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Brazil summons Hungarian envoy to explain why Bolsonaro hid in embassy
Former Brazil president spent two nights at legation after two close aides were detained in February...
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EU nature restoration laws face collapse as member states withdraw support
Brussels vote cancelled after it became clear law would not pass final stage with majority voteThe...
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Four killed at Hungarian rally after race car crashes into spectators
Car appeared to lose traction before sliding off roadTwo people, including a child, sustain serious injuriesA...
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Sweden finally joins Nato after nearly two-year wait
Hungary dropping opposition allows historically neutral country to become member, cementing alliance’s control of Nordic regionSweden...
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Sweden will complete its ‘long farewell to neutrality’ with Nato accession
For Swedes it means a dramatic change of national identity, while the alliance gets greater control...
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China offers to deepen security ties with Hungary
Beijing’s move comes at a time when Budapest’s relationship with its EU and Nato allies is...
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Crisis in Hungarian politics is exposing Orbán’s vulnerabilities. Will it sway undecided voters?
President’s resignation shines light on gap between government’s behaviour and rhetoric as country prepares for local...
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Hungary’s president resigns in unusual setback for ruling party
Katalin Novák stepped down after pardoning a man convicted of helping cover up sex abuse The...
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EU leaders gather for key summit in bid to unblock Orbán veto on Ukraine aid – Europe live
Meeting in Brussels as heads of state try to persuade Hungarian leader to back €50bn packageAs...
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EU leaders enter showdown with Viktor Orbán over €50bn Ukraine package
Member states hope to persuade Hungary to remove its block on funding at Brussels emergency summitEU...
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Italy lodges protest after citizen led in chains into Budapest court
Hungarian ambassador summoned amid national uproar at treatment of Ilaria Salis, accused of attacking neo-NazisItaly’s government...
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Courts reprimand Spain, Greece and Hungary over treatment of child asylum seekers
Rights of lone minors were not protected, with some deported and others left homeless for monthsSpain,...
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Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s membership of Nato
Vote leaves Hungary as only country still to ratify application made in response to Russian invasion...
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Jetsetting Orbán is speed-dating global strongmen – but at what cost?
Hungarian PM met a who’s who of rightwing leaders on his travels in 2023, as critics...
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Hungary’s ‘draconian’ new law can be used to punish Orbán critics, US warns
State department says sovereignty protection office can be used to ‘intimidate and punish’ Hungarians critical of...
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Orbán must not hold EU hostage over Ukraine, Macron says
French president accuses Hungarian PM of being dishonest to the public about his reasons for vetoing...
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Hungary blocks €50bn in EU aid for Ukraine hours after membership talks approved
Viktor Orbán says extra money to Kyiv had been vetoed but talks would resume in the...
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‘No reason to negotiate Ukraine’s EU membership now,’ says Viktor Orbán as key summit opens – Europe live
Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz and Charles Michel meet Hungarian leader in bid to prevent Budapest blocking...
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Why the EU budget summit is a test of European democracy
Viktor Orbán’s threat to block funds and membership to Ukraine strikes at the heart of decision-making...
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Viktor Orbán doubles down on opposition to EU accession talks with Ukraine – Europe live
Hungary’s PM said ‘the European Union is getting ready to make a terrible mistake’Daniel Freund, a...
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Ukraine’s Hungarians in spotlight as Orbán threatens to block EU accession
In Hungarian-majority villages in Zakarpattia region, many feel little connection to the war and side with...
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EU must not ‘appease’ Viktor Orbán by unfreezing billions earmarked for Hungary
Commission may be prepared to to give Budapest €10bn after leader threatens to derail EU plans...