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Hungarian Megahit Song ‘Stolen’ Again
There’s a new show coming to ITV called “The Bay.” You might be wondering what this has to do with Hungary, but any Hungarian who…
Fidesz Forms Its Own ‘Three Wise Men’ Committee in Response to the EPP
On Wednesday, following a decision made by the European People’s Party Presidency (EPP) and Fidesz, the Political Assembly of the EPP voted in favor of suspension. A…
Cardinal Erdő Presents IEC2020 Programme in Rome
Budapest will host the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress (ICE2020) next year, with a week-long programme focussing on solidarity and friendship between nations, Cardinal Péter Erdő,…
IIB Denies Allegations That It’s a Russian ‘Trojan Horse’
The International Investment Bank (IIB) – revived by Vladimir Putin and built on the remnants of the USSR’s Comecon bank – is moving its headquarters…
EP Elections: LMP Programme to Focus on Climate Change
Green opposition LMP’s programme for the European parliamentary election will focus on climate change, proposing measures in energy management, transport and against air pollution in…
Foreign Minister: Hungary Not to Implement UN Migration Compact
No matter the pressure, Hungary will not implement any of the United Nations’ migration compact’s provisions, the foreign minister told parliament on Monday. Debates over…
Syrian Man Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism
A Syrian man suspected of acts of terrorism and carrying out multiple executions in his homeland in 2016 has been taken into custody, the Budapest…
Opposition Submits Joint Proposal for Home-Care Subsidies
The opposition submitted a joint proposal to parliament on Monday to recognise the home care of severely disabled people as full-time employment, the leftist Democratic…
Hungary Takes Steps to Reduce Its High Rate of Lower Leg Amputations
Hungary has the highest rate of leg amputations in the European Union for two reasons: diabetes and smoking. By raising awareness and implementing prevention programs,…
Orbán: “EPP Lost Sovereignty and Is Dictated to From the Left”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an interview on Sunday said that EPP “has lost its sovereignty, is dictated to from the left” and urged all…
President Áder Inaugurates Bust of Composer-Pianist Bartók in Poland
President János Áder and his counterpart Andrzej Duda inaugurated a bust of Hungarian composer and pianist Béla Bartók in Kielce, in southern Poland, on Saturday…
Párbeszéd Politician Ranks Fourth on Joint EP List with Socialists
The Socialist Party’s national board on Saturday approved its joint European Parliament electoral list with the Párbeszéd party. Benedek Jávor, an MEP who heads the…
Hungarian Press Roundup: Diametrically Opposed Interpretations of Fidesz’ EPP Suspension
A liberal journalist thinks that Fidesz was humiliated by the EPP. A pro-government pundit finds the suggestion that Fidesz lost the dispute with the EPP…
Novák: Fidesz ‘Cannot Stay’ If EPP Moves to The Left
Fidesz “cannot stay in the European People’s Party” if the EPP moves to the left “instead of representing our traditional values,” Katalin Novák, the ruling…
DK: Law Change Could Pave The Way for EP Election Fraud
The opposition Democratic Coalition has said a change in Hungary’s election law approved in December allowing the possibility of postal voting in the European Parliament…
Hungary Beats World Cup Runner-Up Croatia in Euro2020 Qualifier
Last night the Hungarian national football team beat World Cup silver medalist Croatia 2:1 in a game hosted by Budapest’s Groupama Arena. Croatians, who are…
Can Hungarian Villages Be Saved? Govt Kicks Off Rural Development Project Once Again
The government recently announced the kick-off of a Hungarian Village Funding Scheme aimed at halting depopulation and improving the living circumstances in rural areas. Although…
Duda Grants Áder Highest State Honour
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Friday decorated Hungarian President János Áder with the Order of the White Eagle, the highest Polish state honour, at a…
Week in the Life of the Hungarian Diaspora: Busójárás in Texas, Diaspora Conference and Arany Anniversary
In our recurring Week in the life of the Hungarian Diaspora series, we’ll be looking back at recent events and exploring the many success stories of the Kőrösi…
Islamic State Warrior Detained at Budapest
A Syrian national who was detained at Budapest’s international airport last December has turned out to be a member of the Islamic State terrorist organisation…
World Water Day 2019: Water for All!
The theme of this year’s World Water Day is ‘Leaving no one behind,’ an adaptation of the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
Hungary to Build Close Business Ties with United Arab Emirates
Hungary strives to build close economic ties with the United Arab Emirates, one of the countries “setting the pace for global economic change”, Foreign Minister…
PM’s Office: Fidesz ‘Won EPP Battle’
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz emerged as the winner of this week’s “battle in the European People’s Party”, a state secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office said…
Hankook Tire Workers, Management Reach Deal on Pay, Ending Strike
Unions association VDSZ reached an agreement with management of Korean-owned Hankook Tire Magyarország over wages late on Thursday, ending a strike that started a little…
Press Roundup: Fidesz’ EPP Membership Suspended
The leading pro-government daily, as well as a left-wing pundit, read the suspension of Fidesz membership in the EPP as a pragmatic deal that benefits…
Academics Demonstrate for Research Freedom
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Thursday in support of the academic freedom of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) and against plans to…
The Great Debate: Did the EPP Suspend Fidesz or Did Fidesz Suspend Itself?
Wednesday, “after a decision of the European People’s Party Presidency (EPP) together with Fidesz,” the Political Assembly of the EPP voted to immediately suspend Fidesz’s membership….
DK: ‘Huxit’ at Stake in EP Elections
At stake in the upcoming European parliamentary elections is whether Prime Minister Viktor Orbán succeeds in driving Hungary out of the European Union, the top…
Govt Official: Tuberculosis Cases in Hungary Down to 10 in 100,000
The number of new tuberculosis cases in Hungary has fallen to 10 in 100,000 on average in the past few years from 500 five decades…
From Friends to Foes: European Politicians React to Fidesz’s EPP Suspension
After a tedious political struggle, Fidesz’s suspension from the European People’s Party (EPP) was made official following yesterday’s vote. The Hungarian PM and his party…
LMP: Paks Upgrade ‘a Means to Cement Russia’s Influence’
The upgrade of Hungary’s nuclear plant in Paks is a means to boost Russian President Vladimir Putin’s influence in the region, lawmakers of green opposition…
New Railway Line Connecting Hungary, Serbia, Romania to Be Built over next 10 Years
Hungary is set to build a new 500km railway line over the next decade connecting major cities in Hungary, Serbia and Romania, Fidesz MP János…
Survey: Hungarians Are Happier, Especially in Tatabánya
Thanks to two studies conducted in honor of this year’s International Day of Happiness, it is no longer a secret where Hungary’s most cheerful residents…
‘Three Wise Men’ to Monitor Whether Fidesz Meets EPP’s Conditions
Following a joint proposal from the European People’s Party (EPP) Presidency and Fidesz, the Political Assembly of the EPP voted to suspend the party on…
Pénzügykutató Forecasts GDP Growth of 3.7pc this Year
Economic research company Pénzügykutató expects Hungary’s GDP growth to slow to 3.7 percent in 2019, researcher Éva Várhegyi said on Wednesday. Pénzügykutató attributes the slowdown…
Foreign Minister: Hungary’s Gas Supplies Secured for next Year
Hungary’s gas supplies are secured for next year even if Moscow and Kiev fail to sign a new gas transit deal by the end of…
Former Jobbik MP Hegedűs Returns Parliamentary Mandate
Former opposition Jobbik lawmaker Eniko Hegedus said on Thursday that she had returned her mandate to parliament after quitting the party and its parliamentary group…
Hungarian Press Roundup: Responsibility of WW2 Allies in Hungary’s Nazi Occupation
In the leading online news site, a historian accuses a colleague of trying to whitewash Hungarian leaders of responsibility for the Holocaust, by suggesting that…
Opposition on EPP Suspension: Defeated Fidesz Is on the Way Out of EPP, EU
Hungary’s political parties were divided on the outcome of Wednesday’s meeting of the European People’s Party’s political assembly where Fidesz agreed to suspend its membership…
Péter Mansfeld, the Youngest Victim of the Repression After 1956, Executed 60 Years Ago Today
60 years ago today, Péter Mansfeld, the youngest victim of the 1956 revolution, was executed just 11 days after his 18th birthday. A teenage martyr…
EPP Suspends Fidesz after Vote on Joint Proposal
After a joint proposal from the EPP Presidency together with Fidesz, the European People’s Party has voted to suspend Fidesz, the party family announced. Fidesz president and…
Govt to Raise Teachers’ Wages to Keep Them in the Profession
In an interview with Magyar Nemzet, Péter Horváth, President of the Nemzeti Pedagógus Kar/National Union of Teachers (NPK), revealed that 60-70 thousand teachers will retire…
Foreign Minister Calls for more EU Aid for Jordan
The European Union should increase its support for Jordan in light of its efforts to help refugees, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told a press conference…
Homeless Man ‘Moves into’ a 150-Year-Old Sycamore Tree in Budapest
Péter Mucska, a man from Slovakia, left his family a couple of months ago and now lives on the streets of Budapest. This wouldn’t be…
European Tree of The Year: Almond Tree from Pécs
The almond tree standing tall on Havihegy in Pécs won last year’s Hungarian Tree of the Year competition, and this year, it was nominated for…
O’Sullivan: More Europe Is Not the Solution, It’s the Problem
In an interview with Mandiner, Hungarian Order of Merit recipient John O’Sullivan explained that there are certain things that affect everyone regardless of location, and…
Rabbi Tamás Róna Received the Scheiber Sándor Award This Year
Rabbi Tamás Róna, a lecturer of the Jewish University (ORZSE), has received this year’s Scheiber Sándor Award. The award was handed over by Miklós Soltész,…
Socialists Launch Signature Drive on Preserving Hungary’s EU Membership
The Socialist party is launching a signature campaign so that Hungarians can express their will to keep the country in the European Union, Socialist MEP…
Mi Hazánk Files Complaint over Alleged ‘Roma Province’
The radical nationalist Mi Hazank Movement party has filed a complaint at the public prosecutor’s office over alleged plans by the Opre Roma Party to…
Hungarian Internet Subscription Numbers Continue To Climb In 2018 – KSH
The number of internet subscriptions in Hungary rose by 5.4 percent in 2018 year on year, reaching 9.93 million, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said…
LMP Calls for a Review of FX Loans in Light of Europe’s Top Court Rulings
The opposition LMP party has called for a review of forex loan contracts and a recalculation of debts held by Hungarian borrowers in light of…
Fidesz’s EPP Fate to Be Decided Wednesday: What Are the Chances of Expulsion?
On 20 March — less than three months before the European Parliament elections — the EPP plenary will discuss a proposal to expel Fidesz made by 13…
Hungary Opens Foreign Trade Mission in Jerusalem
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened Hungary’s foreign trade mission in Jerusalem on Tuesday. In his speech at the…
ECHR Upholds Ruling on State Monopoly of Hungarian Textbook Distribution Market
A panel of European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judges on Tuesday rejected the Hungarian government’s appeal against a ruling that the authorities had monopolised…
Jobbik Protests against Russian ‘Spy’ Bank’s Move to Budapest
Citing a threat to national security, the opposition Jobbik party is protesting against plans to move the Russia-based International Investment Bank’s (IIB) headquarters to Budapest,…
Jobbik protests move to Budapest by Russian bank
Citing a threat to national security, the opposition Jobbik party is protesting against plans to move the Russia-based International Investment Bank’s (IIB) headquarters to Budapest,…
PM Orbán Meets US Congress Delegation
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with members of the US Congress in Budapest on Tuesday. The delegation included Senators John Barrasso, Mike Crapo, John…
Ministry Welcomes Venice Commission’s View that Law Changes will Obviate Criticisms
Hungary’s justice ministry has welcomed the view expressed by a Venice Commission official regarding the body’s report on the country’s impending administrative court system that…
Govt to Spend Another HUF 5 bn to Promote SMEs
The government will use another 5 billion forints (EUR 15.9m) to assist small and medium-size ventures with investments creating new jobs, Finance Minister Mihály Varga…
House Speaker Praises Hungary-Switzerland Ties in Bern
Hungarian House Speaker Laszlo Kover praised relations between Switzerland and Hungary, saying they extended to all areas of life, at an event marking the anniversary…
Foreign Minister: ‘Israeli Companies Satisfied with Hungarian Environment for Doing Business’
Economic, trade and investment cooperation between Hungary and Israel is expanding dynamically, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday, after meeting executives of pharma…
Gulyas: Fidesz wants strong, united, anti-migration EPP
Fidesz wants a strong, united, Christian democratic European People’s Party that opposes migration, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the PM’s Office, said, adding that his…
Hungarian Press Roundup: Repercussions of the Christchurch Massacre
A conservative blogger interprets the Christchurch spree as an anti-traditionalist attack on traditional values. A pro-government pundit wonders if the massacre could be a secret…
Foreign Minister: Proof Surfaces of Attempts to Make UN Migration Compact Mandatory
“Tangible proof” has surfaced indicating that several committed supporters of the UN’s migration compact want to make the pact mandatory for every EU member state,…
Weber to Establish “Rule of Law” Body to Monitor EU Member States
Manfred Weber, the group leader of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament, and Udo di Fabio, the former judge of the German Federal Constitutional…
Parliament Suspends Immunity of Jobbik MP Farkas
Parliament on Monday suspended the immunity of Jobbik lawmaker Gergely Farkas in a 151-6 vote. Chief Public Prosecutor Peter Polt last week proposed that the…
Budapest-Bucharest High-Speed Railway? Both Governments Want It
Last year, the Hungarian government ordered a feasibility study for the high-speed railway line it plans to build to Bucharest. The project will certainly be expensive,…
14-Year-Old Hungarian Rower Receives Fair Play Prize
The International Fair Play Committee honored Hungarian rower, László Gosztonyi. According to the organization’s Sunday announcement, the Executive Committee held its first meeting this past…
PM, President Send Condolences over Terrorist Attack in New Zealand
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday sent a letter of condolences to Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, expressing his sympathies over…
PM, President Sends Condolences over Terrorist Attack in New Zealand
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday sent a letter of condolences to Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, expressing his sympathies over…
Minister of State for EU Relations Judit Varga Shows off Football Skills – Video!
The Minister of State for European Union Relations Judit Varga showed off her football juggling skills in a video shared to her official Facebook page….
Has Fidesz Decided to Settle Its Disputes with the EPP?
Tensions have been mounting between the EPP and Fidesz for years. Therefore, when at the beginning of 2019 it appeared that the party’s expulsion could…
Justice Minister: Independence of Judges not in Danger
The newly established administrative courts do not endanger the independence of the judiciary in Hungary, and the Venice Commission’s opinion on the matter was “balanced…
Hungarian State Officials Mark March 15 Anniversary in US, Canada
Hungarian state officials addressed events marking the March 15 national holiday organised by ethnic Hungarian communities in the US and Canada over the weekend. Ministerial…
Mi Hazánk Demands Dispatching Hungarian Troops to Borders, not Afghanistan
Radical nationalist Mi Hazank (Our Homeland) demands dispatching Hungarian troops to protect the country’s borders instead of serving on missions in Afghanistan, the party’s deputy…
Innovation Minister: ‘Budapest-Belgrade railway to be a Historical Development’
László Palkovics, Hungary’s minister of innovation and technology, held talks with Zorana Mihajlovic, the Serbian minister of construction, transport and infrastructure, in Belgrade on Friday….
Foreign Minister: New Football Pitches, Academies, Halls to be Built in Carpathian Basin
New football pitches, academies and halls will be built throughout the Carpathian Basin, including in areas beyond the borders where large ethnic Hungarian communities live,…
Venice Commission: Law on Administrative Courts ‘Lacking Checks and Balances’
Under Hungary’s new law on administrative courts “very extensive powers are concentrated in the hands of a few stakeholders” while the legislation lacks “effective checks…
Hungarian Press Roundup: March 15 and Fidesz’s Place in Europe
The nationwide weeklies were on the stands well before the Prime Ministers of Poland and Hungary addressed a crowd in Budapest on the anniversary of…
CEU Welcomes Weber’s Help, Wants Legal Assurances from PM Orbán
The Central European University (CEU) has welcomed efforts by Manfred Weber, the group leader of the European People’s Party, to help the university, but wants…
PM’s Cabinet Chief: Fidesz to Stay in EPP until ‘It Turns Pro-Migration Overall’
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party considers it worth remaining a member of the European People’s Party (EPP) as long as it stays clear from identifying fully…
I Dance Hungary: Dancing into Hungarian Culture, No Matter Where You Live
You can learn nearly anything on the internet, and singing and dancing are no exception. There are endless materials to choose from, but not everything…
March 15: United Opposition Demonstrates against ‘Orbán’s Tyranny’
Hungary’s parliamentary opposition parties emphasised the importance of cooperation at a joint demonstration held on the occasion of the March 15 national holiday on Budapest’s…
March 15 Marked in Ethnic Hungarian Communities
Several officials of the Hungarian government and leaders of ethnic Hungarian communities beyond the border marked the March 15 national holiday on Friday. Deputy Prime…
March 15: Gyurcsány: ‘Time to Fight is Now’
“The time to fight is now,” Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said in his speech at his party’s commemoration of…
March 15: President Áder Presents High State Awards
President János Áder presented Hungary’s state orders as well as the prestigious Kossuth and Széchenyi prizes and the Orders of Merit to recognise public personalities,…
March 15: Orbán Greets Hungarian Communities
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has greeted Hungarians around the world in a letter on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1848/49 revolution and freedom…
March 15: Socialists Call for Fight for Press Freedom
Hungary “needs to fight for the freedom of the press just like in 1848”, the head of the opposition Socialists said at ceremony on Friday,…
March 15: LMP Warns of ‘New Threats’ to Freedom, Independence
Leaders of the opposition LMP party marked the anniversary of Hungary’s 1848 revolution on Friday, and warned of “new challenges threatening our freedom and independence”….
March 15: Orbán Calls for Fight to Protect Europe’s Christian Culture
Europe’s peoples should “see and understand that Europe will have no free life without its Christian culture”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said during a state…
Then and Now: Legendary Sites of the Revolution of 1848
Freedom of the press, equality before the law and the abolishment of censorship were among the 12 points demanded by the Hungarian revolutionaries on March…
Week in the Life of the Hungarian Diaspora: 1848-49 Revolution and War for Independence
March 15th is a special day for Hungarians, no matter where they reside in the world. In honor of the anniversary of the 1848-49 Revolution…
‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Meme Couple Stars in the Government’s New Pro-Family Campaign
The Hungarian government replaced its controversial billboards accusing Brussels of supporting immigration with a campaign promoting family policy measures. However, the result did not turn…
Forex Loan Contracts with Unfair Exchange Rate Risks can be Cancelled Retroactively, says CJEU
Europe’s top court said in a ruling on Thursday that Hungarian laws should allow the cancellation of FX loan contracts if the contract includes an…
Govt Publishes New Strategy for Vocational School System
Hungary’s vocational school system will be revamped to help students pass their final school-leaving exams and to smooth their way into tertiary education, László Palkovics,…
Vienna Beats Budapest, Emerges as World’s Most Livable City
The Mercer consulting company has named Vienna the world’s most livable city for the ninth time, with Budapest trailing in 76th place. Mercer, a renowned international…
Jobbik Endorses Puzsér for Budapest Mayor
The opposition Jobbik party has joined green opposition LMP in throwing its support behind publicist Róbert Puzsér in the Budapest mayoral race. Speaking to the…
Orbán Apologizes for “Offensive Language” to Save EPP Membership, but Cements Political Position
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written a letter to the leaders of the European People’s Party (EPP) who initiated Fidesz’s exclusion. The PM apologizes for…
Foreign Minister Inaugurates Consular Office in Wroclaw
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó inaugurated Hungary’s consular office in Wroclaw, Poland’s third major service centres hub, on Thursday. The diplomatic mission will be tasked with…
Outdoor Exhibition of Famous Wildlife Photographer’s Images Opened in Budapest
President János Áder opened an outdoor exhibition featuring some 600 images by wildlife photographer Bence Máté at the square in front of St Stephen’s Basilica…
Hungary Multiparty Parliamentary Democracy, Says US State Dept Report
Hungary is a multiparty parliamentary democracy, the US State Department said in its 2018 country reports on human rights practices in which it also cited…
Govt Official on 1848: Hungary Stands by European Ideals, Independence
Hungary today stands by European ideals and independence as it did during the revolution in 1848, the state secretary for Hungarians abroad said at a…
Thousands Join Public Workers’ Union Strike
Some 7,500 public employees have joined Thursday’s nationwide strike organised by the union of public service workers (MKKSZ), the head of the union said in…
V4 Sign Tourism Cooperation Pact
The Visegrad Group countries signed a tourism cooperation protocol in northern Slovakia on Wednesday. The protocol aims to boost the effectiveness of the tourism marketing…
A Letter of Intent Brings Accord Not Concord for the Academy
On Friday, MTA president László Lovász and the head of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM) László Palkovics signed a letter of intent regarding the Academy’s…
United Opposition to Unveil 12 Point Proposal at 15 March Demonstration
National Unity! – This is the joint opposition’s motto for the celebration of the national holiday on March 15th. The joint demonstration will be held…
Hungary to Outperform Nato Obligations but Warned of Growing Russian Threat – Conference Marks 20th Anniversary of Accession
A conference was held in the Hungarian Parliament on Wednesday marking the 20th anniversary of the country’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Opening…
Weber’s Ultimatum: Will Orbán’s Govt Fulfill It?
Manfred Weber and Viktor Orbán have had many ups and downs since the launch of the article 7 process against Hungary. Weber has continuously warned…
Socialist MP Slams Weber for Budapest Visit
European People’s Party group leader Manfred Weber “should have had more on his agenda” for his Budapest visit on Tuesday, Socialist MP Tamás Harangozó told…
Jobbik Presents List for EP Elections
Deputy leader Márton Gyöngyösi will top the list of conservative opposition Jobbik for the European parliamentary elections, a party spokesman said on Wednesday. Entered second…
DK Calls on Govt not to Move Children from Fót Orphanage
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the government to abandon plans to remove children from the state-run orphanage in Fót, near Budapest, the…
Opposition Mayoral Candidates Agree to Step Down if They Lose Preselection
Gergely Karácsony, the Budapest mayoral candidate representing four opposition parties, and Róbert Puzsér, the green opposition LMP party’s candidate, have vowed to step aside in…
Govt to Promote Hungarian Businesses in Western Balkans
The Hungarian government has decided to set up a fund of 30 million euros to be distributed as grants between Hungarian companies investing in countries…
PM to Recommend Mihály Patai for NBH Dep Gov
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will recommend Mihály Patai to replace National Bank of Hungary (NBH) deputy governor Ferenc Gerhardt, the PM’s press chief told MTI…
Public Prosecutor Moves to Suspend Jobbik MP Immunity over Suspicion of Election Fraud
Public prosecutor Péter Polt on Wednesday proposed that the speaker of parliament suspend Jobbik MP Gergely Farkas’s immunity in connection with an investigation of election…
Hungary Air Force Incident: Gripen Damaged during Live-fire Exercise
A Hungarian Army Gripen fighter jet has been damaged during a live-fire exercise. No one was hurt in the incident on Monday, according to a…
Orbán, Morawiecki Invites to Celebrate Friendship Together in Joint Video Message
Ahead of Hungary’s March 15 national holiday commemorating the Hungarian 1848 revolution, the Hungarian and Polish prime ministers celebrated the friendship of the two nations…
Hungarian Press Roundup: Government Edging towards Agreement with the Academy of Sciences
Opinions sharply diverge on a preliminary agreement that is meant to end a standoff between the Academy of Sciences (MTA) and the government. Hungarian press…
PMO Head: ‘Debate on Fidesz’s EPP Membership is Actually about Immigration’
The debate on ruling Fidesz’s membership in the European People’s Party (EPP) is actually about immigration, as the EPP members’ approach to the issue is…
Weber: Talks with Orbán Constructive, Not All Problems Solved
Manfred Weber, the group leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), said in Budapest on Tuesday that his talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had…