Hungary
Backlash after Viktor Orban aide suggests Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
Speaking to state radio, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban sought to downplay the remarks by his political director which had led to calls for that official’s resignation.
- by Justin Spike
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Mysterious Hungarian company linked to exploding pagers
A Hungarian government spokesman said the pagers were never in Hungary and that BAC Consultants merely acted as an intermediary.
- by Justin Spike
Port guide: Budapest, Hungary
Grand architecture, a rich history, and a stylish and confident present make Budapest one of Europe’s most beautiful, fascinating and lively capitals.
- by Brian Johnston
Traveller Awards: The 10 winners for best style and design
From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.
- by Traveller team
Orban meets Putin for ‘peace mission’, infuriating the EU, worrying Ukraine
The Hungarian leader’s trip drew strong rebukes from fellow EU leaders and Ukraine said it had not been consulted beforehand.
- by Vladimir Soldatkin and Anita Komuves
Trump won’t let US fund Ukraine defence if elected, says Moscow-ally Orban
The Hungarian leader visited Trump last week and has entered the US election campaign declaring the world would be better if Trump returned to the White House.
- by Krisztina Than
This country’s rustic doughnut offshoot is worthy of a trip on its own
You’ll need your stretchy pants for a day-trip to this Hungarian town where a brioche and a doughnut had a love child.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Hungary’s Putin-ally PM under pressure after child abuse scandal
Viktor Orban’s opponents say the resignations of two senior members of his party are not enough, and that he must bear the political consequences.
- by Justin Spike
President resigns as Hungarian politics faces yet another sex scandal
A number of Fidesz politicians, including a powerful mayor caught on video taking part in an orgy with prostitutes on a yacht, have been embroiled in sex scandals.
- by Andrew Higgins
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Hotel reviews
The real-life Grand Budapest Hotel is excessive in the best ways
This palatial Anantara outpost feels like I’ve stepped onto a Wes Anderson film set.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
This museum takes you back to the '80s, communist style
This interactive 'time-travel' experience offers a glimpse of life behind the Iron Curtain.
- by Steve McKenna
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