Hungary Has A Xenophobia Problem
Just 10 percent of Hungarians polled say they feel totally comfortable making friends with an immigrant. In a survey, Hungarians even rejected a group that doesn't exist.
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Hungary's Satirical 'Two-Tailed Dog' Party Will Debut In Sunday Elections
Candidates dress up as a chicken, a gorilla and Santa Claus. The satirical party uses humor to defuse fears stirred up by Hungary's nationalistic government. They promise free beer and eternal life.
How Poland And Hungary Are Forming A Powerful Tag Team Against Brussels
While some EU leaders seek unity over budgets and refugee policies, member states Poland and Hungary are building a unified front to thwart the bloc's plans.
Hungary's Leader Proposes 'Stop Soros' Laws Against NGOs That Help Migrants
Hungary's government has proposed a series of bills it says will curb illegal immigration. Critics say the motivation is to cripple NGOs linked to U.S. financier George Soros.
Hungary Reduces Number Of Asylum-Seekers It Will Admit To 2 Per Day
Hungary has secretly reduced the number of asylum-seekers it will allow into the country to two per day, one at each transit zone. Hungary is the main access to Europe from the Balkan route.
EU Court Rejects 'Gay Tests' For Asylum Seekers
The court said that Hungarian officials should not have administered psychological tests to try to determine the sexual orientation of a Nigerian man seeking refugee status.
EU Court Rejects Bid By Hungary And Slovakia To Avoid Taking Migrants
The countries challenged a quota system adopted by the EU to help Italy and Greece during the 2015 migration crisis. Hungary's foreign minister vowed to fight any imposed relocation of refugees.
Hungarian Legislation Threatens American University In Budapest
Central European University is widely considered Hungary's top private university. It was founded by financier George Soros, who has a strained relationship Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Hungary's Referendum On Refugee Resettlement Is Overwhelming — But Invalid
More than 90 percent of voters rejected any future plans for permanent resettlement of noncitizens. But not enough people voted — and some of those who did cast intentionally botched ballots.
Hungary Indicts Camerawoman Accused Of Kicking Migrants
Petra Laszlo became emblematic of anti-migrant sentiment in Hungary last year after she was caught on camera sticking out her leg to trip a migrant as he ran from police.