Europe News Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos. There are currently no preventive regulations in place in Europe regarding natural asbestos. 15/05/2026
Europe News Péter Magyar sworn-in as Hungary's new prime minister Péter Magyar called for those who occupy high office, described as remnants of the Orbán regime, to vacate their posts by the 31st of May. The order was extended to specifically include the country's President Tamás Sulyok. 09/05/2026
Europe News Oil via Druzhba pipe to Hungary could resume next week, Magyar says The pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, has been a source of contention between Budapest and Kyiv after flows were stopped when it sustained damage in a drone strike. 17/04/2026
Europe News Péter Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May Magyar has called on Orbán's government to act as a caretaker in its final weeks and not to make any decisions that could threaten Hungary's interests or impede the incoming government's work. 15/04/2026
World News Fico says he will block Ukraine loan if Orbán loses election Slovakia’s prime minister said Bratislava could "take the baton from Hungary" and block the EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine if oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored. Fico also condemned what he called "cowboy style" behaviour by international powers in Iran. 09/03/2026
Culture news Portrait of an artist: Soprano Andrea Rost on campaigning for change After switching from performing to politics, the famous soprano Andrea Rost has lost a lot because of her decision to campaign for change. Now she's in unchartered waters and despite facing a barrage of personal attacks, the singer sees her new status as both a challenge and an inspiration. 08/03/2026
Art Jubilee joshin: drMáriás political portraits unite in landmark show Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush. 04/03/2026
World News Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support. 21/02/2026
Culture news Centenary celebrations for legendary Hungarian composer György Kurtág György Kurtág, one of the most important artist of contemporary classical music is being celebrated all around the world to mark his 100th birthday. 20/02/2026
Cinema The nature of life: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a movie for all Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre. 31/01/2026
Hungary Orbán: Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants. 06/01/2026
Culture news Walk My World: New Budapest shows reinvents theatre and circus show With no two viewers seeing the same thing, Hungarian theatre firm Recirquel says its latest production, Walk My World, reimagines the contemporary circus and dance theatre experience. Rita Konya went behind the scenes of the show to find out more. 03/11/2025
Cinema Claudia Cardinale, star of '8½' and 'The Leopard,' dies aged 87 The world-famous Italian film actress, an iconic star of European cinema in the 1960s, has died aged 87. 24/09/2025
World Thousands march in Budapest to protest 'transparency bill' After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang. 01/06/2025
World News Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill' The next demonstration in Budapest is expected on Sunday at 5:30 pm, at Kossuth Square. 16/05/2025
Culture news Hungarian filmmakers in the shadow of Trump's tariff threat The damage to the Hungarian film industry could be huge if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films, but no one knows how this would work practically, so film industry experts are patiently holding their breath. 11/05/2025
Hungary Hungary's clampdown on Pride march sparks backlash The Orbán administration has said that the country 'should not tolerate' the public event this year. 28/02/2025
Culture news Budapest photo exhibition examines Arctic climate change explorers Climate change is often associated with numbers and scientific reports, but through her photos, Esther Horvath wants to portray the humans who are collecting the data in Arctic expeditions. 25/10/2024
Europe News 'Rebecca' musical premieres outdoors in Szeged The premiere of the play opens one of Central Europe's most important open-air festivals. 29/07/2024
Europe News Member states 'boycott' informal EU council meeting held in Budapest Instead of attending themselves, most member states justice ministers sent their deputies or leading civil servants to the two-day meeting. 22/07/2024