Chronology of the Events

Below you will find a chronology of the alleged events since February 9, 2023. We would like to point out that the information is taken from freely accessible sources and partly from Hungarian media or from open-right publications. Information, in particular on the suspected attacks and their course, must therefore be evaluated with particular caution.

February, 9

Introduced

Attempted Attack

According to his own information, there was an attempt to attack Tamás Lipták, a member of the Lègió Hungária, in Budapest at the Nyugati railway station.

February 9

Expanded

Clash

Clash with three members of the Ruch Narodowy (extreme right-wing Polish party) on Fővám Square in Budapest.

February, 9

Expanded

Special Commission

The Hungarian Police Form a Special Commission to Investigate the Perpetrators of the Attack

February, 10

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Clash

Conflict with a person on Gazdagréti Square in Budapest

February, 10

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Clash

Conflict with two people in Budapest:

One of those attacked is Laszlo Dudog. One of the most famous people in Hungarian “Right Rock” and relevant personality of Blood and Honour Hungary.

February, 10

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Arrest

Kristina D. is arrested by the Hungarian police in connection with the events.

She is one of Andras Jambor's closest collaborators; the only indications are a jacket, a scarf and a Facebook post

February, 10

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Nazi concert

Blood and Honour “Welcome Party” for the ‘Day of Honour’

The bands Ewiger Sturm (CH) and Hundriver (HU) are playing

February, 11

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Clash

Attack on 2 Germans in Budapest who were on their way back from a Nazi concert. According to media information, the victim is a member of the Erfurt Party 'Neue Stärke'

He himself gave an interview to the Nazi-Youtuber and organized neo-Nazi Lasse Richei from Braunschweig

February 11

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Nazi attack

As part of the Nazi commemoration, press representatives are threatened and two people are injured.

February, 11

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Nazi march

The march 'Ausbruch60', in memory of the German and Hungarian Nazis, starts at Kapisztran Square in the centre of Budapest

February, 11

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Arrests

In Budapest, six people are arrested by the police; warrants are issued for three of those arrested.

Those arrested are accused of “violence against a community” and/or “forming a criminal association”

February, 11

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Nazi concert

Big concert in the evening in Székesfehérvár not far from Budapest. Organized among others by Blood and Honour Hungary.

Bands are: Álarcband, Brigade Totenkopf, Hobbit, Vérvád and Kitörés

February, 11

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Nazi attack

Attack on left-wing people at Széll Kámán Square by suspected Betyársereg members (far-right brotherhood) in Budapest.

Two of the attackers are temporarily arrested.

February, 12

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Release

By afternoon, three of the anti-fascists arrested the day before will be released.

February, 13

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Press

The german newspaper 'Bild' reports on events in Hungary for the first time

February, 14

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Release

A person who was initially arrested is released from custody because the charges were not upheld.

February, 15

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Police search in Hungary

The Hungarian police are publishing photos and full names of two other defendants.

February, 15

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House searches

In Berlin there are two house searches in connection with the events in Budapest.

February, 16

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Investigations in Germany

The “Zentralstelle Extremismus Sachsen” of the Prosecutor General’s Office Dresden opens an investigation for dangerous bodily harm against 7 defendants.

February, 23

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Police search in Hungary

The picture and full name of another accused person is published by the Hungarian authorities

February, 24

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Release

Kristina D. is released from pre-trial detention due to lack of evidence.

She cooperated with the authorities in this respect by providing information about her daily routine and her work in the party.

March, 7

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Cooperation of the Investigators

According to the answer of the Saxon state authority to an AfD governmental inquiry, the Prosecutor General's Office has been in contact with the Hungarian law enforcement authorities since 07. 03. According to “ nd” information, files from the Antifa-Ost trial were also transmitted to them.

March, 15

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House searches in Germany

In a large-scale action there are several house searches in Jena and Leipzig which extend over the entire day.

March, 15

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House searches in Germany

In addition to the house searches of the accused, a further search of almost an entire apartment house takes place in Leipzig's Eichendorffstraße from 4 pm onwards , as police suspectets an accused one in it. Several doors are shot open by special units.

March, 31

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Police searches & arrest warrants

The Hungarian police are publicly searching for three other defendants and are publishing their photos including their names. Hungarian arrest warrants were issued against these three persons.

June, 2

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Rally

In front of the Hungarian Embassy in Berlin there is a rally in solidarity with the arrested and persecuted Antifas

June, 5

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Press

The newspaper 'BILD' is searching for seven wanted defendants nationwide with names and faces, thus opening a police publicity search through the back door. Until now, there has been “only” a public search by the Hungarian authorities.

June, 7

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Attempt at accosting

In Berlin, there is an attempt at accosting a comrade through the german office for the protection of the constitution with reference to the events. `More information via 'Rote Hilfe Berlin e.V.`

June, 14

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Review of detention

Review of detention for the two still imprisoned anti-fascists. Both are confirmed to be under arrest. The next review is 14.08.23.

beginning of July

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Nazis in Budapest

In Budapest members of Betyarsereg “visit” pubs and bars, popular among leftists, in order to “show their presence” and intimidate the visitors.

July, 6

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House search

In Berlin there is another house search in connection with the events. A person has to go to the guard briefly as a witness, but can then leave it again.

August, 14

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Review of detention

The pre-trial detention of the two detainees in Budapest is extended for another time. The next review of detention date is therefore 14 November 2023.

August, 23

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Hidden camera

In the Eichendorffstraße in Leipzig attentive people discover a hidden camera. The camera films the entrance of the apartment house that was searched in March.