NEWS WATCH: Central Europe Flooding Leaves Several Dead or Missing

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Listen to this shorter BosNewsLife News report via Vatican Radio: RealAudioMP3  By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Bosnewslife floodingnowPRAGUE/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- Authorities in parts of Central and Eastern Europe have issued disaster warnings as heavy rain has caused flooding that left several people dead or missing. The situation seemed especially serious in the Czech Republic where Prime Minister Petr Necas said already "200 soldiers have been deployed so far" to help local authorities in the capital Prague and other areas.

Hungary Sentences Three Men Over Anti-Semitic Attacks Amid Wider Concerns

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary JOBBIK BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- A Budapest court handed down prison terms to three men for "insulting" and "harassing" visitors of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) in the capital amid worries over rising anti-Semitism in Hungary, officials confirmed Friday, May 10.

Australia Evangelist In Hungary Without Limbs But With Hope

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife evangelistwithreportersBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- A Serbian Australian evangelist who was born without all four limbs says thousands of Hungarians attended his gatherings aimed at restoring hope and impacting Hungary "for Jesus Christ".

Hungary Bans Nazi, Communist Symbols After Anti-Holocaust March

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By BosNewsLife News Center in Budapest marchofliving BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's parliament has approved a modified plan to ban the public display of Nazi and Communist symbols, after thousands of Hungarians commemorated the victims of the Holocaust amid concerns about rising antisemitism in the country.

BREAKING NEWS: US, Israel Condemn Hungary Prize For Jews Haters

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary orbanBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- The United States on Tuesday, March 19, condemned Hungary's decision to award the highest state award for journalism to a man who openly expressed hatred towards Jews and gypsies, also known as Roma.

Hungary’s Worst Snowstorm In Memory Halts Protests

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Listen to this BosNewsLife News report via Vatican Radio click: SNOWSTORMREPORT  By Stefan J. Bos, BosNewsLife Chief International Correspondent reporting from Budapest, Hungary Police block the traffic at M1-M7 highway outside of BudapestBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's worst snowstorm in living memory forced the opposition to cancel rallies against a perceived autocratic amendment to the Constitution that critics claim threatens religious freedom and democratic principles.

Hungary’s Constitution Change Triggers EU Outcry

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Listen to this BosNewsLife News report via Vatican Radio:RealAudioMP3 By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary constitutionnowBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's government allies have passed controversial changes to the constitution, despite warnings they threaten religious freedom and other democratic values introduced after the collapse of Communism. Monday's vote triggered angry reactions from the European Union and Hungarian activists.

Hungary Parliament Votes For Harsh Constitution Change; Christians Concerned

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Listen to this shorter version of BosNewsLife News via Vatican Radio. Click bosnewslifehungary  Demonstrators carry a portrait of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban with a crown to protest against a media law they say will turn the country into 'Orbanistan' with the government leader dominating news broadcasts. By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's parliament is to vote Monday, March 11, on constitutional changes that critics claim will turn the nation into a dictatorship and threatens religious freedom. The lengthy amendment of an already controversial constitution is expected to be adopted, despite protests in Hungary and abroad

BREAKING NEWS: Hungary’s Top Court Overturns Controversial Church Law

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Listen to this BosNewsLife report via Vatican Radio BosNewsLifeRadio By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest churchesnowBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- Hungary's top court on Tuesday, February 26, overturned controversial religious legislation that dramatically reduced the number of recognized churches, but the government threatened to challenge the ruling with constitutional amendments.

NEWS ALERT: Lists Of Jews Compiled At Hungary’s Largest University

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife reporting from Budapest, Hungary ELTE-University-of-Law (1)BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BosNewsLife)-- There was an outcry in Hungary on Wednesday, February 20, over revelations that the country's largest university has been involved in compiling lists of presumed Jewish students amid growing anti-Semitism in this nation of some 10 million people.