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Russia: Friend or Foe?

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Russia: Friend or Foe?

The last Soviet Russian soldiers left Hungary in 1991 after a 47-year long occupation that has left a long-lasting, less than positive mark on the Hungarian national consciousness. But our... András Vaski

First Wave vs. Second Wave: When Did the Gov’t Implement Stricter Restrictions?

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First Wave vs. Second Wave: When Did the Gov’t Implement Stricter Restrictions?

On Monday and Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a series of restrictive measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Many consider it to be the most stringent... Fanni Kaszás

From Lenient to Strict – How the Gov’t’s Position Changed on Restrictions

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From Lenient to Strict – How the Gov’t’s Position Changed on Restrictions

Even though less than two weeks ago, Prime Minister Orbán said that no further tightening of the restrictions was needed, due to the worsening epidemic situation, the government has announced... Péter Cseresnyés

Coronavirus Measures in Austria ‘Laboratory’ and Hungary – Which are Stricter?

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Coronavirus Measures in Austria ‘Laboratory’ and Hungary – Which are Stricter?

On Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced new restrictions, saying that “in our experience, the course of the epidemic in Hungary follows the Austrians with a delay of one or... Fanni Kaszás

Antigen Rapid Test: Is it Good Enough to Detect Covid?

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Antigen Rapid Test: Is it Good Enough to Detect Covid?

It has been noticeable for weeks that the number of PCR tests performed in Hungary has stagnated at around 10-12,000 tests per day, as laboratories could not expand their capacities... Fanni Kaszás

Hungarian Politicians Posture Ahead of U.S. Election

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Hungarian Politicians Posture Ahead of U.S. Election

There are now only a few days left before the citizens of the United States go to the polls (although many have already voted early) to decide their next president.... András Vaski

George H.W. Bush, “a great blessing” to Hungary

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George H.W. Bush, “a great blessing” to Hungary

A statue of the 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, on Budapest’s Szabadság tér (Liberty Square) was unveiled on Tuesday. He was the first US president... Balázs Frei

If Trump Wins, What Can Hungary Expect?

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If Trump Wins, What Can Hungary Expect?

Despite trailing Joe Biden for the entirety of the campaign period, Donald Trump is the posterchild of “beating the polls”, he proved this when he beat Hillary Clinton in an... András Vaski

What Could a Biden Presidency Mean for Hungary?

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What Could a Biden Presidency Mean for Hungary?

We are now less than two weeks away from election day in the United States, although many thousands of Americans have already cast their votes by mail and in early... András Vaski

Hungary’s New Pay Scale for Doctors a Step Closer to Western Healthcare Salaries

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Hungary’s New Pay Scale for Doctors a Step Closer to Western Healthcare Salaries

Following the announcement of the historic wage hike of Hungarian doctors promised by the Orbán government, we tried to find out how the new pay scale compares to Western European... Péter Cseresnyés

Hungarian Press Roundup: EP Deputy Speaker Demands Rule of Law Sanctions

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Hungarian Press Roundup: EP Deputy Speaker Demands Rule of Law Sanctions

The Deputy Speaker of the European Parliament calls for EU rules to be changed to punish the governments of Hungary and Poland for rule of law infringements. A pro-government columnist... Hungary Today

How Do Hungary’s Covid Stats Compare to Other European Countries?

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How Do Hungary’s Covid Stats Compare to Other European Countries?

Just like in Europe, the coronavirus pandemic has been seeing a great surge in Hungary in the past few weeks. The number of daily cases is now continually hovering at... Péter Cseresnyés

Echoes of Revolutions Past: 1989 Hungary – 2020 Belarus

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Echoes of Revolutions Past: 1989 Hungary – 2020 Belarus

The regime of the last dictator in Europe, Alexander Lukashenko, is on shaky legs, as protests against his controversial 80% victory in the August presidential elections continue. Accusations of electoral... András Vaski

Episode Two: Coronavirus Strikes Back

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Episode Two: Coronavirus Strikes Back

Covid-19 has returned with a vengeance, with a record high of 510 new cases in Hungary as of September 4th. These new numbers coincide with multiple different factors, among them... András Vaski

It Takes More Than Paint To Redesign a City

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It Takes More Than Paint To Redesign a City

One of the recent controversial policies of the opposition-led Budapest city government is the recent increase in the number of bike lanes in the city. You can find them all... András Vaski

What Should We Be Proud of on August 20th?

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What Should We Be Proud of on August 20th?

When you look at “national day” celebrations held in other countries, the best example of which is probably Independence Day in the United States, they are mostly characterized by booze,... András Vaski

Wage Growth in Hungary Under the Coronavirus Crisis? It is Possible, and Here’s Why

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Wage Growth in Hungary Under the Coronavirus Crisis? It is Possible, and Here’s Why

In May, gross wages in Hungary grew by 9.4% compared to last year, despite peaking unemployment and a long-lasting coronavirus-induced economic slowdown. However, reported increases in the average wage characterizing... Róbert Panyi

Fighting Covid-19 Now and In The Future With The EU

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Fighting Covid-19 Now and In The Future With The EU

As the first few weeks of the coronavirus epidemic demonstrated, European Unity can be a fickle and fragile thing. When the virus first started sweeping across Europe, EU member states... András Vaski

Everyone Proclaims Victory After EU Budget Negotiations

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Everyone Proclaims Victory After EU Budget Negotiations

After a grueling five-day period of negotiations, the gloves have finally come off, and European leaders have returned to their respective countries. Here in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced... András Vaski

What Will Hungary’s Post-Coronavirus Economy Look Like?

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What Will Hungary’s Post-Coronavirus Economy Look Like?

Hungary’s domestic reopening officially happened on June 15th, and since then there has been a sort of return to normalcy. Bars are open, beachgoers are flocking to Lake Balaton, and... András Vaski

The Effect of Selective Memory on Transylvania’s Historical Buildings

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The Effect of Selective Memory on Transylvania’s Historical Buildings

As reported by multiple news sources, the Bay Castle in Ördögkút (Treznea), Transylvania, collapsed after enduring torrential rains over the past few weeks. The castle, long known to be in... András Vaski