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Former minister wanted by Poland granted asylum in Hungary
A minister in Poland's previous right-wing government says he has received political asylum in Hungary as he faces charges of corruption…
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Béla Tarr’s Unbroken Visions
A titanic artist’s death is a terrible shock. In the case of the Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who has died after a long illness, at the…
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Report: Orbán sees post-war Ukraine as 'buffer state'
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has outlined a controversial vision for Ukraine's future, suggesting the country should exist after…
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László Krasznahorkai and Contemporary Europe’s Perilous Reality
In 2011, I wrote that reading László Krasznahorkai “is a little like seeing a group of people standing in a circle in a town square,…
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Orban accused of using Ukraine spy row in fight for political survival
A spate of arrests, diplomatic expulsions and public humiliations has plunged relations between war-torn Ukraine and its prickly Nato…
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Ukraine says it uncovered a Hungarian espionage network
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's main security agency said Friday it had arrested two people on suspicion of spying for Hungary by gathering…
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Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit
Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), its government has announced. A senior official in Prime Minister…
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Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary said Thursday it will begin the procedure of withdrawing from the world’s only permanent global tribunal…
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Netanyahu arrives in Hungary for talks despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary early on Thursday, Israeli media reported. This is Netanyahu's first trip to…
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NATO ally calls Ukraine air strikes 'an attack on our sovereignty'
Hungary has criticized recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó calling them…
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Hungary's Orbán meets head of far-right German party AfD, calling her 'the future of Germany'
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's nationalist prime minister on Wednesday hosted a German far-right party's candidate for chancellor in…
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In Budapest, German far-right leader lauds Orbán's Hungary as 'model'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Putin's ally in NATO backs down in Russia sanctions standoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin's ally in NATO has dropped its objections to the renewal of EU sanctions against Moscow. The EU has now…
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Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican on Wednesday and discussed with him the war in…
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Hungary's Orbán claims Poland's center-right government was installed by the EU
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suggested on Friday that Poland's government and its prime minister, Donald…
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EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an 'economic cold war,' Hungary's Orbán says
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with China, Hungary's prime minister said on Friday,…
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IHG exceeds 200 open hotels in Northern Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed the milestone of 200 open hotels in its Northern Europe market. This expansion includes the…
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Brussels demands information on Hungary's new visa rules for Russians
The European Commission and Hungary are still at odds over new Hungarian visa rules for foreign workers from Russia and Belarus, with…
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Romania, Hungary, Georgia, and Azerbaijan launch venture to install power line under the Black Sea
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan launched a joint venture Tuesday to install a power line under the…
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Hungary law could make Ukrainian refugees homeless
A new law has come into force in Hungary which threatens to push thousands of Ukrainian refugees on to the streets or back to Ukraine. The…
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A diplomatic spat erupts between Hungary and Poland over conflicting views on Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A diplomatic spat has erupted between Poland and Hungary that lays bare the deep tensions within Europe over how to…
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Lithuanian ministers won't attend EU meetings over Orbán's Putin trip
Lithuania will temporarily not send ministers to Hungary for EU meetings after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's recently visited…
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Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine
BEIJING (AP) — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is making a surprise visit to China on Monday after similar trips to Russia and…
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Hungary: Talks off with Germany's top diplomat for scheduling reasons
The Hungarian Foreign Ministry said planned talks were cancelled between its foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and Germany's top…