39 result(s) for lift immunity in Current Affairs
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
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.
Updated: DK Accuses Fidesz of Operating 'Paedophile Ring' in Budapest
- 30 Sep 2025 6:28 AM
- current affairs
Laszlo Varju, MP of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said in parliament on Tuesday that "a well-organised and politically connected paedophile network supported by state officials has embedded itself in the central child protection system."
Why has Public Prosecutor Moved to Lift Immunity of Six MPs in Hungary?
- 15 Jul 2025 6:22 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's chief public prosecutor has asked parliament to suspend the immunity of six lawmakers over pending police investigations against them.
Russians are Blackmailing Orbán, Says Dobrev Openly in EP, While Magyar Attacks Hungary's Gov't
- 10 Oct 2024 6:51 AM
- current affairs
Addressing a debate in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, opposition Tisza Party MEP Peter Magyar said the premierships of Ferenc Gyurcsany and Viktor Orban "were the decades of missed opportunities", insisting that Hungary had become "the poorest and most corrupt" country in the European Union.
Updated: Hungary’s Public Prosecutor Asks EP to Lift Magyar's Immunity
- 30 Sep 2024 6:44 AM
- current affairs
Public Prosecutor Peter Polt has turned to the President of the European Parliament, requesting lifting the immunity of MEP Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, based on evidence that has surfaced against him in an investigation on suspicion of theft, the Public Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Hungary “Firmly Decided” Not to Send Troops to Ukraine, Explains PM's Chief of Staff
- 4 Mar 2022 6:42 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s security is of paramount importance in the current situation, the prime minister’s chief of staff has said. “It is in the country’s explicit interest that it should not get dragged into the war.”
Senior Hungarian Justice Ministry Official Resigns Over Bribery Charges
- 8 Dec 2021 9:05 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Pál Völner, the state secretary of the ministry of justice, has resigned after the chief prosecutor’s office asked parliament to lift his immunity so he can defend himself against charges of receiving bribes on a regular basis.
Extension of Covid Special Measures Doesn’t Restrict Freedom, Says PM's Chief of Staff
- 16 Sep 2021 11:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The prolongation of special measures related to Covid requested by the government has no bearing on people’s fundamental freedoms, the prime minister’s chief of staff said on Wednesday.
Updated: More Covid Restrictions Relaxed in Hungary
- 2 Jul 2021 6:19 PM
- current affairs
Update: The number of people who have received the first dose, at least, of a vaccine against Covid-19 passed the 5.5 million mark today in Hungary. Therefore, for clarity, the relaxing of related restrictions will take effect after today, on Saturday 3 July.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
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.
Updated: DK Accuses Fidesz of Operating 'Paedophile Ring' in Budapest
- 30 Sep 2025 6:28 AM
- current affairs
Laszlo Varju, MP of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said in parliament on Tuesday that "a well-organised and politically connected paedophile network supported by state officials has embedded itself in the central child protection system."
Why has Public Prosecutor Moved to Lift Immunity of Six MPs in Hungary?
- 15 Jul 2025 6:22 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's chief public prosecutor has asked parliament to suspend the immunity of six lawmakers over pending police investigations against them.
Russians are Blackmailing Orbán, Says Dobrev Openly in EP, While Magyar Attacks Hungary's Gov't
- 10 Oct 2024 6:51 AM
- current affairs
Addressing a debate in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, opposition Tisza Party MEP Peter Magyar said the premierships of Ferenc Gyurcsany and Viktor Orban "were the decades of missed opportunities", insisting that Hungary had become "the poorest and most corrupt" country in the European Union.
Updated: Hungary’s Public Prosecutor Asks EP to Lift Magyar's Immunity
- 30 Sep 2024 6:44 AM
- current affairs
Public Prosecutor Peter Polt has turned to the President of the European Parliament, requesting lifting the immunity of MEP Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, based on evidence that has surfaced against him in an investigation on suspicion of theft, the Public Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Hungary “Firmly Decided” Not to Send Troops to Ukraine, Explains PM's Chief of Staff
- 4 Mar 2022 6:42 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s security is of paramount importance in the current situation, the prime minister’s chief of staff has said. “It is in the country’s explicit interest that it should not get dragged into the war.”
Senior Hungarian Justice Ministry Official Resigns Over Bribery Charges
- 8 Dec 2021 9:05 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Pál Völner, the state secretary of the ministry of justice, has resigned after the chief prosecutor’s office asked parliament to lift his immunity so he can defend himself against charges of receiving bribes on a regular basis.
Extension of Covid Special Measures Doesn’t Restrict Freedom, Says PM's Chief of Staff
- 16 Sep 2021 11:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The prolongation of special measures related to Covid requested by the government has no bearing on people’s fundamental freedoms, the prime minister’s chief of staff said on Wednesday.
Updated: More Covid Restrictions Relaxed in Hungary
- 2 Jul 2021 6:19 PM
- current affairs
Update: The number of people who have received the first dose, at least, of a vaccine against Covid-19 passed the 5.5 million mark today in Hungary. Therefore, for clarity, the relaxing of related restrictions will take effect after today, on Saturday 3 July.