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Hungarian judicial reform worth €13 billion voted through, hidden in amendment
NGOs claim the bill was rewritten at the last minute before the vote, which is in breach of the House rules. In order to receive EU funds, the National Judicial Council is being given greater powers.
Reporters Without Borders: minimal improvement for press freedom in Hungary
Due to the worsening situation in many places around the world, Hungary's position on the list has gotten better for the second year in a row.
Information on Hungary in leaked NATO documents deemed authentic
The intelligence report on the Hungarian elements of the leaked NATO reports has been made public. It states that the information is authentic, but the Hungarian government has not been wiretapped.
The latest from Arte Weekly: Climate change protests sweep across Europe
Provocative climate change protests held throughout the continent grabbed headlines last week, while new anti-abuse pet laws drew both praise and criticism in the EU.
EU Budget Commissioner in Budapest, blocked EU funds may also be on agenda
In an interview given a few days ago, Johannes Hahn expressed his concern about the Hungarian government's failure to take the necessary measures to unblock the frozen funds.
A hollowed out National Assembly, a year on
After Fidesz' fourth two-thirds victory, the new Hungarian National Assembly was formed exactly a year ago. This is a look at the year behind, and what decision-making in Parliament has looked like.
New decree makes public hearing without the public present possible in Hungary
According to a new decree issued by the Hungarian government, "public hearings may be held without the personal appearance of the parties concerned in the future".
A change at Telex
Veronika Munk, our Head of Content Development and Founding Editor-in-Chief is leaving Telex to join the Slovak media company Denník N, as Director for Innovation and New Markets.
Commander of Hungarian Defence Forces Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi relieved of his duties by President...
He was relieved effective Thursday and is likely to be replaced by Gábor Böröndi, head of Hungary's military representation in Brussels.
Bracing for US sanctions, Russian financier in Budapest was busy securing personal offshore...
Until last autumn, Nikolay Kosov headed the International Investment Bank, which is leaving Hungary. According to documents obtained by Direkt36, the Russian banker, who has since been hit by US...
