Tag: Hungary
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Pro-European diplomat and business executive who broke with Viktor Orban over Russia now named Foreign Minister of Hungary
In what seems to be a clear break from Viktor Orban’s pro-Russian policy, the newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has appointed Anita Orban as Hungary’s new Foreign Minister. Anita Orban, who previously served As Ambassador at Large for Energy, broke with Viktor Orban’s government and resigned from her post in 2015 over the…
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Peter Magyar vows Eurozone ascension and no veto the EU loan to Ukraine in his first press conference
Asked about his position on Ukraine by Kyiv Independent during his lengthy press conference following the announcement of his election victory, Peter Magyar described anyone who urges a European country that was invaded to give up territory as a “traitor” and this is what the Fidesz Party was trying to do he said. Magyar also…
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Illiberal governments can fall even when they control most of the State
American-Polish historian Anne Applebaum made a particularly relevant comment following Viktor Orban’s election defeat, stating that illiberal governments can lose power even when they control all State institutions, including the judiciary. She said that Orban’s defeat has shattered the illusion that the far right will remain in power forever once it gains it. Viktor Orban’s…
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Europe is ecstatic over Orban’s defeat: but how is Peter Magyar different?
Europe is ecstatic over Viktor Orban’s defeat at the polls in what sees to be a clear moment of political unity. The far-right in Europe seems to be as smaller as ever as Europe celebrates what seems to be a return to normality in Hungary. But is it? Peter Magyar, the new Hungarian Premier-elect, is…
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Record turnout in Hungarian elections as Viktor Orban faces looming defeat
There is an ongoing record turnout of voters in Hungary’s general election right now. By 9AM, 16.89% of voters had already cast ballots, far higher than the 10.31% recorded at the same time four years ago. Analysts expect final turnout to exceed 75% and become the highest in the country’s history. Polling stations opened at…
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Viktor Orban told Putin he is his mouse at his service: JD Vance goes to Hungary and applauds them for buying Russian oil
US Vice-President JD Vance has travelled to Hungary to give a public endorsement to incumbent Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a crucial election next Sunday. The US Vice-President praised Orban’s policies and even lauded Hungary for its energy policies which, according to him, is keeping electricity prices low. Viktor Orban’s government used to…
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Hungary’s Foreign Minister caught red-handed coordinating lobbying efforts with Russia
In an extensive investigation published earlier today, VSquare has revealed the deep collaboration between Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, particularly in coordinating lobbying efforts aimed at persuading the European Commission to delist sanctioned Russian individuals and companies. In a recording released by VSquare, Szijjártó is heard receiving a request…
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Hungary and Slovakia to veto proposed EU 20th sanctions package: EU Council Meeting underway
A meeting of the European Foreign Affairs Council is currently underway in Brussels, following a doorstep press conference by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, during which she admitted that the proposed 20th EU sanctions package against Russia will not be approved after Hungary and Slovakia declared that they would veto the proposal. Hungary and Slovakia…
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Rubio goes to Budapest and pledges financial aid to Orban’s government: Croatia cuts Russian oil-flow to Hungary and Slovakia
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has travelled to Budapest after giving a pro-European speech at the Munich Security Conference. In a press conference with the pro-Russian President, Viktor Orban, the US State Secretary said that the US government may offer financial aid to the Orban government if it faces financial challenges. Several press…
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Improved Malta show resilience despite defeat to Olympic Champions Hungary
The Malta water polo national team produced an improved and spirited display against former Olympic champions Hungary, but ultimately succumbed to a 21–6 defeat in their latest outing in Belgrade. While the scoreline underlined Hungary’s clear superiority, Milan Cirovic’s side showed far greater resilience than in previous matches, particularly in defence, where they managed to…
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Tens of thousands protestors march in Budapest against Viktor Orban’s government over child abuse scandal
Yesterday evening, tens of thousands of Hungarians marched in Budapest calling on the government of Viktor Orban to resign over a recently emerged scandal about child abuse in the state-run SzÅ‘lÅ‘ Street Juvenile Detention Centre. At least dozens of children, potentially hundreds of children have suffered abuse at the hands of their teachers and detention…
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Watch: László Krasznahorkai receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature
Hungarian author, László Krasznahorkai received his Nobel Prize in Literature on Monday during an official prize-winning ceremony. He is one of the most captivating living-authors of today and popularly known for his mesmerising, poetic and dark novel, Satantango, which was also turned into a film (directed by Béla Tarr). Some of his other works include…
