Hungarian women seeking an abortion will be obliged to “listen to the foetal heartbeat” before they can access the procedure, according to a new decree issued by the Orban government.

WION Fineprint | Hungarian women must listen to foetus' heartbeat before abortion decision

The abortion laws in Hungary are on the verge of a major shift as the far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban passed a new decree which is to be implemented from Thursday.

In Hungary, women must listen to 'foetal heartbeat' before having abortion

Hungary has fired its weather services chief over a faulty weather warning. The meteorological department had warned of a rain storm in Budapest on August 20, 'Europe's biggest firework display' had to be cancelled as a result of the warning, but the rain storm changed its course. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hungary fires its weather service chief

The Hungarian government sacked the head of the national weather department and her deputy, two days after fireworks to honour Hungary’s national holiday was postponed due to storm fears.

Hungarian government sacks head of weather department and her deputy over misleading forecast

Thousands gather for the three-day ‘Kurultaj Festival’ in the village of Bugac. The ‘Kurultaj’ is traditionally held in Hungary to celebrate the culture and history of the Hun-Turkic-Hungarian peoples.

Traditionalists gather to celebrate 'Kurultaj' festival in Hungary

A huge drought is sweeping across Europe leaving many countries witnessing their driest ever period on record. In Hungary, the river levels have dropped, water supplies are threatened, farmers are worried they don't have enough green pasture to feed their animals.

WION Climate Tracker | Extreme heat leaves Hungary's lake Velence completely dry

Budget airline Ryanair said it would appeal to the courts after Hungary fined it for passing on the cost of a special business tax, worth 800 billion forints ($2.

Ryanair to appeal against Hungary's 'baseless' consumer protection fine

Hungary Prime Minister Victor Orban has been speaking at the conservative political action conference in Dallas, US to urge president Joe Biden to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Hungarian PM in Texas

The remains of one of the largest aristocratic collections is on display to the public in Hungary. The artefacts destroyed during the world war II are slowly being restored but this is the first time the damage remains are being exhibited.

Damaged WWII relics on display for 1st time

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen on Sunday slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise, calling their actions disgusting. "That’s of course not acceptable,” the Red Bull driver, who beat Mercedes rival Hamilton to last year’s title in a controversial season-finale, told reporters after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen lashes out at fans for burning Lewis Hamilton merchandise after winning Hungarian GP

Drought in Hungary is taking a toll on farmers. Over 600,000 hectares of stunning crop has been damaged and an estimated 46% of Europe's crop land has been affected by drought.

WION Climate Tracker| Drought devastates Hungarian agriculture; lack of rain damages crops

A prominent Jewish community organisation on Tuesday (July 26) voiced alarm and concern over Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's remarks against creating " peoples of mixes race".

Holocaust survivors criticise Hungary's Orban over race remarks

Hungary has voted against the European Union energy ministers proposal to reduce the use of natural gas after the bloc’s energy ministers approved the plan on Tuesday amid fears of Russian moves to cut supply.

Hungary voted against EU's deal to reduce Russian gas consumption

A long-time adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has resigned over a speech. Zsuzsa Hegedus described the Orban's speech as a "pure Nazi text".

Hungary: PM's closest adviser resigns, calls Viktor Orban's speech 'pure Nazi text'

A Hungarian camp offers refugee to Jewish families from Ukraine. Dairy and meat products are cooked separately in Kosher kitchen. Camp was set by Ukraine and Hungary's Jewish federations.

Hungarian camp offers refugee to Jewish families from Ukraine

Hungary's Foreign minister talks with his Russian counterpart to discuss increasing Russian gas supply purchases. The meet comes amid Russia's war with Ukraine which has seen Europe face energy insecurity and its highest inflation in decades.

Hungary seeks to buy more gas from Russia

Thousands of Hungarians on Saturday (July 16), protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government this week since his right-wing Fidesz party enacted legislation dramatically hiking taxes on small businesses.

Thousands of Hungarians protest against Viktor Orban’s reforms

There are continuous protests in Hungary over the change in the tax law of the country. The new rule is to be implemented in September. PM Viktor Orban is under intense pressure.

Protests continue in Hungary over the change in tax law

Hungary is being sued by the European Commission at the European Court of Justice to overturn a law that limits access to information on LGBTQ issues and a decision to cancel the broadcast licence of the only independent radio station in the nation.

European Commission suing Hungary at the European Court of Justice over LGBTQ law

Hungary has declared an 'energy emergency' amid falling Russian shipments. Gazprom is hinting at an extended delay in resuming the Nord Stream gas supply. How can Europe ensure energy security for the upcoming winter? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Hungary declares energy emergency

The Hungarian government has declared a state of emergency due to the energy crisis and has adopted a 7-point action plan to prepare the country for upcoming challenges and defend the utility cost reduction program.

Hungary announces 7-point security action plan to tackle energy crisis

The war in Ukraine has had an impact on several countries around the world. From growing food crisis to energy concerns, various nations are combating issues as a result of the months-long conflict.

Europe energy crisis: Hungary declares 'state of danger'

Russia has promised to continue gas shipments to Hungary and that Gazprom will fulfil its contractual obligations to the country, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview on public service radio on Sunday.

Russia has assured Hungary of continued gas shipments: Foreign Minister

Hungary humiliated England 4-0 away on Tuesday to go top of their Nations League group and hand the hosts their worst home defeat for 94 years in a competition Gareth Southgate`s side had hoped would be a morale-boosting warmup for the World Cup.

Hungary humiliate England to condemn Harry Kane & Co. to worst home defeat since 1928

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