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Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president next Tuesday

The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures.

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Hungary's PM optimistic about Paks nuclear power station restart

According to Péter Magyar, the water level has already climbed several centimetres above the critical threshold.

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Hungary's nuclear crisis tests new PM Magyar's leadership

Record-low Danube water levels have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant into partial shutdown, cutting output as demand surges. Former governing party Fidesz is seizing on the outage to question the still-new government's competence.

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Record low Danube levels prompt governments to take emergency action

It comes amid soaring temperatures across Europe, as the continent grapples with yet another heatwave.

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How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's built-to-last regime

Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.

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EU considers emergency meeting as Hungary faces energy crisis

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has warned of an energy crisis after record-low Danube water levels forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's power.

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Receding Danube reveals potential centuries-old catapult stone

Experts at the Matthias Corvinus Museum in Visegrád must still examine the stone ball to confirm if it is a catapult projectile, but it could well be a historic find.

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Hungary opens annual 4.5-hectare corn maze for visitors to explore

Since 2008, a group of enthusiastic locals has been picking up hoes and measuring tools each year to create one of the region's biggest attractions.

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EU far right cries foul, Commission unfazed about Magyar's purgatorium

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast | Brussels eyes political reshuffles in London and Budapest

In a week of political upheaval in Europe, Hungary got rid of its president and the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade entered office. What does this mean for Brussels?

Europe Today

Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK

Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle.

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Chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for Hungary's presidency

Until a successor is elected, the Speaker of Parliament, Agnes Forsthoffer, is serving as interim head of state. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.

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Rule of Law in Hungary shows ‘radical change’ under Magyar, EU says

The latest European Commission report highlights “intense reform efforts” by Budapest's new government. The decision to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is seen as a key step in the fight against corruption.

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Hungary's Magyar demands migration fine refund from EU

The Hungarian leader argues that the EU's stance has shifted as other member states pursue similar border policies. He also wants €2 billion in lost recovery funds returned in an upcoming budget deal.

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György Kemény retrospective: The father of Hungarian pop art at 90

At the GYURIII! exhibition visitors gain a comprehensive view of György Kemény’s ever-evolving oeuvre, from poster art and pop art to digital abstraction.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest

In partnership with Media City

In 2025, Budapest welcomed a record eight million visitors, making it one of Central Europe's most popular destinations. So what is it about this city that attracts so many travellers?

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Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition

Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.

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Euronews explains: can Magyar remove president Sulyok from office?

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains:

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Hungary risks missing Erasmus+ return despite EU promises

Budapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.

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Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office

Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced.