Union's frontier if Turkey follows through on its threat to open the gates to Europe to…

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Orban suffers his biggest political setback in a decade as opposition wins Budapest mayoral race

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban suffered his biggest political setback in a decade on Sunday, when an opposition candidate became mayor of Budapest by defeating an incumbent backed by the ruling…

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Opposition parties face ‘existential’ battle in Poland and Hungary in Sunday elections

This Sunday will be a crucial test for the opposition in central Europe’s two populist strongholds as liberal forces in both countries attempt to win back ground from nationalists. In…

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Hungary urges EU dialogue with Turkey to prevent new wave of migrants

The European Union should have a dialogue with Turkey despite Ankara’s offensive on Kurdish-led forces in Syria, in order to avoid a fresh wave of migrants coming to Europe, Hungarian…

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Photo Story: Commemoration of the 1849 Arad Martyrs in Budapest

The flag of Hungary flies at half-mast during the annual commemoration of the 1849 Arad Martyrs at the Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, 06 October 2019. The thirteen Hungarian rebel…

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Flashmob to mark the World Heart Day

Nearly 800 kindergarten and elementary school pupils form a giant heart at the flashmob of the local Association For Heart Patients. The event marked World Heart Day on Friday in…

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MEPs reject Romanian and Hungarian nominees for European Commission

Members of the European Parliament on Thursday rejected the Romanian and Hungarian nominees for the next European Commission over concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The decisions by the Parliament's…

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Photo story: Life-size Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron on display in Budapest

The life-size Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron is on display at the WestEnd City Center in Budapest, Hungary. The functioning and driveable Chiron was made from around one million Lego Technic…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Kiskore, Hungary

A picture taken by a drone shows a blackhoe loading floating plant debris and communal waste onto a barge at the barrage of Kiskore hydroelectric power station at Kiskore, eastern…

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Photo exhibition by the homeless on the homeless in Hungary

Scenes from downtown Budapest in Hungary from the outdoor photography exhibition 'My Budapest Photo Project 2019' by the homeless in Hungary. For the third consecutive year, the food-saving charity organisation…

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Photo Story: Algae bloom in Hungary

Freshwater algae proliferate in the southern tip of Lake Balaton at the mouth of the Zala river near Fenekpuszta, southwestern Hungary. Researchers suspect that phosphorus escaped from the lakebed sediment…

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Photo Story: Hot air balloon festival in Hungary

Teachers and students of the Oroshaza Liszt Ferenc School of Art play music with wind instruments in the basket of a hot air balloon. This was done on Thursday, during…

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Photo Story: The Night of Lights in Debrecen, Hungary

The light installation 'Lily' by the Hungarian Koros Design art group is seen during the light art exhibition titled 'Rescape' of the Limelight Projection Mapping International Light Art Group in…

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Germany, Hungary to mark end of the Iron Curtain

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the city of Sopron Monday to commemorate a pivotal moment in the fall of the Iron Curtain in…

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Photo Story: Stormy weather in Hungary

A lightning strike across the sky above the town of Salgotarjan, Hungary, late Tuesday, 13 August 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/PETER KOMKA

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Photo Story: The Sziget Festival in Hungary

A member of the French street theatre Le Caramantran performs with a giant puppet at the Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, Northern Budapest, Hungary, 10 August 2019 (issued 11…

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Photo story: The Sziget Festival in Hungary

Festival goers are reflected in a mirror at the 27th Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, Northern Budapest, Hungary. The festival is one of the biggest cultural events of Europe…

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Renault F1 team truck involved in traffic accident in Hungary

A Renault Formula 1 team truck was involved in an accident in Hungary on Monday morning on its way from Hockenheim to the next race at the Hungaroring. The driver…

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Brussels takes Hungary to court for criminalising activities that help asylum seekers

The European Commission is referring Hungary to the EU’s highest court after Budapest further tightened eligibility requirements for asylum seekers and made it a criminal offense to help refugees. The 2018 law…

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Central and Eastern Europe countries expecting important Commission portfolios

Central and Eastern Europe was shut out in last week's race for senior EU positions, so the region's governments are eyeing important Commission portfolios and a vice presidency as compensation. “The…

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Photo Story: Mark Knopfler in concert in Budapest

British guitarist, singer and song-writer Mark Knopfler, founder of the former rock band Dire Straits, performs during his concert in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary. …

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Photo Story: Protest against the use of plastics in Hungary

Whale sculptures made from plastic waste that was recovered from the ocean are on display at the parliament building in Budapest, Hungary. The temporary installation was erected by Greenpeace…

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What is the Visegrad Group?

In 1991, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia – as it still was then – joined forces to work together more closely and prepare their planned EU accession. The Visegrad Group (also…

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Photo Story: The Milky Way above a clear night sky in Hungary

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Hungary’s lessons, applied in Poland… is it late for the EU’s championing of the Rule of Law?

Michael Meyer-Resende writes on the The Guardian that perhaps one day the spring of 2019 will be remembered as the moment when the European Union halted the destruction of democratic institutions in…

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Photo Story: Zsolnay Light Festival in Pecs

A head sculpture of a well is pictured in the foreground of a building facade decorated with a colourful light projection during the fourth Zsolnay Light Festival in Pecs,…

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Photo Story: ISS passes in front of the Sun

The International Space Station (ISS) flies in front of the Sun as seen from the vicinity of Gyongyos, Hungary, on the 26th June 2019. The flight of ISS in front…

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EU-wide operation against counterfeit products, Law enforcement agencies in Malta involved in the operation

More than 4.7 million counterfeit products seized, over 16 400 social media accounts suspended and 3 300 websites closed in the EU-wide operation Aphrodite II against trafficking of counterfeit goods.…

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Photo Story: New, direct flight between Budapest and Shanghai

Hostesses wave Chinese and Hungarian flags next to a Shanghai Airlines Boeing 787-9 aircraft at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, 07 June 2017. Shanghai Airlines introduced the…

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Captain of Budapest fatal ship crash was also involved in Dutch boat crash

The captain of a cruise ship, identifies only as a 64-year-old Ukrainian national named as Yuriy C, who was involved in a fatal crash in Budapest last week was…

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Ongoing search and rescue operations at the Danube

Members of the Hungarian and South Korean rescue teams work during the recovery operations at Margaret Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, 03 June 2019. A sightseeing boat carrying 33 South Korean…

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Pope Francis urges Hungarians and Romanians to put their troubled past behind

Pope Francis braved a rain-soaked, twisting drive through the mountains of Transylvania on Saturday to visit Romania’s most famous shrine, urging Romanian and ethnic Hungarian faithful to work together for…

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Photo Story : Search and Rescue operations in the Danube

A diver gets out of water after diving to the wreckage under Margaret Bridge, the site of the accident involving South Korean tourists, in Budapest, Hungary, 31 May 2019. A…

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Tribute to victims of capsized boat in the Danube

Flowers and candles are placed on the riverbank to pay tribute to the victims of the capsized boat near Margaret Bridge (R), the scene of the accident, in Budapest, Hungary,…

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Hungary Fidesz dismisses cooperation with Salvini’s far-right group

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party doesn't see much chance of working with the far-right group to be established in the European Parliament by Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini. "We respect the…

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