Hungarian public media outlets halt broadcasting in post-Orbán shake-up Péter Magyar hails ‘end of propaganda broadcasts’ as Kossuth radio and M1 TV channels suspend transmission The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
'Public media cannot lie': Hungary pulls plug on state broadcaster in post-Orbán purge Hungary's public broadcaster went off-air on Tuesday, replaced by an on-screen apology, after Péter Magyar's new government installed interim management and sacked staff accused of pro-Orbán bias. Euronews · Jul 7
Baby Mercedes G-Class Might Not Be Made In Germany After All In a cost-cutting move, the 'Little G' could be assembled in Hungary. Motor1 · Jul 7
Mercedes' New Production Plan Could Make The 'Baby' G-Class EV Far Cheaper Mercedes’ smaller G-Class may not be built in Germany but in Hungary alongside the brand’s other budget models. InsideEVs · Jul 6
Hungary could vote to oust president as early as next week as opposition complains of 'tyranny' Viktor Orbán's Fidesz is calling for protests after Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok. Euronews · Jul 6
Climate law expert: Europe’s deadly heatwaves belong in court Europe is in the middle of something that no longer feels exceptional. Temperature records have broken across the continent, hitting 40°C and above in Germany, France, Hungary and Spain – and costing hundreds of lives. The Conversation · Jul 6
‘Attack on civil society’: why Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank is in crisis MCC Brussels received lavish funding from Budapest, but Hungary’s new PM is launching an investigation The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation. Euronews · Jul 2
Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions". Euronews · Jul 2
Newsletter: EU enlargement climbs the political agenda Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: An exclusive on Brussels' planned redistribution of Western Balkans funding, why enlargement dominated the opening of Ireland's EU Council presidency, and a preview of the EU budget conference kicking off in Brussels. Euronews · Jul 2
Russian gas imports rise despite EU phase-out Russian liquefied natural gas continues to arrive mainly through Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, while pipeline deliveries remain concentrated in Hungary, Slovakia and Greece. Euronews · Jul 1
Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot? Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Lawyer says Orbán should have been detained over Ukrainian cash convoy raid A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation. Euronews · Jun 30
Over 95 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C Tuesday Europe is slowly recovering from its most severe heatwave ever, though over 95 million people will still endure 35C temperatures on Tuesday. This early summer scorcher has caused excess deaths and school closures. Millions in eastern and southern Europe, including Hungary, Romania, and parts of Spain and Italy, remain under… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Bangkok Post · Jun 29 Crowning a healthy populism Conventional wisdom has it that an autocratic ethnonationalist backlash against global capitalism and liberal democracy is driving 21st-century politics. Yet recent developments have shown the political revolt to be more nuanced. In an era of rapid technological and economic change, people invariably look to the past. But nostalgia can inspire…
Euronews · Jun 29 Explainer: Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.
France 24 · Jun 29 What happens when lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower? The heatwave that's seen much of northern Europe melting in the past week is moving eastwards, with Germany and Hungary reaching or exceeding 40°C in the past 24 hours.
Euronews · Jun 29 Venice Commission experts to investigate Magyar's push to remove Hungary's president The Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to assess a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Both the president and PM Péter Magyar's government say they are open to talks with the delegation.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record Heat records of over 40C set as extreme weather spreads east, with more than 191m in Europe enduring 35C or above
The Economic Times · Jun 28 Europe heatwave: 191 million people to face 35C+ temperatures on Sunday Europe is bracing for a scorching Sunday as an estimated 191 million people are expected to face temperatures of 35C or higher, particularly in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. Millions more will experience heat above 30C. This widespread heatwave is impacting large swathes of Central and Eastern Europe,…
The Independent UK · Jun 27 Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride
Euronews · Jun 26 Europe's best lakes for a safe summer dip, from the Italian Alps to the Hungarian plains The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming.
France 24 · Jun 25 Divorce, Italian style: Is Meloni-Trump row bringing Europe closer together? Has Trump whispering run its course? Ask the now departing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who famously brought that letter of invitation from the king to the Oval Office, or Hungary’s ousted leader Viktor Orban. And how about the very public breakup with the only European leader invited to Donald…
International Business Times UK · Jun 24 Hungarian 'Cannibal' Hospital Worker 'Prepared Food From Corpses' After Raiding Graves and Morgues A Hungarian hospital worker accused of cannibalism allegedly ate human remains collected from graves and hospitals, as police uncovered skulls, limbs, and a face made from skin.
Euronews · Jun 24 EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.