Hungarian opposition engaged
in mass protests against Hungary's new constitution approved on January 1. It
is the first joint demonstration against Hungarian PM Viktor Orban since he was
elected in 2010. Tens of thousands picketers gathered around Opera house
in Budapest to protest against constitution which have been criticized
by US and EU for hampering democracy. Lawmakers last week voted in favour
of a law that expands the rate-setting authority to Monetary Council while limiting
the rights of central bank.