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POLITICSSep 9Europe Today: Ceuta cries out for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomatsCeuta's mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has requested greater European support for the continuing crisis in the Spanish enclave after 80.000 crossed the border illegally last month. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has decided to expel 10 Russian diplomats over "unacceptable" activities.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Expiring emergency migration laws could be key to unlocking Hungary's EU finesBrussels and Budapest are exploring whether letting two temporary Hungarian migration laws lapse – without softening border policy – could provide a path to ending the EU's €1m-a-day fine imposed on Hungary, but experts remain doubtful it will be enough to satisfy the ECJ.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Hungary Orbán - style media takeover playbook lands in Serbia before elections – EUobserverA media strategy resembling Hungary's "Orbán-style" approach is reportedly being implemented in Serbia ahead of its elections. This raises concerns about media freedom and political influence in the region.euobserver.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 28Fight for water: Dried-up lakes and mass fish deaths at one of Hungary's largest fish farmsThe fish farm's manager blames upstream irrigation, but water authorities say water was shared according to the rules and none was witheld.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 24Hungary on track to unlock €10bn in EU funds before August reform deadlineHungary is on track to meet all EU criteria by the end of August to unlock €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Budapest and Commission sources say the process is on track, with two-thirds of the required milestones already met.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 5Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heatThe temperature in Austria climbed to a record high on Wednesday, while Hungarians curbed power use as the latest heatwave and drought took their toll on central and…Japan Today
DISASTERAug 5Austria hits record temperature , Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heatcyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 5Albania burns , Hungary cuts power as Europe feels heatperthnow.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 4Romania, Hungary, France... Europe's nuclear power plants tested by heatwaveRecord low water levels in Europe's major rivers have ​reduced electricity output and shrunk company earnings, stoking fears about the economic impact of searing heat and erratic rainfall. Governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis as record low water levels on the Danube River have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 3Hungary only nuclear plant on brink of shutdown as Europe heat wave threatens energy crisisHungary's sole nuclear power plant faces potential shutdown due to a heat wave across Europe, which could lead to an energy crisis. This situation poses a threat to energy supply amid extreme weather.kvia.com · United States
DISASTERAug 3Hungary only nuclear plant on brink of shutdown as Europe heatwave threatens energy crisisktvz.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 3Hungary only nuclear plant on brink of shutdown as Europe heatwave threatens energy crisiskeyt.com · United States
DISASTERJul 31EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisisEuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 17Hungary Magyar demands migration fine refund from EUHungary's Magyar party is demanding a refund from the EU for a migration fine, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding immigration policy.euronews.com · United States
POLITICSJul 17Hungary's Magyar demands migration fine refund from EUThe 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.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 14Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really 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:EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 14Hungary risks missing early Erasmus+ return despite EU promisesBudapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 9EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelopeThe decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERJul 2From Hungary to Ukraine, Europe's scorching heatwave hits eastWhile France, Italy, the UK and the rest of western Europe reeled under a heatwave last week, central and eastern Europe sweltered too. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and the Balkans hit record temperatures. Ukraine imposed power outages as its grid buckled under demand. Romania got slammed by a violent storm after its own heatwave. This summer's deadly heat arrived early and broke records—already testing our societies' limits.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and PolandFacing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 20Hungary Lifts Ban on Ukrainian Media to Rebuild Bilateral RelationsHungarian Minister of Social Relations and Culture Zoltán Tarr announced that Budapest is lifting the ban on Ukrainian media distribution in Hungary. The restrictions, originally implemented in 2025 by Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party, were reversed to ensure the Ukrainian minority and refugees have access to independent news in their native language. Tarr framed the decision as a step toward rebuilding bilateral relations, stating the new government has achieved more progress with Kyiv in a few weeks than the previous administration did over several years.kyivpost · ukraine
POLITICSJun 17Hungary launches probe into seizure of Ukrainian cash and goldHungary has launched a probe into the seizure of Ukrainian cash and gold. This signifies an investigation into an international financial incident.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan