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Mainstream Media's Role in Eastern European Illiberalism
In Hungary and Serbia, government-controlled mainstream media, including television stations and tabloids, spread propaganda, unlike the common perception of social media as the main driver of illiberal trends; this highlights the importance of media capture in shaping public opinion.
Mainstream Media's Role in Eastern European Illiberalism
In Hungary and Serbia, government-controlled mainstream media, including television stations and tabloids, spread propaganda, unlike the common perception of social media as the main driver of illiberal trends; this highlights the importance of media capture in shaping public opinion.
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36% Bias Score
Hungary Bans Irish Hip-Hop Group NeCeap for Three Years
The Irish hip-hop group NeCeap was banned from entering Hungary for three years due to accusations of antisemitic hate speech and support for terrorist groups, a decision the band strongly denies, linking it to criticism of Israeli policies.
Hungary Bans Irish Hip-Hop Group NeCeap for Three Years
The Irish hip-hop group NeCeap was banned from entering Hungary for three years due to accusations of antisemitic hate speech and support for terrorist groups, a decision the band strongly denies, linking it to criticism of Israeli policies.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary Denies Involvement in Transcarpathian Church Arson Amidst Rising Tensions with Ukraine
The Hungarian government denies involvement in the arson of a Transcarpathian Greek Catholic church, despite rapid access to information about the incident and the perpetrator's apparent lack of local knowledge; Fidesz politicians criticized analyst Rácz András for suggesting government complicity, ...
Hungary Denies Involvement in Transcarpathian Church Arson Amidst Rising Tensions with Ukraine
The Hungarian government denies involvement in the arson of a Transcarpathian Greek Catholic church, despite rapid access to information about the incident and the perpetrator's apparent lack of local knowledge; Fidesz politicians criticized analyst Rácz András for suggesting government complicity, ...
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52% Bias Score
Europe Steps Up Fight Against Cybercrime: Increased Takedowns, Persistent Threats"
European law enforcement's increased success in dismantling hacking groups, including the arrest of hacker Hano and the takedown of NoName57(16), highlights a rise in international cooperation but also underscores the persistent challenge of cybercrime, particularly DDoS attacks targeting media outl...
Europe Steps Up Fight Against Cybercrime: Increased Takedowns, Persistent Threats"
European law enforcement's increased success in dismantling hacking groups, including the arrest of hacker Hano and the takedown of NoName57(16), highlights a rise in international cooperation but also underscores the persistent challenge of cybercrime, particularly DDoS attacks targeting media outl...
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28% Bias Score
Poland Wins Big in EU's New €1.8 Trillion Budget
The European Commission's €1.8 trillion post-2027 budget proposal designates €123.3 billion to Poland from the €865 billion National and Regional Partnership Plans, exceeding other recipients and prompting varied reactions from member states, including Hungary's criticism and Germany's rejection of ...
Poland Wins Big in EU's New €1.8 Trillion Budget
The European Commission's €1.8 trillion post-2027 budget proposal designates €123.3 billion to Poland from the €865 billion National and Regional Partnership Plans, exceeding other recipients and prompting varied reactions from member states, including Hungary's criticism and Germany's rejection of ...
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36% Bias Score
Orbán Suggests Hungary May Leave EU Amidst Ukraine-US Arms Deal and New EU Sanctions on Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary may leave the European Union due to its political transformation, despite currently benefiting from membership. Simultaneously, Ukraine and the US are discussing a potential arms trade deal involving drone technology, and the EU is finalizing s...
Orbán Suggests Hungary May Leave EU Amidst Ukraine-US Arms Deal and New EU Sanctions on Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary may leave the European Union due to its political transformation, despite currently benefiting from membership. Simultaneously, Ukraine and the US are discussing a potential arms trade deal involving drone technology, and the EU is finalizing s...
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52% Bias Score
Hungary Vetoes EU Budget Over Frozen Funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary will veto the EU's €2 trillion budget until €18 billion in frozen funds are released, citing concerns about democratic backsliding and accusing the EU of "financial blackmail".
Hungary Vetoes EU Budget Over Frozen Funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary will veto the EU's €2 trillion budget until €18 billion in frozen funds are released, citing concerns about democratic backsliding and accusing the EU of "financial blackmail".
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Bans Irish Rap Group Kneecap Over Antisemitism Claims
The Hungarian government banned Irish rap group Kneecap from the Sziget Festival and the country for three years, citing antisemitic statements and support for Hamas and Hezbollah, claiming their presence is a threat to national security.
Hungary Bans Irish Rap Group Kneecap Over Antisemitism Claims
The Hungarian government banned Irish rap group Kneecap from the Sziget Festival and the country for three years, citing antisemitic statements and support for Hamas and Hezbollah, claiming their presence is a threat to national security.
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48% Bias Score
Orbán's Political Future Uncertain Amidst Economic Crisis and Weakening Public Support
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, facing reelection in April 2026, struggles with high inflation (66.6% from 2015-2024), a high cost of debt (around 5% of GDP), and strained EU relations due to his ties with Russia; his challenger leads in polls.
Orbán's Political Future Uncertain Amidst Economic Crisis and Weakening Public Support
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, facing reelection in April 2026, struggles with high inflation (66.6% from 2015-2024), a high cost of debt (around 5% of GDP), and strained EU relations due to his ties with Russia; his challenger leads in polls.
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40% Bias Score
New Oil Pipeline Bypasses EU Sanctions: Hungary, Serbia, and Russia Partner
Hungary, Serbia, and Russia agreed to build a new oil pipeline between Algyő, Hungary, and Novi Sad, Serbia, with an annual capacity of 5 million tons by 2027, circumventing EU sanctions against Russia and bolstering regional energy security.
New Oil Pipeline Bypasses EU Sanctions: Hungary, Serbia, and Russia Partner
Hungary, Serbia, and Russia agreed to build a new oil pipeline between Algyő, Hungary, and Novi Sad, Serbia, with an annual capacity of 5 million tons by 2027, circumventing EU sanctions against Russia and bolstering regional energy security.
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60% Bias Score
Conflicting Accounts Surround Death of Dual Citizen in Ukraine
József Sebestyén, a dual Ukrainian-Hungarian citizen, died in Ukraine; conflicting reports claim he was beaten to death for refusing military conscription or suffered a sudden cardiac arrest from a blood clot, highlighting challenges in verifying information during wartime.
Conflicting Accounts Surround Death of Dual Citizen in Ukraine
József Sebestyén, a dual Ukrainian-Hungarian citizen, died in Ukraine; conflicting reports claim he was beaten to death for refusing military conscription or suffered a sudden cardiac arrest from a blood clot, highlighting challenges in verifying information during wartime.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions on Russia
Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on June 26, 2024, in Brussels, due to the RePowerEU plan's threat to their energy security and increased costs for citizens.
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions on Russia
Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on June 26, 2024, in Brussels, due to the RePowerEU plan's threat to their energy security and increased costs for citizens.
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44% Bias Score
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