Hungarian campus of Fudan University to be built by Chinese workers, financed by a Chinese loan
The construction of the Budapest campus of the Shanghai-based Fudan University has upset Hungarian domestic politics. The opposition-led Budapest is trying to oppose the project, but the Hungarian...
Hungary now only ranks 92nd on World Press Freedom Index
April 21. 2021. – 11:16 AM
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Zoltán Kovács
Reporters Without Borders warns that the Hungarian government's expanding hegemony over the media could inspire other European countries such as Poland or Slovenia.
Who is Hungary's elusive Minister of Propaganda?
Antal Rogán used to be a darling of pro-government tabloids, but ever since his new wife's real estate scandal, the Hungarian cabinet minister has vanished from the radar. We tried to get in touch...
In Hungary's Roma segregates, misinformation is more dangerous than Covid-19
Covid-19 has not spared disadvantaged communities, there were villages where everyone was infected at some point or another. Despite the danger, vaccine refusal is high due to fake news and...
MEP Tamas Deutsch: Fidesz and Telex are doing the same thing
Interview with Tamás Deutsch, a co-founder of the Fidesz party helps to understand the mindset of Fidesz in key areas of the political game.
Hungary to decide on second phase of reopening after hitting 3 million vaccinations goal
April 08. 2021. – 05:14 PM
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Zoltán Kovács
After taking the first step in Hungary's gradual reopening plan on Wednesday, the government now plans to ease restrictions even further, although the Hungarian Medical Chamber advises against a...
The first six months of Telex in numbers
Telex just turned six months old. On that occasion, we are taking a look at how far we have come in half a year thanks to our readers and supporters.
Freedom of information can save lives – open letter from 28 editorial offices
April 01. 2021. – 02:37 PM
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Telex
Since the government and the health authorities prevent reports being made about the true state of affairs inside our hospitals, many people continue to play down the dangers of the pandemic and do...
Soccer commentator’s dismissal sounds a clear warning
March 30. 2021. – 03:02 PM
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Mizsur András
The government-friendly TV2 group has justified the sacking of the former national football player János Hrutka as part of the rejuvenation of its commentating team. However, Hrutka’s dismissal came...
The trail of litter along the Tisza: from Ukraine to Hungary
A ton of garbage makes its way to Hungary every year along the Tisza. The main source of the problem is in Transcarpathia, Ukraine, but there doesn’t seem to be an easy solution to the matter. This...