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The Left and the far-right want to convince the world that Jobbik is now ‘kosher,’ but they’ve got a serious problem

Another story that the international media continues to ignore...

With his visit this weekend to Budapest, Commissioner Timmermans is giving his seal of approval to the Left’s alliance with the extremist, far-right

It’s a deeply disturbing political deal and it seems Commissioner Timmermans is ok with that

Hungarian NGO activists lobby MPs in the Dutch Parliament to put more pressure on Hungary

These activists have no democratic mandate, so why do the Dutch even bother?

Dear Guardian columnist: No, Hungary’s family policy is not about “controlling women’s bodies”

Whale preservation good. Human preservation not so much

World Jewish Congress “deeply troubled” by “dangerous” alliance between Hungary’s opposition and “extremist Jobbik”

Why is the media ignoring this story?

US Sec State Pompeo in Budapest: “Americans and Hungarians have always stood together in the pursuit of freedom, and that tradition continues today”

Although the general direction of US and Hungarian policy is important, cooperation is clear in specific areas as well

FINA

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Hungary becomes one of the main swimming centers worldwide

Feb 08, 2019

Budapest has become one of the most important international centers and biggest supporters of water sports in the world

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FINA Swimming World Cup coming to Budapest in October

Sep 04, 2018

The event will take place at the Duna Arena on October 4th to 6th and will include some of the World’s biggest swimming stars, including Katinka Hosszú

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Hungary wins four medals at the sixth FINA Artistic Swimming World Series held in Madrid

May 28, 2018

Hungary secured three silver and one bronze medal in the championships. FINA revealed that one bronze medal had to be given back because rules say that only one person from each country can stand on the podium

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Hungary to host the FINA Artistic Swimming World Series in May

Mar 26, 2018

The newly-constructed Duna Arena will play host to the event between May 18th and 20th and people are expected to attend from all over the country and from abroad

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Budapest has become one of the world’s sporting capitals, foreign minister says

Aug 30, 2017

Péter Szijjártó, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said that “after a summer like this there can be no question that Budapest is one of the world’s sports capitals"

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FINA chief Julio Maglione thanks Hungary for "fantastic" FINA World Championships

Aug 21, 2017

FINA chief Julio Maglione says that Budapest and Balatonfüred hosted “the best world aquatics championships of all time”

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FINA Budapest 2017: ‘the best in the history of the championships’

Aug 01, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács

According to Federation President Julio Maglione, the 2017 FINA Aquatics World Championships held in Budapest were “the best world championship in the history of FINA.” It’s not just about the shiny medals our athletes won but also the international recognition that FINA brought to Hungary.

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FINA's president calls 2017 World Championships in Budapest best in history of event

Jul 31, 2017

Julio Maglione congratulated Hungary on the success of the event, which has been the biggest international sporting event hosted by the nation, at the closing ceremony on Sunday

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Hungary bags more medals on final day of FINA World Championships

Jul 31, 2017

Katinka Hosszú wins second gold while Dávid Verrasztó and the men's water polo team secure silver medals

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Hosszú wins bronze and men's water polo team reach final at FINA World Championships

Jul 28, 2017

Katinka Hosszú picked up a bronze medal for the 200m Butterfly. Hungary made the men's water polo final after beating Greece 7:5 in a thrilling match on Thursday

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Hungary picks up another medal at FINA World Championships

Jul 27, 2017

László Cseh won a silver medal for the 200m Butterfly at the FINA World Championships in Budapest

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PM Orbán receives highest ranking FINA award for Hungary hosting World Championships in Budapest

Jul 25, 2017

PM Orbán said that he knows very well that this prestigious award has been presented to the people of Hungary, and is happy to accept it in their name

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"It is a pity Budapest dropped out of race for 2024 Summer Olympics," writes leading sports analyst

Jul 25, 2017

Leading sportswriter Alan Abrahamson says if these first few days of the 2017 FINA world championships are any indication, and they are, Budapest would make a great stage for a Summer Olympics

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Hungary pick up first medal at FINA World Championships

Jul 24, 2017

Katinka Hosszú swam the fastest time in the semi-finals of the women’s 200 IM. Dániel Gyurta and László Cseh are hoping to bring home gold medals in the breaststroke and butterfly

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FINA World Aquatics Championships held in Budapest can be regarded as a great success so far, minister says

Jul 24, 2017

Hungary's “pride and joy” are the Danube Arena and the Dagály project because no facilities like these existed when it launched its bid to host the games. They will be used again for the 2024 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships

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Budapest to host 2024 short course swimming world championships

Jul 18, 2017

Zoltán Balog, minister of Human Capacities, highlighted that the Duna Arena swimming complex was not built for just one event

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FINA World Aquatics Championships begin with grandiose show on the Danube

Jul 17, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács

Hungary’s biggest ever sports event, the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships commenced last Friday with a breathtaking opening ceremony. The 3 thousand square meter floating stage near the Pest side of the famous Chain Bridge welcomed world-class musicians, artists and dancers who took the audience on a cultural-historical journey into Hungary’s deep connection to the Danube, water and aquatic sports.

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FINA World Championships is the largest sports event Hungary has ever hosted

Jul 14, 2017

Hungary has prepared for the sports event with the construction of new facilities and the refurbishment of old ones

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Organizers working hard to deliver "perfect" FINA World Aquatics Championships this Friday

Jul 13, 2017

Julio C. Maglione, president of Fédération Internationale de Natation, FINA, said he was sure that the current World Championships would be the greatest in FINA’s history

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FINA Aquatics Championships taking over Hungarian cities this week

Jul 12, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács

Thousands of athletes, a record-breaking fast-track preparation for the international event, and the most picturesque diving background ever. The 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships, Hungary’s largest sporting event to date, will overtake the cities of Budapest and Balatonfüred for over two weeks. As a nation with exceptional watersports traditions and accomplishments, Hungarians can barely wait, although it is not just our athletes who are setting the bar high.

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FINA World Aquatics Championships begin in Hungary this Friday

Jul 10, 2017

Hungary will host the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships, July 14-30, for the following disciplines: swimming, water polo, open water swimming, synchronized swimming, diving and high diving

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Katinka Hosszú forms new international swimming body

Jul 04, 2017

We expect swimmers to be treated as equal partners. We expect that they will sit down and start talking to us. We expect that they will listen to the voice of the professional swimmers and we expect to have a say in important decisions about the future of our sport, Hosszú said

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Danube Arena: FINA says even the Olympics are rarely held in such an impressive facility

May 31, 2017

The official opening ceremony of the Danube Arena took place on Saturday, May 27th, ready for the 2017 World Aquatics Championships which will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14th to 30th

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The FINA World Aquatics Championship comes to a true watersport nation

May 22, 2017 - Zoltán Kovács

The big event is right around the corner. From July 14 to 30, Budapest and the Lake Balaton city of Balatonfüred will host the FINA World Aquatics Championships. Over the next few weeks, it’s a race to get everything ready.

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Hungary's Danube Arena shines in blue and multi-colored lights to promote LEN Champions League and FINA World Aquatics Championships

May 17, 2017

The arena houses two Olympic worthy swimming pools, diving pool and a short course training pool. There are 5,000 seats, and 8,000 additional pop-up seats have been designed especially for the 2017 World Aquatics Championships

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Hungary is well prepared for FINA Aquatics World Championships in July

May 03, 2017

“All preparations are moving forward according to schedule seventy-three days ahead of the start of the FINA Aquatics World Championships, the biggest ever sports event hosted by Hungary," Hungary's minister for National Development has said

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Hungarian Post reveals ceremonial stamps for 17th FINA World Championships

Apr 06, 2017

The special stamp issued by the Hungarian Post can be purchased at designated post offices and branch offices for 435 HUF (1.40 EUR). 200.000 stamps have been produced in total

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Official countdown to 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships launched

Mar 20, 2017

The 17th FINA Aquatics World Championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred between July 14 and 30, 2017

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More than 350,000 spectators due at FINA World Aquatics Championships

Mar 10, 2017

Of the total spectator number, 85,000 are foreign visitors set to drive the economy in other areas, including tourism and retail

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New outdoor city arena plans unveiled for FINA World Championships

Mar 02, 2017

Hailed as one of the world's greatest water sport competitions, the 2017 World Aquatics Championships will be held in Budapest, from July 14-30, 2017

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FINA world championships water polo draw announced

Feb 27, 2017

The 2017 FINA World Championships will take place in Budapest and Balatonfüred from July 14 to 30, 2017, and will feature swimming, open-water swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving and water polo

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'Remarkable' Danube Arena completed in Budapest

Feb 22, 2017

The new Danube Arena in Budapest will house seating for 15,000 spectators, completed in just 14 months for the FINA world championships to be hosted in Budapest in July

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Hungarian Swimming Federation has chosen Gusztav Bienerth as new president

Jan 09, 2017

Bienerth called for a reinterpretation of the role played by committees and other bodies as well as a transparent system for supporting swimmers

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Book your FINA World Aquatics Championships tickets before they sell out

Jan 06, 2017

Demand has been at its highest for events on July 24 in which three-time Olympic champion Katinka Hosszú is expected to compete

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Katinka Hosszú slams head of Hungarian swimming federation

Nov 16, 2016

The federation has rejected Hosszu's claims. This is not the first time Hosszú, coached by her American husband Shane Tusup, has clashed with Hungarian officials

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Hungary on right track ahead of hosting FINA World Championships

Oct 05, 2016

The World Championships will serve as the championship event for 6 different aquatic sports: pool swimming, open water swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and high diving

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Katinka Hosszú wins four world cup golds

Sep 05, 2016

Hosszú triumphed in four races where she dominated in the 400m freestyle, 100m IM; 400m IM and in the 100m backstroke

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Budapest embarking on a new era

Apr 22, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács

Thanks in no small part to healthy FDI in recent years, Hungary has been in a prime position to invest in renovation and infrastructure.