101 result(s) for alleged corruption
Fidesz Proposes Probe Into Graft Around Metro 4 Construction
- 7 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz has proposed investigating alleged corruption connected with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line. Erik Bánki, the (Fidesz) head of parliament’s economic committee, said that former prime ministers Péter Medgyessy, Ferenc Gyurcsány and Gordon Bajnai, as well as former mayor of Budapest Gábor Demszky and other former leaders should give evidence ...
Court Dismisses Rogán Defamation Suit Against Péter Juhász
- 27 Jan 2017 7:38 AM
- current affairs
A first-level court has dismissed a defamation suit filed by the 5th district government and the district’s former mayor Antal Rogán against Együtt (Together) co-chair, 5th district assemblyman and anti-corruption crusader Péter Juhász.
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Govt To File Criminal Complaint Over Metro 4 Construction
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will file a criminal complaint against an unidentified perpetrator in connection with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line, János Lázár, the government office chief, said.
Opinion: PM Orbán’s Christmas Interview Trolled
- 29 Dec 2016 7:30 AM
- current affairs
A commentator at Magyar Nemzet views the unprecedented prank as the result of what he calls the government’s efforts to force the media into submission. A left-wing columnist finds it unethical that someone at a local daily adulterated PM Orbán’s Christmas interview.
Opinion: American-Hungarian Spy-Thriller Around A Saudi Businessman
- 8 Dec 2016 6:35 AM
- current affairs
Two left-wing analysts disagree on whether the scandal of the residence permit granted to Ghaith Pharaon, a Saudi citizen on Interpol’s wanted list, is part of an immoral business game or an episode in a wider plot against the Hungarian government.
Xpat Opinion: Hungairan Daily Népszabadság Shuts Down
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday, the management of Népszabadság suspended all operations of Hungary’s leading left-wing daily. A left-wing columnist accuses the government of being behind the owners’ decision, while pro-government commentators accept their explanation that they wanted to cut losses.
Govt Launches Probe Into Graft Allegation Linked To EU Tenders
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has started an internal investigation to uncover whether it was possible to influence decision-makers in connection with European Union tenders, the government office chief said. János Lázár told a news conference that ruling Fidesz lawmaker Roland Mengyi’s immunity would be suspended.
Jobbik: Saudi Businessman Poses ‘National Security Risk’
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The activities of a Saudi businessman in Hungary, including alleged business deals with the family of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and prominent members of the ruling Fidesz party, raise corruption and national security risks, radical nationalist Jobbik said, citing press reports concerning graft allegations surrounding Turkish, Jordanian and Saudi businessmen.
Fidesz Proposes Probe Into Graft Around Metro 4 Construction
- 7 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz has proposed investigating alleged corruption connected with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line. Erik Bánki, the (Fidesz) head of parliament’s economic committee, said that former prime ministers Péter Medgyessy, Ferenc Gyurcsány and Gordon Bajnai, as well as former mayor of Budapest Gábor Demszky and other former leaders should give evidence ...
Court Dismisses Rogán Defamation Suit Against Péter Juhász
- 27 Jan 2017 7:38 AM
- current affairs
A first-level court has dismissed a defamation suit filed by the 5th district government and the district’s former mayor Antal Rogán against Együtt (Together) co-chair, 5th district assemblyman and anti-corruption crusader Péter Juhász.
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Govt To File Criminal Complaint Over Metro 4 Construction
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will file a criminal complaint against an unidentified perpetrator in connection with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line, János Lázár, the government office chief, said.
Opinion: PM Orbán’s Christmas Interview Trolled
- 29 Dec 2016 7:30 AM
- current affairs
A commentator at Magyar Nemzet views the unprecedented prank as the result of what he calls the government’s efforts to force the media into submission. A left-wing columnist finds it unethical that someone at a local daily adulterated PM Orbán’s Christmas interview.
Opinion: American-Hungarian Spy-Thriller Around A Saudi Businessman
- 8 Dec 2016 6:35 AM
- current affairs
Two left-wing analysts disagree on whether the scandal of the residence permit granted to Ghaith Pharaon, a Saudi citizen on Interpol’s wanted list, is part of an immoral business game or an episode in a wider plot against the Hungarian government.
Xpat Opinion: Hungairan Daily Népszabadság Shuts Down
- 11 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday, the management of Népszabadság suspended all operations of Hungary’s leading left-wing daily. A left-wing columnist accuses the government of being behind the owners’ decision, while pro-government commentators accept their explanation that they wanted to cut losses.
Govt Launches Probe Into Graft Allegation Linked To EU Tenders
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has started an internal investigation to uncover whether it was possible to influence decision-makers in connection with European Union tenders, the government office chief said. János Lázár told a news conference that ruling Fidesz lawmaker Roland Mengyi’s immunity would be suspended.
Jobbik: Saudi Businessman Poses ‘National Security Risk’
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The activities of a Saudi businessman in Hungary, including alleged business deals with the family of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and prominent members of the ruling Fidesz party, raise corruption and national security risks, radical nationalist Jobbik said, citing press reports concerning graft allegations surrounding Turkish, Jordanian and Saudi businessmen.

















