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Kuria Ruling on Orban Libel Suit May Endanger Press Freedom in Hungary

Kuria Ruling on Orban Libel Suit May Endanger Press Freedom in Hungary

The government is launching a new National Consultation, this time on the issue of economic neutrality, Prime Minister's Office leader Gergely Gulyas announced at a Wednesday press conference after the cabinet met on Tuesday.
Traitor Remarks Result in Fine of Over HUF 14 Million for Former PM Gyurcsany

Traitor Remarks Result in Fine of Over HUF 14 Million for Former PM Gyurcsany

  • 14 Oct 2024 11:49 AM
  • current affairs
Speaker of Parliament Laszlo Kover has fined Democratic Coalition head Ferenc Gyurcsany over 14 million forints (EUR 34,900), the party said.
Shocking 'Anti-Hungary Campaign Speech' at EP by Von der Leyen, Claims Fidesz MEP

Shocking 'Anti-Hungary Campaign Speech' at EP by Von der Leyen, Claims Fidesz MEP

  • 10 Oct 2024 5:52 AM
  • current affairs
The European parliamentary plenary on Wednesday, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban attended, was "the height of hypocrisy" on the part of the left-liberal majority, and EC President Ursula von der Leyen had held a campaign speech against Hungary, an EU member state, an MEP of ruling Fidesz said in Strasbourg.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
Shocking Revelations: How Hungarians Are Targeted For Sex Work in Western Europe

Shocking Revelations: How Hungarians Are Targeted For Sex Work in Western Europe

  • 18 Jul 2024 9:36 AM
  • current affairs
Although encouraging prostitution is a criminal offence In Hungary, the authorities say there is nothing wrong with openly advertising foreign sex work to Hungarian women. Direkt36 looked behind the sex work advertisements as part of an international investigative project.
More Media Outlets Critical of Hungarian Gov't Than at Any Time Since 2010

More Media Outlets Critical of Hungarian Gov't Than at Any Time Since 2010

The number of media outlets taking a critical stance of the government has been steadily growing since the last change of government in 2010, the Nézőpont Institute said in its 2024 Press Freedom report on Hungary.
Fidesz Launches EP Election Campaign Alongside Controversial Billboards Attacking Opposition in Hungary

Fidesz Launches EP Election Campaign Alongside Controversial Billboards Attacking Opposition in Hungary

Ruling Fidesz has launched an “outdoor” campaign of putting out billboards and distributing leaflets in preparation for the upcoming European parliamentary and municipal elections, the communications director of the party said in a video on Facebook on Sunday.
Controversial Anti-EU Speech by Orbán Marks Hungary’s March 15 National Holiday

Controversial Anti-EU Speech by Orbán Marks Hungary’s March 15 National Holiday

“We cannot accept that Brussels has abandoned Europeans, moreover, turned against them,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech marking Hungary’s March 15 national holiday.
Fidesz MEPs Dissent as European Parliament Passed New Law on Media Freedom

Fidesz MEPs Dissent as European Parliament Passed New Law on Media Freedom

Fidesz MEPs dissented yesterday as the European Parliament passed a law on media freedom, designed to impede authorities from exerting pressure on journalists and editors.
Kuria Ruling on Orban Libel Suit May Endanger Press Freedom in Hungary

Kuria Ruling on Orban Libel Suit May Endanger Press Freedom in Hungary

The government is launching a new National Consultation, this time on the issue of economic neutrality, Prime Minister's Office leader Gergely Gulyas announced at a Wednesday press conference after the cabinet met on Tuesday.
Traitor Remarks Result in Fine of Over HUF 14 Million for Former PM Gyurcsany

Traitor Remarks Result in Fine of Over HUF 14 Million for Former PM Gyurcsany

  • 14 Oct 2024 11:49 AM
  • current affairs
Speaker of Parliament Laszlo Kover has fined Democratic Coalition head Ferenc Gyurcsany over 14 million forints (EUR 34,900), the party said.
Shocking 'Anti-Hungary Campaign Speech' at EP by Von der Leyen, Claims Fidesz MEP

Shocking 'Anti-Hungary Campaign Speech' at EP by Von der Leyen, Claims Fidesz MEP

  • 10 Oct 2024 5:52 AM
  • current affairs
The European parliamentary plenary on Wednesday, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban attended, was "the height of hypocrisy" on the part of the left-liberal majority, and EC President Ursula von der Leyen had held a campaign speech against Hungary, an EU member state, an MEP of ruling Fidesz said in Strasbourg.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
Shocking Revelations: How Hungarians Are Targeted For Sex Work in Western Europe

Shocking Revelations: How Hungarians Are Targeted For Sex Work in Western Europe

  • 18 Jul 2024 9:36 AM
  • current affairs
Although encouraging prostitution is a criminal offence In Hungary, the authorities say there is nothing wrong with openly advertising foreign sex work to Hungarian women. Direkt36 looked behind the sex work advertisements as part of an international investigative project.
More Media Outlets Critical of Hungarian Gov't Than at Any Time Since 2010

More Media Outlets Critical of Hungarian Gov't Than at Any Time Since 2010

The number of media outlets taking a critical stance of the government has been steadily growing since the last change of government in 2010, the Nézőpont Institute said in its 2024 Press Freedom report on Hungary.
Fidesz Launches EP Election Campaign Alongside Controversial Billboards Attacking Opposition in Hungary

Fidesz Launches EP Election Campaign Alongside Controversial Billboards Attacking Opposition in Hungary

Ruling Fidesz has launched an “outdoor” campaign of putting out billboards and distributing leaflets in preparation for the upcoming European parliamentary and municipal elections, the communications director of the party said in a video on Facebook on Sunday.
Controversial Anti-EU Speech by Orbán Marks Hungary’s March 15 National Holiday

Controversial Anti-EU Speech by Orbán Marks Hungary’s March 15 National Holiday

“We cannot accept that Brussels has abandoned Europeans, moreover, turned against them,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech marking Hungary’s March 15 national holiday.
Fidesz MEPs Dissent as European Parliament Passed New Law on Media Freedom

Fidesz MEPs Dissent as European Parliament Passed New Law on Media Freedom

Fidesz MEPs dissented yesterday as the European Parliament passed a law on media freedom, designed to impede authorities from exerting pressure on journalists and editors.