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Hungary Submits Bill to Roll Back Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

The Hungarian government has submitted a bill to parliament to amend anti-LGBTQ+ rules for minors that were introduced under the previous administration of Viktor Orban. The proposed legislation aims to remove references banning the promotion or display of homosexuality and…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Qatar · South Africa · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

New Hungarian Government Proposes Repeal of LGBTQ+ Promotion Ban

The new government in Hungary, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar and the Tisza party, has submitted a proposal to amend the child protection law to remove prohibitions on the promotion and representation of homosexuality and gender identity changes to minors. The original law,…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Norway

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


German Foreign Minister Visits Budapest for First Time in Seven Years

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Budapest for the first time in seven years to meet with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán. During a joint press conference, Wadephul stated that Hungary has rediscovered its European heart and noted that it was inconceivable…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Viktor Orbán Predicts Return to Power as Peter Magyar Pursues System Change

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that while he currently lacks credit with voters, he expects the public to eventually call him back to power. Speaking on Hír TV, Orbán claimed that the current government, led by Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party, is deceiving the…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Hungary to Remove Restrictions on Gay Adoption

The Hungarian government plans to scrap a restriction on gay adoption established during the Orban era. Prime Minister Magyar stated that the decision regarding adoption should not rest with politicians. Instead, he argued that professionals should determine where a child can…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Viktor Orbán Returns to Political Activity at Annual Kötcse Picnic

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has signaled his return to active politics during the annual Kötcse Picnic. Orbán announced his return via a social media video stating that he is back and it is time to get to work. Upon arriving at the event around 2:00 PM, Orbán…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Italy

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Merlin Hummel Wins Hammer Throw at Inaugural Ultimate Championship

Merlin Hummel won the hammer throw at the first ever Ultimate Championship in Budapest, earning a prize of 150,000 US dollars. Hummel secured the victory with a throw of 81.46 meters, finishing ahead of Hungarian European champion Bence Halasz. The event is a new athletics…

development
2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· morning

Global Stars Dominate Inaugural Ultimate Athletics Championship in Budapest

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship began in Budapest with a condensed three day format and a record 10 million dollar prize pot. Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis won his event with a height of 6.25 meters, defeating Greek challenger Emmanouil Karalis.…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Hungary · Norway · Spain

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


World Athletics Launches Ultimate Championship in Budapest

The World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins this weekend in Budapest, featuring 381 top athletes from 65 federations. The three day event is designed to pit the best athletes against each other with a total prize fund of 10 million dollars. Winners of individual events will…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Spain · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


USA Defeats Hungary 108 to 56 to Advance to Women's World Cup Semifinals

The United States defeated Hungary 108 to 56 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women's World Cup on Thursday. Napheesa Collier led the American scoring with 19 points, while Caitlin Clark contributed 10 points and nine assists. The U.S. established an early lead, ending the first…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


EU Court Dismisses Hungarian Challenge to Using Russian Asset Profits for Ukraine

The European Union's Court of Justice has dismissed a legal challenge filed by the Hungarian government seeking to block the use of profits from frozen Russian assets to fund military aid for Ukraine. The court ruled that the case does not fall within its jurisdiction because it…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Hungary · Ukraine · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Hungary Expels Ten Russian Diplomats Following Government Change

The Hungarian government has expelled ten Russian diplomats after Foreign Minister Anita Orbán announced that the individuals engaged in activities unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention. This move is widely interpreted as a response to espionage activities. The…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats in Major Shift in Foreign Policy

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country after determining they engaged in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that the move is intended to protect the security and…

development
13 sources across 11 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Gravedigging Contest Held in Northern Hungary

Thirty eight competitors participated in a gravedigging contest on Saturday at a public cemetery in Nyergesujfalu, northern Hungary. Organized by the Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators, the event featured 19 two man teams using picks and shovels to dig…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United States

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Cold Fronts Bring Temperature Drops and Storm Warnings to São Paulo and Hungary

Cold fronts are arriving in both São Paulo and Hungary, bringing warnings of storms and falling temperatures. In São Paulo, a cold front arriving Monday night follows a period of heat where temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius. The state Civil Defense warns of heavy rain,…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Hungary

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Hungary Claims Fulfillment of Conditions for 10 Billion Euro EU Recovery Fund

Transportation Minister David Vitezy announced on Monday that Hungary has met all legislative conditions and milestones required to access 10 billion euros in European Union recovery funds. The announcement came on the August 31 deadline for the government to fulfill 27 rule of…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · United States

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Germany and Hungary Secure Gold Medals at Canoe World Championships in Poznan

The Canoe World Championships in Poznan, Poland, began with strong performances from the German and Hungarian teams. Germany earned three medals on the first final day, including gold for the men's K4 team consisting of Max Rendschmidt, Max Lemke, Jacob Schopf, and Tom…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Hungarian Parliament Elects Anna Unger to Lead National Asset Recovery Agency

The Hungarian Parliament has elected Anna Unger as the president of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH). In a secret ballot, Unger received 137 yes votes, 7 no votes, and one abstention. Katalin Tasnádi, a prosecutor from the Central Investigating Chief…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · United States

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Hungarian Writer and Photographer Péter Nádas Dies at 83

The Hungarian writer and photographer Péter Nádas has died at the age of 83. Born on October 14, 1942, at the Jewish hospital in Budapest, Nádas began writing at age eleven and later worked in a photo studio. He was known for combining literature and photography, as seen in his…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Hungary Formally Designates Russia as a Threat in New Foreign Policy Guidelines

The Hungarian government has issued new policy guidelines declaring that Russia's conduct poses a threat to Hungary, Europe, and the global order. Signed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, the document formally condemns Russian military aggression and expresses full support for the…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Belgium · Hungary · Ukraine

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Renowned Hungarian Author Péter Nádas Dies at 83

Péter Nádas, the acclaimed Hungarian writer known for his monumental novels, died on the morning of August 26, 2026, at his home in Gombosszeg. He was 83 years old. The news was announced via the author's social media page at the request of his family. Born in Budapest in 1942…

3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Hungarian Foreign Minister Files Criminal Complaint Over Pandemic Procurement

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has filed a criminal complaint with the Office of the Prosecutor General regarding COVID 19 procurements made during the tenure of former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó. The complaint focuses on purchases made in March and April 2020 that…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Paks Nuclear Power Plant Returns to Full Capacity Ahead of Schedule

Three out of four blocks at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant are now producing electricity at full capacity, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The plant is expected to reach its full output of nearly 2,000 megawatts within two days. This recovery comes earlier than planned,…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Hungarian Gripen Fighter Jet Crashes Near Szolnok

A Hungarian defense forces Gripen fighter jet crashed near Szolnok on Monday morning shortly after 10:00. Prime Minister Magyar announced on Facebook that the pilot successfully ejected and that there were no injuries or damage to civilian infrastructure. The pilot was…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Hungarian Prime Minister Announces Paks Nuclear Plant Return to Full Capacity

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that the Paks nuclear power plant is expected to reach its full capacity of 2000 megawatts by Wednesday. The plant had experienced a significant drop in production due to drought and low water levels in the Danube, reaching a low of 240…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Twelve Polish Pilgrims Killed in Hungary Bus Crash

Twelve Polish citizens died and dozens more were injured when a tourist bus overturned into a ditch on the M3 motorway in Hungary early Sunday morning. The accident occurred around 1 a.m. near the town of Mezokeresztes, approximately 140 kilometers east of Budapest. The bus was…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Hungary

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Twelve Dead in Polish Pilgrimage Bus Crash in Hungary

At least 12 people died and dozens more were injured when a Polish registered bus overturned on the M3 motorway in eastern Hungary early Sunday morning. The accident occurred around 1:00 a.m. near the town of Mezokeresztes, approximately 140 kilometers east of Budapest. The…

16 sources across 12 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Notes from Poland Poland · Centre · Independent, grant and reader funded
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Hungary Sinks Barges to Maintain Danube Water Levels for Nuclear Plant

Hungary is sinking two barges in the Danube River to raise water levels and ensure the Paks nuclear power plant remains operational. Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the measure on Saturday. The Paks plant provides more than a third of the country's electricity and requires…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Belgium · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Severe Drought and Extreme Weather Threaten European Agriculture

Extreme weather conditions including drought, heatwaves, and hail are causing significant damage to the agricultural sectors in Hungary and Italy. In Hungary, damage reports have covered more than 750,000 hectares, with losses expected to exceed those of the historical drought…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Italy

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Kristóf Milák Leads Hungary to European Championship Gold in 4x100 Freestyle Relay

The Hungarian men's 4x100 freestyle relay team won the gold medal at the European Championships in Paris with a European record time of 3:10,03. The team consisted of Hubert Kós, Szebasztián Szabó, Nándor Németh, and Kristóf Milák. Németh moved the team into second place with a…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Spain

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Severe Drought Impacts Agriculture and Water Levels Across Europe

A severe drought is causing widespread crop failure and water shortages across Europe, affecting countries including Hungary, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Bosnia. In Hungary, the national drought has led to predictions of catastrophic harvests, with soil moisture levels…

development
5 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Hungary · United States

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Hungarian Parliament Elects Former Supreme Court Chief Andras Baka as President

The Hungarian parliament elected Andras Baka, the 73 year old former head of the Supreme Court, as the country's new president on Tuesday. Baka was nominated by the ruling Tisza party, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who won a landslide victory in April's general elections.…

development
6 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Hungarian Parliament Elects Former Judge András Baka as President

The Hungarian Parliament elected András Baka, a former head of the Supreme Court and critic of Viktor Orbán, as the country's new president on Tuesday. Baka received 140 votes in favor and six against, with no abstentions. The election was driven by the ruling pro European Tisza…

development
9 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

African Swine Fever Confirmed in Hungarian Pig Farm

Hungarian health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever at a commercial pig farm in Lakócsa, located in Somogy county. The virus was identified on August 9 by the National Food Chain Safety Office, known as Nébih, in a herd of approximately 1,850 fattening…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Hungary

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Extreme Heat and Low Water Levels Disrupt European Nuclear Power Production

Extreme heat and record low water levels in the Danube have severely limited production at the Paks nuclear power plant in Hungary, where only one of four turbine units remained operational during a recent peak. The facility, which typically provides about 40 percent of…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Low Water Levels in the Danube Reveal WWII Relics and Human Remains

Low water levels in the Danube River have revealed the remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers and a motorcycle in Budapest. Experts from the Military History Museum and the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge recovered the remains and the vehicle from the riverbed. The…

development
2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· evening

Hungary's Governing Tisza Party Nominates Andras Baka for Presidency

Hungary's governing Tisza party has nominated Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief, as its candidate for the presidency. Baka is expected to be elected by parliament on Tuesday, where the Tisza party holds a constitutional majority. The nomination follows a constitutional…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Hungary · Qatar · Spain · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Hungarian Ruling Party Nominates Former Supreme Court President András Baka for President

The ruling Tisza party of Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has nominated former Supreme Court President András Baka to become the next president of Hungary. The nomination was announced on Saturday following a secret ballot by the party's parliamentary group. Baka, a 73…

6 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Record Heatwave Disrupts Energy and Transport Across Europe

Central and Eastern Europe have experienced record breaking temperatures as a severe heatwave disrupts energy and transport systems. Slovakia recorded a high of 42.2 degrees Celsius in Dolne Plachtince, while Austria reached an all time high of 41.2 degrees Celsius in Bad…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · France · Qatar · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Severe Drought Triggers Energy and Transport Crises Across Europe

A record breaking drought and intense heatwaves are causing severe disruptions to electricity generation, shipping, and agriculture across Central and Southeastern Europe. The crisis is most acute in Hungary, where the Paks nuclear power plant is operating at approximately 12…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Germany · France · Netherlands · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Extreme Heatwave and Low River Levels Force Energy Restrictions Across Europe

A severe heatwave has triggered record breaking temperatures and critical energy shortages across Europe, forcing Hungary and Romania to implement power saving measures. In Budapest, temperatures reached 41.6 degrees Celsius, breaking the absolute heat record for the city. The…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Singapore · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Severe Drought Grips Europe Affecting Agriculture and Energy Infrastructure

A severe drought and extreme heatwave are impacting multiple European countries, leading to critical water shortages that threaten agriculture and energy production. In Hungary, record low water levels in the Danube nearly forced the shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant,…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Colombia · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Europe Experiences Extreme Heat with Record Temperatures in Austria

Austria has reached a record temperature and Hungary has implemented measures to curb power use as Europe experiences a period of intense heat. The continent has faced record breaking temperatures and destructive wildfires this summer.

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Sparks Debate Over Adaptation and Education

Christopher Nolan released a film titled Odyssey in July, which has prompted discussions regarding its relationship to the original epic by Homer. In Hungary, educator Anikó Oroszlán suggests that while the film may make students more interested in the themes of the story, such…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Hungary · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Severe Drought and Heatwave Trigger Energy Crisis in Hungary

Hungary is facing a severe energy crisis as record low water levels in the Danube river have forced the partial or large scale shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant. The plant, which serves as the backbone of the national grid, relies on the river for cooling and has been…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Hungary · Singapore · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Severe Danube Water Shortages Threaten Energy Security and European Logistics

The Danube River has reached critically low levels across Europe, causing significant disruptions to shipping and threatening energy production. In Hungary, the water level at Paks reached a historical minimum of minus 131 centimeters on August 1, 2026. This drop has put the…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · United States

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Drought and Rising Temperatures Threaten Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, which provides approximately 40 percent of the country's electricity, is facing severe operational restrictions due to record low water levels and rising temperatures in the Danube River. The plant's output has dropped significantly, reaching…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Hungary

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Extreme Drought and Heat Trigger Energy Crisis and Nuclear Shutdowns Along the Danube

Record low water levels in the Danube River have forced nuclear power plants in Hungary and Romania to reduce output or shut down reactors due to insufficient cooling water. In Romania, the military used 180 kilograms of explosives to blast rock formations in an effort to…

development
9 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Hungary Shuts Down Sole Nuclear Power Plant Due to Historic Danube Water Levels

Hungary has shut down its only nuclear power plant, Paks, for the first time in its 44 years of service. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the closure on Friday, stating that the Danube River has reached historically low levels, leaving the plant without sufficient water to…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · Japan

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Ozora Psytrance Festival in Hungary Ends Early Following Two Deaths

The Ozora Festival in central Hungary was cut short after two people died on Saturday. Organizers announced that all music programs would end at midnight on Sunday, although performances were originally scheduled to continue until Monday morning. The event is recognized as one…

4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Hungary · Norway · Singapore · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

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