Hungary Corruption

Hungary slid to bottom place among EU nations in a corruption index, with graft watchdog Transparency International on Tuesday alleging misuse by "political elites" of state and bloc funds.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed Friday corruption claims cited by Washington as the reason for US entry bans on six senior Hungarian officials that have soured already frayed bilateral ties.

Hungary slid to bottom place among EU nations in a corruption index, with graft watchdog Transparency International on Tuesday alleging misuse by "political elites" of state and bloc funds.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed Friday corruption claims cited by Washington as the reason for US entry bans on six senior Hungarian officials that have soured already frayed bilateral ties.