The legislation allows Prime Minister Viktor Orban to further consolidate power while eroding civil liberties. It also makes it harder to scrutinize how the government spends public funds.
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Who Will Win the ‘Genius Dog Contest?’ Watch the Competition Begin
Scientists in Hungary are streaming experiments with dogs that know many words, featuring them in a contest of canine intelligence.
Central Europe Suffers as Coronavirus Surges
The Czech Republic, with the highest transmission rate in Europe, closed schools, bars and restaurants. In some countries in Central Europe, there is a critical shortage of doctors and nurses.
Even as Coronavirus Surges, Hungary Plans Super Cup Soccer Game
Bayern Munich and Sevilla battled for the European trophy in Budapest despite growing concerns over fan safety.
Hungary’s Leader Grabbed Powers to Fight the Virus. Some Fear Other Motives.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban can now rule by decree. Doctors worry he won’t use that power to improve the country’s coronavirus response.
Pushed From Hungary, University Created by Soros Shifts to Vienna
Central European University and its founder, George Soros, have been favorite targets of Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orban, as he stifles dissenting voices.
In Hungary, a Freewheeling Trump Ambassador Undermines U.S. Diplomats
He brokered a White House meeting for Hungary’s prime minister. He spends $320,000 on parties and takes positions at odds with American policy. He says he knows what President Trump wants.
Setback for Orban as Opposition in Hungary Gains Ground in Elections
The governing Fidesz party lost the mayoralty of Budapest and 10 other cities in a campaign dominated by sex tapes and corruption accusations.
Coke Ad Riles Hungary Conservatives, Part of Larger Gay Rights Battle
In Eastern Europe, right-wing nationalists have focused their wrath on L.G.B.T. people, who they say are forcing immoral ways on their countries.
Before Fatal Boat Crash in Budapest, Safety Warnings Went Unheeded
Traffic along the Danube, propelled by an explosion in tourism, has expanded fast, and many had pointed to the risk of overcrowding even before the accident.