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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Hungary's Political Shake-Up: New Faces, Big Changes

Hungary is buzzing with political excitement as the opposition makes bold moves ahead of the April elections. Peter Magyar, leading the Tisza party, has chosen Anita Orban, a well-known energy expert, to head up foreign policy. This is a big deal because Magyar's team is currently ahead in the polls

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Hungary's Opposition Brings in Big Business Brain to Fix the Economy

Hungary is gearing up for a big election in April. The opposition is making a bold move. They've brought in a top business leader to help fix the country's struggling economy. Peter Magyar leads the opposition. He's chosen Istvan Kapitany for a key role. Kapitany used to be a big shot at Shell. He

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Who Really Started the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine?

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, recently made some bold statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. He questioned who actually started the conflict and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine. Orbán argued that Ukraine is not as small as some might think and that it's not entirely clear

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Hungary's Baby Health Check: A Half-Century of Progress and What's Next

Hungary has been checking newborns for serious health issues for 50 years now. This started with tests for two rare conditions: phenylketonuria and galactosemia. Later, they added a test for congenital hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Today, they test for 27 different disorders, plus an optional test fo

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Aug 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Budapest's Hidden Gem for Film Lovers

Budapest is home to a special place for filmmakers. It's called NFI Filmlab. It's a place where movies come to life after they're shot. This lab is not new. It's been around since 1957. But it's always updating. It has the latest tech. And it's a favorite spot for big-name directors. Recently, a lo

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Apr 14 2025POLITICS

Hungary's New Law: A Step Back for LGBTQ+ Rights

Hungary has taken a significant step backward in its treatment of LGBTQ+ communities. The country's parliament approved a constitutional change that gives the government the power to stop public events organized by these groups. This move has sparked outrage among legal experts and critics, who see

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Hungary's Bold Move: Leaving the ICC and Welcoming Netanyahu

Hungary made a significant announcement. It plans to leave the International Criminal Court. This decision came just as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest. Netanyahu is currently wanted by the ICC. The ICC has accused Netanyahu of se

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hungary Says No to Ukraine in NATO

Hungary's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has made it clear that Ukraine joining NATO is not going to happen. He thinks it would bring the war right into NATO's backyard, which could lead to a third world war. Hungary isn't alone in this view; Slovakia, Germany, and the U. S. also have reservatio

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