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What is wrong with Hungarian legislation? 11-year-old Tamás Till’s killer might walk free
As the case unfolds, Tamás Till's family seeks justice amid ongoing legal uncertainties.
#law #justicesystem #TamásTill #crime #murder
Csaba Pecsenye appointed head of National Judicial Council in Hungary
The National Judicial Council (OBT) has elected Csaba Pecsenye as its head for a three-year term, the body said on Thursday.
#OBT #judicalcouncil
Irish man’s arrest in American woman’s murder case extended by three months
Read the latest update on Mackenzie Michalski's case below:
#crime #JusticeForKenzie #murder #Budapest #Hungarianpolice
CNN: U.S. Supreme Court considers legal path for Holocaust survivors to reclaim stolen property in Hungary
The Supreme Court is weighing a pivotal case on whether Holocaust victims can sue Hungary in U.S. courts over property seized during World War II.
#WWII #property #law #case #Holocaust
Austria closes off road with a concrete barrier to stop Hungarian commuters
The closure aims to curb rising traffic linked to Hungarian commuters.
#Austria #border #traffic #EU
“It was a deliberate and violent murder” – Parents of murdered American woman share update
The parents of the American woman who tragically died in Budapest have revealed that her body had been returned to the United States.
#crime #hungarianpolice #US #JusticeForKenzie
Fidesz to modify electoral rules in Hungary – Budapest Mayor Karácsony forms harsh judgement
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, has said ruling Fidesz wanted to boost its own election chances by reducing the number of electoral districts in the capital and thereby diluting the city's voting weight in parliament relative to its population.
#election #Budapest #Fidesz #Karácsony
Appalling: New Hungarian draft law proposes one year in prison for aggressive comments online
If passed, this legislation could see offenders facing up to a year in prison for comments that promote violence or cruelty against individuals or groups.
#law #crime #internet #comments #freedomofexpression
European Commission demands a further EUR 60 million from Hungary
The European Commission is tightening the screws on Hungary for failing to align its asylum laws with EU standards, as daily penalties pile up relentlessly.
#EUfund #debt #EuropeanCommission #government
Big change ahead: Hungarian government bans alcohol from shop windows
In a bid to protect minors, the Hungarian government has introduced tighter controls on online pornography and alcohol advertising.
#alcohol #law #Hungariangovernment
New corruption case on the horizon in Hungary? Prosecutors file charges against Schadl and 3 other suspects
Prosecutorial investigators (KNYF) have filed charges against the former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Bailiffs (MBVK), György Schadl, and three suspected accomplices, accusing them of neglecting to report graft and influence-peddling.
#crime #money #corruption #moneylaundering
Irish man’s lawyer: The death of the American woman was an accident
Here is the latest update on the tragic case:
#murder #crime #US #Budapest #Hungarianpolice
Military changes: Government allowed to deploy Hungarian troops abroad in secret
Hungary’s new law grants military control directly to the government—no public debate needed. Check out our article for more details about the new law!
Hungary’s foreign minister addresses Slovakia’s language law: protecting ethnic minorities amid rising tensions
Hungary's government has so far taken all the necessary steps in connection with Slovakia's new language law, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said.
#Slovakia #FMSzijjártó #languagelaw
Hungary’s new Highway Code will shock drivers and transform road safety
The Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport is working on a new Highway Code to be introduced by 31 March, 2025. Experts are collaborating to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow with updated regulations. For more details, check out the full article!
Will Brussels withhold further EU funds from Hungary?
The future of EU funds for Hungary remains uncertain, with up to EUR 2-6.5 billion in public infrastructure investment at risk due to ongoing disputes with Brussels.
#EU #funds #law #EuropeanCommission
Hungarian government loses case against Spar: CJEU says Hungary’s price caps on staples violated EU law
Supermarket chain Spar Magyarorszag was fined in May 2023 for failing to comply with the stocking rules.
#Spar #court #CJEU #government #pricecap
Hungary has the strictest firearm laws in the EU
According to an expert, Hungary has the strictest regulations in the EU for obtaining and possessing guns.
#gun #firearm #EuropeanUnion
EU Commissioner: State of rule of law sliding in certain countries
The country report on Hungary said the country has started implementing the 2023 judiciary reform.
#ruleoflaw #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission