Esme Nicholson

Election winner Peter Magyar sets new course for Hungary

Esme Nicholson

Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar promises democratic renewal, closer ties with Europe, and national unity.
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Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in historic Hungary election

Michael Levitt, Rob Schmitz, Esme Nicholson

Hungarians turned out in historic numbers to vote against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's and his Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and political scientist Abel Bojar.
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Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power

Esme Nicholson, Nick Spicer

Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term in office

Esme Nicholson, Ayesha Rascoe

Over eight million Hungarians are eligible to vote in elections that could topple Viktor Orban, a European ally of President Trump.
Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment

Esme Nicholson

After decades of neglect, Germany has announced a 100-billion-euros investment into the national railway operator. But some say it will take more than money to get its trains back on track.
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Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent

Esme Nicholson

The three octogenarian nuns broke out of a nursing home to go back to live in their convent, sparking a dispute with their church superior. Both sides have appealed to the Vatican for a resolution.
Nuns who broke out of their nursing home await word from Rome

Esme Nicholson

NPR has been following the story of three octogenarian Austrian nuns who broke out of a nursing home and back into their old convent. Now, they're hoping for a deal with the Vatican so they can stay.