Geneva, June 3 (IANS) Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president Aleksander Ceferin has praised Hungary’s staging of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final for the time, saying the event’s success in Budapest was “no accident”. In a letter published on the Hungarian Football Federation’s official website and addressed to federation president Sandor Csanyi, Ceferin said hosting a Champions League final was “one of the greatest responsibilities in world football.””The success experi…
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Budapest, June 1 (IANS) Hungary’s Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, on Monday spoke about the failures of President Tamas Sulyok and proposed amending the constitution to allow his removal, potentially paving the way for direct elections, a report stated. While addressing a press conference outside the Sandor Palace on Monday, Magyar said, “Just as Viktor Orban has abandoned the Hungarian people, so Tamas Sulyok, whom he appointed, has abandoned the Hungarian republic,” Euro News reported.”The offic…
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his exit from ‘Don 3’, Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh was seen jetting off to Budapest, Hungary, where he witnessed Arsenal’s heartbreaking defeat in the UEFA Champions League final.A longtime team Arsenal supporter, Ranveer attended the match at the iconic Puskas Arena and later shared an emotional note for the club on his social media account.Despite the disappointing result, the actor expressed pride in the team’s perform…
Budapest, May 31 (IANS) Arsenal star Gabriel blew over a decisive penalty as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) came back from a goal deficit to retain their European title on penalties after a 1-1 draw against the Gunners in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday night.PSG scored four of their five penalties in the shootout, and Nuno Mendes blew out their only effort, while Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed two penalties for Arsenal in the final.Kai …
Brussels, May 29 (IANS) Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on Friday that Hungary had reached a political agreement with the European Union on the release of 16.4 billion euros (19.1 billion US dollars) in previously frozen European Union (EU) funds. The agreement was reached following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels and would unlock approximately 6,000 billion forints in EU resources, equivalent to about 13 percent of Hungary’s gross domest…
Budapest, May 27 (IANS) Hungary’s National Assembly on Wednesday voted under a special procedure on a bill to revoke the country’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The bill was approved with 133 votes in favour, 37 against and five abstentions. The decision will take effect on the day following the promulgation of the law.The Hungarian government said in an official gazette on May 22 that it would revoke the decision to withdraw from the ICC, as well as terminate…
Budapest, May 27 (IANS) Hungary is preparing for one of the largest public security and urban transport operations in its recent history ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.Nearly 4,000 police officers will be deployed across the Hungarian capital, while around 800 flight movements, some 100,000 visiting fans, expanded public transport services and intensified traffic control measures are expected as the city brac…
Budapest, May 22 (IANS) Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport is bracing for an unprecedented surge in air traffic and passenger flow as the Hungarian capital prepares to host the UEFA Champions League final for the first time.The 2026 Champions League final is scheduled for May 30, marking the conclusion of the 71st season of Europe’s elite club competition and the 34th since it was renamed the UEFA Champions League.The 2025/26 UCL final, featuring Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, will …
Amaravati, May 17 (IANS) The financial incentives announced by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the third and fourth children come amid the growing concern over the state’s declining Total Fertility Rate (TFR).At a public meeting in Srikakulam district, the Chief Minister announced that the government will give Rs 30,000 for the third child and Rs.40,000 for the fourth child.The veteran politician, who was a strong supporter of population control while serving as the chie…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday congratulated Anita Orban on her appointment as Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. “Look forward to working together to strengthen the India-Hungary relationship, and the India-European Union strategic partnership,” External Affairs Minister Jaishankar wrote on the social media platform X.Anita Orban was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on May 13.“…