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Inflation in Hungary remained at 4.3 percent in October

Consumer prices have not risen compared to September, and some products have even become significantly cheaper, according to recent data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office.

Szijjártó meets with Lithuanian politician known for regular anti-Semitic outbursts

Remigijus Žemaitaitis is currently under legal investigation for his anti-Semitic statements.

Arte: When yes means yes – Is Europe moving towards better rape laws?

France’s high-profile Mazan rape trial thrust the question of consent into the spotlight, pushing lawmakers to change the law around rape and sexual assault.

Putin's spokesperson: Kremlin knows nothing about Hungary's ideas on settling Ukrainian conflict

While at the White House, Viktor Orbán told Trump that Hungary has some ideas on how to bring Russia to the negotiating table with Ukraine.

Orbán in 2008: Ukraine should be admitted to NATO as soon as possible

Ághassi Attila – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

NATO helped the baffled Viktor Orbán remember what happened in 2008 in Bucharest.

'This economic policy has not led to Hungary catching up, but rather to falling behind its...

Előd Fruzsina – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

András Simor was governor of the Hungarian Central Bank between 2007-2013. He was this week's guest on Telex's public affairs podcast "Téma" and shared his view of the current government's economic...

Trans man files a complaint against himself with the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights

Halász Nikolett – Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation)

Flóris Balta lodged his complaint in response to a new Complaints Act, according to which a complaint may be filed against anyone who challenges the constitutionally recognised role of marriage and...

Tyranny’s Propagandists Are Winning

Maria Ressa – Nishant Lalwani

If democracy had its own doomsday clock, it would be at two minutes to midnight – Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Maria Ressa and Nishant Lalwani of IFPIM write in their opinion piece.

Budapest may face bankruptcy, mayor announces

Cseke Balázs – Horváth Kávai Andrea

The mayor and the city’s opposition leadership blames the government for not paying out some of the subsidies owed to the city, but the government says the reason is Karácsony’s bad management.

Hungarian government to oblige supermarkets to launch promotions

Horváth Kávai Andrea

The regulation is to be introduced no later than 1 June, and the discount will have to be at least 10 percent.

Orbán had predicted Central Europe's rise. He ended up regretting it.

Mészáros R. Tamás

The Prime Minister has long asserted that the influence of Central Europe within the EU is on the rise. His prediction did come true after the invasion of Ukraine, but his regional allies deserted...