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Hungary says 'no obstacles' to signing agreement on EU recovery funds

Hungary sees no obstacles to signing an agreement with Brussels about the release of EU recovery funds to Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.

Reuters

EU promises 'coordinated response' to Russia gas stoppage

The EU said Wednesday it was "prepared" for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc and is planning a "coordinated" response after Russia's Gazprom turned off the taps to Poland and Bulgaria.

Radio France Internationale

'Nobody wants to run from the war' – a voice from Ukraine's displaced millions describes the conflicting pulls of home, family and safety

More than 5 million people left Ukraine as refugees between Feb. 24 and April 24, 2022, mostly to neighboring countries Poland, Romania, Moldova, Hungary and Slovakia.

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Hungary extends cap on fuel and food prices to July 1

Hungary’s government extended a price cap on fuel and some basic food items for an additional two months as consumer prices continue to rise in the Central European country

The Independent UK

EU triggers rule-of-law budget mechanism against Hungary

The European Commission has launched proceedings that could ultimately lead to the partial suspension of support payments to Hungary for breaching the 27-nation bloc’s rule-of-law standards

The Independent UK

EU executive launches new bid to cut funds for Hungary over corruption

The European Union executive sent a formal letter to Hungary on Wednesday, officials said, the first step of a fresh offensive to safeguard democratic checks and balances that could freeze funds for Prime Minister Viktor Orban over corruption.

Reuters

Women in poorest parts of Merseyside die younger than those in Colombia, Latvia and Hungary

It is "a somewhat disappointing showing for the world's fifth largest economy"

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Jordan Klepper on GOP's love of Hungary

Klepper was on "Salon Talks" to discuss bad Trump rallies, traveling to Hungary and the power of comedy against BS

Salon

Pope thanks Orban for taking Ukrainians, Orban invites pope to Hungary

Pope Francis met Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, expressing appreciation for Budapest taking in Ukrainian refugees, and Orban invited the pope to make a state visit to Hungary.

Reuters

Hungary's Orban meets pope with Ukraine war as backdrop

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican as the war in Ukraine cast a shadow over two leaders who have long sought closer ties with Russia

The Independent UK

Travel 2022: Simon Calder answers your pressing questions on holidays abroad

Green and supergreen Italy, denial of boarding due to passport fiasco and hopping on and off in Hungary

The Independent UK

‘We will not support sanctions on Russian oil and gas,’ Hungarian foreign minister says

Budapest says it will do ‘everything’ to ensure the safety of its energy supply

The Independent UK

Why Hungary, accused of xenophobia, has welcomed almost half a million refugees

This week, the number of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine is approaching the 5 million mark. Their first port of entry are countries that border western Ukraine. From there, many people continue their arduous journey west, but not after a pitstop in refugee centres in Poland, Slovakia, Romania and…

Radio France Internationale

Soviet-era drone that crashed in Croatia carried aerial bomb, experts say

A Soviet-era reconnaissance drone that crashed in the Croatian capital of Zagreb last month without causing any harm to residents carried an aerial bomb that exploded after hitting the ground, a panel of experts said on Wednesday.

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Salon

Now the right wants to claim Ukraine

At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine

Evening Standard

Marine Le Pen has secret plan to take France out of European Union, says Macron

Marine Le Pen has a secret plan to follow Britain out of the European Union and create a Right-wing alliance with Poland and Hungary, according to French president Emmanuel Macron.

Liverpool Echo

Woman speechless after checking box containing rescue dog's ashes

Bert was a two-year-old rescue dog from Hungary and had lived in his new home for just four weeks

Reuters

Hungary, Austria questioned EU blacklisting of Russia oligarchs - sources

Hungary and Austria questioned an EU decision to blacklist two Russian oligarchs but eventually accepted the move after pressure from other governments, European Union diplomats and officials said.

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The Independent UK

England goalscoring record on line as Kane and White bid to replace Rooney

Wayne Rooney’s mark of 53 could fall in the coming months with Ellen White on 50 goals and Harry Kane on 49

Los Angeles Times

Will Hungary's Orban be the wedge Putin drives between Western allies?

BUDAPEST, Hungary — There were pink ankle booties and scuffed sneakers, sensible pumps and leather loafers, a pair of child-sized yellow-rubber rain boots — all laid out on the east bank of the River Danube, in the heart of the Hungarian capital.

Radio France Internationale

What can Europe learn from Orban's victory in Hungary's elections?

Hungary's voters gave an overwhelming fourth mandate to incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban on 3 April. But critics and observers say that state control of the media, misinformation and a lack of democratic tradition played crucial roles in the victory for Orban's extreme-right Fidesz party. As France gears up for…

The Independent UK

Poland's Kaczynski unusually bashes right-wing ally Orban

Poland’s de-facto leader has used strong words to criticize his long-time ally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and said further cooperation is not possible unless Orban's approach to Russia's aggression toward Ukraine changes

Reuters

What will the EU do about Hungary's Orban?

Emboldened by his landslide electoral victory, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has raised the stakes in his many fights with the European Union - ranging from liberal democratic rights to ties with Russia as it wages war on Ukraine.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The EU’s awkward Hungary issue

On April 3, Hungary’s anti-liberal, ultranationalist prime minister, Viktor Orban, won a fourth term. While the West remains fixated on the war next door in Ukraine, the threat of Hungary’s continued march away from liberal democracy is coming from inside the Western house. It remains an embarrassment for a bloc…

ABC News

How Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine is forcing his friends to choose between Russia and the West

As the death toll climbs in Ukraine and pressure mounts for neighbours to intervene, European leaders who have stoked friendships with both the West and Russia may soon be forced to pick a side.

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