Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Former Hungarian insider releases audio he says is proof of corruption in embattled Orbán government
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Quick Glance: Hungary’s Government Faces Pressure from Corruption and Bolsonaro Allegations
- Peter Magyar hands over a secretly recorded tape of his ex-wife, former justice minister Judit Varga, admitting government members tampered with evidence in a corruption case.
- Magyar, ex-husband of former justice minister Judit Varga, launches a movement aiming to become a political party in Budapest, Hungary.
- Magyar becomes a significant government critic, particularly targeting Orban’s close aide Antal Rogan, following the resignations of his ex-wife and the then-president due to their involvement in a controversial pardon case at a children’s home in Budapest.
- Magyar shared the latest corruption evidence on Facebook and also provided it to prosecutors, originating from a recorded conversation at home with his ex-wife Judit Varga in January 2023 when she was serving as the justice minister.
Strack-Zimmermann on von der Leyen, Orbán and the far right: What does Strack-Zimmermann, top Liberal candidate, think about Ursula von der Leyen ...
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Slovakia, the EU’s next rule of law headache: Prime Minister Robert Fico’s first steps since returning to power have set off familiar alarm bells in Brussels.
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Hungary’s Orban congratulates Putin on election ‘win’: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Vladimir Putin on his presidential election win in a ...
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Hungary: Spar Austria defends itself against Orban's special tax: Hungary imposes special taxes on foreign retailers to force them out of the country ...
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Navalny's widow tell Budapest rally that Orbán is Putin's accomplice | DPA
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Quick Glance: Navalny's widow accuses Orbán of being Putin's accomplice
- Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, described Hungarian right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as an accomplice of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- She made these remarks in a video message shown at a large rally of opposition supporters in Budapest.
- Navalnaya emphasized that Putin dared to start the war against Ukraine because he knew he would receive support from Europe. She made it clear that Putin does not represent all of Russia, just as Hungary cannot be equated with Orbán.
- The rally where Navalnaya's video was displayed was organized by Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony along with student associations. Karácsony is a member of a small left-liberal opposition group.
Trump highlights praise from Orbán after Biden criticizes meeting: Former President Trump highlighted praise from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in social ...
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Quick Glance: Kate Middleton Apologizes for Doctored Image
- Kate Middleton apologized for editing an image of herself and her children, followed by a carefully curated appearance in a car alongside her husband Prince William, failing to quell speculation about her health and marriage.
- She confirmed to aides that she had doctored the image, 'and is understood to have thought that honesty is the best policy. She wanted to own up and acknowledge the mistake.'
- After photo agencies disassociated from the image, Kate appeared in public with her husband to convey that all is well, which led to further speculation about her situation.
- The discussions surrounding Kate's health and marriage intensified due to the doctored image, and the palace's communication seemed chaotic, fueling increased public curiosity.
Hungary: Thousands of protesters take to streets, want PM Viktor Orban to resign
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What fascinates Trump so much about Orbán?: Trump's biggest fan in Europe is the Hungarian head of government. This is bad news for Ukraine.
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EU column: Orban is betting everything on his pact with Donald Trump: The Hungarian has completely isolated himself in the West, but is brimming with ...
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Hungary's Orban ready to 'occupy' Brussels to bring EU change: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was ready to march to Brussels and
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🔊 Trump vows he won't spend a penny on Ukraine according to Hungary's Viktor Orban. For the latest listen to the Reuters World News podcast www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-haitian-pm-dutch-immigration-orbans-trump-warning-2024-03-12/
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, known for her no-nonsense style, aims to transition from the Bundestag to the European Parliament ... Show more
President Joe Biden took aim at Donald Trump for entertaining Hungary's right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at his Florida club in recent days ... Show more
Numerous people gather in the Hungarian capital to demonstrate against the government of right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Péter Magyar ... Show more
ns of thousands joined an anti-government rally organized in Budapest by Peter Magyar, a former insider of Hungary's ruling Fidesz party ...
Biden-Orbán feud heats up as Hungary summons envoy over ‘dictatorship’ diss: Budapest’s foreign minister fumes that it “is not obliged to tolerate lies ...
politico.eu/article/joe-biden-viktor-orban-feud-escalates-hungary-summon-america-ambassador-envoy/
Guest comment - Global Challenges: Xi Jinping's Door Opener: How Viktor Orban is Promoting China's Influence in Europe
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🔊 Hungary's Viktor Orban returns home from Florida with a warning for Europe: Trump won't pay out on Ukraine. Listen to @ByTimReid on the Reuters World News ...
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EU Parliament wants to sue Commission over 10 billion euros for Hungary: The European Parliament has pressed ahead with its plan to file a lawsuit against the ...
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Quick Glance: EU Parliament to Sue EU Commission Over Hungary Funds
- The European Parliament is set to sue the European Commission for unblocking over €10bn in funds for Hungary in December ahead of an EU summit on Ukraine.
- Critics highlight the lack of necessary reforms and suspicion of Orbán's potential blackmail of the Commission.
- Demand for transparency is emphasized to properly assess the Commission's decision to release funds for Hungary.
- The European Parliament will need to prove potential errors by the Commission and the fulfillment of rule of law conditions in Hungary at the European Court of Justice.
Where is Slovakia turning?: If the EU-critical camp wins the presidential election, there is a risk of an attack on the separation of powers ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
- With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.
- Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.
- Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.
- The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
Opposition in Hungary: Péter Magyar, the political star who provokes Viktor Orbán
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Lindsey Graham Confronted on Donald Trump Hosting Viktor Orbán: The senator said the best way to judge Trump's potential second term is by what he did in his ...
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Hungary's leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine
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With Donald Trump, France's Marine Le Pen and Hungary's Viktor Orbán, @martinwolf_ asks: are we witnessing the return of fascism? www.ft.com/content/c18f4306-3c37-4a10-b728-74646e0ea525
Central bank: Hungary's central bank warns against the Orban government's proposed legislation
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Hungary inaugurates new head of state : Tamas Sulyok has been inaugurated as Hungary's new president after his predecessor stepped down following a child ...
euronews.com/2024/03/11/hungary-inaugurates-new-head-of-state
After Orban says Trump won't fund Ukraine, Trump campaign says Europe should pay more of war costs
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Orbán takes cue from Putin in repressing dissent: Hungary’s new agency targets politicians, journalists and activists for receiving US funding
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Hungary's Orbán rails against the EU and 'the Western world' in a speech on a national holiday
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Mainstream Europarties should spurn radical populists: When it comes to EU-level politics, mainstream voters strongly disapprove of their parties partnering with ...
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Donald Trump ‘will stop aid to Ukraine if he wins US election’: Viktor Orban of Hungary says Republican former president told him he would pull the plug on ...
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Warning to America: Hungarian Green on Authoritarianism as Trump Hosts PM Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago
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Not funding Ukraine a 'massive and historic mistake', CIA director warns: Hungary's Victor Orban says Donald Trump told him US would not give another 'penny' to ...
thenationalnews.com/world/us-news/2024/03/11/not-funding-ukraine-a-massive-and-historic-mistake-cia-director-warns/
Videos incriminate ex-presidents: Bolsonaro's Hungarian nights: Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro spent two days in the Hungarian embassy in Brasília ...
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EU: Donald Tusk's fight against the central bank chief becomes a political thriller
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Affairs in Hungary: Why an explosive tape threatens Viktor Orbán: A scandal involving pedophilia and corruption is shaking Hungary. Thousands are calling for the ...
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Thousands of demonstrators in Budapest demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The reason for the protests is an audio recording that is ... Show more
Multi-day stay: Bolsonaro's mysterious visit to the Hungarian embassy: Did ex-President Bolsonaro seek asylum from his friend Viktor Orbán? The whole of Brazil ...
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Orban Hit by Fresh Controversy After Ex-Insider Leaks Audio Tape: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s administration was forced to respond after an ...
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Brussels - A summit for nuclear power? Meeting on the nuclear future: While there are no longer any reactors online in Germany, work is underway elsewhere on the ...
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Comment: Spar shows courage: No, the Hungarian government harassing a foreign company like Spar Austria is not an isolated case. But the fact that it is fighting ...
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Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán acting in the West as Moscow’s man on the inside: Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán predicts that under Donald Trump ...
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The worrying Chinese projects in Orban's Hungary: Chinese police officers may soon participate in joint patrols on the streets of Hungary ...
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Is Viktor Orbán really anti-Semitic?: Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, is attacked over his criticism of George Soros, but this doesn't make him ...
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Is Croatia's new whistleblower law a danger for journalism?: Despite protests, Croatian lawmakers have passed a controversial law against whistleblowers ...
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Letters: What are Republicans and Democrats actually doing for this country?: How does either party make the numbers work for all of their new programs ...
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Hungary Delays Contested Central Bank Bill as Forint (HUF) Gains: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s cabinet delayed for now contested changes to the ...
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Trump will not give a penny to Ukraine — Hungary PM Orban: “He will not give a penny in the Ukraine-Russia war. That is why the war will end ...
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Viktor Orban's Son-in-Law Is Building a Hotel Empire in Hungary: Istvan Tiborcz has emerged as Hungary’s most prominent investor in the tourism industry ...
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Hungarian Takeover of Spanish Train Maker Risks Getting Derailed: Hi, this is Marton Kasnyik in Budapest. Welcome to our weekly newsletter on what’s shaping ...
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Melania Trump Reappears: The former first lady reappeared as she and her husband hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a Mar-a-Lago dinner reception.
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Hungarian PM asks audience to help "occupy Brussels" in his celebratory speech: Viktor Orbán once again criticised the EU in his speech on the anniversary of the ...
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EU Defends Decision to Unfreeze Hungary Funds as Parliament Plans Lawsuit: The European Union’s executive is sticking by its decision to unlock about a third of ...
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Spain Is Concerned About Viktor Orban in Talgo Deal: Hungary’s Ganz-Mavag has bid for rolling stock producer Talgo, but the government in Madrid is concerned ...
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#FirstpostAmerica : As the US Presidential race gains steam, former president Donald Trump is receiving support from his European ally Viktor Orban ... Show more
Kickl and the Orbánisation. Falter Arena Part 3 - #1107: FALTER-Radio. The podcast with Raimund Löw
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Reporting Democracy : Central Europeans express growing concerns about media freedom in their countries.
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Lawsuit against EU Commission: Did the Commission allow itself to be blackmailed by Orban? EU Parliament wants to prevent billions in payments
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Subsidy money for Hungary: parliamentary committee votes in favor of legal action against EU Commission
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How Did Donald Trump Find Millions and a New Best Friend at the Same Time? The Coincidence and the Warning ...
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Trump held ‘friendly’ meeting with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago and then took autocrat to a concert
cnn.com/2024/03/08/politics/trump-orban-mar-a-lago/
Nato: Sweden officially joins the defense alliance: Sweden is now officially part of the NATO defense alliance. Turkey had previously blocked accession.
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Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
Meeting in Florida: Orbán calls Trump a bringer of peace: Only Donald Trump could end the war in Ukraine and the Middle East - claims Viktor Orbán ...
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Biden slams Trump-Orbán meeting in Florida: The Hungarian leader has become an icon to some conservative populists for advocating “illiberal democracy.”
politico.eu/article/us-president-joe-biden-slams-trump-orban-meeting-florida-mar-a-lago/
Hungarian PM Orban to meet Trump on March 8 in Florida: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump on March 8 in Florida ...
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Nato-Generalsekretär: Orban bremst bei Stoltenberg-Nachfolge: Mark Rutte schien auf dem besten Weg, zum neuen Generalsekretär der Nato ausgerufen zu werden ...
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Orbán and Trump discuss Ukraine peace in Miami meeting: Viktor Orbán supports a new Trump presidency. The two will meet in Florida on Friday ...
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How Hungary’s Orbán created a roadmap to far-right governance for conservatives: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is meeting with former President Donald ...
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Borderless Russia: Putin's henchman Dmitry Medvedev is redrawing the map of Europe
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Hungary's Orban says Trump's comeback as president 'only serious chance' for end of Ukraine war
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Hungary: New President signs protocol for Sweden's NATO accession: Viktor Orbán's new man at the head of state is removing the last hurdle for Sweden's accession ...
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Hungarian FM: Orban to discuss 'achieving peace in Ukraine' with Trump during upcoming visit
kyivindependent.com/hungarian-fm-orban-plans-to-discuss-peace-in-ukraine-with-trump/
Hungary's Viktor Orbán to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next week
pbs.org/newshour/world/hungarys-viktor-orban-to-visit-former-president-donald-trump-at-florida-home-next-week
Farmers in yellow hats are turning the heat up on Macron. Is the far right leading them?
politico.eu/article/these-yellow-hat-farmers-are-putting-macron-under-pressure-is-the-far-right-leading-their-movement/
Melania Trump Reappears: The former first lady reappeared as she and her husband hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a Mar-a-Lago dinner reception.
newsweek.com/melania-trump-makes-appearance-mar-lago-dinner-reception-1877577
Hungary set to implement strictest immigration law in EU: Hungary's new immigration measures, which were decided on January 1st but will come into effect ...
euronews.com/2024/03/01/hungary-set-to-implement-strictest-immigration-law-in-eu
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