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Fears of further US travel restrictions


After a series of fierce reactions to the decision by US authorities to restrict the validity of visa-free travel by Hungarian citizens to the United States, observers fear that Hungary might be excluded from the US visa-waiver program altogether. READ MORE

Further comments on US visa waiver restrictions


Although the new restriction on visa-free travel to the United States is largely symbolic, the issue has stirred strong emotional reactions in the Hungarian media. READ MORE

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US tightens visa waiver for Hungarians


Opinions sharply diverge on the decision by the United States to limit the validity of visa-free entry permits for Hungarian citizens to one journey per year. READ MORE

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Former Austrian chancellor praises Hungary


A pro-government columnist welcomes the recollections of former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of Austria about 2015, when he and his Hungarian partners opposed mass irregular migration. READ MORE

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Most Hungarians wouldn’t fight for their country – survey


A liberal pundit thinks the government’s refusal to send weapons to Ukraine reflects the feelings of a large majority of Hungarians. READ MORE

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Weeklies on the Prime Minister’s Băile Tușnad speech


Left-wing and liberal authors lambast Prime Minister Orbán for what they see as provocative remarks on Hungary’s neighbours. Pro-government commentators find remarkable points in his address. READ MORE

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Actor criticised for expressing shame at being Hungarian


A radical pro-government pundit thinks one must be insane to be ashamed of one’s Hungarian nationality. READ MORE

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More comments on the PM’s Băile Tușnad address


Pro-government commentators angrily reject criticism by Romania, Slovakia and Czechia of PM Orbán’s speech at the annual Fidesz festival in Transylvania, while liberal authors accuse him of provoking neighbouring countries. READ MORE

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Romania and Slovakia summon Hungary’s ambassadors


Critics of the government believe PM Orbán’s remarks on Romania and Slovakia will not cause lasting trouble between those two neighbouring countries and Hungary. READ MORE

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Spanish elections end in stalemate


Commentators try to draw lessons from the political uncertainty resulting from Sunday’s parliamentary election in Spain.

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