Hungary proceeds with LGBTQ parade probation vow

(MENAFN) Hungarian authorities have officially denied a permit for an LGBTQ parade in Budapest, citing recently enacted legislation aimed at shielding children from what the government terms “harmful influences.” This marks the first time the law has been …

EU Agrees to Keep Article Seven Procedure Active Against Hungary

(MENAFN) In a decisive move Tuesday, European affairs ministers agreed to keep the European Union’s Article 7 procedure active against Hungary, citing worsening rule of law violations. “Today’s hearing highlighted that significant concerns persist, and …

EU Ministers Continue Pressure on Hungary

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, ministers responsible for European affairs resolved to sustain the European Union's Article 7 procedure against Hungary due to continued concerns regarding its "rule of law breaches." The decision reflects the bloc’s …

Hungary accuses Ukraine of 'information operations,' signals continued obstruction of EU accession

Hungary's European Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on May 27 that it is difficult to lead constructive negotiations with Ukraine on its EU accession, as Kyiv is allegedly conducting "information and intelligence" operations on Hungary's …

Most European countries want the EU to do something about Hungary’s Pride ban

Most European Union countries, including the two most powerful, France and Germany, have signed a letter asking the E.U.’s executive arm, the European Commission (E.C.), to crack down on Hungary after the central European nation banned Pride celebrations. …

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Finland, 15 EU countries call for reversing anti-LGBTQ laws in Hungary

Finland, together with 15 other European countries on Tuesday called upon Hungary to revise the anti-LGBTQ laws adopted by the Hungarian Parliament, said a government press release. The countries in a joint declaration also expressed deep concern over the …

European Union countries pressure Hungary to revise new law banning LGBT pride events

Over two-thirds of countries belonging to the European Union signed on to a declaration Tuesday urging the European Commission to crack down on Hungary over the country’s laws restricting LGBT events.  The governments of 20 countries called on the European …

Stroke-hit teacher pays £500-a-week for rehab in Hungary after NHS nightmare

A teacher unable to walk or talk after suddenly collapsing with a brain bleed has been driven more than 1,000 miles to recover in Hungary after a “nightmare” experience with UK healthcare. Anna Chithrakala, a 45-year-old English teacher and palliative …

Plans to ban Pride events in Hungary criticised by 17 other countries

The EU has said they are considering countermeasures (Picture: Getty) A group of 17 European Union countries have slammed Hungary’s new law that allows the government to ban public pride events. France, Germany and Spain are just a few of the countries …