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Some EU lawmakers oppose release of funds to Hungary's Orban

Some European Union lawmakers warned the bloc's executive Commission against unlocking billions of euros in funds for Hungary, saying Prime Minister Viktor Orban was trampling on democratic norms.

Reuters

Dream homes turned gas-guzzlers, Hungary's 'Kadar cubes' losing allure

Facing a surge in heating costs, Andrea Varga is desperately trying to sell the communist-era house she can no longer afford, but with Hungary's economy slowing and many facing the same predicament, there has been little interest.

Reuters

Gareth Southgate feeling heat from England fans after Hungary debacle

The 4-0 home defeat in the Nations League has increased the pressure on the manager, but he retains the support of the FA

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Hungary will not support EU aid plan to Ukraine, Orban says

Hungary will not support a European Union plan to provide Ukraine with billions in budget assistance next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday

The Independent UK

Hungarians widen protests over teachers' pay as cost-of-living crisis deepens

Hungarian teachers, students and parents stepped up their protest calling for higher wages and education reforms on Friday, forming a 10-km (six-mile) human chain in central Budapest, with smaller rallies held across the country.

Reuters

EU poised to unblock billions in funds for Hungary - sources

The European Union's executive is on track to unblocking billions of euros in funds for Hungary this year after Prime Minister Viktor Orban bowed to pressure from the bloc over democratic checks and balances, EU sources said.

Reuters

Oil flows on Druzhba pipeline suspended in parts of Eastern Europe

Oil supply to parts of Eastern and Central Europe via a section of the Druzhba pipeline has been temporarily suspended, according to oil pipeline operators in Hungary and Slovakia.

Reuters

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Hungary PM Orban convenes defence council meeting

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has convened a meeting of the defence council on Tuesday after crude shipments on the Druzhba pipeline were suspended and there was an explosion in a village in eastern Poland near the border with Ukraine.

Reuters

Suspected people smugglers open fire at police in Hungary

Two suspected people smugglers fired shots at Hungarian police from a van carrying migrants on Monday during and after a car chase that ended without injuries in the country’s capital

The Independent UK

EU says Hungary made 'significant step' to get recovery funds - source

Hungary made a "significant step" towards securing billions in economic stimulus funds by accepting European Union demands on the independence of the judiciary, an official with the bloc told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

Germany to Hungary: no grey area on ratifying Sweden, Finland NATO accession

Germany has made it clear to Hungary that there is no grey area when it comes to the ratification of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in Berlin on Thursday.

Reuters

Hungarian judges face media ‘smears’ after meeting US ambassador

Colleagues come to defence of pair subjected to ‘coordinated attack’ over meeting last month

The Guardian - UK

Sweden and Finland can ‘count on’ Hungary in Nato bid

Hungary said it would ratify the Nordic countries’ accession before the end of the year

The Independent UK

Brussels proposes EU support plan for Ukraine, Hungary says 'no'

The European Union's executive arm on Wednesday proposed a support package for war-gripped Ukraine worth up to 18 billion euros ($18.06 billion) in 2023, but Hungary said it would not contribute to the joint assistance, which would come as highly concessional loans.

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Hungary industry minister Palkovics resigns over energy issues - website index.hu

Hungary's Minister for Technology and Industry Laszlo Palkovics has resigned over energy issues, website index.hu reported on Wednesday, without more details.

Reuters

Hungary: Finland and Sweden 'can count on us' in NATO bid

Hungary's parliament will discuss the ratification of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO during its autumn session after a series of EU-related bills have been passed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Despite Russia’s abhorrent actions, the US has to take a thoughtful path toward resolution

With the exception of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t have many friends or associates left in the West. Whereas some leaders in Europe were willing to give him an opportunity to make his case for better relations, Putin’s war of choice in Ukraine has significantly limited Moscow’s…

Daily Mirror

'Woman refused to move for my crying son after Ryanair double booked his seat'

A six-year-old boy was reduced to tears when he boarded a Ryanair plane from Budapest, Hungary to Manchester Airport to discover a woman sat in his reserved seat

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The Independent UK

England’s route to Qatar: How the Three Lions qualified for the 2022 World Cup

Gareth Southgate’s men finished six points ahead of nearest challengers Poland in Group I

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Netanyahu’s return to power with a coalition of racists is appalling. But Israel’s problem runs deeper

The apparent return of Benjamin Netanyahu to power in Israel is a gut punch to people concerned about the state of democracy and the rule of law in the world. Netanyahu has been a key pillar in the global movement of illiberal leaders who have taken control and altered the…

The Independent UK

Hungarians demand end to pro-government bias in public media

Around 1,500 demonstrators gathered at the headquarters of Hungary’s public media company have protested what they say is biased news coverage and state-sponsored propaganda that favors the country’s populist government

Reuters

Pets returned to shelters in Hungary as owners face rising costs

Chelsy, a soft-eyed dog with an immune illness, has been returned to a Hungarian animal shelter two years after he was adopted as his owners can no longer afford the vet's bills or his food, forced to sell their own home to make ends meet.

Reuters

Hungary's parliament will decide timing of Finland/Sweden NATO debate -minister

Hungary's parliament will decide on when to schedule a debate on the ratification of Finland's and Sweden's applications to join NATO, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told a press conference on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Netherlands to resume international adoptions from Thailand, 5 other countries

THE HAGUE: After a nearly two-year-freeze on new international adoptions the Dutch government on Wednesday announced plans resume adoptions of children from the Philippines, Hungary, Lesotho, Taiwan, Thailand and South Africa.

The Conversation

The fox in the chicken coop: how the far right is playing the European Parliament

Several countries in the European Union are currently governed by far-right political parties. In Hungary, Fidesz under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been progressively dismantling the country’s constitutional protections of the rule of law and democratic institutions. Poland under its ruling Law and Justice party has shown equally worrying trends.…

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