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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
15/03/2024

Major international food chain to take legal action against Hungarian Government

Why has a prominent global food chain initiated legal proceedings against the Hungarian Government? Here are the details. #Government #SPAR #Law #Legal #Action
19/02/2024

Uncovering foreign presence: Regulations and statistical insights on immigration in Hungary

Immigration, in its myriad forms, often takes a backseat amidst the glare of illegal migration, propelled by political agendas. Delving into the statistics, what insights do the numbers offer about the foreign population in Hungary and how is the migration process regulated? #EU #Regulations #Migration
07/02/2024

Paedophilie scandal in Hungary: growing outcry against President Novák’s decision

In a recent decision, Katalin Novák, President of the Hungarian Republic pardoned Endre K., which stirred up the public conscience across the country. #politics #KatalinNovák #pardon #Bicske #paedophile # paedophilescandal #childabuse #childprotection #churchscandal
20/12/2023

Chief prosecutor initiates suspending two lawmakers’ immunity

The case concerns an ongoing criminal investigation under which NAV's officers conducted a search on suspected large-scale budgetary fraud at the charity's Budapest premises in the 8th district in February 2022.... #NAV
08/11/2023

Report: Hungarian democracy in shambles

This new report summarises the democratic standing of 173 countries of the world. According to this, the Hungarian democracy is in shambles. #Hungary #Europe #democracy
06/11/2023

200-year-old confectionery in Buda Castle closes doors after mayor’s bribery scandal

One of Hungary's most well-known confectioneries in the Buda Castle District must close its doors following bribery scandal of local politician #Hungary #Budapest #Ruszwurm
06/10/2023

Hungarian radical party welcomes law tightening on guest workers

"We're not xenophobic, we simply fear for our country," Mi Hazánk deputy leader Dávid Dócs told a press conference. #mihazánk #radical #guestworkers #labour
06/10/2023

Hungarian government to tighten labour laws

Companies must first try to fill all jobs with Hungarians, and will only be allowed to employ foreigners if that is not possible. #labour #workforce #government
04/07/2023

Despite ongoing protests, Hungarian parliament passes new education law

Despite ongoing protests for months, the new "career-path" law will enter into force on 1 January 2024. #hungary #dailynewshungary #statuslaw #education
22/06/2023

EU court: Hungary fails to fulfill EU directive on access to asylum procedure

The European Commission took the case to the Luxembourg court citing non-fulfillment of EU directives on the right of accessing procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection.... #DailyNewsHungary #Hungary
06/06/2023

Budapest to bring government to court

"The government is digging around in the municipal council's pockets when it takes away HUF 25 billion for the central budget," Gergely Karácsony, the capital's mayor, said. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #government #lawsuit
05/05/2023

European Union funds may arrive sooner in Hungary than expected

On Wednesday the government took a huge step to gain access to the European funds. This is when they will arrive at the earliest #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #brussels #government #europeanunion #europeancommission #vonderleyen