Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects Hungarian Truce Proposal
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Hungary's Christmas truce and prisoner exchange proposal, calling it a political stunt, while urging Western allies for more weapons and security guarantees to end the war.
Zelenskyy Rejects Hungarian Truce Proposal
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Hungary's Christmas truce and prisoner exchange proposal, calling it a political stunt, while urging Western allies for more weapons and security guarantees to end the war.
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48% Bias Score
Lithuania and Hungary Top Real Estate Investment Markets in Central and Eastern Europe for 2025
A new study by 1st Move International ranks Lithuania and Hungary as top real estate investment locations in Central and Eastern Europe for 2025 due to high rental yields and moderate taxes, while Belgium, France, and Greece offer lower returns; Spain and Portugal are most popular for buyers based o...
Lithuania and Hungary Top Real Estate Investment Markets in Central and Eastern Europe for 2025
A new study by 1st Move International ranks Lithuania and Hungary as top real estate investment locations in Central and Eastern Europe for 2025 due to high rental yields and moderate taxes, while Belgium, France, and Greece offer lower returns; Spain and Portugal are most popular for buyers based o...
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48% Bias Score
EU Vetoes Sanctions on Georgia; Visa Restrictions Considered
Hungary and Slovakia vetoed EU sanctions against Georgian officials for suppressing protests following October elections marred by alleged irregularities; an alternative plan to suspend visa facilitation for Georgian diplomats is under consideration.
EU Vetoes Sanctions on Georgia; Visa Restrictions Considered
Hungary and Slovakia vetoed EU sanctions against Georgian officials for suppressing protests following October elections marred by alleged irregularities; an alternative plan to suspend visa facilitation for Georgian diplomats is under consideration.
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40% Bias Score
Greenpeace Protests Fracking in Hungary, Cites Benzol Contamination
Greenpeace activists protested fracking in Nyékpuszta, Hungary, placing a "Stop fracking" banner on a drilling rig and presenting evidence of benzol levels exceeding safety limits, prompting calls for a shift towards renewable energy.
Greenpeace Protests Fracking in Hungary, Cites Benzol Contamination
Greenpeace activists protested fracking in Nyékpuszta, Hungary, placing a "Stop fracking" banner on a drilling rig and presenting evidence of benzol levels exceeding safety limits, prompting calls for a shift towards renewable energy.
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52% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
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44% Bias Score
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court to safeguard democracy
Germany's parliament passed a law to strengthen its Federal Constitutional Court, requiring a two-thirds majority for future changes to its structure, spurred by concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in other European countries like Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court to safeguard democracy
Germany's parliament passed a law to strengthen its Federal Constitutional Court, requiring a two-thirds majority for future changes to its structure, spurred by concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in other European countries like Poland and Hungary.
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44% Bias Score
Hungary: Sweeping Legislative Changes Raise Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
The Hungarian Parliament amended 27 laws on December 17th, including constitutional changes to allow for the appointment of a Prosecutor General from outside the prosecutorial service, electoral boundary redrawing that disproportionately affects opposition strongholds, and changes to the governance ...
Hungary: Sweeping Legislative Changes Raise Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
The Hungarian Parliament amended 27 laws on December 17th, including constitutional changes to allow for the appointment of a Prosecutor General from outside the prosecutorial service, electoral boundary redrawing that disproportionately affects opposition strongholds, and changes to the governance ...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
Trump's Return to Power: Threats to U.S. Press Freedom
Facing a second Trump administration, U.S. news organizations grapple with financial weakness, public distrust, and direct threats from the president-elect and his appointees, including ABC's \$15 million settlement of a Trump defamation lawsuit.
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56% Bias Score
Orban's Call with Putin Amidst Ukraine's Criticism
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for an hour on Wednesday, prompting criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for undermining allied unity; the Kremlin stated that Putin told Orban that Kyiv's position prevents a peaceful resolution.
Orban's Call with Putin Amidst Ukraine's Criticism
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for an hour on Wednesday, prompting criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for undermining allied unity; the Kremlin stated that Putin told Orban that Kyiv's position prevents a peaceful resolution.
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36% Bias Score