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EC slams Hungary over rule-of-law backsliding in latest report
BNE Intellinews
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Hungary has made no progress on key rule-of-law concerns flagged in previous years, according to the European Commission’s latest rule-of-law report released on July 8. The EU executive continues to voice serious concerns over judicial...
Over 140 Environmentally Friendly Buses Coming to Budapest
Hungary Today
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July 9, 2025
A total of 142 new, environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz Citaro G (628 03) low-floor articulated buses equipped with state-of-the-art diesel technology have been added to the BKK (Center for Budapest Transport) fleet. The vehicles were presented...
Middle-aged Chinese guest worker suspected of raping an underage Hungarian girl in Debrecen
Daily News Hungary
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July 9, 2025
Police arrested a mid-level Chinese engineer working for CATL in Debrecen in June after the family of a minor girl filed a report. Neighbours said they were startled by noises and haven’t seen the Chinese tenants in a while. A 35-year-old Chinese...
‘Jimmy Jaguar’ Review: An Atypical Hungarian Horror Flick That’s More Provocative Than Frightening
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 8, 2025
Hungarian auteur Bence Fliegauf is about as far from the mainstream as you can get, although he has tried his hand at various Hollywood genres — including the 2010 English-language sci-fi flick Womb, which starred Eva Green and Lesley Manville....
‘Rubber Bone Politics’: Hungarian Opposition Leader Decries Those Who Take Orban’s Bait
Balkan Insight
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July 9, 2025
Given how negatively Magyar is caricaturing civil society, it is surprising that activists haven’t responded with outrage to it. On the contrary, NGO leaders have appeared rather inclined to take it as a serious criticism of their strategy for...
A$AP Rocky to be Replaced by Kid Cudi at Sziget Festival in Budapest
XpatLoop
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A$AP Rocky has recently cancelled several European tour dates set for August, and now his absence has officially impacted Sziget Festival. Organisers were quick to respond, announcing that Grammy Award-winning artist Kid Cudi will step in to...
More storms expected today in Hungary, says PM Orbán
Daily News Hungary
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July 9, 2025
Weather forecasts show more storms coming on Tuesday and Wednesday, but “we can breathe a sigh of relief by the weekend. Let’s look after each other,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook on Tuesday. In a video posted after a visit to the...
Fitness coach Losada returns to Persepolis
Tehran Times
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July 7, 2025
TEHRAN – Spanish fitness coach Jose Augusto Losada, known as “Pepe”, returned to Persepolis football club. He will work as assistant of Vahid Hashemian, who was named Persepolis coach on Friday. Losada, 49, served as fitness coach in the Iranian...
The 100 best movies of the 21st century
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Between streaming services and superhero blockbusters, the way we watch and think about movies has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. But through that period of upheaval, which films have truly stood the test of time? To find out, we...
Palestinian Stipendium Hungaricum students cry out for help as they face losing their scholarships without Hungary’s support
Daily News Hungary
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July 8, 2025
One of our readers—and a proud recipient of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship—has shared a heartfelt letter describing the difficult circumstances faced by his fellow students and himself. Below, you can read his unedited message in full. My...
Odette Annable To Topline Psychological Horror Movie ‘Anima’
Bloody Disgusting - California
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July 8, 2025
Filming is now underway in Bogotá, Colombia on Anima, a psychological horror movie starring Odette Annable (Cloverfield, The Unborn). Anima is written and directed by Andrés Beltrán (Tarumama, MalaYerba) The horror movie follows “Helena (Annable),...
Scottish football's 50 best imports: From Skacel to Stainrod, Hateley to Henrik... Mail Sport's definitive ranking
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Scottish football’s great tapestry has been made all the richer by the variety of threads which have been interwoven across 150 years. A nation which has prided itself on seeing homegrown sides conquer Europe also takes delight in witnessing its...
The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Announces Its 2025 Global Bar Artist Champion
Wine Industry Network
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July 8, 2025
Vincenzo Amorese of Bad Company 1920, Madrid, wins global title with Botticelli-inspired ‘Primavera Spritz’ July 8, 2025 (Monaco, France) — Yesterday, ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto announced Vincenzo Amorese, bartender at Bad Company 1920 in...
EC: Hungary has made zero progress in the field of the rule of law
BGNES
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July 8, 2025
Hungary has made “no progress” in the areas of transparency of justice, media independence, and protection of civil society, the European Commission said, calling on Budapest to respect the principles of the rule of law. The European Commission...
EU justice chief laments democratic standards in Hungary
Local 10 - Florida
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July 8, 2025
BRUSSELS – Hungary has made virtually no progress in addressing European Union concerns about democratic backsliding over the last year, the EU's justice commissioner said Tuesday, as he unveiled the bloc’s annual rule of law report. The section...
S.E. Cupp: Trump the pirate demands tribute from the media
New York Daily News
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July 8, 2025
Over the course of the last few months a “No Kings” movement has coalesced to oppose the authoritarian policies of President Trump. Organized protests across all 50 states, coinciding with Trump’s military parade, were meant to draw attention to...
EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns
Euronews
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By Jorge Liboreiro & Video by Amandine Hess Published on 08/07/2025 - 17:52 GMT+2•Updated 17:56 Hungary is nowhere near unblocking the €18 billion in cohesion and recovery funds that Brussels keeps frozen due to persisting concerns...
Sony strikes hard with a Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie 4K Blu-ray set
JoBlo
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July 8, 2025
Karate Kid: Legends is now available on digital, but Blu-ray.com is reporting that Sony has announced a special 6-movie Karate Kid film collection that will be on 4K Blu-ray. You can own The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II, The Karate Kid Part...
Live music, lawn chairs and ice cream: A summer night in…
Wicked Local - Massachusetts
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The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Emilson YMCA are teaming up for a free outdoor concert on Wednesday, July 16, at Laura’s Center for the Arts in Hanover, according to a community announcement. The event will feature the Phil’s Cabaret...
Hong Kong – HKETO Berlin supports Musicus Society’s Exchange with Orchestra in Salzburg (with photo)
Web NewsWire
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July 8, 2025
HKETO Berlin supports Musicus Society’s Exchange with Orchestra in Salzburg (with photo) **************************************************************************************** The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin)...