Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead after player vote One player has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Nations League meeting in Hungary Evening Standard · Sep 26
Republic of Ireland press conference and training delayed ahead of controversial Israel clash Republic of Ireland are due to face Israel in Hungary on Sunday The Independent UK · Sep 26
Behind the scenes: How the C8 summit and an oil deal exposed fragile Hungary-Ukraine ties A dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks. Euronews · Sep 26
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Azerbaijan GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix Motorsport · Sep 26
Hungary dramatically cuts EU defence loan request under new government The administration of Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has significantly reduced its requested EU defence loan, from €16.4 billion to €5.4 billion, Brussels announced on Friday. Euronews · Sep 25
EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries. Euronews · Sep 25
Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law', unlocks €4.2bn in EU funding The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar's government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government. Euronews · Sep 23
Hungary and Ukraine clash over Zelenskyy's new regional forum Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha accused Magyar of echoing Orbán's "obstructionism and isolationism" after the Hungarian PM lambasted Kyiv for including Hungary in its new Carpathian Eight forum without consent. Euronews · Sep 22
Expected years in retirement: For how long do Europeans receive their pensions? The expected years after retirement age differ widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at current retirement ages and how long Europeans can expect to receive their pension. Euronews · Sep 18
Balletic hits and bicycle kicks: Teqball comes of age at the Asian Games Invented a little over a decade ago in Hungary, teqball is a combination between soccer and ping pong The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Where Europe spends its money: A look at public spending across the continent European governments allocate the largest share of their spending to social protection, while the second-largest category varies across countries. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how governments spend public money on services. Euronews · Sep 16
Hungary moves to amend controversial child protection law after EU court ruling Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary. Euronews · Sep 14
Hungary Moves To Scrap Orbán's Gay Adoption Restrictions as PM Magyar Puts Experts Over Politicians Hungary's government plans to overhaul adoption rules that restricted same-sex and single-parent adoptions under Viktor Orbán, but Prime Minister Péter Magyar has not endorsed same-sex marriage. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close. Euronews · Sep 14
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Photos of top track and field athletes chasing $150K prizes at the Ultimate Championship The world’s top track and field athletes are competing in Hungary over three nights, with 28 events and $150,000 for each winner. The new Ultimate Championship is set to return every two years.
Euronews · Sep 13 Peter Magyar announces upcoming changes to child adoption regulations for singles and same-sex couples The prime minister's announcement marks a sharp ideological and policy break with the 2010-2026 Orbán governments and, since April's government change, a key step forward for human rights and child protection in Hungary.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Hungary Asked King Charles To Return Two Horses Gifted by Orbán, Then Admitted It Did Not Want Them Back King Charles's two Hungarian Lipizzaner horses will remain in Britain after Budapest corrected a letter that appeared to seek their return, reigniting questions over whether they were gifted or loaned.
Euronews · Sep 13 Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.
Motorsport · Sep 12 F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix
The Times of India · Sep 10 US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland while wider pause continues: What it means The US has resumed immigrant visa processing for applicants in Hungary and Poland, even as immigrant visa processing remains disrupted at US embassies and consulates in much of the world.
Euronews · Sep 10 EU Commission scrambles to keep pace with Moldova's accession push The European Commission is redirecting resources to keep pace with Moldova's fast reform drive, even as its accession stays politically coupled with Ukraine's Hungary-stalled bid.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Péter Nádas obituary Hungarian author who explored memory and history in his fiction and was nominated for a Nobel prize
Euronews · Sep 9 Hungary takes one more step to normalise relations with Brussels over rule of law Hungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left out of European programs.
Euronews · Sep 9 Hungary's continued veto slows Ukraine's EU accession process as minority rights row persists Hungary once again blocked progress on Ukraine’s EU accession at a Council working group, linking further movement to guarantees protecting the rights of Hungary’s minority community in Ukraine. Budapest did not block Moldova’s parallel accession track, although other member states oppose separating
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Over 'Unacceptable Activities' After Years of Close Ties With Putin Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, signalling a shift from Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow policies. The move aims to protect sovereignty, with potential diplomatic repercussions from Russia