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
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
Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do
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
Slovakia is asking NATO to enhance its air defenses. This request came from Prime Minister Robert Fico after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Fico also emphasized that Slovakia will decide its own defense spending plans, even as other NATO members increase their military budgets.
Slovakia has chosen not to join the EU's plan to fund Ukraine's military efforts. This decision comes from Prime Minister Robert Fico, who took office in 2023. His government stopped state military aid to Ukraine but still allows private sales. Fico believes the war in Ukraine won't be solved by fi
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
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
Serbia's capital, Belgrade, witnessed a massive turnout of over 100, 000 people on a Saturday. This was the largest gathering in recent decades, driven by a student-led protest movement. The crowd was peaceful, despite the warnings from the embattled leader, Aleksandar Vucic. Vucic had been spreadin
Serbia witnessed a historic event on a recent Saturday when an enormous crowd gathered in the capital to voice their frustration. The reason? A tragic incident at a railway station in Novi Sad last November, which claimed 15 lives. The government's official count put the number of protesters at 107,
