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Paedophile Scandal Update: Head of Hungarian Reformed Church Pushed for Pardon That Led to Fall of President Novák

Paedophile Scandal Update: Head of Hungarian Reformed Church Pushed for Pardon That Led to Fall of President Novák

  • 19 Feb 2024 6:19 AM
  • current affairs
Direkt36 and Telex have learned from several independent sources that head of the Hungarian Reformed Church Zoltán Balog, who has long been a confidant of Hungarian president Katalin Novák, played a crucial role in the presidential pardon which led to Novák’s resignation.
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.
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.
“Scandalous And Hostile”: Hungary Set to Veto Bulgaria's Schengen Membership

“Scandalous And Hostile”: Hungary Set to Veto Bulgaria's Schengen Membership

Hungary has made it clear to Bulgaria that it will veto the country’s Schengen membership if a “punitive tariff” on gas transits is maintained by Bulgaria in the long term, the foreign minister said.
Hungary Against Further Funding for Ukraine

Hungary Against Further Funding for Ukraine

Hungary continues to reject delivering weapons to Ukraine, and doesn’t support further financial support either, the defence minister said in Brussels.
Tranzit Festival Roundup: Hungary Aiming to Be 'Winner of New World Order'

Tranzit Festival Roundup: Hungary Aiming to Be 'Winner of New World Order'

Hungary aims to remain on good terms with China and the US, and will not commit to either one as it works towards becoming a winner of the “realignment of the world order”, Balázs Orbán, the prime minister’s policy director said at a political festival in Tihany.
Concerns Over Hungary's 2024 EU Presidency Tabled by European Parliament

Concerns Over Hungary's 2024 EU Presidency Tabled by European Parliament

The European Parliament on Thursday passed a resolution condemning what it calls “deliberate and systematic efforts” to undermine EU values in Hungary, and expressing concern over Hungary taking over the bloc’s rotating presidency in the second half of 2024.
How Viktor Orbán Angered His Closest Friends in Europe

How Viktor Orbán Angered His Closest Friends in Europe

  • 18 May 2023 5:47 AM
  • current affairs
Newly-elected Hungarian president Katalin Novák tried to put her best foot forward on her first official foreign visit to Warsaw in May 2022.
US Ambassador's Passover Dinner Guest 'Scandal' Condemned as 'Tasteless Provocation' By Fidesz EP Group

US Ambassador's Passover Dinner Guest 'Scandal' Condemned as 'Tasteless Provocation' By Fidesz EP Group

The EP group of ruling Fidesz strongly condemns the invitation of opposition Jobbik leader and MEP Márton Gyöngyösi to a Passover dinner by the US ambassador to Hungary, group leader Tamás Deutsch said in a letter sent to fellow EP representatives.
Paedophile Scandal Update: Head of Hungarian Reformed Church Pushed for Pardon That Led to Fall of President Novák

Paedophile Scandal Update: Head of Hungarian Reformed Church Pushed for Pardon That Led to Fall of President Novák

  • 19 Feb 2024 6:19 AM
  • current affairs
Direkt36 and Telex have learned from several independent sources that head of the Hungarian Reformed Church Zoltán Balog, who has long been a confidant of Hungarian president Katalin Novák, played a crucial role in the presidential pardon which led to Novák’s resignation.
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.
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.
“Scandalous And Hostile”: Hungary Set to Veto Bulgaria's Schengen Membership

“Scandalous And Hostile”: Hungary Set to Veto Bulgaria's Schengen Membership

Hungary has made it clear to Bulgaria that it will veto the country’s Schengen membership if a “punitive tariff” on gas transits is maintained by Bulgaria in the long term, the foreign minister said.
Hungary Against Further Funding for Ukraine

Hungary Against Further Funding for Ukraine

Hungary continues to reject delivering weapons to Ukraine, and doesn’t support further financial support either, the defence minister said in Brussels.
Tranzit Festival Roundup: Hungary Aiming to Be 'Winner of New World Order'

Tranzit Festival Roundup: Hungary Aiming to Be 'Winner of New World Order'

Hungary aims to remain on good terms with China and the US, and will not commit to either one as it works towards becoming a winner of the “realignment of the world order”, Balázs Orbán, the prime minister’s policy director said at a political festival in Tihany.
Concerns Over Hungary's 2024 EU Presidency Tabled by European Parliament

Concerns Over Hungary's 2024 EU Presidency Tabled by European Parliament

The European Parliament on Thursday passed a resolution condemning what it calls “deliberate and systematic efforts” to undermine EU values in Hungary, and expressing concern over Hungary taking over the bloc’s rotating presidency in the second half of 2024.
How Viktor Orbán Angered His Closest Friends in Europe

How Viktor Orbán Angered His Closest Friends in Europe

  • 18 May 2023 5:47 AM
  • current affairs
Newly-elected Hungarian president Katalin Novák tried to put her best foot forward on her first official foreign visit to Warsaw in May 2022.
US Ambassador's Passover Dinner Guest 'Scandal' Condemned as 'Tasteless Provocation' By Fidesz EP Group

US Ambassador's Passover Dinner Guest 'Scandal' Condemned as 'Tasteless Provocation' By Fidesz EP Group

The EP group of ruling Fidesz strongly condemns the invitation of opposition Jobbik leader and MEP Márton Gyöngyösi to a Passover dinner by the US ambassador to Hungary, group leader Tamás Deutsch said in a letter sent to fellow EP representatives.