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Harsh Criticism for Orbán: ‘Take Away Hungary’s European Council Vote’

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

After the Iron Curtain came down, István Hegedüs, 55, was a parliamentarian for Hungary’s conservative Fidesz party, which was in the opposition at the time. But now he is fiercely critical of the party’s leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and … Continue reading →

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J’lem slams award to ‘anti-Semitic’ Hungary reporter

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

BUDAPEST – Israel and a European human rights official criticized Hungary on Monday for presenting an award to a television journalist they accuse of anti-Semitism. A dozen former recipients of the Tancsics prize for journalistic excellence handed their awards back … Continue reading →

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Hongrie: 4.000 manifestants contre le Premier ministre

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ellenpolus

Près de 4.000 personnes se sont rassemblées dimanche 17 mars à Budapest à l’appel de l’organisation Milla (Un million pour la liberté de la presse) pour protester contre le gouvernement de centre-droit du Premier ministre conservateur Viktor Orban. En cause, … Continue reading →

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4000 Ungarn protestieren gegen Orban

Posted on March 18, 2013 by ellenpolus

In der ungarischen Hauptstadt Budapest haben am Sonntag rund 4000 Menschen gegen die Politik der konservativen Regierung von Ministerpräsident Victor Orban demonstriert. Die Kundgebungsteilnehmer trugen europäische und ungarische Flaggen sowie Transparente gegen den als “Viktator” bezeichneten Regierungschef. Als Hauptorganisator der … Continue reading →

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Parászka Boróka: Erdély körül van kerítve

Posted on March 17, 2013 by ellenpolus

Soha annyi magyar ember nem vonult fel Marosvásárhelyen, mint március 13-án, az „autonómia tüntetésen” vagy a „székely szabadság napján”. Soha ennyire nem volt bizonyos az, hogy Erdély elveszett. Hetekkel-hónapokkal korábban nyilvánvalóvá vált, hogy ez a tüntetés erődemonstráció lesz. A különállás, … Continue reading →

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Merkel warns Hungary to listen to its ‘friends’

Posted on March 17, 2013 by ellenpolus

President of the Republic János Adér met German Chanc-ellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday during a two-day visit to Berlin where she criticised the Fourth Amendment to Hungary’s new Constitution pushed through by the ruling Fidesz party the previous day despite … Continue reading →

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UN rights office joins condemnation of Hungary reforms

Posted on March 17, 2013 by ellenpolus

The Un ited Nations’ human rights office has added its voice to international criticism of Hungary‘s constitutional reforms, despite the insistence of prime minister Viktor Orban that they do not endanger to his country’s democracy. Hungary’s parliament, dominated by Mr … Continue reading →

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