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Russia to keep investment agreements with UK intact – extended

Relations between Britain and Russia were deteriorating on Monday as the British government announced the expulsion of four Russian diplomats...

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Czech Republic regrets Russia’s withdrawal from CFE

The Czech Republic on Saturday regretted Russia's decision to withdraw from the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty....

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Russia pulls out of key arms treaty

Russia has suspended participation in a key European arms control treaty, saying it will halt NATO inspections of its military...

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Britain hints at shift in relations with US

One of new Prime Minister Gordon Brown's closest Cabinet colleagues has hinted at a change in Britain's relationship with the...

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Hungarian economy turning corner but challenges remain

When Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány about a year ago announced wide-ranging measures aimed at cutting the nation's huge budget...

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Diversification paid off in strong H1 for global markets

It's time to dissect the H1 performance of the world's stock markets - commentary by John Prestbo....

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Poland on target for roadworks ahead of Euro 2012 – Ministry says

Poland's Ministry of Transport Thursday said roadworks ahead of the Euro 2012 football play-offs were on target, denying claims to...

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Hungary’s ex-PM Horn calls for slower reforms

Hungary's former Prime Minister Gyula Horn called for a more gradual implementation of government reforand closer ties with voters on...

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Czech govt. okays US radar deployment near Prague

The Czech government has given the US the go ahead to deploy a missile-defense radar near the town of Misov,...

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The Honorary Consular Corps in Hungary celebrating fifth anniversary

„I have not only personally experienced your activity, but also regard it as very important and meritorious„ – dr. Katalin...

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Germany, Denmark agree to build bridge

Germany and Denmark have clinched a deal to build a bridge across the Baltic Sea that could significantly cut travel...

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Hungary: EcoMin sees euro adoption in 2011-2013

Hungary could possibly join the “euro zone” sometime between 2011 and 2013 - after having met the necessary adoption criteria...

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Putin proposes new forms of global cooperation on missile defense

Russia's president proposed to his US counterpart Monday exchanging information on missile launches and using a radar being built in...

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Does Europe need an anti-missile defense shield?

The US wants to site anti-missile interceptors in Poland, and a radar system in the Czech Republic, saying this is...

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Fraud Office to quiz staff at BAE Systems

The Serious Fraud Office is about to begin a second series of interviews under caution with executives from BAE Systems...

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Grandfathers and Revolutions: The Film Hungarian-Australians Tried to Ban

With the approach of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Australian filmmaker Peter Hegedüs says his documentary on...

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Budapest Ghetto Wall Exhibition Loses Focus of Core Historical Horror

In some countries, a city’s “ghetto” refers to a historical quarter, long populated by an ethnic or religious minority, possibly...

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Hungarian Jazz Guitar Great Gábor Szabó Honored in Budapest

In October, a plaque commemorating quietly influential Hungarian-born jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó was erected at the site of his family’s...

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Obituary: Péter Pallai – Revolutionary Fighter, Builders’ Laborer, Teacher, Journalist, Jazz Ambassador

Péter Pallai, probably best known globally as a BBC Hungary correspondent, won affection in whatever role he took on. He...

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National Flag Honoring March 15 Heroes Raised in Front of Parliament

The national flag was raised with military honours to commemorate the March 15th national holiday on Saturday in front of...

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House of Unicum Takes Visitors on a 270° Immersive Trip Through Time

The House of Unicum has unveiled a new addition to its visitor experience: since September, guests have been able to...

More Than 200 WWII Explosives Found at Budapest Construction Site

Bomb disposal specialists recovered more than 200 World War II explosive devices and fragments at a construction site on Üllői...

Hungary to Open Communist-Era Secret Service Files on November 4

Hungary’s government will make communist-era secret service documents public on Nov. 4, fulfilling one of the ruling Tisza Party’s main...

Grandfathers and Revolutions: The Film Hungarian-Australians Tried to Ban

With the approach of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Australian filmmaker Peter Hegedüs says his documentary on...

Hungary’s Presidential Sándor Palace to Reopen to Visitors

The presidential Sándor Palace in Budapest will reopen to visitors from Aug. 1-8, the speaker of parliament, who is exercising...

From Piquet’s Powerslide to Norris’ Triumph: 40 Years of Formula One in Hungary

Formula One’s arrival in Hungary in 1986 was remarkable long before the cars reached the starting grid. At the height...

Hungary to Release Some Communist-era Secret Service Files on Oct. 22

Some secret service files from Hungary’s Communist regime will be made public from Oct. 22, the eve of the 70th...

Mákos Pite and Red Dope

It’s spring, and the poppies of Hungary are blooming in the field. Sitting outside a café in Szeged, I’m munching...

Budapest’s Renewed Citadella Reopening This Week

Budapest's Citadella will reopen to visitors on March 28 after a multiyear restoration that has transformed the deteriorating fortress into...

Budapest’s Citadella to Reopen after 4‑Year Restoration

The historic Citadella atop Gellért Hill in Budapest has undergone a comprehensive four‑year renovation and is set to reopen to...

Budapest Ghetto Wall Exhibition Loses Focus of Core Historical Horror

In some countries, a city’s “ghetto” refers to a historical quarter, long populated by an ethnic or religious minority, possibly...

Hungarian Jazz Guitar Great Gábor Szabó Honored in Budapest

In October, a plaque commemorating quietly influential Hungarian-born jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó was erected at the site of his family’s...

Ralph Brewster: the Would-be American who Couch-surfed WW2 Budapest

What existed on the plot now occupied by the Mammut 2 shopping mall on Margit krt? Who was Aladár Rácz?...

Obituary: Péter Pallai – Revolutionary Fighter, Builders’ Laborer, Teacher, Journalist, Jazz Ambassador

Péter Pallai, probably best known globally as a BBC Hungary correspondent, won affection in whatever role he took on. He...

National Flag Honoring March 15 Heroes Raised in Front of Parliament

The national flag was raised with military honours to commemorate the March 15th national holiday on Saturday in front of...

House of Unicum Takes Visitors on a 270° Immersive Trip Through Time

The House of Unicum has unveiled a new addition to its visitor experience: since September, guests have been able to...