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Tisza Party plans to launch healthcare reforms within 100 days – but challenges go beyond the short term
The Tisza Party says it would begin systemic changes in healthcare within its first 100 days, but professional organisations warn that the most serious problems cannot be resolved in the short term.
EU immigration hits record high as foreign-born population surpasses 64 million
By 2025, the number of foreign-born residents in the European Union surpassed a historic milestone, exceeding 64 million. However, detailed data show that migration trends vary significantly from country to country.
Hungarian city faces health risk after asbestos-linked gravel traced to Austrian quarries
A serious environmental and public health risk has emerged in Szombathely, western Hungary, where nearly 100,000 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated gravel may have been used in road construction.
Who are the new ministers? A closer look at the first seven in the Tisza government
After the first meeting of the Tisza Party’s 141-member parliamentary group, Péter Magyar announced the first seven cabinet appointments of his prospective government — these seven names are now almost certain fixtures in the 16-ministry cabinet.
Animal rescue exposes shocking neglect: 11-month-old baby found in Budapest flat
An intervention that began following an animal welfare report uncovered a far more serious situation in Budapest, a severely neglected 11-month-old baby girl had to be rescued from a flat where dogs were also being kept in unacceptable conditions.
After Orbán’s defeat, Fico presses on: Slovakia to challenge EU’s Russian gas ban
Slovakia is taking legal action against one of the European Union’s most contentious energy decisions, with the government set to file a lawsuit in the coming days against the ban on Russian gas imports. The move was announced by Robert Fico, who argued that the measure is legally flawed.
Hungary’s new Tisza government inherits massive deficit after Orbán, EU funds become key
Hungary’s incoming Tisza Party government is set to inherit a heavy financial burden: the state budget deficit reached HUF 3,420 billion in the first three months of the year alone, making access to EU funds potentially decisive.
“I thought we would win” – Orbán rejects corruption claims and signals the rebuild of Fidesz party after defeat
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Viktor has given his first in-depth interview since the election defeat, reflecting on the reasons behind the loss, taking responsibility, and outlining the future of the Hungarian right.
They don’t trust the system: Hungarian voters carry ballots across the border
Distrust surrounding postal voting is growing among ethnic Hungarian voters living in Serbia, with several reports suggesting that many no longer trust activists or the local system to handle their ballots.
EU breaks silence on Hungary’s EUR 16 billion defence loan as approval remains pending
After weeks of silence, the European Commission has finally responded to questions surrounding the fate of Hungary’s EUR 16.2 billion defence loan.