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POLITICSSep 23EU Commission seeks to release Hungary’s frozen fundsPéter Magyar has made freeing up the money a key priority since replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary’s PM after a seismic election victory in May.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 23Hungary: EU Commission wants to unblock €4.2b in fundingThe Commission's president has argued that Budapest is strengthening the rule of law with Viktor Orban finally out of office. Funds had been blocked over corruption allegations under Hungary's former government.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 23Why are Hungary and Ukraine fighting again ? The article explores the reasons behind renewed tensions or 'fighting' between Hungary and Ukraine. This indicates ongoing political or diplomatic disputes between the two countries.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 22Hungary and Ukraine clash over Zelenskyy's new regional forumUkraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha accused Magyar of echoing Orbán's "obstructionism and isolationism" after the Hungarian PM lambasted Kyiv for including Hungary in its new Carpathian Eight forum without consent.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Hungary’s prime minister opposes plan to build oil storage facility for Ukraine on Hungarian soilHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar called plans to build an oil storage facility for Ukraine on Hungarian territory a threat. Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Hungary’s MOL signed a memorandum on the project in September.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 22Hungary Refuses Joining Ukraine C8 Cooperation InitiativeHungary has refused to join the Ukraine C8 Cooperation Initiative. This signifies a diplomatic stance impacting international cooperation related to Ukraine.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
BUSINESSSep 20Hungary to build oil product storage facilities for UkraineNaftogaz Group has signed a memorandum with MOL on the construction of oil product storage facilities in Hungary to serve Ukraine’s needs.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 20From the streets to the ballot box : What Hungary can teach SerbiaThis article explores what Serbia can learn from Hungary regarding the transition of political movements from street protests to electoral success. It offers comparative insights into political strategy and development.globalvoices.org · Russia
POLITICSSep 18Democracy Digest: Hungary Opens Way for Adoption by Gay CouplesElsewhere, Poland and Russia trade threats after drone strike on Ukrainian train bound for Warsaw; Slovak Defence Minister under pressure to explain dealings with Czech arms tycoon; and Czech PM floats idea of creating ‘Euro Patriot’ joint missile defence program.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 17A New Play in Budapest Signals a Cultural Reawakening for HungaryA one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened.NYT World
POLITICSSep 16Hungary Needs Oil from Croatia: Can the Two Sides Bury the Hatchet?Time pressure and a change of government in Hungary could pave the way for the normalisation of relations with Croatia, but compromises will be needed on both sides.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 15"Everyone is free to love whom they want and how they wish": in Hungary, Péter Magyar restores homosexual rightsDÉCRYPTAGE - La loi sur la «protection de l’enfance», qui amalgamait homosexualité et pédocriminalité sous l’ère Viktor Orbán, va être abrogée par le gouvernement.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 15Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standardsA new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 14Hungary moves to amend controversial child protection law after EU court rulingHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary.EuroNews [en]