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Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership

Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership

A pro-government commentator compares the US ambassador to erstwhile Soviet oppressors because of his presence at Mondays’ extraordinary session of Parliament which was convened at the initiative of the opposition to vote on Sweden’s accession to NATO but boycotted by the governing majority. A liberal author dismisses such comparison as absurd.
Orbán on Paedophiles in Hungary: “They Must Be Cut into Pieces”

Orbán on Paedophiles in Hungary: “They Must Be Cut into Pieces”

There shall be no mercy for paedophiles,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, adding that he had filed a constitutional amendment to prevent a pardon from being granted to perpetrators of crimes committed against minors.
Hungarian Weeklies: First Comments after President Novák’s Resignation

Hungarian Weeklies: First Comments after President Novák’s Resignation

A liberal analyst believes the opposition’s job is to pinpoint Prime Minister Orbán as the main cause of the paedophile pardon scandal, while the government side will try to use its media power to defend itself. A pro-government pundit writes that the events have shown Fidesz’s moral superiority.
Hungarian Weeklies on the Paedophile Pardon Scandal and the Future of the EU

Hungarian Weeklies on the Paedophile Pardon Scandal and the Future of the EU

Weeklies went to print before Prime Minister Orbán pledged to amend the constitution, to make it impossible for the President to pardon crimes related to paedophilia.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March

New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March

Given Katalin Novák signed her letter of resignation earlier this week, MPs have to decide within fifteen days whether to accept it or not, and so this decision could be taken on Feb 26, the first day of the spring session, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz said.
Updated: Claims of “Inhumane Conditions” in Budapest Prison by Italian Female Inmate

Updated: Claims of “Inhumane Conditions” in Budapest Prison by Italian Female Inmate

The Hungarian ambassador in Rome was summoned to the Italian Foreign Ministry yesterday to explain what the ministry sees as the harsh treatment of an Italian far-left activist who was brought into the court in leg chains.
Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

Calls for the resignation of Hungary's conservative president intensified on Friday following widespread anger over her decision to pardon an individual convicted of concealing a child sexual abuse case. The move has triggered an unprecedented political scandal for the longstanding nationalist government.
Watch: President Novák Quits After Mass Protest in Budapest Condemning Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

Watch: President Novák Quits After Mass Protest in Budapest Condemning Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

  • 11 Feb 2024 8:01 AM
  • current affairs
After coming under increasing pressure for pardoning a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse in a children's home, Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned on Saturday.
Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership

Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership

A pro-government commentator compares the US ambassador to erstwhile Soviet oppressors because of his presence at Mondays’ extraordinary session of Parliament which was convened at the initiative of the opposition to vote on Sweden’s accession to NATO but boycotted by the governing majority. A liberal author dismisses such comparison as absurd.
Orbán on Paedophiles in Hungary: “They Must Be Cut into Pieces”

Orbán on Paedophiles in Hungary: “They Must Be Cut into Pieces”

There shall be no mercy for paedophiles,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, adding that he had filed a constitutional amendment to prevent a pardon from being granted to perpetrators of crimes committed against minors.
Hungarian Weeklies: First Comments after President Novák’s Resignation

Hungarian Weeklies: First Comments after President Novák’s Resignation

A liberal analyst believes the opposition’s job is to pinpoint Prime Minister Orbán as the main cause of the paedophile pardon scandal, while the government side will try to use its media power to defend itself. A pro-government pundit writes that the events have shown Fidesz’s moral superiority.
Hungarian Weeklies on the Paedophile Pardon Scandal and the Future of the EU

Hungarian Weeklies on the Paedophile Pardon Scandal and the Future of the EU

Weeklies went to print before Prime Minister Orbán pledged to amend the constitution, to make it impossible for the President to pardon crimes related to paedophilia.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March

New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March

Given Katalin Novák signed her letter of resignation earlier this week, MPs have to decide within fifteen days whether to accept it or not, and so this decision could be taken on Feb 26, the first day of the spring session, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz said.
Updated: Claims of “Inhumane Conditions” in Budapest Prison by Italian Female Inmate

Updated: Claims of “Inhumane Conditions” in Budapest Prison by Italian Female Inmate

The Hungarian ambassador in Rome was summoned to the Italian Foreign Ministry yesterday to explain what the ministry sees as the harsh treatment of an Italian far-left activist who was brought into the court in leg chains.
Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

Calls for the resignation of Hungary's conservative president intensified on Friday following widespread anger over her decision to pardon an individual convicted of concealing a child sexual abuse case. The move has triggered an unprecedented political scandal for the longstanding nationalist government.
Watch: President Novák Quits After Mass Protest in Budapest Condemning Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

Watch: President Novák Quits After Mass Protest in Budapest Condemning Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon

  • 11 Feb 2024 8:01 AM
  • current affairs
After coming under increasing pressure for pardoning a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse in a children's home, Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned on Saturday.