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Man splashes wine into Hungarian premier's face during public appearance
An unidentified individual threw wine at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in what authorities are treating as a protest incident.
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Hungarian Government Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Irregularities at Sports Authority
Allegations reportedly include preferential treatment in asset sales, below-market leases and overpriced equipment purchases
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Hungary Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by October 2027, Minister Says
Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany said Hungary’s gas needs can be met from alternative sources, according to Russian news agency TASS
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Hungary Seeks to Cut Reliance on Russian Oil, Says Energy Minister
Budapest is in talks with Croatia to expand use of the Adria pipeline as part of efforts to diversify oil supplies, according to Hungary's economy and energy minister.
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Hungary to Amend Anti-LGBTQ Law to Align With EU Standards
A new bill will remove references banning the "promotion" of homosexuality, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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Romani Artist in Hungary Turns Focus to His Identity Through His Work
Norbert Olah, a Hungarian artist of Romani background, once avoided referencing his ethnicity in his art for fear of being pigeonholed. He has since made it a central theme, according to a report by Deutsche Welle.
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Rally Held Outside Hungarian Foreign Ministry Against Anti-Russia Policy
A coalition of public organizations called Forum for Peace organized the demonstration, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
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Hungary Launches New Authority to Recover Funds Allegedly Diverted Under Previous Government
A newly created 'super authority' is set to begin investigating billions of dollars the country's new prime minister says were stolen or diverted during the previous administration's rule, according to Deutsche Welle.
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Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Amid Deteriorating Relations
Budapest's move marks a further shift away from the pro-Kremlin stance long associated with Hungary's previous government, according to a BBC News report.
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Russia Vows 'Harsh and Painful' Response After Hungary Expels 10 Diplomats
Moscow's foreign ministry warns of retaliation as Kremlin spokesperson says Russia is confident victory in Ukraine war is 'very near'
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Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Russia Vows 'Harsh and Painful' Response
Budapest ordered the expulsion of Russian diplomats over what it called 'unacceptable activities,' prompting Moscow to threaten retaliation.
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Hungary’s Russian Pipeline Gas Purchases Down 12% in First Seven Months of Year, TASS Reports
Data cited by Russian news agency TASS show a decline in Hungary’s gas imports from Russia, as the European Union’s overall purchases were valued at 512 million euros in July.
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