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The Muddy Waters of Romanian Politics

Bogdan Radu Herzog February 6, 2017

Article originally published in English on Katehon. By Bogdan Radu Herzog. Editor's note (06/02/2017): Demonstrations are still ongoing in Romania, and in Bulgaria demonstrations of support took place. The situation is complex (read about it here) and we invite our readers to the greatest…

Politics

Romania: Revolt, indeed. But whose revolt and against who?

Modeste Schwartz February 2, 2017

Romania - A series of relatively important demonstrations took place in the Romanian capital and some other provincial cities. About 50,000 people (according to the authorities) protested on February 1, 2017, against the new government appointed following the December elections. It is the…

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…

Politics

Hungary quits the Open Government Partnership

The Editorial Board December 16, 2016

Hungary - The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is an international organisation set up five years ago to keep an eye on corruption. Hungary decided to withdraw from it just before its summit in Paris, on December 7-9. It is the first country…

Politics

Slovak PM Fico called some journalists “dirty, anti-Slovak prostitutes”

The Editorial Board November 26, 2016

Slovakia, Bratislava - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said some journalists are "dirty, anti-Slovak prostitutes" as he was questioned about allegations made on Sunday by a former employee of the MFA and the anti-corruption NGO Transparency International. Zuzana Hlávková was part of a…

Politics

Moldova And Bulgaria Elected Russia-Friendly Presidents

The Editorial Board November 14, 2016

Moldova / Bulgaria - Two presidential elections took place recently: Bulgaria and Moldova elected new presidents. Both of them were Russia friendly candidates. Moldova turns her back on the European Union Moldova is stuck in a political crisis for a year and a…

Society

Lithuanian Liberal leader involved in corruption scandal

The Editorial Board May 20, 2016

Lithuania , Vilnius - The leader of the liberal opposition party has resigned his parliamentary seat on corruption charges. This is a blow to the Liberal Movement of the Republic of Lithuania, 5 months ahead of the elections. …