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(JTA) – Hungary recognized a Jewish sociologist, Andreas Kovacs, and two citizens accused of making anti-Semitic statements with prestigious national awards. Kovacs, 65, was one of 17 people presented the Szechenyi Prize on the occasion of Hungary’s March 15 national day. The … Continue reading →

Around 4,000 Hungarians rallied in Budapest Sunday against Prime Minister Viktor Orban, branding their leader a dictator after his right-wing government passed a highly controversial change to the constitution. Protesters carried EU and opposition party flags and held banners dubbing … Continue reading →

I have been complaining for some time about the state’s meddling in artistic and intellectual life by awarding hundreds of decorations and prizes to “worthy” individuals. This practice began some time in the nineteenth century, albeit on a very limited … Continue reading →

Today is Revolution Day in Hungary, an annual celebration marking the Hungarian people’s 1848 uprising against the Habsburg Monarchy. Often observed with political demonstrations, this year’s holiday comes at a significant moment, only days after the country’s Parliament passed a … Continue reading →

Rejecting criticism from the EU, the U.S. and human rights groups, Hungary’s prime minister insisted Thursday that recent constitutional changes aren’t threatening democracy and the rule of law in the Eastern European nation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said those concerns … Continue reading →

BRUSSELS – Recent amendments passed by Hungarian lawmakers will restrict advertising campaigns for European Parliament elections. European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso raised the issue last Friday (8 March) in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The letter, … Continue reading →