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    • Thursday, 25 January, 2018
      FT Magazine
      Viktor Orban: the rise of Europe’s troublemaker

      The man who turned Hungary into a semi-authoritarian regime was once a democratic activist. What happened? 

    • Thursday, 18 January, 2018
      Europe Express
      The MEP turned PM

      Viorica Dancila will become Romania’s first female prime minister

    • Wednesday, 17 January, 2018
      World
      Hungary hardens stance on illegal immigration

      Taxes and restraining orders proposed against those ‘supporting’ illicit movement

    • Wednesday, 17 January, 2018
      World
      New Romanian prime minister approved by president
    • Tuesday, 16 January, 2018
      Companies
      Uber caps UK drivers’ hours behind the wheel in safety push
    • Tuesday, 16 January, 2018
      World
      Romanian PM Mihai Tudose quits after 6 months in office

      Ruling party withdraws support amid power struggle with chairman and corruption purge

    • Monday, 15 January, 2018
      News in-depthThe Big Read
      George Soros fights back against populist foes

      Once a symbol of the spread of democracy in Europe, the billionaire’s foundation is now the target of resurgent nationalism

    • Thursday, 11 January, 2018
      World
      Hungarian election called for April 8
    • Monday, 8 January, 2018
      EU economy
      Romania inflation fears prompt rate rise as growth hits record

      Central bank lifts rate to 2% as strong recovery sparks concerns about overheating

    • Thursday, 4 January, 2018
      World
      East v west: Hungary and Poland fight together in EU clash

      Defiance on migration and judicial reform presents big test for Brussels

    • Thursday, 21 December, 2017
      Tensions in Europe
      Viktor Orban’s oligarchs: a new elite emerges in Hungary

      Prime minister has cultivated a group of friendly businessmen in what critics call crony capitalism

    • Thursday, 7 December, 2017
      World
      Opposition party warns it may pull out of Hungary elections

      Jobbik says €2m fine over campaign donations will wipe out its election resources

    • Friday, 1 December, 2017
      Cyber Security
      Bitdefender cyber security company valued at more than $600m

      Anti-virus software business latest in sector to win new investment in recent months

    • Wednesday, 29 November, 2017
      World
      War criminal dies after drinking poison in court – Croatian TV
    • Wednesday, 29 November, 2017
      World
      Bosnia war criminal Praljak dies after taking ‘poison’ in court

      Investigation launched after apparent suicide following rejection of appeal

    • Tuesday, 28 November, 2017
      Chinese politics & policy
      Eastern Europe welcomes China investment promise

      Countries are ‘in harsh competition’ for spending from Beijing, says Hungary’s Orban

    • Wednesday, 22 November, 2017
      World
      Ratko Mladic sentenced to life in jail for Balkan war genocide

      Bosnian Serb commander behind Srebrenica massacre guilty of crimes against humanity

    • Monday, 20 November, 2017
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      George Soros attacks ‘hate-mongering’ of Viktor Orban’s Hungary

      Investor speaks out in FT interview amid fears spy agencies will monitor rights groups

    • Monday, 20 November, 2017
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    • Wednesday, 15 November, 2017
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      Wizz Air order signals entry into big league

      Varadi poised to challenge larger rivals as carrier enjoys strong passenger growth

    • Tuesday, 14 November, 2017
      EU economy
      Central Europe grows at fastest rate in 9 years

      Romania expands by 8.6% raising concerns about overheating

    • Thursday, 19 October, 2017
      World
      Soros’ $18bn gift adds weight to charity and cuts tax bill

      OSF donation comes amid increased global attacks on liberal causes

    • Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
      World
      Hungary holds Soros-founded college in ‘legal limbo’

      Budapest’s Central European University in dispute with Orban government

    • Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
      World
      Soros gives $18bn to his charitable foundations

      Hedge fund billionaire’s NGO has come under fire from some governments

    • Friday, 6 October, 2017
      World
      Hungary’s anti-migrant campaign takes root as villagers vent fury

      Orban accused of stoking race hatred as hotelier attacked for offer to host refugees

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