The best city breaks in Europe this autumn – and where to stay
From mini-breaks in Edinburgh to longer jaunts to Reykjavik, these are the top European getaways with characterful hotels
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From mini-breaks in Edinburgh to longer jaunts to Reykjavik, these are the top European getaways with characterful hotels
From ruin pubs to rooftop cocktail bars, the city has an eclectic mix of drinking spots
From imaginative menus to Michelin stars, here's where to eat in Budapest
An insider guide to 48 hours in one of Europe's best-loved short-break destinations
Despite rising costs, the Hungarian capital of Budapest remains a fantastic option for a budget getaway
The New York Café is in a class of its own, combining Belle Epoque ornamentation with the fabled European coffee house
Plus, how a major advance in drug testing is being used at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
The Scot believes crop of British excellence comes down to the grassroots and the gritty, rainy days at Scottish championships
Dina Asher-Smith and Zharnel Hughes will now have an earlier start to their 200m heats on Wednesday
Behaviour of Amarissa Toth encouraged her opponent, Zhang Shuai, to retire from the match in tears at the Budapest Open
It is the first time the European Commission has used a new mechanism to force governments into line by freezing the cash
The family signed over their business and property holdings to the Germans in exchange for family members being allowed to leave Hungary
Canadian bronze medallist Mary-Sophie Harvey lost 'four-to-six hours' of her memory and woke up with bruises, a sprained rib and concussion
Living healthily during adult years is less crucial for steering clear of the condition than your upbringing, study finds
Hungarian justice minister Judit Varga told EU ministers her country's voters are not bothered by EU efforts to withhold funds from Budapest
However you like your Sundays – early mornings or late, active or lazy – there’s something here for you
Siobhan-Marie O'Connor tells Jim White about a different-looking 2020 World Swimming League but, after lockdown, she is delighted to be back
It feels like life has been restored in the Hungarian capital, despite bars and pools remaining somewhat empty and devoid of tourists