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Hungary Plans 1% Wealth Tax Above $3.1 Million
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Hungary’s government has proposed an annual wealth tax starting in 2027: 1% on assets above 1 billion forints and 1.5% on wealth above 100 billion forints. The levy would cover assets at home and abroad, with debts deductible, and is intended to fulfill a campaign pledge as the government addresses a large budget deficit; the proposal will undergo public consultation.
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Hungary’s paprika acreage falls amid drought, imports
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Nikoletta Pajsan Nagy farmed by hand through Hungary’s driest summer since 1901 and called the bigger harvest a miracle as national paprika acreage fell to 1,410 hectares from 13,029 in 1979.
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Derek Foss
The farmer's story shows real resilience but this decline means higher prices and less control over what ends up in our kitchens.
Hungary Appeals Court Cuts German Activist’s Sentence to Seven Years
World
— Sep 30, 2026
A Hungarian appeals court reduced German non-binary anti-fascist activist Maja T.’s sentence from eight years to seven for involvement in attacks on far-right rally participants in Budapest in 2023. The final ruling treated Maja as an accomplice rather than a direct perpetrator on one count and removed the organized-crime finding, while upholding the serious bodily harm conviction; the case has drawn scrutiny over Hungary’s treatment of Maja and the legality of the extradition.
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Troy Parrott stabs home 96th-minute winner to complete hat-trick for Ireland in Budapest
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Troy Parrott's 96th-minute goal completed a hat-trick in Ireland's 3-2 win over Hungary, securing a World Cup play-off spot and leaving the striker in tears after a week of five goals.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 9h
AP Outlines Comment Rules Across Soccer Coverage
Sports
— Sep 24, 2026
The articles provide photo coverage of UEFA Nations League soccer matches between Czechia and Croatia and between Hungary and Ukraine, but include no match details.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers in $87m Probes
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— Sep 28, 2026
Hungarian prosecutors detained former ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták after parliament lifted their immunity, in corruption investigations involving alleged misuse of cultural-fund money and bribery tied to public contracts. The new government has cast the arrests as part of an anti-corruption drive, while Fidesz allies boycotted the vote and denounced the proceedings as political revenge.
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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow vows harsh response
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Derek Foss
This kind of tit for tat only makes future talks between Europe and Russia harder.
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Angel Reese Issues Warning After Team USA Defeats Hungary 108-56
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— Sep 10, 2026
Angel Reese continues to anchor Team USA’s defense at the FIBA World Cup, bolstering her case as a top defensive player while signaling confidence that the team can win gold. Across decisive wins over Czechia and Hungary, she has shown versatility and leadership on the roster despite not starting, as USA pursues a fifth consecutive World Cup title.
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Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all
Zhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.
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BRYAN LEIB: It’s Time To Double Down On Our Growing Alliance With Hungary
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— Jun 6, 2025
I’ve just returned from my seventh visit to Hungary in the last 17 months. This time as a speaker on the Main Stage at CPAC Hungary, an event organized by the Center for Fundamental Rights, alongside Yair Netanyahu and…
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Elizabeth of Hungary Opens Hospital at Marburg
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Widowed princess builds leper hospital and serves patients.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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St. Stephen of Hungary Crowned and Converts Nation
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Stephen receives the crown from Pope Sylvester II.
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Trump Weighs Exemption for Hungary on Russian Oil Sanctions in Meeting with Orbán
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— Nov 7, 2025
President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering granting Hungary an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil to allow the country to continue purchasing energy from Moscow. According to Fox News , when Trump…
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Crowd Erupts As JD Vance Gets Trump On Speakerphone In Hungary
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— Apr 7, 2026
A Hungarian crowd erupted in cheers Tuesday while President Donald Trump made a surprise call during Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech. Vance spoke in Hungary to express support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of…
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 10h
Orbán Meets Putin Again as Hungary Holds Firm on Russian Energy, Defies EU Pressure
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— Nov 28, 2025
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán traveled to Moscow on Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling Hungary’s continued defiance of European Union efforts to isolate Russia over its war in…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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‘It’s Sickening’: Schumer Blasts Trump, Tucker Carlson for Speaking at CPAC Hungary
Reporting
— May 24, 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is criticizing former President Donald Trump and Fox News host Tucker Carlson for speaking at a conservative gathering in Hungary. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Schumer…
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Hungary Prosecutor General Resigns Under Pressure
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— Jul 22, 2026
Hungary’s Prosecutor General Gábor Bálint Nagy has resigned under pressure from Prime Minister Péter Magyar, saying the office must remain independent and not become a tool in political struggles. The move is pitched as part of broader reforms to dismantle Orbán-era appointments and signals a shift in judicial oversight that EU watchdogs will scrutinize as the new government establishes its authority.
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Polish-Registered Bus Crash on M3 Kills 12 in Hungary
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— Aug 16, 2026
A Polish-registered tour bus carrying 57 people crashed on Hungary’s M3 motorway, veering into a ditch and leaving 12 dead with numerous injured, as rescuers worked to free passengers including those trapped beneath the vehicle. Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Polish authorities offered condolences and praised rescue efforts, with initial reports suggesting the driver may have fallen asleep and is in custody.
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Hungary and Bulgaria retail sales surge as Italy, Germany decline
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— Sep 4, 2026
Hungary posted stronger July retail activity with 4.9% annual growth driven by food and non-food sectors and a sharp rebound in fuel sales, even as investment remains weak and consumer momentum could shift toward services; overall consumption is seen as a key driver for 2026. Bulgaria meanwhile recorded a 5.6% year‑on‑year rise in July retail trade volume, with sustained high annual gains across months and positive calendar-adjusted growth for the EU and euro area.
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Sam Okafor
Meanwhile Germany and Italy can't buy a break in retail. Something structural going on there, not just one bad month.
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Advice from an Executioner After a Botched Execution
Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses in Tennessee on Sept. 30. Texas executed Jamaal Howard on Oct. 7 after courts denied stays citing her case.
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BRYAN LEIB: The U.S. And Hungary Have Turned Over A New Leaf
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— Apr 24, 2025
I’ve just returned from another inspiring visit to Budapest, where I had the honor of speaking at the Central European Summit hosted by the Center for Fundamental Rights and Oeconomus . In addition to speaking at the…
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Heroic Epic About French Catholic Resistance Reaches America
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— May 23, 2026
WASHINGTON — Why should Americans care for a movie about a Catholic monarchist freedom fighter resisting the French Revolution in the 1790s? That’s a question Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen , Hungary’s former ambassador to…
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Pelosi Humiliates US in Front of World, Somehow Confuses Hungary and Ukraine
Opinion
— Feb 24, 2022
Because President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were not embarrassing our country enough as they attempt to stare down Russian President Vladimir Putin amid heightened tensions over Ukraine, House Speaker…
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Joe Scarborough Pounds Table During On-Air Meltdown Over JD Vance Visiting Hungarian PM
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— Apr 7, 2026
“Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough erupted Tuesday over Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Hungary, demanding Republicans stand up to “Russian authoritarianism.” Vance announced in an April 2 release that he would…
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‘You Guys Love Hungary And Viktor Orbán’: Cooper, CNN Guest Clash Over Vance’s Remarks On ‘Childless Cat Ladies’
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— Jul 27, 2024
CNN host Anderson Cooper and guest Bryan Lanza clashed Friday evening over Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance’s previous remarks calling out “childless cat ladies.” Lanza appeared on “Anderson Cooper 360” to discuss former…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 11h
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