Hungary

Orban seeks re-election for fourth consecutive term, War in Ukraine has upset campaign

BUDAPEST, April 3 (Reuters) - The odds are slightly in favour of Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, one of Europe's longest-serving leaders, extending his 12-year rule in an election on Sunday,…

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Orban’s dream of two decades in power hangs in the balance in Hungarian ballot

After his third consecutive landslide victory in 2018, Hungary's Viktor Orban said his strong new mandate allowed him to plan for 12 years ahead, aiming for an unbroken two-decade spell…

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Hungary rights groups urge invalid votes to defeat Orban’s LGBTQ referendum

Hungarian human rights groups are urging voters to spoil their ballots to defeat a government referendum on LGBTQ issues taking place alongside a national election on Sunday, saying its approval…

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Orban’s Fidesz extends lead over Hungary opposition to two percentage points – poll

BUDAPEST, March 23 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party extended its lead to two percentage points over an opposition alliance in a mid-March survey ahead of…

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More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, UN says; Hungary PM flags arrival of “bigger wave” of Ukraine refugees

According to UN estimates, more than three million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded on 24 February. Most have sought refuge in neighbouring Poland, arriving to the border by…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Almamellek , Hungary

A forest train runs between Almamellek and Sasret through the hills of Zselic region along the Almamellek State Forest Railway Line. PHOTO - EPA-EFE/Tamas Soki

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Conservative ruling party’s Novak to become Hungary’s first woman president

BUDAPEST, March 10 (Reuters) - Hungary's parliament elected ruling Fidesz party lawmaker Katalin Novak as the country's first woman president on Thursday, buttressing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's nationalist agenda which has triggered…

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Despite refugee crisis, Poland and Hungary must still abide with rule of law provisions – Weber

Poland and Hungary's efforts to welcome hundreds and thousands of refugees is commendable, but that should not exonerate them from respecting the values which are upheld by the European Union,…

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Hungary will not veto EU sanctions on Russia

BUDAPEST, March 3 (Reuters) - Hungary will not veto European Union sanctions against Russia and the unity of the 27-member bloc is paramount given the war in Ukraine, which Hungary condemns unequivocally,…

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Despite border fence, Hungary is route of hope for migrants to the West

KUBEKHAZA, Hungary/RABE, Serbia (Reuters) - Portraying Hungary as a border fortress against illegal migration into Europe is a central theme of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's close-fought campaign for re-election on…

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UPDATED: MEPs push Commission to act after ECJ dismisses Polish, Hungarian challenge to rule of law mechanism

The European Court of Justice has dismissed a Polish and Hungarian challenge to a new law that would allow the EU to cut funds to member countries that violate democratic…

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FACTBOX-Top EU court throws out Polish, Hungarian challenge to “money for demoracy”

Feb 16 (Reuters) - The European Union's top court dismissed on Wednesday challenges by Poland and Hungary to a new tool that would cut funding by the 27-nation bloc for members that flout democratic…

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Orban’s Fidesz leads opposition by two points ahead of Hungarian April election

Hungary's governing Fidesz party gained a two-point lead this month over the united opposition in the campaign for the April 3 election, according to an opinion poll by Zavecz Research…

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Hungary to host global right-wing populists in support of PM Orban

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary will in March host right-wing participants from the United States and Europe including the leader of Spain’s Vox party at a conference linked to U.S. conservatives,…

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EU considering freezing EU funds for Hungary and Poland over rule of law breaches

The European Commission could propose freezing European Union structural funds for Hungary and Poland over concerns for the rule of law before a Hungarian parliamentary election on April 3, Budget…

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Hungary opposition leader flags tax cuts for poor as Orban’s party gains ground

Hungary's opposition plans to lower the tax burden on the poor while ensuring fiscal discipline to put the country on track to adopting the euro should a six-party alliance win…

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One person killed, two hurt in Budapest hospital fire

BUDAPEST, Jan 23 (Reuters) - One person has died and two people are being treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze swept through a hospital in Budapest early on Sunday,…

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Hungary’s opposition says, if it wins elections, will work for the adoption of the euro

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's opposition alliance, if it wins elections on April 3, will put the economy on track for the adoption of the euro within five years, the opposition's…

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Hungary’s new COVID-19 cases hit record high, Opposition leader pauses campaign after positive COVID-19 test

BUDAPEST, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Hungarian opposition's candidate for prime minister, Peter Marki-Zay, said on Wednesday that he was isolating at home after testing positive for coronavirus but that…

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Hungary to offer fourth COVID shot as Omicron cases spike

BUDAPEST, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Hungary is to make a fourth COVID-19 shot available to people who ask for it, after a consultation with a doctor, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's…

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Hungary’s daily tally of new COVID-19 cases jumps as Omicron spreads

BUDAPEST, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Hungary's daily tally of new COVID-19 cases jumped to 7,883 on Wednesday from 5,270 reported a week earlier, but the number of patients treated in…

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Hungary sets April 3 election

Hungary will hold an election on April 3 where nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, one of Europe's longest-serving leaders and a foe of immigration, will face a close race against…

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Hungary considering fourth Covid-19 vaccine booster shot

BUDAPEST, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Hungary's daily tally of new COVID-19 infections could exceed 13,000 in the new wave of the pandemic caused by the Omicron variant of the virus,…

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Hungary reports 5,270 new COVID-19 cases in sharp rise

BUDAPEST, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Hungary reported 5,270 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, a sharp rise from the 3,005 recorded a week ago, as the Omicron variant spreads. Omicron accounted…

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Seven killed as car carrying migrants crashes in Hungary

Seven people were killed and four injured when a car with a Serbian licence plate carrying migrants crashed into a house in Hungary late on Monday, after its driver refused to stop for a check,…

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Vaccinated, maskless crowds enjoy Christmas markets in Budapest

Traditional Christmas markets have opened in Budapest's main squares only for people vaccinated against COVID-19, but have drawn many tourists and locals alike even as central Europe battles a renewed…

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Hungarian court to rule on challenge to EU law, says Orban

BUDAPEST, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Hungary's constitutional court is expected to rule on a government motion challenging the supremacy of European Union law on Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told…

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Fourth wave of pandemic appears to have peaked in Hungary, PM Orban says

BUDAPEST, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have peaked in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told public radio on Friday. He added that…

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UPDATED: EU court told to dismiss Polish, Hungarian cash-for-democracy challenge

The European Union's top court should dismiss a challenge by Poland and Hungary to a new tool aimed at cutting cash for member states which break the bloc's democratic rules,…

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Hungary reports H5N1 bird flu in turkey farm

BUDAPEST, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Hungary has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus at a turkey farm while authorities also found the virus in a…

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Hungarian parliament empowers government to hold referendum on LGBT issues

Hungary's parliament passed a resolution on Tuesday that will empower the government to hold a referendum on LGBT issues, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban heads into a tough election race next year. Earlier this…

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More Hungarians need to take COVID-19 booster shots – PM Orban

BUDAPEST, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Hungary needs to increase the number of people taking booster shots against COVID-19 to curb infections, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.…

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Hungary reports record daily COVID-19 cases

BUDAPEST, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Hungary reported a record 12,637 new daily COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1.045 million with 33,519 deaths, a government tally showed on Wednesday. Hungary,…

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Hungarians line up for shots as COVID surges across Europe

BUDAPEST, Nov 22 (Reuters) - People were lining up for COVID-19 shots outside Budapest's main hospitals on Monday as Hungary for the first time offered vaccinations without prior registration amid…

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EU executive probes whether Poland, Hungary should get EU money

BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission has started a long-awaited probe into whether Poland and Hungary should continue to receive billions of euros from the EU budget because…

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UPDATED: Hungary reports record 11,289 COVID-19 infections in 24 hours

BUDAPEST, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Hungary reported 11,289 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, its highest daily tally since the start of the pandemic, the government said on its coronavirus website.…

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Hungary reports H5N1 bird flu in farm poultry, OIE says

PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Hungary has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus among farm poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on…

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Hungarian doctors warn of ‘sad Christmas’ as COVID cases soar

Hungary reported 10,265 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, its highest daily tally since the end of March, prompting the country's Medical Chamber to call for a ban on mass events…

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Hungary opposition makes gains, raising stakes for Orban -poll

BUDAPEST, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hungary's united opposition retained a four-point lead ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz in a November survey by the think tank Zavecz Research,…

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Hungary reports new daily COVID-19 infections, highest since end-March

BUDAPEST, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hungary reported 10,265 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, its highest daily tally since the end of March, the government said on its official coronavirus website.…

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EU seeks court fine for Hungary over asylum rules

BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Friday it was seeking a Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling to fine Hungary over its failure…

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Hungary reports jump in daily COVID-19 infections

Hungary reported a jump in daily COVID-19 infections to 6,268 on Thursday, with the daily tally more than doubling from the middle of last week in a country with hardly…

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Hungary to require COVID-19 vaccinations at state institutions

Hungary’s government will require employees at state institutions to be vaccinated against COVID-19 after a jump in new coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff announced. Gergely Gulyas…

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Hungary’s daily COVID-19 cases jump to highest since April

BUDAPEST, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Hungary reported a jump in daily COVID-19 cases to 3,125 on Wednesday, its highest daily tally since April, the government said, urging people to take…

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French far-right leader Le Pen, Hungarian PM Orban slam EU in Budapest

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban jointly criticised the European Union and the European Commission on Tuesday (October 26), during the French politician’s visit to the Hungarian capital. Le…

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Hungary’s Orban accuses Brussels, Washington of meddling as 2022 election race heats up

BUDAPEST, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces a close election race next year, accused Brussels and Washington of trying to meddle in Hungarian politics and called…

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Photo Story: Hungary commemorates the Anniversary of 1956 Hungarian Revolution

The state flag is hoisted by honorary guards during a ceremony to mark the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the outbreak of the Hungarian revolution and war of independence…

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Hungarians to pick Orban’s 2022 contender in tight opposition primary

Hungarians will choose between leftist European lawmaker Klara Dobrev and conservative "outsider" Peter Marki-Zay in a primary this weekend to lead an unprecedented joint opposition bid to oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban…

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Polish prime minister accuses opposition of lying about ‘Polexit’

Poland's government does not want Poland to leave the European Union, the prime minister said on Tuesday, accusing opposition politicians of spreading what he said were lies. "Our dear opposition…

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Hungary’s Orban backs Polish court ruling challenging EU law

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary has called on European Union institutions "to respect member states' sovereignty" after it backed a Polish court ruling that some EU law is incompatible with the…

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Hungary has offered help to Romania in treating COVID-19 patients – foreign ministry

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary has offered its help to neighbouring Romania in treating COVID-19 patients as the country grapples with record high new infections and a shortage of intensive care…

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It’s ‘Orban or Europe’ in 2022 election, Hungary opposition frontrunner says

The leading candidate to spearhead the opposition challenge to Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary's parliamentary elections said the contest would be about "Orban or Europe", with Hungary's access to…

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Hungary’s COVID-19 deaths rise to highest since start of fourth wave

Hungary's COVID-19 deaths and new infections jumped over the weekend to their highest level since the start of the fourth wave of the pandemic, government data showed on Monday. Health…

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Left-winger aims to become Hungary’s first female prime minister

Klara Dobrev's first political campaign two years ago earned her leftist party a better-than-expected four seats in the European Parliament. Now she is one step closer to her next goal:…

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EU may approve Polish, Hungarian spending plans – with conditions – officials

The European Commission may approve in November EU-funded national recovery plans of Poland and Hungary, but will set conditions linked to respecting the rule of law for the release of…

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UPDATED: Pro-EU Dobrev leads in opposition primary to take on Hungary’s Orban

BUDAPEST, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Klara Dobrev, a 49-year-old lawyer who favours closer ties with the European Union, looked poised to win the first leg of an opposition primary contest…

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Migration not the solution to EU’s population challenge -CEE leaders

Central European leaders signed a joint declaration on Thursday saying immigration should not be the answer to the European Union's demographic challenges, while calling on the bloc to keep family…

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