At the opening event of MCC Brussels, Balázs Orbán said: ’As neighbours, we need to talk and listen. This is the only antidote to the spectre of political polarization that haunts politics today.’

According to Professor Mearsheimer, Hungary has been affected both by US-Russia and the US-China conflict.

During her recent trip to Paris, President Katalin Novák met with President Emmanuel Macron and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

‘Support for Ukraine has evolved into the defining issue in debates over national identity as pro-European Union coalition governments increasingly define themselves against populist opposition parties.’

Talks between the government and trade unions have started, with union leaders aiming for a 15–20 per cent increase of the minimum wage in 2023.

A Hungarian conservative think tank set to open in Brussels this month is expected to stir the pot in Brussels by challenging dominant liberal narratives.

The most celebrated escape artist ever, Hungarian-born Harry Houdini died on 31 October 1926 at the age of 52. All around the globe, many remember him to this very day, holding various rituals on Halloween to honour his memory.

After nearly 150 years of existence, the combustion engine is about to be phased out in the EU.

Serbian PM-designate Ana Brnabić said in Belgrade on Tuesday that the urgent construction and completion of the oil pipeline linking Serbia and Hungary is one of the priority projects in the country’s new energy strategy.

While seven weeks ago few would have predicted it, Tuesday saw the triumphant installation of the man who had finished a distant second in the Tory leadership race this summer.

By 2050, Hungary hopes to dramatically reduce its reliance on imported gas, from its present 11.5 billion cubic metres per year, by cutting its annual gas consumption to no more than 3-4 billion cubic metres and increasing the production of non-fossil fuels.

On Monday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán gave an extensive interview to Budapester Zeitung. He detailed how the government is complying with the European Commission’s requests, and how the Hungarian opposition weaponizes EU institutions.

To commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Hungarian revolt against Russian occupiers, Niagara Falls was painted red, white and green to honour the freedom fighters’ memory.

As opposed to progressive liberalism, conservatives believe in communities, with families being a basic pillar of society.

The Hungarian Szepsy winery won the Best European Wine Producer prize at one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions, the Golden Vines Awards 2022. István Szepsy Senior also received the Golden Vines Hall of Fame award. Katalin Novák, the Hungarian head of state congratulated the family business on social media.

Hungarian R&D and innovation have embarked on a path of success over the last years. As the Hungarian government supports many new ideas and research projects, more and more young innovators are able to not only invent something new, but also to transform their ideas into reality.

On 10 October, the conference room of the Golden Bastion Restaurant at the Buda Castle filled up once again with guests eager to hear about a new book looking at the connection between ecologism and sustainability.

Ultimately, the fact that Belgium still allows Russian diamond imports means that they are more invested in supplying those living a life of luxury with rare precious stones than in letting people heat their homes in the winter.

‘What we are seeing now is unprecedented, because of the relevance of these two key countries. Not just in terms of food, but also in terms of oil and fertiliser and energy production. So, it’s a very complex crisis that is affecting many essential commodities.’

On Tuesday, Danube Institute organised an event, where a panel discussion on the historic election in Italy was hosted. Commentators discussed how Giorgia Meloni’s win could affect European politics, and what impact it could have on Hungary.

At a Thursday afternoon event of Brain Bar 2022 held in the Hungarian House of Music, former British ambassador Iain Lindsay moderated an unorthodox discussion with the prime minister’s political director, Balázs Orbán.

At a Thursday event of this year’s BrainBar Festival in the Hungarian House of Music, myths surrounding EVs were successfully ‘busted’ by a Hungarian e-mobility expert.

The PesText festival was organised for the fourth time this year. The festival showcases literature and culture from the international scene, focusing on the significance of literary translation as one of the most important creative activities.

A Hungarian-made aeroplane managed to fly over the entire Atlantic Ocean in a daring adventure. The manufacturer, Magnus Aircraft is also taking off, achieving success after success.

Since 2022, those under the age of 25 have been exempt from paying personal income tax. According to a new government plan, the exemption may be expanded to women aged 25 to 29 if they commit to having their first child before they turn 30.

In the second part of our article questions about the ultimate objectives of the West, the stability of President Putin as a leader, and the issue of post-war reparations are discussed.

At an event hosted by Hungarian Conservative, foreign policy expert and journalist Anton Bendarzsevszkij spoke about some less discussed aspects of the protracted conflict in Ukraine.

In his speech to Hungary’s parliament on Monday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán noted that while US prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity are a fraction of those in Europe, countries in Europe are currently paying a sanctions surcharge on these commodities.

European countries are doing everything in their power to keep homes warm this winter. These efforts, however, could worsen an already worrying and deadly issue: air pollution.

Fidesz’s series of local government victories continued this weekend as two of the three by-elections held on Sunday were won by the ruling party’s candidates.