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Hungary election jolted by Magyar’s warning of illicit 2024 video
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Europe

Hungary election jolted by Magyar’s warning of illicit 2024 video

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has accused his political rivals of planning to blackmail him with a sex tape from 2024, just weeks before the upcoming election in Hungary.

13 February 2026 · 2 min read

EU Leaders Back ‘Game Changer’ Economic Overhaul to Counter US, China and Russia
AI generated picture Featured Image: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrive together at the EU leaders' retreat at Alden Biesen Castle, Belgium, February 12, 2026. (European Council)

Economy

EU Leaders Back ‘Game Changer’ Economic Overhaul to Counter US, China and Russia

Von der Leyen unveils action plan with 'strict timeline' as Macron and Merz present united front at crisis summit

13 February 2026 · 4 min read

Economy

EU Funding at Risk When Public Tenders Impose Faith Tests

Audit rules designed to protect the EU budget can collide head-on with “faith-breaker” clauses that ask bidders or applicants to renounce a religious practice to access work, grants, or contracts.

12 February 2026 · 5 min read

Europe

Milano Cortina 2026: the Winter Olympics so far

Summary: One week into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (6–22 February), the Games have already delivered tight medal races, breakout champions, and a distinctive “spread-out” Italian geography—moving the spotlight…

12 February 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

Travelling in Europe: What to Know in 2026

Europe remains one of the world’s easiest regions to explore across borders—especially by rail—but the “simple” trip still depends on smart planning: entry rules, new EU border systems, seat reservations,…

11 February 2026 · 5 min read