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Ex wife hits at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar

As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "betrayal".

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European countries issue travel warnings for banned Budapest Pride

At least five European countries issued advice to their citizens planning to attend the event, warning that they might face a €500 fine and highlighting further security risks posed by a counter-gathering of the Hungarian far right.

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Hungarian opposition leader Magyar quizzed by European Parliament

Hungarian authorities sent three different requests to the Parliament seeking to waive the immunity of the opposition leader. Magyar claims this is a part of a political campaign against him.

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Hungary and Slovakia block the EU's fresh Russia sanction plans

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the move was in retaliation for the Commission's RePowerEU plan, which aims to completely cut Russian energy imports.

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Only regime change will stop Iran making a nuclear weapon - expert

Jacob Kirkegaard told Euronews that despite the American strikes, Iran might still be capable of a nuclear program. He added that many European countries are quietly cheering for the operation, which also weakens Russia.

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Nuclear watchdog calls for crisis meeting over US attacks on Iran

Iran claims no nuclear leakage detected so far at the sites attacked by the US: On Friday, before the latest bombings, Director General Rafael Grossi said radioactive release could endanger the public in Iran.

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Council of Europe alarmed by free speech curbs in Germany

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators.

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Bill Gates in Brussels next week for vaccine push with the EU

The head of the Gates Foundation hosts a pledging conference on Wednesday, together with EU leaders, in order to collect 9 billion dollars for vaccines. Gates will also participate in a debate at the European Parliament.

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What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical?

After the US bombed the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the history and function of the Fordow enrichment facility.

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MEPs clash in fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at EU Parliament

Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights.

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Middle East power balance has tilted dramatically to Israel - Expert

Security expert Claude Moniquet told Euronews that Iran has suffered a huge military failure, changing the balance of power in the Middle East dramatically. Israeli and American interests in Europe might be at risk in the coming days, he said.

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Battle over NGO financing heats up again in Brussels

Three right-wing political groups seek to re-table a proposal to establish an investigative committee at the European Parliament, as Transparency International files a complaint against MEPs leaking sensitive NGO contracts to the press.

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Hungary's LGBTQ+ law breaches EU regulation, top court advocate says

The legal case, labelled as one of the most significant human rights cases in the history of the EU, saw the European Parliament and 16 member states join it, demanding that Hungary annul the law.

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How to survive a visit to the Oval Office: A guide for leaders

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a crucial visit to the White House, where he faces a potential grilling. However, according to experts, leaders now have several options when preparing those meetings in the White House.

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Severe flooding cripples Romania's historic Praid salt mine

Heavy flooding in Romania's Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage.

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EU countries 'losing patience' as Hungary grilled on rule of law

Several EU member countries demanded strong EU actions on Hungary after what they see as a rule of law backsliding, but Hungary has said political hysteria surround the meeting.

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No majority among EU countries to sanction Hungary over rule of law

EU ministers are set to discuss the potential of sanctioning Hungary over its rule of law concerns, but there is no majority for imposing sanctions.

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EU Commission demands Hungary withdraws its draft transparency law

The European Commission sets the stage for a total confrontation with the Orbán-government. A Commission spokesperson told Euronews that if the law is adopted, it would constitute a serious breach of EU principles and law.

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MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds

Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy.

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EU Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law

The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined.

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