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The sobering yet sublime experience of an Eastern European river cruise
Where conquest and survival are on full show and history flows as freely as the river.

Four killed after rally car hits spectators
A rally car veered off the road and crashed into a group of spectators in Hungary.

World leader resigns after granting pardon to man linked to child sexual abuse case
'I issued a pardon that caused bewilderment and unrest for many people. I made a mistake.'

Martin Wolf: ‘Ukraine fatigue’ is unpardonable
Financial Times: West has resources but must display will so Russia does not prevail.

'Fight for freedom': EU opens membership negotiations with Ukraine
But Hungary's PM Viktor Orban remains steadfastly opposed.

'Never give up': Young woman defies odds, picked for Apec trip
"I want to use my story to inspire others to chase their wildest dreams."

Hawke's Bay runner Geordie Beamish shines in steeplechase at world champs
It's a best-ever finish by a Kiwi man in a track event at a world championships.

Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward Nato membership
Sweden is close to becoming Nato’s 32nd member, though not quite yet over the finish line.

Hungarians encouraged to report on neighbours raising trans children
A new law has forbidden homosexuality or gender change to minors.

Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s Nato bid
Sweden still out in cold, over Erdogan's soft on "terrorism" claims.

Nato chief: Membership for Finland, Sweden ‘top priority’
Nato is urging Turkey and Hungary to accept the nomination for Finland and Sweden to join.

EU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility
Corruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.

'Low point' as Hungary blocks $30 billion worth of EU aid for Ukraine
Financial Times: Ukraine becoming pawn in games over debt dispute and Covid recovery spat.

The electric vehicle boom in a quiet Hungarian town
Financial Times: The surprise hub of Europe's new battery industry.

Civilians flee Kherson again, as Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet over food security
It comes as Ukraine marks anniversary of Stalin-era famine, “Holodomor".

Russian attacks force fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees on Europe
Hungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.

War in Ukraine leaves Eastern Europe sleepless and on edge
Some are making detailed war contingency plans — just in case.

These countries have dropped all Covid-19 rules
Skip the tests, masks and Covid paperwork in these destinations.

Crashed drone in Croatia carried a bomb
Military drone flew over three European Nato-member states before crashing and exploding.

Love music festivals? Check out these epic 2022 events
Tired of postponed gigs and cancelled shows? Here's where to go in Europe for a music fix.