Tag: Hungary
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Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest
Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved ... -
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Hungary’s government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from ... -
Face-to-face with ancient Rome: Exhibition brings forgotten faces to life
A blacksmith, a stable boy, a soldier, a slave: The faces and stories of these and other residents of an ancient Roman city in modern Hungary have been ... -
Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule
Hungary’s Péter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country›s new prime minister, kicking off a fresh political era after 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic ... -
Following an election earthquake, Hungary ponders life after Orbán
After an election earthquake in which voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungarians are contemplating what to expect from the country’s incoming leader, Péter ... -
Budapest’s vintage freight trams celebrate 100 years in service
With the toot of a horn, the ring of a bell and the hiss of air brakes, an unusual rail vehicle pulls out of a depot ... -
EU diplomats face Hungary’s threat to derail sanctions on Russia
European Union diplomats scrambled yesterday to overcome Hungary’s veto threats as they seek to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Ukraine. ... -
Hungary’s Orbán to seek Trump’s blessing to keep buying Russian oil
When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visits President Donald Trump in the White House today, his priority will be convincing the U.S. administration to turn a ... -
Trump tariffs hit Hungary hard despite warm relations with MAGA-friendly Orbán
Hungary’s populist prime minister has spent years building a close political relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and aligning himself with the MAGA movement. But despite ... -
President Xi concludes a five-day visit to Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Hungary on Friday, concluding a tour of three European nations meant to meant to reinforce China’s growing influence on the continent. ... -
Hungary and Serbia’s leaders to roll out red carpet for Xi during Europe tour
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend the bulk of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half, a ... -
Budapest declines offer to meet US senators seeking approval for Sweden’s NATO bid
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators made an official visit to Hungary’s capital yesterday [Macau time] and called on the nationalist government to immediately approve Sweden’s ... -
Pope in final Mass in Budapest urges Hungary to open doors
Pope Francis urged Hungarians to open their doors to others on Sunday, as he wrapped up a weekend visit with a plea for Europe to welcome ...
