Hungary's pro-government media machine has recently launched a massive smear campaign against 444.hu and Bellingcat (NL), while also targeting their international partners, PressOne (RO), Gazeta Wyborcza (PL), and SME (SK). These outlets cooperate in a cross-border journalistic project, The Eastern Frontier Initiative (TEFI) covering regional security, co-financed by the European Commission.

Nov 22, 2024 · Hungarian American relations may enter a 'new dimension', Szijjarto claims "With the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, Hungarian-American relations may again enter a new dimension, a 'golden age' after the 'hostile relations' of recent years and the current low point," Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said at a business forum of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in ...

May 17, 2024 · An internal report, obtained by 444 shows the extent of Russian hacking operations targeting Hungary's Foreign Ministry.

Dec 14, 2020 · Hungary's pro-government media machine has recently launched a massive smear campaign against 444.hu and Bellingcat (NL), while also targeting their international partners, PressOne (RO), Gazeta Wyborcza (PL), and SME (SK). These outlets cooperate in a cross-border journalistic project, The Eastern ...

Hungary's pro-government media machine has recently launched a massive smear campaign against 444.hu and Bellingcat (NL), while also targeting their international partners, PressOne (RO), Gazeta Wyborcza (PL), and SME (SK). These outlets cooperate in a cross-border journalistic project, The Eastern Frontier Initiative (TEFI) covering regional security, co-financed by the European Commission.

Oct 25, 2024 · Orban adjacent institution funnels millions to shape public opinion in America A recent investigation by Atlatszo, an independent Hungarian news outlet, demonstrates the level of investment Orban’s government has made in spending on its tank-tank network to build connections with conservative politicians. According to the report, Danube Institute, an Orban adjacent think tank in Budapest has ...

The Ukrainian foreign ministry commented asked the Hungarian side to stop its "immoral manipulations and using peace and Christmas as an excuse".

Oct 5, 2024 · The démarche states that if Hungary, as a NATO member, truly endorses these views on collective defense, it would undermine the alliance’s principles and show disrespect to its partners. This is seen as an unusual move between allies, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Orbán (no relations to the PM) caused a stir in a recent interview with …

Dec 15, 2023 · The EU had previously frozen billions of euros in funds for Hungary, citing concerns related to human rights and the rule of law.

Dec 14, 2024 · Hungary spied on EU officials, new investigation reveals Hungary's intelligence services are facing accusations of spying on EU officials during visits to the country between 2015 and 2017, investigative news site Direkt36 reports. According to the crossborder investigation, Hungarian agents allegedly searched hotel rooms, tapped phone calls, and monitored the movements of EU officials.