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The HVG podcast 'Elvitelre' features a discussion on the 'Lex Baka' and acquisitions related to the NER (National Cooperation System), highlighting issues that were a thorn in the side of Orbán's government.
A Hungarian news agency has released a 500-page documentation detailing ten years of alleged political control and suppression of critical reporting under Viktor Orbán's government, claims which the former ruling party Fidesz denies.
The Hungarian Parliament has voted to abolish the Sovereignty Protection Office, an institution established by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. Critics had described the office as a tool to intimidate citizens, media, and opposition parties.
Péter Magyar has launched an initiative aimed at freeing Hungary from what he describes as Viktor Orbán's 'mafia,' criticizing Fidesz MPs for betraying their country.
The Tisza party government is reportedly dissolving the MCC foundation, which had established an academy in Dunajská Streda and planned to enter the Slovak book market. This move prevents the foundation, linked to Orbán's government, from expanding its influence in Slovakia.
For 16 years, Viktor Orbán's government has funded think tanks and media to spread propaganda, but public service journalism across Europe continues to serve as a crucial shield for democracy, fighting for its survival against such influences.
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has pledged to investigate alleged misconduct within Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. This announcement signals a potential challenge to the current administration.
Hungarian critics are voicing strong disapproval of Viktor Orbán's government, with one suggesting his detention is unavoidable given a two-thirds majority. Another critic attributes Orbán's power to the public's acceptance of a subservient role.
Hungarian police and investigators have launched probes into companies and frozen assets belonging to a media mogul who previously benefited from Viktor Orbán's government. The investigation follows a surprising announcement made by the billionaire.
Miklós Ligeti, legal director of Transparency International Hungary, spoke about the impunity of corruption under Orbán's government and the possibilities for accountability and asset recovery.
First-time voters in Hungary, who have lived under Orbán's government for most of their lives, express mixed feelings about the upcoming election, with some hoping for change and an end to 'pensioner politics,' while others are skeptical.
The European Union is limiting the flow of confidential information to Hungary and holding meetings in smaller circles, following warnings from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk about long-standing suspicions that Viktor Orbán's government shares sensitive data.
Independent media in Hungary face worsening conditions under Viktor Orbán's government, with journalists targeted by escalating government propaganda and denied interviews by ruling politicians ahead of the April parliamentary elections.
A large infographic illustrates the significant transformations in Hungary over the past 16 years under the NER (National Cooperation System), covering four cycles of Orbán's government.
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar alleges that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government was aware of the country's failing power grid as early as 2022, citing a government proposal from four years ago that called for immediate intervention.
Hungary has suspended its state television, an act described by a journalist as the biggest media intervention since the fall of Orbán's government. The government frames this move as fulfilling a promise, while critics view it as a significant blow to media freedom.
Pride marches took place in various European cities, including Budapest and Kyiv, celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Meanwhile, in Istanbul, Pride events were banned, and in Hungary, political opposition figure Péter Magyar launched 'Operation Purgatory' against Viktor Orbán's government.
Hungary's Minister for Social Affairs and Culture, Zoltán Tar, confirmed the restoration of access to several Ukrainian online media outlets. This move follows restrictions that had been imposed during Viktor Orbán's government.
Hungary's anti-corruption body has called for an investigation into high-ranking officials within former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. The probe would focus on billions of euros in missing European funds.
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is visiting Berlin and Paris to meet with leaders like Merz and Macron, aiming to strengthen Hungary's position in Europe after what he describes as strained relations left by Orbán's government.
Péter Magyar reacted strongly to a letter from former members of Viktor Orbán's government addressed to Anita Orbán, stating that those accusing her of betrayal had themselves betrayed Hungary. Anita Orbán also responded to the letter, while a new Hungarian government with 55 state secretaries was approved.
Photographs revealing opulent interiors, decorative chandeliers, and marble in renovated Hungarian ministry buildings under Orbán's government have been published, sparking criticism over 'hundreds of billions of forints on lavish luxury'.
The ownership structure of a company historically linked to the Fidesz party and Orbán's governments has undergone another rearrangement, reflecting its close ties to political power.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Budapest's Heroes' Square for a seven-hour concert protesting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government. The event featured sharp criticism and vulgar jokes aimed at the current regime.
The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), an organization closely associated with Viktor Orbán's government, is reportedly interested in acquiring Ikar, Slovakia's largest publishing house.
The European Union is reportedly restricting the flow of sensitive information to Hungary, with leaders meeting in smaller groups, due to long-standing suspicions that Viktor Orbán's government may be informing Russia.
Hungarians living abroad, who gained simplified dual citizenship under Orbán's government in 2010, are now discussing their voting intentions in an election survey.
Hungarian assets have gained significantly in recent months, as investors are counting on a change of power in Budapest.
Employees of a Hungarian news agency have collected ten years of evidence detailing alleged political influence and censorship on reporting under Viktor Orbán's government, claims which the former ruling party Fidesz denies.
The lawyer for Ukrainian money transporters asserts that Viktor Orbán's government was aware it lacked legal grounds to seize the gold convoy, supplementing an earlier motion requesting the former prime minister's suspicion and detention.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that the cooling of relations with Warsaw was due to Viktor Orbán's government's pro-Russian stance, which Poles 'could not tolerate,' and he now pledges to normalize international relations.
While other member states welcomed the new Hungarian Prime Minister's approval to continue accession talks, which Orbán's government had blocked for two years, Péter Magyar reportedly thwarted efforts to expedite Ukraine's EU membership process in Brussels.
Hungary's Integrity Authority is calling for an investigation into high-ranking officials from former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government regarding the disappearance of billions of euros from European and public funds.
Hungarian opposition figure Péter Magyar has announced plans to establish committees to investigate alleged abuses of power by Viktor Orbán's government and promised budget cuts. He also dismissed János Hajdu, the director of the special police unit TEK.
Campaigners express hope that the symbolism of the Magyar inauguration, which saw young Roma boys participate, will translate into real change for Roma rights after years of discrimination under Orbán's government.
Vitézy Dávid recreated a four-year-old government selfie taken by Orbán and his cabinet on the ministerial bus, symbolizing a new government and a new group photo.
Several loyalists within Hungary's business elite are moving overseas or vowing to form "constructive co-operation" with the incoming premier, indicating a pivot away from Viktor Orbán's government.
Over 16 years of Viktor Orbán's government in Hungary have led to the closure or significant restriction of dozens of independent cultural centers and festivals, with state support now channeled through institutions linked to the ruling Fidesz party.
Hungary's Foreign Minister has admitted to maintaining contact with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov before and after EU meetings, while The Washington Post reports that Viktor Orbán's government has allegedly been sharing confidential EU decision-making information with Moscow for years.
The European Union is limiting the flow of confidential information to Hungary due to suspicions that Viktor Orbán's government is sharing sensitive data with Russia, leading to leaders increasingly meeting in smaller groups.
Péter Magyar is attempting to challenge Viktor Orbán's government through a 'technocratic coup' from the market, recruiting top business executives to break the regime's control over the state and institutions, marking the most significant challenge in 16 years.
European leaders have accused Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine after Viktor Orbán's government blocked new sanctions against Russia and financial aid.