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Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Viktor Orbán in Budapest

The Editorial Board February 3, 2017

Via Daily News Hungary - Hungary, Budapest - Hungary and Russia are being forced to work together in a “difficult international environment”, as anti-Russian policies have become popular in western Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a joint press conference with Russian…

Society

Hungary Aims to Become Hub For Fighting Persecution of Christians

The Editorial Board January 28, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - Hungary aims to establish itself as a hub and supporter of organisations fighting the persecution of Christians, human resources state secretary Bence Rétvári said at an international conference about the persecution of Christians around the world held in Budapest…

Politics

Austria tightens border control with Slovakia

The Editorial Board January 25, 2017

Austria / Slovakia / Hungary - Two weeks ahead of a meeting of interior and defense ministers from Central European countries and Germany in Austria, on February 8, Austria announced her will to tighten border controls with Slovakia. "I am noticing a…

Society

Slovakia and Czechia could have the first international hyperloop railroad

The Editorial Board January 23, 2017

Slovakia - By the end of 2017, Slovakia might have the first hyperloop prototype system under construction in the world. Also, the Czech city of Brno agreed with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies on an "exploratory agreement" for a hyperloop connection with Bratislava. One…

Politics

Hungary’s PM Orbán: Nowhere Do Human Rights Prescribe National Suicide

The Editorial Board January 13, 2017

Hungary - The Hungarian government goes further in its opposition to non-European immigration, both illegal and legal. Viktor Orbán made again a strong speech against "national suicide" and meantime, the government announces its will to put an end to the residency bonds.…

Society

NGOs Scared By Transparency Bill In Hungary

The Editorial Board January 11, 2017

Hungary - NGOs activists in Hungary fear that Trump’s forthcoming inauguration as US president could create an opportunity for Viktor Orbán to target NGOs funded by foreign backers. A new bill in Hungary got controversial. It states that the executives of the…

Society

Are Croatia And Slovenia Hostile For The Migrants?

The Editorial Board January 5, 2017

Croatia / Slovenia - About fifty migrants demonstrated in Zagreb to denounce attacks on them. Meantime, Slovenia is not willing to take down the fence on her border. In Zagreb, the Croatian capital, approximately 50 migrants demonstrated on Monday, January 2, against the violence of the…

Politics

Fico Against Populism?

The Editorial Board January 3, 2017

Slovakia - The Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is often seen as populist, asked his European counterparts to avoid referendums. Meantime, Slovakia banned vigilante patrols. Robert Fico, the social-democrat Prime Minister of Slovakia, is seen as one of the main populist leaders…

Society

Riot In Poland After The Death Of A Young Pole In Front Of A Kebab

The Editorial Board January 2, 2017

Poland, Ełk - After a 21-year-old Polish man was killed by a Tunisian, a riot took place in the town of Ełk in Poland. UPDATED on January 3, 11:55. On December 31, two young Poles went to a kebab in Ełk. One…

Politics

Viktor Orbán Says 2017 Will Be A Year Of Rebellion

The Editorial Board January 2, 2017

Hungary, Budapest - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview given to 888.hu that 2017 would be "the year of revolt for democracy". As for the integration of non-European migrants, he said he failed. "It is unprecedented that at the…

Politics

Romania On The Brink Of A Political Crisis

The Editorial Board December 28, 2016

Romania - President Klaus Iohannis rejected the nomination of the country's first ever Muslim - and woman - candidate for Prime Minister, Sevil Shhaideh. After winning the election early December, the PSD - Social Democrats - had to nominate a candidate for…

Politics

Czechia’s President Zeman Links Migration And Terrorism

The Editorial Board December 27, 2016

Czechia, Prague - President Milos Zeman told Czechs that the attacks in Europe are linked to the massive influx of migrants and said Muslim immigration is a "breeding ground for potential terrorist attacks". The President of Czechia, Milos Zeman, made his Christmas…