‘The American Republic in the first half of the 19th century gradually drifted away from the Founders’ original vision and embarked on the path of modern mass democracy. The final result of this, paradoxically, became exactly what the Founders had feared…The Jacksonian rejection of the principle of hierarchy led not to the fulfilment of freedom, but to the rise of a new, faceless form of tyranny.’

‘The radio goes on air every weekend, yet people are less and less willing to join in and sacrifice time for the community. Until we find someone who falls in love with the radio—and through it, falls in love with the Hungarian community—we have no chance of ensuring the radio’s survival. We’ll keep doing it until the microphone falls out of our hands…’

Artificial intelligence is set to enter a new phase in 2026, evolving from a practical tool into a true digital partner. A new Microsoft study says Hungary is keeping pace, with the infrastructure in place to close the AI gap with Western Europe.

Hungary has established contact with Hunity, the sixth student-built satellite of Budapest University of Technology and Economics, launched by SpaceX in late November. After successful system checks, the tiny spacecraft is now communicating from low Earth orbit.

Hungary has signed a cooperation agreement with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism to strengthen the security of major sports events, aiming to ensure that matches remain free from violence, extremism and security threats.

Budapest has launched the first phase of its Green Panel Programme, offering apartment blocks in Kőbánya access to grants for energy-efficient renovations, with the scheme set to expand to other districts to cut emissions and improve living conditions.