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Hungary's New Law Silences Critics Under Guise of Transparency
Hungary's government introduced a law enabling suppression of organizations receiving foreign funding, however minimal, under the guise of protecting national sovereignty, impacting independent media, NGOs and opposition parties.
Hungary's New Law Silences Critics Under Guise of Transparency
Hungary's government introduced a law enabling suppression of organizations receiving foreign funding, however minimal, under the guise of protecting national sovereignty, impacting independent media, NGOs and opposition parties.
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60% Bias Score
BYD to Invest \$500 Million in Budapest, Creating 2,000 High-Skilled Jobs
BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, will invest approximately \$500 million to establish its European headquarters and R\&D center in Budapest, creating 2,000 high-skilled jobs and receiving \$100 million in government support.
BYD to Invest \$500 Million in Budapest, Creating 2,000 High-Skilled Jobs
BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, will invest approximately \$500 million to establish its European headquarters and R\&D center in Budapest, creating 2,000 high-skilled jobs and receiving \$100 million in government support.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine-Hungary Tensions Escalate Amid Espionage Allegations and War Rhetoric
Ukraine arrested two citizens for allegedly spying for Hungary, prompting Hungary to expel two Ukrainian diplomats; this comes amid a speech by Hungary's defense minister suggesting a shift toward war and a smear campaign against a former chief of staff now in opposition.
Ukraine-Hungary Tensions Escalate Amid Espionage Allegations and War Rhetoric
Ukraine arrested two citizens for allegedly spying for Hungary, prompting Hungary to expel two Ukrainian diplomats; this comes amid a speech by Hungary's defense minister suggesting a shift toward war and a smear campaign against a former chief of staff now in opposition.
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60% Bias Score
Hungary-Ukraine Espionage Scandal Exposes Tensions and Potential Shift Towards Russia
Hungary faces accusations of espionage in Ukraine, prompting diplomatic expulsions and raising concerns about its alignment with Russia amid a potential post-war redrawing of Ukrainian borders and a crackdown on the opposition.
Hungary-Ukraine Espionage Scandal Exposes Tensions and Potential Shift Towards Russia
Hungary faces accusations of espionage in Ukraine, prompting diplomatic expulsions and raising concerns about its alignment with Russia amid a potential post-war redrawing of Ukrainian borders and a crackdown on the opposition.
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56% Bias Score
EU Plans Trade Tariffs and Capital Controls to Pressure Russia
The European Union has imposed 17 sanctions packages on Russia, including asset freezes and oil import bans, but their effectiveness is debated as Russia's economy has outperformed expectations; the EU now plans to use trade tariffs and capital controls to maintain pressure, even if Hungary vetoes f...
EU Plans Trade Tariffs and Capital Controls to Pressure Russia
The European Union has imposed 17 sanctions packages on Russia, including asset freezes and oil import bans, but their effectiveness is debated as Russia's economy has outperformed expectations; the EU now plans to use trade tariffs and capital controls to maintain pressure, even if Hungary vetoes f...
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44% Bias Score
European LGBTQ+ Rights Index Shows Decline in Hungary, Georgia, and UK
The ILGA's 2024 Rainbow Index reveals a decline in LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary, Georgia, and the UK, with Hungary banning Pride events and the UK's high court ruling negatively impacting transgender rights, while the Netherlands rose in ranking due to stricter anti-LGBTQ+ violence measures, highlightin...
European LGBTQ+ Rights Index Shows Decline in Hungary, Georgia, and UK
The ILGA's 2024 Rainbow Index reveals a decline in LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary, Georgia, and the UK, with Hungary banning Pride events and the UK's high court ruling negatively impacting transgender rights, while the Netherlands rose in ranking due to stricter anti-LGBTQ+ violence measures, highlightin...
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40% Bias Score
Karhi's Israeli Media Reform Sparks Concerns Over Press Freedom
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's plan to overhaul Israel's broadcasting system, criticized for its resemblance to Hungary's model under Viktor Orbán, centralizes regulatory power, potentially impacting media independence and favoring specific business interests.
Karhi's Israeli Media Reform Sparks Concerns Over Press Freedom
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's plan to overhaul Israel's broadcasting system, criticized for its resemblance to Hungary's model under Viktor Orbán, centralizes regulatory power, potentially impacting media independence and favoring specific business interests.
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56% Bias Score
BYD's European Headquarters to be Based in Budapest, Boosting Hungary's Economic Growth
On May 15, 2025, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD announced it will establish its European headquarters and a new research and development center in Budapest, Hungary, creating 2,000 jobs, a move that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an "indispensable engine" of Hungary's econom...
BYD's European Headquarters to be Based in Budapest, Boosting Hungary's Economic Growth
On May 15, 2025, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD announced it will establish its European headquarters and a new research and development center in Budapest, Hungary, creating 2,000 jobs, a move that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an "indispensable engine" of Hungary's econom...
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52% Bias Score
Hungary and Slovakia's Reliance on Russian Energy Undermines EU Sanctions
Hungary and Slovakia's continued reliance on Russian oil and gas, despite having access to alternative energy sources, has generated €5.4 billion in revenue for Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, undermining EU efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Hungary and Slovakia's Reliance on Russian Energy Undermines EU Sanctions
Hungary and Slovakia's continued reliance on Russian oil and gas, despite having access to alternative energy sources, has generated €5.4 billion in revenue for Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, undermining EU efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
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56% Bias Score
Hungary Passes Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded Groups
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party introduced a law imposing severe penalties on organizations receiving foreign funding, labeled as threats to national sovereignty; critics see this as a crackdown on dissent, impacting independent media and civil society.
Hungary Passes Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded Groups
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party introduced a law imposing severe penalties on organizations receiving foreign funding, labeled as threats to national sovereignty; critics see this as a crackdown on dissent, impacting independent media and civil society.
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56% Bias Score
Hungarian Government Accused of Illegal Media Subsidies
A lawsuit alleges the Hungarian government uses advertising to unfairly favor pro-government media, disadvantaging independent outlets; data analysis by a former top EU economist reveals a stark disparity between advertising spending and media reach, potentially resulting in a 400 billion HUF repaym...
Hungarian Government Accused of Illegal Media Subsidies
A lawsuit alleges the Hungarian government uses advertising to unfairly favor pro-government media, disadvantaging independent outlets; data analysis by a former top EU economist reveals a stark disparity between advertising spending and media reach, potentially resulting in a 400 billion HUF repaym...
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52% Bias Score
Hungarian Government Accused of Misusing Advertising Funds to Suppress Independent Media
Whistleblowers allege that Hungarian government advertising, totaling potentially 400 billion forints in illegal state aid, unfairly favors pro-government media outlets, harming independent journalism, as evidenced by data showing a lack of correlation between advertising spending and readership.
Hungarian Government Accused of Misusing Advertising Funds to Suppress Independent Media
Whistleblowers allege that Hungarian government advertising, totaling potentially 400 billion forints in illegal state aid, unfairly favors pro-government media outlets, harming independent journalism, as evidenced by data showing a lack of correlation between advertising spending and readership.
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48% Bias Score
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