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3 days ago · Hungary’s Nézőpont Institute has published a thorough critique of the Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), questioning its reliability and offering a new perspective on Hungary's standing in international corruption assessments.
Hungary Archives - The Budapest Times
Jan 17, 2025 · Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in an interview on Kossuth Radio’s “Good Morning, Hungary!,” reflected on critical global and domestic challenges, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty, energy security, and renewed international partnerships in 2025.
Minister Gulyás: Bomb threats investigated while economic …
1 day ago · Minister Gulyás opened the press briefing by discussing the bomb threats received by more than 240 schools around the country. The threats, allegedly made “in the name of Allah,” did not disrupt classes, as school principals were given discretion over suspensions.
Orbán: In 2025, Hungary will witness changes never seen before
Nov 15, 2024 · Hungary is on the brink of transformative changes, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced, outlining bold economic and social initiatives set to redefine the country’s future by 2025.
Fidesz defends mandate - The Budapest Times
Jan 13, 2025 · Elections had to be called in Dombóvár after the popular state secretary Árpád János Potápi, who had held the direct mandate in parliament since 1998 (!), died suddenly and unexpectedly in October. However, Krisztina Csibi achieved an election victory for Fidesz worthy of her predecessor: she ...
Bóka: Hungary brought about ‘historic decisions’ under EU …
Jan 15, 2025 · He noted the Budapest Declaration aimed at boosting the bloc’s competitiveness following a unanimous decision by EU leaders, the full Schengen membership of Romania and Bulgaria from Jan 1, and the twin summits held in Budapest on Nov 7-8, namely that of the European Political Community and the informal meeting of the European Council, “the biggest diplomatic event in Hungary’s history”.
Economy Archives - The Budapest Times
Jan 9, 2025 · Construction output volume, based on raw data, lagged behind the previous year’s level by 1.7% in November 2024. Out of the main groups of construction the construction of buildings lessened by 9.0%, that of civil engineering increased by 8.2%.
Orbán: Peak flood expected to leave Hungary by mid-next week
Sep 19, 2024 · The flood of the Danube is expected to peak in Budapest on Saturday night, and the brunt of the wave will pass Hungary by the middle of next week, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a press conference on Thursday morning, on the seventh day of flood prevention.
Magyar loses popularity - The Budapest Times
Dec 17, 2024 · With these statements, the pro-government opinion research institute summarises the current poll results (from the beginning of December). Among active voters, the governing parties are ahead of the challenger Tisza Party (31%) with 40%, while among determined voters, 42% support Fidesz and 34% support Tisza.
Karacsony: Budapest passes flood defence test
Sep 22, 2024 · Budapest has "passed the flood defence test", Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference held near the River Danube on Saturday.