World news about Hungary, including breaking news and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Updated: 1 year 23 weeks ago
In Blow to Serbia, 3 Neighbors Say They’ll Recognize Kosovo
In a blow to Serbia’s efforts to overturn Kosovo’s month-old declaration of independence, Croatia, Hungary and Bulgaria said they recognized as an independent state.
K.G.B.-Trained Hungarian Has NATO Role
Some NATO diplomats indicated that the background of the new Hungarian secret services chief might make member countries less willing to share intelligence with one another.
In Slovakia, Three Are Held in a Uranium Smuggling Case
Two Hungarians and a Ukrainian were arrested Wednesday after trying to sell highly enriched uranium. The quantity was far too small to make a crude warhead.
Hungarian Extremists Reflect Discontent, and Add to It
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Budapest on Tuesday to vent their anger at Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany.
CLASHES PRECEDE A HISTORIC DAY FOR HUNGARY; Clashes Precede A Historic Day A Historic Day For Hungary
Photo of Molotov cocktail bursting among police officers in Budapest in anti-government demonstrations one day before anniversary of 1956 Hungarian uprising
Auto Racing: Hamilton Wins in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday in Budapest for his third Formula One victory of the year, extending his lead in the standings in a race in which his McLaren team was hit with a penalty.Hamilton was followed by Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari and Nick Heidfeld of BMW-Sauber. The defending series champion, Fernando Alonso, was fourth.Hamilton’s team was penalized after it was deemed to have hindered his qualifying efforts. With six races to go, Hamilton leads Alonso, 80-73, in th...
Hungary’s Justice Minister Quits Amid Inquiry on Police Officers
On Saturday, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany fired the country’s top policemen after officers were accused of crimes including rape and theft.
British Bachelor-Partiers Are Taking Their Revels East
Thanks to inexpensive airfares and cheap beer, places like Prague have become popular destinations for celebrating stag parties.

