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As Links Between a Top Trump Advisor and a Hungarian Nazi Group Unravel, Trump Remains Silent
A top counter-terrorism advisor to Donald Trump has been found to have alleged ties to a Hungarian Neo-Nazi group with direct historical ties to the former Nazi Party in Germany. Sebastian Gorka, who was already considered a questionable advisor by counterterrorism experts, is allegedly a member of Vitezi Rend- a far-right group so vile that members are instantly banned from applying for US citizenship.
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Large protest in support of Hungary's Soros-backed university
Thousands of people have taken part in a protest in Hungary to demand the abolition of laws which could force the closure of one of the country's most prestigious universities. New rules introduced by the government mean the Central European University (CEU) would be unable to award diplomas because it is registered in the US. The university was founded by philanthropist George Soros. The legislation has already been rushed through parliament.
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How Hungary Became a Haven for the Alt-Right
The increasingly illiberal European country offers shelter to a growing number of international nationalists. By Carol Schaeffer.
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EU warns Poland that it has 24 hours to start taking in refugees
The EU has issued a 24-hour warning to Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland saying that they have to start taking in refugees under an EU migrant-sharing plan. The European Commission said in a statement that it has repeatedly urged them to relocate refugees or at least pledge to do so under the legally-binding refugee plan agreed two years ago.
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Teenager Reports Laughable Flaw In Budapest Transit Authority's Ticketing System And Is Promptly Arrested
For some reason, this keeps happening and I will never understand why. For years, we have covered incidents where security researchers benignly report security flaws in the technology used by companies and governments, doing what can be characterized as a service to both the public and those entities providing the flawed tools, only to find themselves threatened, bullied, detained, or otherwise dicked with as a result.
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Pakistani hitman wanted for seventy murders arrested in Hungary
A Pakistani citizen wanted by police for killing seventy people was arrested in Hungary on Tuesday through cooperation by Hungarian and Austrian authorities, the Austrian Federal Criminal Police Office (BK) said.
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Hungarian left’s far-right dilemma
Activists debate controversial tie-up to pose threat to Orbàn.
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Beware the illiberal alliance of Poland and Hungary, a grave threat to the EU
Both governments prefer ‘conservative nationalist’ states to democracy. Brussels should take a stand
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Former Trump adviser Gorka wanted for arrest in Hungary: report
President Trump's former adviser, Sebastian Gorka, has an active warrant for his arrest in Hungary, according to new reports.
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Hungary's right-wing government plans powers to ban organisations that help immigrants
The right-wing populist Hungarian government of Viktor Orban has outlined plans for a new law that would give it the power to ban civil society groups that help immigrants and refugees. The measure is one of the planks in Mr Orban’s drive against US financier George Soros, who has been the target of a state-backed national hate campaign because of his funding of liberal projects.
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Elizabeth Swaney meanders through trickless freestyle ski run after qualifying through loophole
At 19, Elizabeth Swaney ran against Arnold Schwarzenegger to be governor of California.
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How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels
While some EU leaders seek unity over budgets and refugee policies, member states Poland and Hungary are building a unified front to thwart the bloc's plans.
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Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban vows to create ‘Christian homeland’ ahead of general election
Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orban, claims Poles and Hungarians have a common goal in maintaining Christianity in their countries as the leader progresses towards a third consecutive term in power. Mr Orban, who commonly presents himself as the defender of Europe and Hungary from Muslim migrants, is well in the lead to win Sunday’s general election according to the latest opinion polls.
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Orban Wins Sweeping Majority, and Control of Hungary’s Constitution
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has set about transforming Hungary from a vibrant democracy into a semi-autocratic state, appeared to have won two-thirds of the seats in Parliament.
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Opinion | How Democracy Became the Enemy
In Hungary and Poland, the liberal West used to be the promised land. Not anymore.
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Can the EU halt the Eastern slide toward authoritarianism? - France 24
The party of populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a resounding victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday, drawing cheers among fellow nationalists in Poland while renewing fears of creeping authoritarianism among other EU members.
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Poland Shatters a Fragile Peace With Its Jews
Legislation passed three months ago has confirmed some growing fears.
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How Hungary Explains Europe’s Retreat From Democracy
Backsliding in Budapest. By William Galston.
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Hungary and Poland Aren’t Democratic. They’re Authoritarian.
Don't call it a populist revolt. What's happening in Hungary and Poland is creeping authoritarianism.
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Hungary’s first black MP aims to 'destroy prejudice'
Hungary has a reputation for anti-immigration politics, but a young black liberal MP wants to revamp the country's image. Olivio Kocsis-Cake, of the opposition Parbeszed (Dialogue) party, is being sworn in as an MP on Monday, taking a seat vacated by a colleague who is stepping down. Mr Kocsis-Cake (pronounced "kochish-tsocker") has become a talking point in Hungary because of the strong anti-migrant rhetoric - particularly against non-whites - ratcheted up by members of the governing Fidesz party, its loyal national media and far-right groups like Jobbik.
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