Law Tightened For Hate-Filled Speeches

"A modification approved in Parliament yesterday entitles not only those named personally in inflammatory speeches, but also members of an affected group, to bring a court proceeding. Additionally, human rights NGOs can now sue “hate speakers”. The bill filed by six Socialist MPs set a maximum two-year custodial sentence for such offences. more »

PM Takes Five (Days), Does Not Consider Stepping Down

"Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány has gone on vacation, local newswire MTI reported. “Ferenc Gyurcsány, his wife and children will spend five days in Spain. The expenses, will naturally be covered by themselves," government spokesman Dávid Daróczi said. more »

Popularity Gap Grows Between Main Parties, Nr. Of Undecided Rises

"Support for Hungary's all four main parliamentary parties has declined, while the number of those who do not know or would not tell who they would vote fore has risen, a survey conducted by pollster Tárki between October 4 and 18 showed. more »

Illegal Protesters Block Elizabeth Bridge

"Several hundred demonstrators co-ordinated by far-right internet news portal kuruc.info blocked Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest from 8 a.m. on Friday, on the anniversary of the blockade carried out by taxi drivers in 1990. more »

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