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Will consider Budapest's request for more gas, says Sergei Lavrov
This comes after Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto made an unannounced visit to Moscow to discuss the purchase of an additional 700 million cubic metres of natural gas
Operation Ganga: SpiceJet pilot's announcement in evacuation flight from Budapest to Delhi wins hearts
The pilot said 'the airline was proud of each and every passenger for their bravery and determination'
Statue honoring mysterious Bitcoin founder unveiled in Budapest
Erected in a business park near the Danube River in Budapest, the bust sits atop a stone plinth engraved with the name of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of the mysterious developer of Bitcoin
Indian-American Abhimanyu Mishra becomes youngest chess Grandmaster
The 12-year-old from New Jersey in United States became a GM from International Master, having crossed the required 2500 Elo rating barrier, chess.com website said.
Several UN World Heritage sites in danger of losing status because of damage, development or tourism
The UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recommended Monday a major revamp of the heritage list.
Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann's goal rescues draw as France struggle against Hungary
Hungary threatened to blow Group F wide open when Attila Fiola gave the hosts a shock lead in first-half stoppage time after catching out the France defence.
Explained: Why Hungarians are protesting a plan to build China's Fudan University campus in Budapest
Fudan is the latest landmark in Viktor Orban's foreign policy of 'Eastern Opening', which analysts describe as a geopolitical balancing act. Critics call him the 'Trojan horse' inside European Union and NATO
Euro 2020: From Wembley to Johan Cruyff Arena, all you need to know about 11 host stadiums
From schedule to capacity, all you need to know about the 11 host stadiums for Euro 2020
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Wrestling qualifiers in Budapest, Sofia postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
The international wrestling governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW), said it has postponed the European Olympic qualification and the world 'last chance' Olympic qualification due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Fed Cup 2020: Holders France drawn against Russia, Hungary for Finals; Australia to take on Belgium, Belarus in Group B
Holders France will face a strong Russia side and hosts Hungary in the group stage of the inaugural version of the $18 million Fed Cup Finals to be held in Budapest from 14 to 19 April.
Hungarian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel bounces back to dominate and top practice; Lewis Hamilton fifth
Sebastian Vettel said he was relieved to be "back at work" following a difficult few days after he posted the fastest time for Ferrari in second practice for Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hungarian Open: Lucky loser Marco Cecchinato claims maiden ATP title with win over John Millman in final
Italy’s Marco Cecchinato claimed his maiden ATP Tour title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over John Millman in the Hungarian Open final on Sunday.
Viktor Orban wins Hungary election: One-time liberal leader is now a formidable right-wing icon
An anti-Communist hero to many, Hungary’s longest-serving prime minister Viktor Orban has veered far from his formative liberal views to become a staunch opponent of immigration.
Hungary club Ferencvaros ordered to close part of stadium after fan stabbing incident
Hungary's most popular club Ferencvaros was hit on Tuesday with a fine and an order to close part of its stadium after a fan was stabbed in the country's first ever incident of knife violence.
Barcelona terror attacks: Spanish swimmer Fernando Alvarez holds minutes' silence by himself, at cost of medal
Spain's Fernando Alvarez sacrificed his race to hold a minute's silence as a mark of respect to the victims of the Barcelona terror attacks
Flower Festival: Hungary marks Foundation Day with a riot of colours and blooms
Flower composition is seen during the 48th Debrecen Flower Festival in Debrecen, 226 kms east of Budapest, Hungary
FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?
With Michael Phelps back in retirement, Caeleb Dressel stepped out of his idol's shadow to match the US legend's tally of seven golds at the world championships in Budapest.
FINA World Championships: US swimmer Lilly King breaks world record to win gold in 50m breaststroke
King clocked 29.40 seconds, breaking Ruta Meilutyte's four-year-old record of 29.48, with Russia's Yuliya Efimova taking silver
Hungarian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel could extend lead over Lewis Hamilton after taking pole on tricky circuit
The 70-lap Hungarian GP, where aero and downforce come at a premium, demands driver skill like few other races. But Ferrari wouldn't mind the fact that the new-found pace and balance in their cars gives them quite a head-start on Sunday.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says keeping Valtteri Bottas for next season is a 'no-brainer'
Keeping Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next season looks an obvious decision but the Formula One champions need to consider their long term options, team boss Toto Wolff said after the Finn shone in Sunday's British Grand Prix.