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Viktor Orbán expected to make surprise trip to Kyiv on Tuesday

Sources say Hungary’s pro-Russia PM planning to visit president Volodymyr Zelenskiy one day after assuming EU presidency

The Guardian - UK

Hungary assumes EU presidency amid controversies and corruption concerns

As of today, 1 July, Hungary has taken over the EU's rotating presidency. However, diplomats are concerned because nationalist leader Viktor Orban, who has been in power since 2010, has frequently clashed with Brussels. What are the main points of contention?

Radio France Internationale

Hungary’s LGBT+ community calls out PM Orban: ‘We live in a bubble of terror’

With Hungary set to take over the EU presidency for six months from Monday – the end of global Pride month – two prominent activists tell Tom Watling they feel like second-class European citizens

The Independent UK

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At least seven dead as train collides with bus in Slovakia

Eurocity train from Prague to Budapest hit bus at a level crossing protected by gates

The Independent UK

Slovakia: Train from Prague to Budapest crashes with bus, killing six people

The train was carrying more than 100 people when the collision happened near the town of Nove Zamky

Evening Standard

Prague-to-Budapest train collides with a bus in Slovakia, killing 5 people and injuring 5

Officials in Slovakia says that a train traveling from the Czech capital of Prague to the Hungarian capital of Budapest collided with a bus in southern Slovakia, leaving at least five people dead and five injured

The Independent UK

Will Hungary Hijack The EU During Its Presidency?

Hungary takes over the European Union's six-month rotating presidency on July 1, in the face of fears perennial spoiler Prime Minister Viktor Orban could use it to take the bloc hostage at a critical time.

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Double gold for Aussie skateboarders ahead of Paris

Keegan Palmer and Arisa Trew have stamped themselves as the skateboarders to beat at the Paris Olympics, both winning the final qualification event in Budapest.

AAP

Martin has shock BMX setback as Diehm set for Olympics

BMX freestyle star Logan Martin, one of Australia's top gold medal prospects, has failed to join Natalya Diehm as an automatic qualifier for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Aussie skateboarders move one step closer to Paris

Australian skateboarders Arisa Trew, Chloe Covell and Keegan Palmer have made a clean sweep of the semi-finals in Budapest as they target Olympic qualification.

AAP

Aussie skateboarders keep Olympic hopes on track

Australian skateboarders have continued to impress in the Olympic qualifiers in Budapest, their final chance to climb the standings ahead of Paris selection.

AAP

Teenage skateboard stars closing in on Olympic place

Arisa Trew and Ruby Trew are not related but they share similar rare talent, and both are through to the park semi-finals at skateboarding's Olympic qualifier.

AAP

Italian activist freed from Budapest house arrest after being elected MEP

Case of teacher Ilaria Salis sparked diplomatic protests after she appeared in court in Hungary in chains

The Guardian - UK

Did Donald Trump Jr just break the law during his meeting with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban?

Exclusive: Experts say the former president’s son may have violated the Logan Act during his visit to Budapest this week, Katie Hawkinson reports

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The Guardian - UK

ECJ to fine Hungary €1m a day until it complies with EU refugee laws

European court also orders Budapest to pay €200m for ‘unprecedented’ breach of rules

Al Jazeera

Hungary to allow NATO aid to flow to Ukraine

Budapest will not obstruct NATO military aid to Ukraine as it has the EU’s efforts, but it will not help.

International Business Times

NATO, Hungary Agree Orban 'Will Not Block' Greater Ukraine Support

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban agreed on Wednesday that Budapest would "not block" the defense alliance from contributing more to Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.

International Business Times

NATO's Stoltenberg Meets Hungary's Orban Amid Tensions

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Wednesday amid tensions between the central European country and the defence alliance over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Motorsport

Aston Martin says "premature" to think it's on top of F1 car issues

In a wet-to-dry Montreal race, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished sixth and seventh respectively, both drivers executing a solid race to finish behind the inherently quicker cars from Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren. It was a big boost for the Silverstone-based squad after going backwards during the first third…

Autosport

Aston Martin cautious over return to form despite strong F1 Canada result

In a wet-to-dry Montreal classic, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished sixth and seventh respectively, both drivers executing a solid race to finish behind the inherently quicker cars from Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren. It was a big boost for the Silverstone-based squad after going backwards during the first third…

The Independent UK

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity

Voters have begun casting their ballots in Hungary early Sunday to choose their representatives for the European Parliament in an election many see as a referendum on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s popularity

The Guardian - UK

The big picture: Bertien van Manen’s otherworldly arrivals hall

After years working for fashion magazines, the Dutch photographer set off on an adventure to Budapest in 1975

The National (Scotland)

Martha Thomas scores four as Scotland thrash Israel in Euro

Martha Thomas scored four goals as Scotland defeated Israel 5-0 in Budapest.

The Independent UK

Lord Coe wants ‘must-watch’ new athletics championship among top sporting events

The inaugural Ultimate Championship is set to take place in Budapest in September 2026.

The Times of India

World Athletics launches new biennial championship

NEW DELHI: World Athletics announced the launch of a new three-day global championship starting in 2026 in Budapest, aimed at ensuring track and field maintains a global audience during the years between world championships.

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