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Hungary's far-right leader Viktor Orban praises Boris Johnson as 'one of the bravest European politicians'
Intervention comes soon after Johnson aide calls for ‘special relationship’ with Hungarian government Powered by WPeMatico
Boris Johnson government to have 'special relationship' with far-right Hungarian regime, PM's aide says
Critics say comments are evidence of ‘extraordinarily dangerous views close to the heart of government’ Powered by WPeMatico
Viktor Orban may have won over right-wing British politicians – but we're not Hungary 2.0 just yet
It is true that the prime minister’s aide called for a special relationship between the two countries after Brexit, but comparing these incidents to the…
Boris Johnson government to have 'special relationship' with far-right Hungarian regime, PM's aide says
Tim Montgomerie said he was impressed by Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary's far-right government pulls out of Eurovision song contest because it is 'too gay'
Commentator describes competition as ‘homosexual flotilla’ and says country’s mental health would be better if it did not participate Powered by WPeMatico
Scientists may have discovered fifth force of nature, laboratory announces
With appearance of mysterious new particle X17, will physicists have to call time on hunt for dark matter? Powered by WPeMatico
The West looks down on Eastern Europe – but we need to work together on issues like climate change
Europe has been divided for too long, even with the Berlin Wall being felled 30 years ago. Now is the time for shared objectives Powered…
'It's an absolutely corrupt system': How EU farm subsidies are abused by oligarchs and populists
Money intended to benefit small farmers and rural communities is being funnelled into the pockets of the extremely wealthy Powered by WPeMatico
Mayor caught 'having orgy' on video is reelected days later
Former Olympian Zsolt Borkai resigned from party Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary: Blow for Orban as liberal opposition wins Budapest mayoral race
Joint opposition candidate Gergely Karácsony wins mayoralty of capital Powered by WPeMatico
The charismatic new mayor of Budapest has shown us how to defeat authoritarian populists like Viktor Orban
Karácsony’s outstanding victory shows how local politics can be made national, and how a scattered opposition can draw together Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian opposition party says its meetings in parliament were bugged
Párbeszéd makes criminal complaint to police Powered by WPeMatico
'The UK dictator': Newspapers across Europe react with fury and fear to Boris Johnson proroguing parliament
Turmoil at home raises trepidation abroad – with European observers increasingly of view that British democracy is dying Powered by WPeMatico
EU takes Hungary's far-right government to court for making it illegal to help asylum seekers
EU says ‘Stop Soros’ law breaches fundamental rights Powered by WPeMatico
How France is persuading its citizens to get vaccinated amid high levels of scepticism
One in three French people think vaccines are unsafe, but across the country coverage is rising. Alex Whiting looks at how France is fighting back…
Hungary's far-right government passes law that lets it take over scientific research bodies
Bill is ‘essentially another nail in the coffin for academic freedom and independent thought’, rights researcher says Powered by WPeMatico
Eastern European states block bid for EU climate change 2050 decarbonisation target
25 EU states backed the target but were vetoed by Poland, Hungary, and the Czech republic Powered by WPeMatico
Facebook and Instagram mysteriously blocks users in Hungary
Accounts were disabled without warning or explanation Powered by WPeMatico
Aung San Suu Kyi and Viktor Orban agree 'continuously growing Muslim populations' is one of greatest challenges
Myanmar leader condemns illegal immigration in discussion with Hungary PM on rare trip to Europe Powered by WPeMatico
Budapest boat crash: Three dead and more missing after sightseeing vessel capsizes and sinks
At least three people have been reported dead and 16 others missing after a sightseeing boat capsized on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. Powered…
European elections: Nationalists expected to make gains across EU, with mainstream parties hoping to cling to power
Germany, France, Spain and Italy among countries going to polls today ahead of results on Sunday evening Powered by WPeMatico
Photographer shoots incredibly lifelike action scenes using toy cars
Latest series from miniature photography expert Benedek Lampert Powered by WPeMatico
Far-right party in Hungary forms uniformed 'self-defence' force in spirit of outlawed vigilante group
Campaigners blast new formation pushing ‘neo-Nazi ideas’ Powered by WPeMatico
As an American living in Europe, I know Donald Trump is wrong about Viktor Orban – he's a pariah
The Hungarian premier has executed Trump’s unfulfilled campaign promises with a frightening, textbook precision Powered by WPeMatico
Trump 'would love to have Orban's situation in Hungary', US ambassador says
‘I can tell you, knowing the president for a good 25 or 30 years, that he would love to have the situation that Viktor Orbán…
Henriett Szucs: Police name second woman found dead in Canning Town freezer
‘The way in which they died is truly shocking and our heart goes out to these women’s friends and families,’ says Scotland Yard Powered by…
Trump to host far-right and anti-immigrant Hungarian leader Viktor Orban
Meeting will allow leaders to coordinate anti-migrant positions into global alliance, Budapest’s foreign minister says Powered by WPeMatico
UN sounds alarm over Hungary's far-right government starving rejected asylum seekers of food
Asylum seekers deprived of food for up to five days, humanitarian office says Powered by WPeMatico
Matteo Salvini urges Europeans to vote for nationalist parties to prevent 'caliphate' on continent
Italian deputy prime minister meets with far-right Hungarian leader Viktor Orban Powered by WPeMatico
Trump invites far-right Hungarian leader Viktor Orban for talks in Washington
US president will meet anti-immigration populist on 13 May Powered by WPeMatico
From the Velvet Revolution to the fall of the Berlin Wall: How 1989 became the year communism collapsed
In Poland it took 10 years; in East Germany 10 weeks; in Czechoslovakia 10 days. It was 1989 and across eastern Europe communism was coming…
Government adviser claims George Soros is running 'empire' in Hungary, Chinese people are 'robots' and Islamophobia was 'invented by Muslim Brotherhood'
Theresa May urged to sack Sir Roger Scruton as housing tsar over ‘despicable’ comments that ‘invoke the language of white supremacists’ Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarians close to far-right leader Orban launch international news agency with 'conservative, right-wing perspective'
Headlines resonate with populism of anti-immigration prime minister Powered by WPeMatico
Brexit: EU will present united front in withdrawal talks, says senior Hungarian minister
Officials in Brussels have accused the UK of trying to “divide and negotiate” by trying to play-off member states against each other Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary's Viktor Orban faces scrutiny over government corruption as showdown with EU looms
Hungarian prime minister’s party could be expelled from EU’s largest political group Powered by WPeMatico
'Orban has crossed the red line': EU centre-right group to debate kicking out Hungary's ruling party
Fidesz could be boosted out of European People’s Party Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary takes 'hundreds of Venezuelan refugees with Hungarian ancestry'
Surprise over move from anti-immigration government Powered by WPeMatico
Dominic Madar missing: Police searching for British man who vanished while travelling in Europe
Twenty-seven-year-old believed to be without money or phone Powered by WPeMatico
Budapest travel tips: Where to go and what to see in 48 hours
Split in half by the Danube, the Hungarian capital offers an intriguing combination of history and culture, both historic and modern Powered by WPeMatico
48 Hours In: Budapest
A city of two halves: Buda and Pest combine to create a fascinating and indulgent whole Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary's far-right government offers income tax breaks to mothers with four children in bid to stem immigration
PM Orban reveals attempt to boost birth rate with raft of benefits including subsidies for seven-seater cars Powered by WPeMatico
Zsuzsa Kun: Bolshoi-trained Hungarian ballet dancer and teacher
In career, as on stage, she jumped to impressive heights, securing her popularity as a star of Budapest’s State Ballet with ‘Giselle’ Powered by WPeMatico
Netanyahu accused of pandering to 'anti-Semitic' leaders after Israel invites European nationalist politicians to summit
Israeli leader’s critics accuse him of trying to shore up support abroad no matter what, ahead of snap elections taking place under shadow of possible…
Golden jackals moving into western Europe
Species rapidly growing and spreading north and west Powered by WPeMatico
Far-right European governments launch plan to take over EU with anti-immigration 'axis'
Orban welcomes Salvini call for Rome–Warsaw axis Powered by WPeMatico
In our age of autocracy, leaders are turning democracy into a tool of oppression
Autocracy is making a comeback, seeping into parts of the world where it once appeared to have been vanquished. But it is a sleeker, subtler…
The 19 cheapest holiday destinations in Europe
From Majorca to Dubrovnik, the cities have an array of enjoyments including galleries, museums and restaurants, while all for a reasonable price Powered by WPeMatico
Only one country out of 186 backs US in United Nations vote against agreement to support refugees
Only Hungary’s far-right government vote with United States as Donald Trump’s administration finds itself increasingly isolated over concerns about promotion of abortion and plan to…
Hungary protests: MPs opposing far-right leader Viktor Orban ejected from state broadcaster's HQ
Politicians thrown out of TV building after demanding labour law is repealed Powered by WPeMatico
Budapest protests: Thousands of Hungarians demonstrate against far-right PM Viktor Orban
New labour law allows employers to ask for 400 hours of overtime each year Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary to set up courts overseen directly by government, sparking fears of political inference
Critics argue decision will allow right-wing government to undermine rule of law Powered by WPeMatico
University founded by George Soros 'forced out of Hungary on dark day for Europe'
The Central European University (CEU) describes the decision as ‘an arbitrary eviction’ that violates academic freedom Powered by WPeMatico
Hollywood star meets Hungary prime minister Viktor Orban and gets guided tour of Budapest
‘Way of the Dragon’ star praises country’s anti-terrorism unit Powered by WPeMatico
Steve Bannon plans to advise Hungary's far-right PM Viktor Orban
‘We will spend a lot of time in Hungary,’ says US strategist Powered by WPeMatico
UN removes experts from Hungary after they are 'illegally denied access to migrant camp'
Budapest has accused organisation of spreading lies and harbouring pro-immigration bias Powered by WPeMatico
Donald Tusk attacks Hungary's far-right prime minister Viktor Orban: 'You are not a Christian democrat'
Pressure mounts for EU centre-right group to eject Orban’s party Powered by WPeMatico
AI lie detector to question travellers entering EU
System will assess official documents, social media activity and biometric data – and analyse travellers’ faces to see if they are lying Powered by WPeMatico
Soros university says it is being forced out of Hungary by far-right Orban government, opens campus in Vienna
Central European University says it cannot guarantee its academic freedom Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban bans gender studies programmes
‘I do not know what the animosity will be from other people in Hungary if they find out I’m studying gender studies,’ says student affected…
Hungary brings in ban on rough sleeping
Homeless people could face imprisonment under under far-right government’s legislation Powered by WPeMatico
Conservatives are now party of 'far-right ideology and intolerance' says leader of Tory MEPs under David Cameron
Richard Ashworth criticises vote to side with Orban government Powered by WPeMatico
Conservatives are now party of 'far-right ideology and intolerance' says leader of Tory MEPs under David Cameron
Richard Ashworth criticises vote to side with Orban government Powered by WPeMatico
Soros Foundation sues Hungary over laws making it illegal to help asylum-seekers at European Court of Human Rights
Budapest staunchly asserts it will not repeal laws, whatever outcome of appeal Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian journalist warns of 'doomsday scenario' as country's largest independent news outlet taken over
‘If there are any changes… we will notify the world as loud as we possibly can,’ say staff after supporter of party in government takes…
Tory MEPs ordered to distance themselves from Hungary's far-right Viktor Orban after vote controversy
Religious groups accused the party of ‘giving bigotry a free pass’ in European Parliament vote Powered by WPeMatico
Tories were only governing conservative party in western Europe to support Hungarian far-right in EU vote
Theresa May’s MEPs isolated amongst conservatives amid claims of trading favours for support on Brexit Powered by WPeMatico
Conservative MEPs to protect Hungary's far-right Orban government from EU sanctions in vote
Labour says decision to shield government is ‘disgraceful’ Powered by WPeMatico
The Tories are propping up Hungary's far-right authoritarian government – but it's nothing to do with Brexit, honest
Theresa May’s Tory MEPs are planning to protect Viktor Orban from an important European Parliament vote tomorrow. It’s something we should all be ashamed of…
Hungarian PM Orban says EU bid to censure his government is plot by liberals and socialists
Hungarian prime minister defends record in Strasbourg ahead of crunch vote Powered by WPeMatico
The Tories are propping up Hungary's far-right authoritarian government – but it's nothing to do with Brexit, honest
Theresa May’s Tory MEPs are planning to protect Viktor Orban from an important European Parliament vote tomorrow. It’s something we should all be ashamed of…
Conservative MEPs to protect Hungary's far-right Orban government from EU sanctions in vote
Labour says decision to shield government is ‘disgraceful’ Powered by WPeMatico
Conservative MEPs to protect Hungary's far-right Orban government from EU sanctions in vote
Labour says decision to shield government is ‘disgraceful’ Powered by WPeMatico
The Tories are propping up Hungary's far-right authoritarian government – but it's nothing to do with Brexit, honest
Theresa May’s Tory MEPs are planning to protect Viktor Orban from an important European Parliament vote tomorrow. It’s something we should all be ashamed of…
The Tories are propping up Hungary's far-right – but it's nothing to do with Brexit, honest
This vote should remind us what the EU stands for. Scallop wars and bendy bananas aside, this institution puts up red tape for a reason…
Conservative MEPs to protect Hungary's authoritarian Orban government from EU sanctions in vote
Labour says the decision to shield the government is ‘disgraceful’ Powered by WPeMatico
14 best Eastern European wines
Usually overlooked by connoisseur’s , Eastern Europe’s vineyards are having a moment Powered by WPeMatico
Sziget festival 2018 review: A wonderfully unique few days
Featuring seven headliners, ranging from dull (Kygo) to unstoppable (Arctic Monkeys) Powered by WPeMatico
Israel's Netanyahu criticised for wooing Hungary's far-right prime minister Orbán
Israeli politicians denounce two-day visit of Hungarian leader to Jerusalem amid concerns over his anti-Semitic statements Powered by WPeMatico
'Hungary is the worst': Refugees become punching bag under PM Viktor Orban
A proposed law seeks to criminalise anyone who helps refugees, as atmosphere turns ‘toxic’ Powered by WPeMatico
Brexit pushes Theresa May into alliance with Hungary's right-wing populists as Tories vote against sanctions
Hungarian foreign minister comes to UK aid on Brexit hours after Tories side with populists Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary considers passing law that would make offering food to refugees a criminal offence
Criminal penalties could be imposed on groups accused of supporting or financing illegal immigration if new bill passed Powered by WPeMatico
Merkel ally defends authoritarian Hungarian PM who says he has 'ended liberal democracy'
Manfred Weber says critics should not call Viktor Orban a ‘bad European’ Powered by WPeMatico