Protesters in Hungary block roads, bridges in opposition to new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events

Will Hungary use facial recognition at Pride and is it legal?

Hungary's threat to use facial recognition at Pride events sets it on collision course with the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act

Hungary's Government Warns Of Crackdown On Protests - Worthy Christian News

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Hungary’s rightwing government warned Thursday that it will crack down on protests in Budapest if courts fail to do so amid growing public anger over perceived authoritarian policies and corruption. “The legislative branch is ready to react if court decisions interpret the regulation of the right to assembly contrary to previous legal practice, thereby contr…

Chappell Roan and other celebs urged to boycott Hungary over homophobic Pride ban

As thousands of protestors continue to regularly take to the streets of Budapest, celebrities such as Chappell Roan and Emeli Sandé are facing calls to boycott Hungary in the wake of the government ban on Pride. The ruling Fidesz party – recently praised by Donald Trump – submitted a bill to parliament earlier this month to effectively ban Pride marches in Hungary. It quickly passed into law and set fines of up to 200,000 forints (£420/$550) for…

Hungarians protest Pride ban; Budapest mayor promises LGBTQ+ support

Thousands protested Tuesday in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, over a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Meanwhile, the city’s mayor has expressed support for Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.The Hungarian Parliament approved the law by a vote of 136-27 March 18, the day after it was introduced. It’s supported by far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbá…

Dublin protest calls for EU action against Hungary’s Pride ban

On Tuesday, March 25, LGBTQ+ organisations, activists and allies gathered in Dublin to protest against Hungary’s law banning Pride and call for action from the European Union. Earlier this month, Hungary’s president signed a new law banning the LGBTQ+ community from holding its annual Pride march, a move proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling….

Protests have erupted in Hungary against a law banning pride parades and allowing facial recognition at rallies.