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Fidesz-linked strongmen fight for presidency of the forensic experts’ chamber
Two nominees, both appearing suddenly and both of whom can boast a background linked to governing party Fidesz are aspiring...
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Inhumane transit zones banned by EU court cost the taxpayers 6 billion HUF in five years
Hungary has closed down its controversial transit zones in Röszke and Tompa after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled,...
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Fidesz party foundation paid PACE member for dubious research during democracy probe
The official foundation of Fidesz, the Hungarian ruling party, paid more than 150,000 euros for “public law research” of dubious...
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Tighter visitation rules in prisons did not lower the amount of contraband
New rules by Hungarian prison authorities are making life harder for prisoners and their families: with no touching allowed, wifes...
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Golden Visas in Hungary: Send Us Your Rich, You Can Keep the Tired and Poor
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was characteristically blunt in a February speech to representatives of rural municipalities. He told them: “We do...
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Personal Income Tax Calculator helps Hungarians see how much they earn compared to others
A project of Atlatszo and the Fiscal Responsibility Institute gives users the opportunity to check where they stand on the...
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Private security guards told to protect government offices from journalists
Security guards working at government offices need to watch out for journalist and if any members of the media turn...
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Faces of Victims of Corruption: No regrets – András Horváth
Andras Horvath’s living room is overstuffed with randomly piled papers and other clutter. But anyone who knows his story will...
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Court decision: state-owned electricity company has to publish documents about donation to Orban’s favorite NGO
The Budapest-Capital Regional Court decided last Friday that MVM Group, the Hungarian state-owned electricity company has to make all documents...
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Hungarian MEP pressing charges for irregularities connected to €1,35 billion mega-tender
The tenders on a €1,35 billion (HUF 420 billion) water supply construction in Hungary seem to have had serious irregularities. The...