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23/11/2024

“It was a deliberate and violent murder” – Parents of murdered American woman share update

The parents of the American woman who tragically died in Budapest have revealed that her body had been returned to the United States. #crime #hungarianpolice #US #JusticeForKenzie
19/11/2024

Fidesz to modify electoral rules in Hungary – Budapest Mayor Karácsony forms harsh judgement

Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, has said ruling Fidesz wanted to boost its own election chances by reducing the number of electoral districts in the capital and thereby diluting the city's voting weight in parliament relative to its population. #election #Budapest #Fidesz #Karácsony
19/11/2024

Appalling: New Hungarian draft law proposes one year in prison for aggressive comments online

If passed, this legislation could see offenders facing up to a year in prison for comments that promote violence or cruelty against individuals or groups. #law #crime #internet #comments #freedomofexpression
18/11/2024

European Commission demands a further EUR 60 million from Hungary

The European Commission is tightening the screws on Hungary for failing to align its asylum laws with EU standards, as daily penalties pile up relentlessly. #EUfund #debt #EuropeanCommission #government
17/11/2024

Big change ahead: Hungarian government bans alcohol from shop windows

In a bid to protect minors, the Hungarian government has introduced tighter controls on online pornography and alcohol advertising. #alcohol #law #Hungariangovernment
12/11/2024

New corruption case on the horizon in Hungary? Prosecutors file charges against Schadl and 3 other suspects

Prosecutorial investigators (KNYF) have filed charges against the former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Bailiffs (MBVK), György Schadl, and three suspected accomplices, accusing them of neglecting to report graft and influence-peddling. #crime #money #corruption #moneylaundering
11/11/2024

Irish man’s lawyer: The death of the American woman was an accident

Here is the latest update on the tragic case: #murder #crime #US #Budapest #Hungarianpolice
09/11/2024

Military changes: Government allowed to deploy Hungarian troops abroad in secret

Hungary’s new law grants military control directly to the government—no public debate needed. Check out our article for more details about the new law!
28/10/2024

Hungary’s foreign minister addresses Slovakia’s language law: protecting ethnic minorities amid rising tensions

Hungary's government has so far taken all the necessary steps in connection with Slovakia's new language law, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. #Slovakia #FMSzijjártó #languagelaw
24/10/2024

Hungary’s new Highway Code will shock drivers and transform road safety

The Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport is working on a new Highway Code to be introduced by 31 March, 2025. Experts are collaborating to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow with updated regulations. For more details, check out the full article!
16/09/2024

Will Brussels withhold further EU funds from Hungary?

The future of EU funds for Hungary remains uncertain, with up to EUR 2-6.5 billion in public infrastructure investment at risk due to ongoing disputes with Brussels. #EU #funds #law #EuropeanCommission
12/09/2024

Hungarian government loses case against Spar: CJEU says Hungary’s price caps on staples violated EU law

Supermarket chain Spar Magyarorszag was fined in May 2023 for failing to comply with the stocking rules. #Spar #court #CJEU #government #pricecap
26/07/2024

Hungary has the strictest firearm laws in the EU

According to an expert, Hungary has the strictest regulations in the EU for obtaining and possessing guns. #gun #firearm #EuropeanUnion
24/07/2024

EU Commissioner: State of rule of law sliding in certain countries

The country report on Hungary said the country has started implementing the 2023 judiciary reform. #ruleoflaw #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission
21/06/2024

Orbán cabinet manipulated the biggest corruption trial in Hungary? Here’s the prosecutors’ answer

The prosecutors even had a voice recording concerning the issue. #juditvarga #pétermagyar #tisza #corruption #völner #trial
11/06/2024

Stricter Child Protection Laws: authorities crack down on paedophiles and sex offenders in Hungary

Increasing the protection of children from sexual abuse was the aim of the Hungarian Parliament:
26/04/2024

Bizarre developments: Orbán cabinet now targets rainbow-coloured items!

The Hungarian Gazette published amendments expanding book-related laws to cover various products beyond foil-wrapped publications, aligning with aspects of the LGBTQ election statement. Here is how the new regulation affects rainbow-coloured items! #Regulation #Rainbow #LGBTQ #Fidesz #Orbán
24/04/2024

Fidesz submits another package of laws in child protection

Are real problems addressed though? #childprotection #fidesz #law
02/04/2024

Surge in disposable and dangerous E-Cigarette called Poco Bar use among youth in Hungary

The rising popularity of disposable electronic cigarettes, particularly the new electronic cigarette which replaced the Elf Bar: Poco Bar. What dangers do these electronic devices pose? #Poco #Bar #Youth #Dangerous #Ecigarette
27/03/2024

European Union’s media freedom regulation only vetoed by Hungary

The Council of the European Union recently approved a new EU regulation on media freedom. Hungary was the only one member state who vetoed the regulation, which still got approved. #Veto #EU #Regulation #Media #Freedom