Champions League final opening ceremony: Start time, how to watch and who is performing before PSG vs Arsenal Kick-off show at the Puskas Arena in Budapest will be headlined by rock royalty Evening Standard · May 29
Hungary police say 'no grounds' to ban Budapest Pride parade Hungarian police said Friday that they would not ban next month's Pride parade in Budapest, a reversal from last year when the event was barred under the former nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban. Radio France Internationale · May 29
EU to release €16bn to Hungary previously frozen under Orbán Decision comes as police announce policy U-turn to allow Pride parade to take place in Budapest The Guardian - UK · May 29
Arsenal star begins mind games with bold PSG claim before Champions League final Premier League winners are hoping to complete a famous trophy double in Budapest Evening Standard · May 29
Seeking to unblock EU funds, Hungary's Magyar meets with EU leadership in Brussels Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels The Independent UK · May 29
Arsenal trophy parade LIVE: Gunners celebrate title triumph as Declan Rice loses voice after defeat in Champions League final After an agonising defeat on penalties, Arsenal pick up the pieces and enjoy a trophy parade in North London The Independent UK · May 29
Newsletter: Brussels-Beijing trade tangle and Hungary’s frozen funds All 27 European Commissions will debate EU-China trade relations Friday to mitigate dumping and overdependencies, while the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to discuss with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen releasing frozen EU funds for Budapest. Euronews · May 29
Jens Lehmann exclusive: 'I'm backing Arsenal to beat PSG in the Champions League final - here's why' Legendary Invincibles shot-stopper explains his thought process after backing Gunners to get the job done in Budapest Evening Standard · May 29
SOC:Arsenal threaten PSG's claim of greatness in ECL final The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest where defending champions Paris St Germain take on Arsenal. AAP · May 29
Arsenal threaten PSG's claim of greatness in ECL final The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest where defending champions Paris St Germain take on Arsenal. AAP · May 29
Arsenal owners promise to strengthen squad even if Champions League is won Josh Kroenke has promised Arsenal intend to improve their squad and that rewarding Mikel Arteta with a new contract is an “utmost priority” The Guardian - UK · May 28
Former Arsenal player pulls out of TV punditry role for Champions League final The ex-Gunners midfielder was due to be pitchside for the clash against PSG on Saturday night in Budapest The Independent UK · May 28
Budapest is perfect for the Champions League final – but tournament remains a closed shop Hungary’s rich footballing heritage is unlikely to make an impact on Europe’s premier club competition as clubs from small countries stand no chance The Guardian - UK · May 28
Arsenal legend tips Mikel Arteta to eclipse Invincibles' legacy as Champions League glory beckons Gunners can establish themselves as club’s greatest ever side in Budapest Evening Standard · May 28
France 24 · May 27 Where does Europe's far right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-MAGA populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's rival actually helped…
Sports Illustrated · May 27 Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner As Arsenal, PSG Battle for Glory The stage is set for what should be a thrilling finale in Budapest.
Euronews · May 27 Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock frozen funds Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline.
Euronews · May 27 Budapest readies ahead of welcoming its first Champions League final on Saturday Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will welcome Premier League finalists, Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal F.C., on Saturday, as tourism experts expect more than 200,000 fans to flock to the city in what could be the city's biggest tourism event ever recorded.
The Independent UK · May 27 Best Champions League betting offers and free bets The Champions League remains the most prestigious club football competition in the world, and as such, it is one of the most bet-on events in the UK each season.
Euronews · May 26 'We can halt warming – and we must': IPCC scientist on why Europe keeps choosing fossil fuels 'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU.
International Business Times UK · May 26 On The Cusp Of Glory: Budapest Awaits Arsenal As Arteta's Men Seek To End UCL Nightmare Arsenal is just one match away from lifting the Champions League for the first time in her history. After 20 years, the Gunners return to the final for the second time in history however, PSG stands between the Arteta's men and glory.
Evening Standard · May 25 Double PSG injury blow hands Arsenal huge Champions League final boost Two key stars are sweating over their fitness ahead of the Budapest showdown
Euronews · May 22 Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms as EU funding talks intensify Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach.
Evening Standard · May 21 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta hoping for key double injury boost as Champions League final approaches Gunners held an open training session as part of media day before PSG showdown in Budapest next weekend
Euronews · May 20 Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the two countries and a major reason behind Budapest’s veto of Kyiv’s EU accession bid.