Hungary Threatens to Veto EU Sanctions Against Russia
Hungary is escalating its criticism of EU sanctions on Russia, threatening to veto their renewal on January 31, citing their ineffectiveness and the potential for direct US-Russia negotiations under Trump. This could unravel the sanctions regime and the associated financial support for Ukraine.
Hungary Threatens to Veto EU Sanctions Against Russia
Hungary is escalating its criticism of EU sanctions on Russia, threatening to veto their renewal on January 31, citing their ineffectiveness and the potential for direct US-Russia negotiations under Trump. This could unravel the sanctions regime and the associated financial support for Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Budapest Overnight Train Delayed by Mechanical Failure
A daily overnight train from Stuttgart to Budapest via Vienna, run by Magyar Államvasutak, encountered a mechanical failure in Vienna, causing a two-hour delay and a missed connection for passengers, who later received partial fare reimbursement.
Budapest Overnight Train Delayed by Mechanical Failure
A daily overnight train from Stuttgart to Budapest via Vienna, run by Magyar Államvasutak, encountered a mechanical failure in Vienna, causing a two-hour delay and a missed connection for passengers, who later received partial fare reimbursement.
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44% Bias Score
Hungarian Ex-MEP Szájer Returns to Politics, Leading Nationalist Think Tank
József Szájer, a former Hungarian MEP and Fidesz co-founder, returned to politics after a four-year break following a 2020 scandal involving a lockdown-violating party in Brussels; he now leads a think tank promoting a nationalist vision of Europe.
Hungarian Ex-MEP Szájer Returns to Politics, Leading Nationalist Think Tank
József Szájer, a former Hungarian MEP and Fidesz co-founder, returned to politics after a four-year break following a 2020 scandal involving a lockdown-violating party in Brussels; he now leads a think tank promoting a nationalist vision of Europe.
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60% Bias Score
US Sanctions Hungarian Official; Orbán Predicts Improved Ties with Trump
The US sanctioned Hungarian chief of staff Antal Rogán for alleged corruption, prompting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to praise Rogán and predict improved US-Hungary relations under a new Trump presidency, while expressing opposition to further aid for Ukraine and support for closer ties with Russia.
US Sanctions Hungarian Official; Orbán Predicts Improved Ties with Trump
The US sanctioned Hungarian chief of staff Antal Rogán for alleged corruption, prompting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to praise Rogán and predict improved US-Hungary relations under a new Trump presidency, while expressing opposition to further aid for Ukraine and support for closer ties with Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
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36% Bias Score
Orbán Skips Trump's Inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20th in Washington D.C., choosing instead to give a speech in Budapest focusing on Hungary's recent EU Council presidency; this breaks with decades of tradition where foreign heads of state typicall...
Orbán Skips Trump's Inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20th in Washington D.C., choosing instead to give a speech in Budapest focusing on Hungary's recent EU Council presidency; this breaks with decades of tradition where foreign heads of state typicall...
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44% Bias Score
Widespread School Evacuations in Hungary Following Bomb Threats
On Thursday, approximately 240 schools across Hungary, including the Lauder Javne Jewish Community School, were evacuated following emailed bomb threats; authorities believe the threats originated from a single source and are investigating charges of threatening public safety.
Widespread School Evacuations in Hungary Following Bomb Threats
On Thursday, approximately 240 schools across Hungary, including the Lauder Javne Jewish Community School, were evacuated following emailed bomb threats; authorities believe the threats originated from a single source and are investigating charges of threatening public safety.
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32% Bias Score
Orbán Predicts EU Isolation, Calls for Western World 'Reconstruction'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims the EU is isolated from major global powers and criticizes its leadership, predicting a 'reconstruction of the Western world' involving a more nationalistic US and right-wing European forces.
Orbán Predicts EU Isolation, Calls for Western World 'Reconstruction'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims the EU is isolated from major global powers and criticizes its leadership, predicting a 'reconstruction of the Western world' involving a more nationalistic US and right-wing European forces.
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64% Bias Score
Orbán Declares 'Attack' on EU, Seeking to Leverage US Change and Internal Divisions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a new phase of political action against the EU, aiming to use the new US presidency and a perceived 'patriotic' movement within Brussels to reshape the EU's power structures, citing the EU's failures on issues such as migration, security, and agricultur...
Orbán Declares 'Attack' on EU, Seeking to Leverage US Change and Internal Divisions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a new phase of political action against the EU, aiming to use the new US presidency and a perceived 'patriotic' movement within Brussels to reshape the EU's power structures, citing the EU's failures on issues such as migration, security, and agricultur...
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64% Bias Score
Romania Blocks MVM Group's E.ON Acquisition Over Russian Energy Ties
Romania's energy ministry is blocking a potential acquisition of E.ON Energie Romania by Hungary's MVM Group, due to MVM's close ties with sanctioned Russian entities Gazprom and Rosatom, raising national security concerns and prompting an investigation by the country's foreign investment committee.
Romania Blocks MVM Group's E.ON Acquisition Over Russian Energy Ties
Romania's energy ministry is blocking a potential acquisition of E.ON Energie Romania by Hungary's MVM Group, due to MVM's close ties with sanctioned Russian entities Gazprom and Rosatom, raising national security concerns and prompting an investigation by the country's foreign investment committee.
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56% Bias Score
EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall
The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.
EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall
The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.
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52% Bias Score
Hungarian Public Opinion Divided on Rogán Sanctions
A Europion poll (Jan 10-12) of 1000 Hungarians aged 16+ found that 74% heard about the US sanctions against Antal Rogán, but only 35% know the details; government supporters show less awareness. The poll also shows disagreement on the reasons for the sanctions, with 51% believing it harms Hungary's ...
Hungarian Public Opinion Divided on Rogán Sanctions
A Europion poll (Jan 10-12) of 1000 Hungarians aged 16+ found that 74% heard about the US sanctions against Antal Rogán, but only 35% know the details; government supporters show less awareness. The poll also shows disagreement on the reasons for the sanctions, with 51% believing it harms Hungary's ...
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40% Bias Score