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Sixty MEPs insist European Commission should be 'visibly present' at Budapest Pride
They believe that it is now more important than ever for the European Union to show, not only in words but also in its actions, that it stands by civil society, human rights, and the LMBTIQ+...
Goose liver, a gun, and shark repellent – all of these were part of the first Hungarian...
It was 45 years ago that Bertalan Farkas was launched into space aboard the Soyuz-36, and he'll soon be followed by the second Hungarian astronaut, Tibor Kapu, who is scheduled to take off on 8...
EU poll shows impact of Hungarian government's campaign against Ukraine's EU accession
In spite of this, the Eurobarometer survey, conducted every six months also revealed that Hungarians would be more willing to sell weapons to Ukraine than to grant the country membership in the EU.
Orbán made a secret trip to Saudi Arabia, where he met with the country’s top leader
The Hungarian Prime Minister traveled to Riyadh in October 2022 with a small entourage. According to Direkt36, even within the government only a few people knew about the trip, the purpose of which...
Fidesz MPs vote in favour of amendment on Russian-style law in Justice Committee, then deny it
The amendment would retroactively deprive organizations on the government's list of the 1 percent tax donations Hungarian citizens have designated for them this year – in favour of a foundation...
Justice Committee of Hungarian Parliament approves amended transparency bill, with further...
One amendment suggests retroactively taking away donations given to NGOs and independent media on the government’s list and giving them to a foundation established by the government earlier this year.
Arte: How can the EU stop Russia's shadow fleet?
The EU is now ramping up sanctions to try to stop these hard-to-trace vessels. But will it be enough?
European Commission reluctant on Budapest Pride, but may act immediately on proposed transparency...
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib spoke of a lack of political will to call for temporary measures against the Hungarian law banning Pride.
European Commission calls on Hungarian government to withdraw Russian-style bill
According to one of the Commission's spokespersons, the draft bill raises serious concerns and, in its current form, would seriously violate EU principles and legislation.
More than 320 NGOs write to EC about draft legislation threatening to silence independent voices...
They are calling for immediate action, because they believe the bill is a threat to NGOs, the independent media, and the rule of law in Hungary.
