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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Hungary's Baby Health Check: A Half-Century of Progress and What's Next

Hungary has been checking newborns for serious health issues for 50 years now. This started with tests for two rare conditions: phenylketonuria and galactosemia. Later, they added a test for congenital hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Today, they test for 27 different disorders, plus an optional test fo

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Trump and Orban: A Testy Meeting Ahead

A meeting between President Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set for Friday. It's expected to be a friendly chat between two leaders who often disagree with their European partners on Russia's actions in Ukraine. But there's a big issue on the table: U. S. sanctions on Russia's top

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Hungary's New Laws Spark Debate and Protest

In Hungary, a recent vote in parliament has stirred up controversy. The vote was about new changes to the constitution. These changes target two groups: people with dual citizenship and the LGBTQ+ community. The changes aim to restrict their rights in the country. The government says these changes

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

A Shifting Landscape: Hungary's Bold Move and Netanyahu's European Tour

The political landscape in Europe is shifting. Hungary has made a significant announcement. It plans to step back from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embarks on a visit to Hungary. The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Net

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Hungary's Bold Move: Leaving the ICC and Welcoming Netanyahu

Hungary made a significant announcement. It plans to leave the International Criminal Court. This decision came just as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest. Netanyahu is currently wanted by the ICC. The ICC has accused Netanyahu of se

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Hungary Welcomes Netanyahu Despite ICC Charges

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has plans to visit Hungary. This trip is significant because the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The warrant accuses him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The visit is scheduled

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

Gulls in the City: Unseen Viral Passengers

The black-headed gull is a familiar sight in Hungary, often seen nesting and feeding in urban areas. This adaptability makes them interesting subjects for studying how viruses might jump between species. Between 2014 and 2018, scientists collected seven fecal samples from these gulls as part of a br

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hungary Says No to Ukraine in NATO

Hungary's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has made it clear that Ukraine joining NATO is not going to happen. He thinks it would bring the war right into NATO's backyard, which could lead to a third world war. Hungary isn't alone in this view; Slovakia, Germany, and the U. S. also have reservatio

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Three Cities, Three Teams, One Mission: Better Heart Health

In the heart of Hungary, a unique partnership is taking place. Three major medical institutions have joined forces to raise the bar for heart surgery. This isn't just about cutting-edge techniques; it's about making life better for countless people. Picture this: Patients in need of heart s

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Worm Woes: Unraveling Hungary's Echinococcosis Mystery

Ever wondered why a tiny worm called Echinococcus multilocularis is causing trouble in Hungary? This little guy is the culprit behind human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), a health issue that's been on the rise. Over the past five years, almost two-thirds of the country's 40 known cases popped up. So

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