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EU lawmakers raise pressure to cut funds for Hungary over graft woes

A large majority of European Union lawmakers voted on Thursday to condemn damage to democracy in Hungary under veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stepping up pressure on the bloc to cut funding for the ex-communist country.

Reuters

Hungarian doctors, opposition protest 'cruel' change in abortion rules

Hungarian doctors and some opposition parties protested on Wednesday against a pending change in abortion rules that will require pregnant women to prove they had seen a definitive sign of life from the foetus before requesting the procedure.

Reuters

Scott Morrison signs on with global political network home to ‘intolerant far right’

Mr Morrison’s register of interests was updated this week to reflect a new position on the board of the International Democrat Union.

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EU cautious on Hungary's 'charm offensive' as billions of funds hang in balance -sources

The European Commission wants to see more action from Hungary on stepping up anti-corruption safeguards before Brussels agrees to unlock EU funds, EU sources said.

Reuters

Hungary to set up anti-corruption body in bid to unlock EU funds

Hungary will create an anti-corruption authority and a working group involving non-government organisations to oversee the spending of European Union funds, the government said in a decree in its official gazette late on Monday.

Reuters

Gorbachev funeral: Russians say farewell to former Soviet leader as Putin ‘too busy’ to attend

Kremlin stops short of announcing full state funeral for former leader

The Independent UK

Hungary fireworks go on but weather agency controversy stays

An elaborate fireworks display has taken place under calm skies in Hungary’s capital

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Weather forecaster makes wrong prediction - and furious bosses FIRE her and deputy

A fireworks display billed as one of the biggest in Europe was cancelled after Hungary's national weather agency warned of storms and wind - but the raging weather system never actually hit the capital of Budapest

Daily Mirror

Heads of Hungary weather service fired after wrong forecast

The two top officials of Hungary’s meteorological service have been fired after an inaccurate rain forecast prompted the postponement of a fireworks display on the country’s most important national holiday

The Independent UK

Hungary's govt launches investigation against second airline

Hungary’s government has ordered an investigation of domestic low-cost carrier Wizz Air over what it calls possible breaches of consumer protection laws

The Independent UK

Italy's Letta: Italian right-wing threatens Europe democracy

The leader of Italy's Democratic Party is warning of the threats to European democracy posed by Italy's right-wing nationalistic parties

The Independent UK

How Ron DeSantis consolidated his power over Florida government

TALLAHASSEE — With Renatha Francis joining the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis will cement a majority of his own appointees in line with his legal philosophy and thus more likely to rule in his favor on lawsuits challenging the many controversial laws he has signed.

Orlando Sentinel

Hungarians protest at looser logging rules to tackle energy crunch

Thousands of Hungarians protested outside parliament on Friday against an easing of logging rules to meet increased demand for firewood as a result of surging gas and electricity prices.

Reuters

A never-before raid: What now?

No former president has ever attempted a coup to remain in office

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Robin Abcarian: European racist antisemite strongman speaks to CPAC (Headline by Orban)

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Parkland jurors view crime scene of chilling destruction, frozen in time moments after bloodbath

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US conservatives cheer Hungarian PM Viktor Orban at conference

US Republicans view Orban’s Hungary as a conservative, anti-woke paradise.

Tribune News Service

At CPAC, Viktor Orban paints bleak picture of ‘war’ between progressives, Western culture

DALLAS — Frequently employing war-like rhetoric, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday told a crowd of conservatives in Dallas that the future of “Western civilization” is in peril — attacking progressives while imploring right-wing Americans and Hungarians to “know how to fight.”

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Reuters

Hungary's Orban urges U.S. conservatives to join forces in 2024 elections

U.S. and Hungarian conservatives must join forces in 2024 elections to "take back" institutions in Washington and Brussels from liberals who threaten western civilization, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Fresh from furore over ‘Nazi’ speech, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban welcomed by American conservatives

Far-right authoritarian leader received a standing ovation at the gathering of American conservatives in Dallas

The Independent UK

Hungary's autocratic PM Orban addressing US conservatives

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is in the U.S. to speak to one of the nation's largest gatherings of conservative activists

Chicago Sun-Times

Republicans are embracing one of the world’s worst leaders

Despite the detestable recent comments of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who said “We do not want to become peoples(sic) of mixed-race” or join in Western Europe’s “mixed-race world,” CPAC will all too happily host him.

Los Angeles Times

America’s allies are watching the Jan. 6 hearings. They are worried about US democracy

WASHINGTON — Three European diplomats opened the door to the ambassador’s residence and offered up a Cognac and a request for anonymity.

Salon

Pa. nominee gives up Gab — but not Nazis

The Republican candidate for governor repudiated the anti-Semitic social media site, but curiously not its leader

Reuters

Hungary PM sees deal with Russia by end of summer for more gas supplies

Hungary expects to sign a deal with Russia on additional gas shipments of 700 million cubic metres by the end of summer, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.

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