Despite rulings in European courts saying the Baltic country was home to a secret prison, the issue has been shrouded in official secrecy in a nation closely allied with the United States.
Author: ANDREW HIGGINS
Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovakia’s Presidential Election
The victory for Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister, strengthens Central Europe’s ties to Moscow.
Slovakia 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know
Ivan Korcok, a veteran diplomat hostile to the Kremlin, and Peter Pellegrini, a Russia-friendly politician allied with Slovakia’s populist prime minister, will face each other in a runoff.
A Bridge to Nowhere Signals Hungary’s Patronage Politics
A beacon for “anti-woke” conservatives abroad, Prime Minister Viktor Orban keeps his grip at home by doling out cash, critics say. Behold the treeless “treetop canopy walkway.”
Orban Endangers Hungary’s Status as an Ally, U.S. Diplomat Says
The U.S. ambassador to Budapest raised the temperature in a long-running standoff, citing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pro-Russia, anti-U.S. stance and opposition to supporting Ukraine.
Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know
The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when the president and prime minister represent opposing political camps.
Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know
The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when the president and prime minister represent opposing political camps.
How Orban Critics Were Targeted By a Fake Investor and a Pro-Trump X Account
A covert campaign to entrap and discredit people linked to rights groups in Hungary has added fuel to longstanding complaints of democratic backsliding in the country.
Transnistria, Breakaway Region of Moldova, Asks Russia for Protection
Transnistria declared independence in 1992 but is not recognized internationally. The request by the territory’s legislature could fuel regional tensions as the war in Ukraine rages.
Ego, Putin or Jets? Reasons for Orban’s Stance on Sweden Perplex Many.
The Hungarian leader has given various rationales for stalling Swedish membership in NATO. The real reason may have to do with his own standing and domestic politics.