Read this before you write about Hungarian democracy
Western media outlets have been playing a part in enabling the erosion of institutions in Hungary. But there is aContinue Reading
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Belgrade-Budapest high-speed train: Highway to rail?
Last month, Hungary and Serbia moved one significant step closer to building a high-speed train line between Budapest and BelgradeContinue Reading
Poland ranks as worst country in the EU for LGBT rights
Warsaw, Poland – Poland has dropped to the bottom of the EU ranking in the latest “Rainbow Map” which ranksContinue Reading
Hungarian man detained after criticizing Orban on Facebook
Budapest, Hungary – A 64-year old Hungarian man was taken into custody, accused of spreading fake news, after a FacebookContinue Reading
Neighbours react to Orbán’s “Greater Hungary” controversy
Budapest, Hungary – Last week, Hungary’s Prime minister Viktor Orban generated yet another controversy by posting a historical map ofContinue Reading
Tensions rise between Hungary and Nordic countries over Orban’s emergency powers
Budapest, Hungary – In a sign of escalating tensions, Hungary has summoned the ambassadors of five Nordic states after theirContinue Reading
Hungary rejects Istanbul Convention on gender equality and women’s rights
Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian Parliament voted on Tuesday to reject the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, a non-binding CouncilContinue Reading
Hungary “no longer a democracy” says Freedom House
Budapest, Hungary – According to Freedom House’s annual Nations in Transit report, while growing number of leaders around the worldContinue Reading
Flights from Budapest slowly resume as Wizz Air fleet takes off amid criticism
Budapest, Hungary – After several weeks at a standstill due to the coronavirus crisis, flights from Budapest airport are setContinue Reading
Recession in Hungary could be worse than expected, analysts warn
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary could face a deeper economic recession than initially expected due to the coronavirus pandemic, credit ratingContinue Reading
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