Hungary

UPDATED: Hungary PM launches election campaign with big tax refund for families

Hungary's government will refund $2 billion of income tax to families in early 2022, and also plans a big hike in the minimum wage, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament's…

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Pope inspired me over family values, says Hungary’s Orban

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that his recent meeting with Pope Francis encouraged him to keep defending the traditional family though the pair avoided airing their…

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Access to single market key to Hungary’s EU membership -PM

BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Hungary must remain a member of the European Union to ensure continued access to its single market, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, adding…

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Pope Francis wraps up trip to Hungary and Slovakia

Pope Francis wrapped up on Wednesday his trip to Hungary and Slovakia, during which he urged the predominantly Catholic countries not to close up and to avoid using religion for…

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In Hungary, pope says anti-Semitism ‘fuse’ must not be allowed to burn

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Pope Francis called on Sunday for vigilance against a rise in anti-Semitism, saying during a brief trip to Hungary this was a "fuse that must not be…

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Pope starts ‘spiritual’ pilgrimage to Hungary and Slovakia

Vatican News -Pope Francis' 34th journey abroad, which also marks 54 countries visited around the world, aims to be "a pilgrimage to the heart of Europe, during which the Pope…

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Hungary condemns EU move to fine Poland over judicial reform

Hungary labelled EU authorities as arrogant after they moved to impose financial penalties against Poland in a dispute over judicial reforms. The European Commission said on Tuesday it had asked…

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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against racist abuse of England players in Hungary

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on world soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday to take action over what he described as "disgraceful" racist abuse aimed at England players by…

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Photo Story: International Air Show and Military Display in Hungary

Jets of the Turkish Stars group of the Turkish Air Force fly in formation during the International Air Show and Military Display at the air base of the Hungarian air…

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Hungary, Russia plan to sign vaccine production deal, new gas supply contract -minister

Hungary is in advance talks with Russia on a licence-based production of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Hungary that could start from the end of 2022, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday.…

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Eight people killed, dozens injured in Hungary bus crash

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Eight people were killed and dozens injured when a passenger bus crashed on the M7 motorway en route to Budapest in the early hours of Sunday, police said…

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Photo Story: World Equestrian Archery Day celebrations in Hungary

Archers shoot together to create a rain of arrows during a festival called Rain of Arrows celebrating the World Equestrian Archery Day on Saturday in Kassai Valley, in Kaposmero, Hungary.…

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Hamilton seals Budapest pole despite boos, Verstappen third fastest

Budapest (dpa) - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton took pole position on Saturday for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix as the world champion's pursuit of standings leader Max Verstappen gathered pace. The Briton…

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Could the European Union kick out Hungary?

Relations between Hungarian president Viktor Orban and other European leaders seem to have reached a nadir. For years, Orban has pursued a right-wing agenda that has often contradicted the bloc’s…

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Thousands join Budapest Pride march against anti-LGBTQ law

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Thousands of Hungarians joined the annual Budapest Pride march on Saturday to support LGBTQ people and protest against a law that limits teaching about homosexuality and transgender…

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EU seeks two-month delay in talks on Hungary recovery plan

The European Union is seeking a two-month delay in talks on Hungary's pandemic recovery plan, with funding likely to be delayed over contested issues as part of an "ideological war"…

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UPDATED: Hungary to hold referendum on child protection issues by early 2022 -PM aide

Hungary plans to hold a referendum on legislation that limits schools' teaching about homosexuality and transgender issues late this year or early next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of…

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Hungary’s Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that his government will be holding a referendum on a controversial anti-LGBT law. Orban made the announcement in a live video on his…

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EU wants reforms before approving Hungary’s recovery plan

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Commission won't approve Hungary's recovery plan until it carries out judicial reform and guarantees that corruption cases are investigated, justice commissioner Didier Reynders said in…

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EU lists rule-of-law concerns for Hungary, Poland, could withhold funds

The European Commission listed on Tuesday serious concerns about the rule of law in Poland and Hungary in a report that could help determine whether they receive billions of euros…

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Poland’s Tusk says conflicts within the EU could eventually end the bloc

Poland and Hungary's conflicts with the European Union could start a process that results in the bloc falling apart, former European Council President Donald Tusk warned, amid a worsening standoff…

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Hungary to offer third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Hungary will offer the option of taking a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from Aug. 1 and will make coronavirus vaccines mandatory for all healthcare workers, Prime Minister Viktor…

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Hungary PM calls EU action on LGBT rights ‘legalised hooliganism’

Hungary's Prime Minister on Friday accused the European Commission of "legalised hooliganism" for an infringement action against measures by his government that the EU executive said discriminated against LGBT people.…

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UPDATED: EU executive expected to take legal steps against Poland, Hungary over LGBT rights

The European Union executive will announce a fresh legal case against Hungary on Thursday over LGBT discrimination and also take steps over regions in Poland which have declared themselves "LGBT-free…

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Hungary’s economy could grow by 6.5% this year

Hungary's economy could grow by more than 14% in the second quarter and by 6.5% in the whole of 2021, Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said in an interview posted on…

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Hungary to play games without fans for discriminatory fan behaviour – UEFA

(Reuters) - Hungary have been ordered to play their next two games behind closed doors after they were sanctioned for discriminatory behaviour by fans during European Championship matches in Budapest,…

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Hungary’s clash with EU over LGBT rights deepens

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vowed he would not give in to EU pressure to repeal a new law banning schools from using materials seen as promoting homosexuality, as the…

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Hungary seeks workers from outside EU to ease labour shortage

Hungary will allow in temporary workers from non-EU states to alleviate a labour shortage and help the economy recover, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday. Szijjarto said some employment…

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Orban says Hungary will not let LGBTQ activists into schools

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that EU efforts to force Hungary to abandon a new law banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools would be in vain. His…

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UPDATED: Hungary says EU efforts to overturn its ban on gay content in schools will be in vain

The EU's efforts to force Hungary to give up a new law banning content in schools that promotes homosexuality will be in vain, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff…

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Pope announces trip to Slovakia and Budapest in September

VATICAN CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he will visit Slovakia on September 12-15 after a brief stop in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. It…

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Photo Story: Lavender picking in Hungary

A woman holds a bag of lavender plants (Lavandula angustifolia) in a garden in Nyircsaholy, Hungary. Photo: EPA-EFE/ATTILA BALAZS

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Dutch criticism of Hungary over LGBT rights reeks of ‘colonial’ past -Orban

Dutch criticism of Hungary over a new law on LGBT rights reeks of a moral supremacy rooted in a colonial past, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. EU…

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Hungary plans export curbs on construction materials

Hungary plans to impose export restrictions on construction materials from October to help rein in inflation in the sector, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. Orban said on Tuesday…

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France expects sanctions against Hungary over anti-LGBT law

French European Affairs junior minister Clement Beaune said on Wednesday he expected a form of sanctions against Hungary over Hungary's anti-LGBT law. Beaune also said he was not in favour…

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Poland should copy Hungarian LGBT law, says Polish minister

Poland should copy a Hungarian law that bans schools from using materials seen as promoting homosexuality, the Polish education minister said in comments published on Monday, as the nationalist government attacks…

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Respect LGBT rights or leave EU, Hungary’s Orban told

Respect LGBT rights or leave the European Union, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told his Hungarian counterpart as the bloc's leaders confronted Viktor Orban over a law that bans schools…

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Late Goretzka equaliser against Hungary sends Germany into last 16

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley. The Germans were teetering on…

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EU to take steps against Hungary’s LGBT bill which is a ‘shame’, von der Leyen says

The European Commission will take action against Hungary's LGBT draft law, the head of the EU's executive said on Wednesday, calling the bill a shame and violation of fundamental EU…

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UEFA investigate ‘potential discriminatory incidents’ in Budapest

Two European Championship soccer matches in Hungary are being investigated for "potential discriminatory incidents," UEFA said Sunday. The governing body of European soccer said a "UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector…

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France rescue draw to dash Hungary’s hopes of an upset

Antoine Greizmann rescued a point for world champions France as they came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with hosts Hungary in Group F and prevent a massive upset…

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Harry Potter, ‘Friends’ may fall victim to Hungary’s anti-LGBT law

The largest broadcasters in Hungary criticised a new law banning the “display and promotion of homosexuality” among under-18s as a threat to freedom of expression, and one said it could…

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Hungary could be sanctioned over anti-LGBT+ law, warns EU equality chief Helena Dalli

The EU could impose funding restrictions on Hungary over legislation that bans the dissemination in schools of content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change, the bloc’s equality chief told…

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Ronaldo becomes Euros top scorer as Portugal beat Hungary

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming the first player to appear in five European Championships with a brace as they got their title defence off to a winning start with…

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Hungary approves law banning promotion homosexuality and gender change among children

Hungary's parliament passed legislation on Tuesday that bans the dissemination of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change, amid strong criticism from human rights groups and opposition…

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EU veto ‘hostage’-taking on foreign policy must end -Germany’s Maas

Germany's foreign minister said on Monday the European Union should abolish the right of individual member states to veto foreign policy measures as the 27-nation bloc could not allow itself to be "held hostage". His comments, which…

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As Hungary lifts restrictions, couples can wed at last

Marton Aszalos, a young Hungarian ambulance paramedic, and vet Eniko Tokacs-Mathe had to cancel their wedding twice during the pandemic and are finally getting ready for their big day this…

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Top EU court dismisses Hungary’s complaint over democracy probe

The top European Union court dismissed Hungary's challenge against the opening in 2018 of a disciplinary procedure against Budapest for undermining democracy in the formerly communist country. Budapest had challenged…

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Hungary PM laments loss of UK from EU ahead of Johnson meeting

Hungary is missing Britain's presence within the European Union and the two countries need to build new bilateral ties, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday ahead of a meeting…

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Hungary signs up to huge EU COVID recovery fund, moving deal a step closer

Hungary on Wednesday approved a bill essential to the European Union's massive recovery fund, bringing the bloc a step closer to putting the deal into operation and hopefully ending Europe's…

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Budapest mayor launches bid to challenge Orban next year

Budapest mayor Gergely Karacsony on Saturday announced his bid to become the prime minister candidate for Hungary's six opposition parties which are trying to forge an alliance to take on…

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Hungary’s Orban: EU should approve vaccines shown to be effective elsewhere

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would propose to European Union leaders that the bloc authorise all vaccines that have been shown to be safe and effective elsewhere and…

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Poland, Hungary push against “gender equality” at EU social summit

Lobbying by Poland and Hungary has led to the removal of the phrase "gender equality" from a draft declaration on advancing social cohesion that the EU is due to publish…

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Hungary reopens for people holding COVID-19 immunity cards

Spa fans flocked to Budapest’s world-famous thermal baths over the weekend as Hungary relaxed lockdown restrictions for people with government-issued vaccination cards. A queue formed in front of the Szechenyi…

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Hungary to ease virus curbs

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday said parts of the service economy will reopen as scheduled on Saturday as the country's COVID-19 vaccination rate surpasses 40%, adding he would…

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Scientists, doctors slam Hungarian government criticism of western vaccines

BUDAPEST, April 27 (Reuters) - Hungarian scientists and doctors have warned against relying on numbers released by the government that suggested Russian and Chinese COVID-19 shots were more effective than Western ones, the latest twist in the country's unorthodox…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Somosko, Hungary

Heavy fog covers the landscape around the Castle of Somosko, near Salgotarjan, Hungary. Via EPA-EFE/Peter Komka

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