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Hungarian PM Viktor Orban Granted Indefinite, Unlimited Powers Amid Coronavirus Crisis in Move Seen as Power Grab

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Hungary's nationalist government has granted Prime Minister Viktor Orban indefinite, unlimited powers amid the coronavirus crisis that he has promised to give back, "when this emergency ends." NPR … [Read more...] about Hungarian PM Viktor Orban Granted Indefinite, Unlimited Powers Amid Coronavirus Crisis in Move Seen as Power Grab

Coca-Cola Defends Ad Campaign Featuring Gay Couples After Lawmaker Calls for Boycott

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A Coca-Cola campaign featuring gay couples has inspired calls for a boycott from conservative lawmakers in Hungary, but the brand is refusing to back down from its "Love is Love" message. The … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Defends Ad Campaign Featuring Gay Couples After Lawmaker Calls for Boycott

‘Billy Elliot’ Musical Canceled in Hungary After Homophobic Campaign Claiming It Turns Boys Gay

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muBrh7Y5ZL0 15 performances of Billy Elliot have been canceled by the Hungarian National Opera after a homophobic right-wing media campaign claiming that the … [Read more...] about ‘Billy Elliot’ Musical Canceled in Hungary After Homophobic Campaign Claiming It Turns Boys Gay

European Union Court of Justice Bans ‘Gay Tests’ for Asylum Seekers

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The European Union Court of Justice has ruled that “gay tests” for asylum seekers are illegal. In a case brought by a Nigerian man who applied for refugee status in Hungary, the court ruled “the … [Read more...] about European Union Court of Justice Bans ‘Gay Tests’ for Asylum Seekers

Hungarian Mayor Runs White Supremacist Village Where Muslims and Gays are Unwelcome: WATCH

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This week, the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire program went to Asotthalom, a village in Hungary which has introduced bylaws banning Muslim garb, Muslim prayer, and public affection by gay people. The BBC … [Read more...] about Hungarian Mayor Runs White Supremacist Village Where Muslims and Gays are Unwelcome: WATCH

Hungarian Gay Sex Traffickers Convicted, Could Face 200 Years In Prison

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Two Hungarian men have been found guilty of trafficking three gay men and forcing them into prostitution in Miami and New York. Defense lawyers for Viktor Berki (above) and Gabor Acs  – also gay … [Read more...] about Hungarian Gay Sex Traffickers Convicted, Could Face 200 Years In Prison

Frank Ocean, Nigel Farage, Oxford, Michael Sam, True Blood, Zachary Quinto: NEWS

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INCOMING. Frank Ocean updates website, suggests new album is coming this month. 2016 ELECTION. Is Donald Trump on Fen-Phen? AUSTRALIA. Election called win for marriage equality: "LGBTI groups … [Read more...] about Frank Ocean, Nigel Farage, Oxford, Michael Sam, True Blood, Zachary Quinto: NEWS

The 5 European Leaders Most Likely to be Donald Trump’s Soulmate

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LISBON, Portugal — For many Europeans, Donald Trump is a figure of fun: the bling, the wacko comments, the name — which is British children's slang for “fart” — and of course, the hair. Yet Europe … [Read more...] about The 5 European Leaders Most Likely to be Donald Trump’s Soulmate