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Hungary corruption worries

February 17, 2015

Hungary is ranked 47 on Transparency International's Corruption Index, alongside Costa Rica.

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Nepotism and cronyism are believed to be widespread in the allocation of public funds. A 3500-seat soccer stadium costing 13 million euros has been built in the small village of Felscut - which only has a population of 2000. The village is the birthplace of Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban and the arena is right beside his private residence. Officially funded by private donors, anti-corruption activists believe public funds have been misappropriated.