Video: Protesters Turn Out To Counter Far-Right Demo In Budapest
- 8 Feb 2019 8:08 AM
MTI Photo: Mónus Márton
Source: Ruptly
MTI Photo: Mónus Márton
Source: Ruptly
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
Independent MP Ákos Hadházy organised another visit to Viktor Orbán’s father’s Hatvanpuszta estate on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants two months after his previous demonstration.
Garbage collection in Budapest halted on Wednesday morning, due to a spontaneous, unannounced wildcat strike by several hundred MOHU employees at the Ecseri út depot in Budapest, who expressed 'unhappiness' over shortages of cleaning kits, work clothes, boots, and spare parts for garbage trucks.
Thousands gathered at Heroes’ Square in Budapest to protest government-funded adverts they say spread fear, hate, and political propaganda. Organizers and demonstrators criticized Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s information campaigns targeting opponents and critics.
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