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Krisztina Than

Krisztina Than

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Eastern Europe's media in the crosshairs after USAID funding freeze

At a Feb. 10 editorial meeting of Hungarian investigative outlet Atlatszo, journalists discussed how they might raise money after

Eastern Europe's media in the crosshairs after USAID funding freeze
Election|Europe|Political|World

AfD leader's Hungary invite shows erosion of German far-right party's isolation

An endorsement from Elon Musk, 5 million euros in financial donations this year alone, and now an invitation to meet Hungary's Prime

AfD leader's Hungary invite shows erosion of German far-right party's isolation
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms

Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on

Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Europe|World

Hungarian Auschwitz survivor says world has not learned lesson

When Agnes Darvas was deported from Hungary to Auschwitz in 1944, she escaped being sent straight to the gas chambers with other children

Hungarian Auschwitz survivor says world has not learned lesson
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Fidesz wants Swedish PM to visit before NATO bid is ratified

Sweden's NATO bid could be ratified when Hungary's parliament reconvenes for a normal session, the ruling Fidesz party's parliamentary group said on Monday,

Hungary's Fidesz wants Swedish PM to visit before NATO bid is ratified
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle

Sustainable living offers hope for future for Hungarian families

Laszlo Kemencei lives as sustainably as possible on his small farm in eastern Hungary.

Sustainable living offers hope for future for Hungarian families
Europe|News|World

Hungary set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, clearing last hurdle

By Krisztina Than and Niklas Pollard BUDAPEST/STOCKHOLM, Reuters - Hungary is expected to ratify Sweden's NATO accession on Monday, clearing the last hurdle before the historic step by the Nordic

Hungary set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, clearing last hurdle
Economy|Europe

Hungary's Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Sunday that a new ministry would take charge of the economy and state finances as he gears up

Hungary's Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment
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Hunt for origins of Lebanon pager attack widens to Bulgaria, Norway

(This Sept. 19 story has been corrected to remove reference to lawyer Vladimir Kuzmanov, who has no link to Norta Global Ltd, and was misidentified) By Nerijus Adomaitis, Krisztina Than and James

Hunt for origins of Lebanon pager attack widens to Bulgaria, Norway
Arts|Europe|Science

On the trail of the mystery woman whose company licensed exploding pagers

She speaks seven languages, has a PhD in particle physics, an apartment in Budapest plastered with her own pastel drawings of nudes, and a career that took her

On the trail of the mystery woman whose company licensed exploding pagers
Economy|Europe|News

Hungary's Orban aims to lift growth above 3% next year as 2026 vote looms

Hungary is aiming to lift economic growth into the 3% to 6% range next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday, as his cabinet

Hungary's Orban aims to lift growth above 3% next year as 2026 vote looms
Europe|News

Hungarian PM Orban's aide sparks outrage with Soviet invasion comment

A top aide of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has triggered outrage by suggesting that Hungary would have fared better by not resisting the 1956 Soviet invasion, in

Hungarian PM Orban's aide sparks outrage with Soviet invasion comment
Europe|Political

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of trying to topple him as opposition rallies

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban alleged on Wednesday that the European Union executive was trying to overthrow his government and impose a "

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of trying to topple him as opposition rallies
Election|Europe|US

Meeting in shadow of Trump win, Europeans vow stronger defence

European leaders gathered on Thursday in the shadow of Donald Trump's election victory and said they agreed on the need to take more

Meeting in shadow of Trump win, Europeans vow stronger defence
US|World

Hungary's Orban gears up to be Europe's 'Trump whisperer'

As much of Europe frets over the return of Donald Trump, Hungary's Viktor Orban is in a jubilant mood. "A much needed victory for the World!"

Hungary's Orban gears up to be Europe's 'Trump whisperer'
Election|Europe|US

Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink

The European Union needs to rethink its support for Ukraine following Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink
Economy|Europe|Political|Travel

Some German retirees find low-cost refuge in Orban's anti-migrant Hungary

Andre Iwan and his wife moved to a village in Hungary from eastern Germany a few months ago, complaining of high taxes and a

Some German retirees find low-cost refuge in Orban's anti-migrant Hungary
Europe|Political|World

Russia backs Orban's efforts for Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin backs Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's efforts to achieve a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine and a

Russia backs Orban's efforts for Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Viktor Orban's challenger sees strong EU, NATO ties, 'pragmatic' approach to Russia

Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in the European

Viktor Orban's challenger sees strong EU, NATO ties, 'pragmatic' approach to Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on key aide to Hungary's Orban for suspected corruption

The United States imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for alleged corruption, the U.S.

US imposes sanctions on key aide to Hungary's Orban for suspected corruption

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