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Free Speech Conflict: EU Commissioner Criticises Hungary's Recent Legal Changes
- 19 Jun 2025 7:21 AM
- current affairs
Recent changes to Hungarian law give reason for concern, the European Union's commissioner for justice, democracy, and the rule of law said in Strasbourg on Wednesday, adding that "the so-called child protection law breaches EU law on a number of accounts".
Opposition Wins Lawsuit Against Foreign Ministry in Hungary Over 'Paris Luxury Hotel Scandal'
- 2 Jun 2025 9:33 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has won a lawsuit against the ministry of foreign affairs which had paid some 230 million forints (EUR 575,000) for suites in a Paris luxury hotel for President Tamas Sulyok and his delegation during the summer Olympics last year, the party's group leader and director said.
'Unlawful' Withdrawal of HUF 10 Billion from Budapest Accounts by Treasury, Reports Mayor
- 30 May 2025 9:22 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian State Treasury has "unlawfully" withdrawn more than 10 billion forints (EUR 24.8m) from Budapest's accounts, and the municipality has halted payments to some municipality-owned companies to preserve liquidity, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference.
Updated: More Ukrainian Spies Identified by Hungarian National Security Services
- 21 May 2025 7:15 AM
- current affairs
The national security services have identified more Ukrainian spies, including Roland Tseber as an "illegal" officer of the Ukrainian intelligence service, and Istvan Hollo, who is under investigation by the National Office of Investigation on the suspicion of espionage activities, ruling Fidesz's parliamentary group leader said after a meeting of the national security committee.
How Much Money Burnt on Anti-Ukraine Campaign in Hungary?
- 19 May 2025 2:44 PM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition will sue the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister for access to data, to reveal "how much money has been burnt on the anti-Ukraine campaign", the party group's spokesperson said,
Updated: You’re Fired - Budapest’s Public Transport Company Boss Sacked by Mayor
- 14 May 2025 6:55 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has sacked Tibor Bolla, the chief executive of Budapest transport company BKV, the Mayor’s Office said.
Updated: Gyurcsány Quitting Politics in Hungary 'Changes Nothing', According to Fidesz
- 12 May 2025 6:09 AM
- current affairs
The announcement that Gyurcsany Ferenc is quitting his political posts and retiring from public life "changes nothing" as the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) "will follow Brussels' instructions whatever the case", the ruling Fidesz parliamentary party group said.
Police Close Chain Bridge Amid Latest Protest in Budapest - Next Demo Tomorrow
- 5 May 2025 1:12 PM
- current affairs
Protesters allied to the opposition who held what was initially a legal demonstration in front of Parliament peeled off and marched towards the Prime Minister's office in the Castle District on Thursday afternoon, and once they crossed Chain Bridge, police closed it down, citing the obstruction of traffic and the fact that the protesters had not secured permission to march.
Updated: Pope Francis's Funeral to be a National Day of Mourning in Hungary
- 25 Apr 2025 7:30 AM
- current affairs
The government intends to declare the day of Pope Francis's funeral a national day of mourning, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen announced.
Free Speech Conflict: EU Commissioner Criticises Hungary's Recent Legal Changes
- 19 Jun 2025 7:21 AM
- current affairs
Recent changes to Hungarian law give reason for concern, the European Union's commissioner for justice, democracy, and the rule of law said in Strasbourg on Wednesday, adding that "the so-called child protection law breaches EU law on a number of accounts".
Opposition Wins Lawsuit Against Foreign Ministry in Hungary Over 'Paris Luxury Hotel Scandal'
- 2 Jun 2025 9:33 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has won a lawsuit against the ministry of foreign affairs which had paid some 230 million forints (EUR 575,000) for suites in a Paris luxury hotel for President Tamas Sulyok and his delegation during the summer Olympics last year, the party's group leader and director said.
'Unlawful' Withdrawal of HUF 10 Billion from Budapest Accounts by Treasury, Reports Mayor
- 30 May 2025 9:22 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian State Treasury has "unlawfully" withdrawn more than 10 billion forints (EUR 24.8m) from Budapest's accounts, and the municipality has halted payments to some municipality-owned companies to preserve liquidity, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference.
Updated: More Ukrainian Spies Identified by Hungarian National Security Services
- 21 May 2025 7:15 AM
- current affairs
The national security services have identified more Ukrainian spies, including Roland Tseber as an "illegal" officer of the Ukrainian intelligence service, and Istvan Hollo, who is under investigation by the National Office of Investigation on the suspicion of espionage activities, ruling Fidesz's parliamentary group leader said after a meeting of the national security committee.
How Much Money Burnt on Anti-Ukraine Campaign in Hungary?
- 19 May 2025 2:44 PM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition will sue the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister for access to data, to reveal "how much money has been burnt on the anti-Ukraine campaign", the party group's spokesperson said,
Updated: You’re Fired - Budapest’s Public Transport Company Boss Sacked by Mayor
- 14 May 2025 6:55 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has sacked Tibor Bolla, the chief executive of Budapest transport company BKV, the Mayor’s Office said.
Updated: Gyurcsány Quitting Politics in Hungary 'Changes Nothing', According to Fidesz
- 12 May 2025 6:09 AM
- current affairs
The announcement that Gyurcsany Ferenc is quitting his political posts and retiring from public life "changes nothing" as the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) "will follow Brussels' instructions whatever the case", the ruling Fidesz parliamentary party group said.
Police Close Chain Bridge Amid Latest Protest in Budapest - Next Demo Tomorrow
- 5 May 2025 1:12 PM
- current affairs
Protesters allied to the opposition who held what was initially a legal demonstration in front of Parliament peeled off and marched towards the Prime Minister's office in the Castle District on Thursday afternoon, and once they crossed Chain Bridge, police closed it down, citing the obstruction of traffic and the fact that the protesters had not secured permission to march.
Updated: Pope Francis's Funeral to be a National Day of Mourning in Hungary
- 25 Apr 2025 7:30 AM
- current affairs
The government intends to declare the day of Pope Francis's funeral a national day of mourning, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen announced.