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European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Hungary’s New Law Sparks Alarm Across Europe More than 80 leading European editors have signed a petition opposing Hungary’s controversial draft legislation that aims to limit the activities of foreign-funded media and civil society groups.

1 week ago

Survival Mode, Hungarian-Style: How Viktor Orbán Is Copying Vladimir Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is haunted by the fear of losing power — and is grasping at every possible straw to keep it. Against a backdrop of recession, a devalued forint,

2 weeks ago

Politics·World

The Transcarpathian Deal with Putin: The Price of Orbán’s Political Survival

We’ve long grown accustomed to the fact that Viktor Orbán — not to be confused with Hungary itself — has become a sort of Trojan horse within the European Union and NATO.

2 weeks ago

Politics·World

Orban Blames Ukraine to Distract from His Kremlin-Friendly Agenda

In a move that further isolates Hungary within the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of conducting a covert intelligence operation against his government. The Hungarian leader claimed the

3 weeks ago

World

Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions

For the first time in Ukraine’s modern history, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered an active Hungarian military intelligence network operating in Zakarpattia. This revelation not only exposes Budapest’s secretive geopolitical manoeuvres, but also raises serious

3 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Orbán’s Double Game: How Hungary’s Leader Undermines the West from Within

In the heart of Europe, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has become much more than just a dissenting voice within the EU. His strategic maneuvers have evolved into a calculated game that actively undermines Western

4 weeks ago

World

The Future of Independent Media in Hungary Under Threat: Brussels Investigates Major Abuses

The Hungarian media landscape is rapidly losing transparency and fair competition—an issue that has moved beyond national concern to become a priority on the European Union’s agenda. On April 28, two independent

4 weeks ago

Society

“Media freedom is crumbling in Europe amid rising authoritarianism” NGO warns

Media freedom within the European Union is facing a deepening crisis, as rising authoritarianism continues to erode press independence. “Media freedom, the first line of defense against authoritarianism, is crumbling across Europe,”

1 month ago

Society

Moscow and Budapest: How the Kremlin Channels Millions Through Orbán’s Bank

While the European Union continues to impose sanctions on Russia, Hungary is carving out a unique path of cooperation with the Kremlin—one that increasingly resembles a large-scale corruption scheme. The latest meeting

1 month ago

World

The Kremlin is coming back for fertilizers. How Orban is helping Moscow regain control of a strategic company in Poland

In an era of tough sanctions policies aimed at isolating Russian capital in Europe, it seems impossible that an oligarch close to the Kremlin could regain control of a strategic enterprise in

2 months ago

Politics·World

PM: Belgium ‘would not arrest Netanyahu either’

Belgium would not arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the country, according to his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever. “I don’t think there is any European country that would

2 months ago

Politics

People gather at the memorial and protest held by the Tisza party on the anniversary of the 1848/49 Hungarian Revolution. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

On March 15, 2025, Budapest became the scene of mass protests, once again demonstrating the complexity of the country’s situation. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against

3 months ago

World

Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Faced with political challenges at home and emboldened by President Trump’s dismantling of USAID, the illiberal governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia are cracking down on civil society organizations. Delighted by Donald

3 months ago

Politics

Hungary, Paks II, and Viktor Orbán: How Corruption in Nuclear Energy Threatens European Unity

Hungary’s nuclear energy ambitions are once again at the center of European controversy. The construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant, a project carried out with the participation of the Russian

3 months ago

World

Orban Accused World Celebrities of “Paid Visits” to Ukraine, Fueling Doubts About His Independence

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed that famous artists and Hollywood stars allegedly received multimillion-dollar payments from USAID for their trips to Kyiv. According to the politician, celebrities did not come out

3 months ago

Ukraine

Hungary

European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Survival Mode, Hungarian-Style: How Viktor Orbán Is Copying Vladimir Putin

The Transcarpathian Deal with Putin: The Price of Orbán’s Political Survival

Orban Blames Ukraine to Distract from His Kremlin-Friendly Agenda

Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions

Orbán’s Double Game: How Hungary’s Leader Undermines the West from Within

The Future of Independent Media in Hungary Under Threat: Brussels Investigates Major Abuses

“Media freedom is crumbling in Europe amid rising authoritarianism” NGO warns

Moscow and Budapest: How the Kremlin Channels Millions Through Orbán’s Bank

The Kremlin is coming back for fertilizers. How Orban is helping Moscow regain control of a strategic company in Poland

PM: Belgium ‘would not arrest Netanyahu either’

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Hungary, Paks II, and Viktor Orbán: How Corruption in Nuclear Energy Threatens European Unity

Orban Accused World Celebrities of “Paid Visits” to Ukraine, Fueling Doubts About His Independence

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