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Liberal MEPs accused of treason

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

A pro-government commentator known for his highly opinionated columns vituperates against two Momentum MEPs who criticised the European Commission for releasing a fraction of the funds due to Hungary but withheld over rule-of-law concerns. READ MORE

Media war in Poland

Friday, December 29th, 2023

Opinions in Hungary regarding efforts by the new Polish government to remove the management of the public media company are sharply divided. READ MORE

Opposition lambasted for its 23 October demonstrations

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

A pro-government news site condemns opposition demonstrators for their ’unserious’ behaviour on the anniversary of the 1956 revolution. READ MORE

’There is a better alternative’, according to Ferenc Gyurcsány

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

A pro-government analyst describes Mr Gyurcsány’s season-opening address as a collection of dangerous ravings. READ MORE

PM Orbán seen as unchallenged for a long time to come

Saturday, May 27th, 2023

A pro-government analyst believes the four consecutive sweeping electoral victories of Fidesz have opened a new era in Hungarian history. READ MORE

Hungary beats England 4:0 in Wolverhampton

Thursday, June 16th, 2022

Following Hungary’s successive impressive defeats of England, home and away in the UEFA Nations’ League, commentators praise the national team and decry the behaviour of English fans who booed the Hungarian national anthem. READ MORE

Hungary rejects Ukrainian accusation of conniving with Russia

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Rejecting a claim by a high-ranking Ukrainian official, a pro-government news outlet suggests Western secret services were the source of Hungary’s knowledge about Russian plans in Ukraine. READ MORE

OSCE prepares for ‘full-scale’ electoral monitoring in Hungary

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

A pro-government analyst sees the decision to send an unusually large (for an EU country) electoral monitoring mission to Hungary as part of a campaign to explain away the probable defeat of the opposition at the elections in April. A liberal expert thinks even a large number of monitors will have limited means to oversee the election. READ MORE

Lewis Hamilton slams Hungary’s ’child protection law’

Saturday, July 31st, 2021

A pro-government author sarcastically thanks the British Formula 1 driver for what he sees as an involuntary contribution to the government’s victory in next year’s election. READ MORE

Plans to start reopening Hungary

Monday, April 5th, 2021

As Prime Minister Orbán announces plans to gradually reopen the country, including schools, as soon as 2.5 million Hungarians have received their first coronavirus vaccination, a fierce and partisan dispute over the government’s strategy to contain the pandemic rolls on. READ MORE