Two Hungarian kayakers withdrawn from the Olympic team after failing dope test
Thursday, August 4th, 2016Népszabadság thinks the blame should be laid at the door of officials who make a good living risking the health of young athletes. READ MORE
Mandatory drug test planned for children
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014Commentators across the political spectrum find a Fidesz proposal to introduce mandatory drug tests for children highly controversial and potentially counterproductive. READ MORE
8th district drug users’ centre closes down
Thursday, September 25th, 2014A liberal pundit fears that hepatitis and AIDS may spread in Budapest as the right-wing mayor has withdrawn support from a drug users’ contact point in his district. His right-wing colleague finds the liberals guilty of fear-mongering. READ MORE
Could strict drug laws damage our health?
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011The effectiveness of the ongoing war on substance abuse in Hungary draws an ironic commentary from a liberal commentator. Young Hungarians are turning to designer drugs sold as fertilizers, instead of traditional drugs. They may prove even more harmful. READ MORE