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EU executive will sue Hungary over LGBT law, radio broadcaster

The European Commission decided on Friday to sue Hungary over an anti-LGBT law and its refusal to renew the license of Klubradio, a broadcaster critical of the government, in the latest clash over values that risks damaging the European Union's cohesion.

Reuters

Serbia police detain 85 migrants; weapons seized in raid

Authorities in Serbia have detained 85 migrants near the border with Hungary where a clash earlier this month apparently involving people smugglers left one person dead and several injured

The Independent UK

Hungarian workers block roads to protest new tax law

Protesters in Hungary’s capital have blocked main traffic arteries for the second day in a row in opposition to a tax overhaul pushed through this week by lawmakers from the country’s right-wing governing party

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Hungarians protest for second day against tax overhaul

Several thousand Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government outside parliament on Wednesday in the second day of anti-government rallies after lawmakers fast-tracked legislation sharply raising taxes for small firms.

Reuters

Hungary declares 'energy emergency' over threat of shortages

Hungary’s government has declared an “energy emergency” in response to supply disruptions and skyrocketing energy prices in Europe

The Independent UK

EU rule of law report decries situation in Poland, Hungary

The European Union’s executive has decried the rule of law situation in Poland and Hungary and centered on perceived breaches in their judiciary and media in its annual report

The Independent UK

Family of 'miracle baby' appealing for help to give her the chance to walk

TJ McDaid Needham has been accepted for treatment in Hungary where doctors believe they can hep the little girl to walk

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EU tells Hungary, Poland to step up their democracy game

The European Union told Hungary and Poland on Wednesday to improve judicial and media independence, as well as anti-graft safeguards, saying conditions to unlock billions in aid for the two remain unaddressed and serious concerns persist.

Reuters

Hungary orders export ban on fuels, curbs utility price caps

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has ordered an export ban on fuels like gas and scrapped a years-long cap on utility prices for higher-usage households, a senior aide said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Two-Thirds of Ukraine Refugees Plan to Stay Put for Now, Says UN

Around two-thirds of refugees from Ukraine expect to stay in their host countries until hostilities subside and the security situation improves after Russia's invasion, a survey by the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR has found. Most of the refugees from Ukraine, mainly women and children, hope to return home eventually,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sir Tom Jones' health scares after cancelling concert and denying he collapsed on tour

Sir Tom Jones recently postponed a concert in Budapest, Hungary, after coming down with viral laryngitis during his tour

Daily Mirror

Hungarian nationalist PM Orban to deliver speech at CPAC

Hungary’s nationalist prime minister will speak at a conference of prominent U.S. conservatives, the latest sign of tightening relations between Hungarian and American conservatives

The Independent UK

British-Iraqi Travels on Foot Across 11 Countries to Make it to Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s acting Minister of Media, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi received on Sunday Adam Mohammed, a British citizen of Iraqi decent, who came to the Kingdom on foot from the United Kingdom to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Meeting in Mina, Mohammed briefed the minister on his ten-month…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. Treasury to end 1979 treaty with global minimum tax holdout Hungary

The U.S. Treasury on Friday said it was moving to terminate a 1979 tax treaty with Hungary in the wake of Budapest's decision to block the European Union's implementation of a new, 15% global minimum tax.

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Salon

GOP colludes with Orban on corporate tax

Hungarian officials say Republicans are helping them sink a corporate minimum tax backed by Biden

The Conversation

Ukraine: US deploys more troops in eastern Europe -- here's how it compares with the cold war

US president Joe Biden is beefing up the US military presence in eastern Europe as a reaction to the Ukraine war. Biden plans to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland and Romania and send more destroyers to strengthen Nato’s naval presence on its southern flank in the coming months, he…

Reuters

Hungary must radically increase its defence capabilities, PM Orban says

Hungary will speed up its defence development programme, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Trafficker, 19, who ignored cries for help and let refugees suffocate in his van jailed

The teenage student-turned human trafficker ignored the frantic banging and cries for help as he drove 30 Syrian refugees, who were hoping to start a new life in the EU, from Hungary to Austria

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Al Jazeera

Analysis: Ukraine war has both blindsided and empowered Orban

The Hungarian PM’s stance on Russia’s invasion appears to have benefitted him domestically but has angered EU partners.

Liverpool Echo

Jordan Pickford's critics told to 'cut him some slack' as defiant Everton point made

Kevin Campbell has been speaking about Jordan Pickford's England hopes ahead of the World Cup and his performances for Everton

Daily Mirror

US swimmer who fainted banned from team event as Olympic legend pleads caution

Anita Alvarez had to be rescued by coach Andrea Fuentes after she fell unconscious in the pool immediately after her routine at the World Aquatics Championships in Hungary

Reuters

No more EU sanctions on Russia needed, negotiations better option -Hungary

The European Union should stop adding sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and instead push for a ceasefire and the start of negotiations, a senior aide to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.

Reuters

Hungary open to compromise with EU to get recovery funds -PM aide

Hungary is open to compromise with the European Commission to unblock its access to 7.2 billion euros ($7.57 billion) of EU recovery fund grants, a senior aide to Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Review: The wickedly funny 'Flux Gourmet' serves up food, poop, orgies, satire — and soul

I counted only one audible fart in "Flux Gourmet," which seems a curious show of restraint for a movie in which sound and scatology play such important roles. A wondrously demented study in creative, sexual and gastrointestinal struggle, this latest art-horror-comedy whatsit from the Hungary-based English filmmaker Peter Strickland unfolds…

Daily Mirror

FA hand Gareth Southgate major public vote of confidence citing England manager's "high IQ"

There has been increased scrutiny on England boss Gareth Southgate after four dismal games in the UEFA Nations League including a humiliating home defeat to Hungary last week

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