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  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Zamárdi Unveils Record-Breaking Bike Pump Track for All Skill Levels

Hungary’s largest pump track has opened in Zamárdi, offering cyclists of all skill levels a new attraction on the shores of Lake Balaton. The 67-million-forint project is expected to boost tourism and promote active lifestyle….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.08.2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes Viktor Orbán in Kyiv on 2 July 2024.
  • CURRENT

PM Orbán: ‘Hungary could bring Ukraine to collapse in a single day’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary could cause Ukraine’s collapse within a day by cutting energy supplies but has no intention of doing so. He declared ‘Ukraine has lost the war, Russia has won,’ adding that only Western aid is…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 14.08.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

AfD, RN, Reform Top Polls as Europe Turns from Liberal Mainstream

A Forsa poll shows Germany’s AfD ahead of the CDU, 26 to 24 per cent, the biggest lead since February’s election. The result mirrors a rightward trend across Europe, with Austria’s FPÖ, France’s National Rally and Reform UK also dominating…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 13.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Braces for Extreme Heat Amid Continental Heatwave

Record-breaking heatwaves are sweeping across Europe and beyond, with temperatures nearing 40°C in parts of the continent. Scientists warn the extreme weather is a clear sign of climate change, while fires and health risks escalate across affected regions….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 13.08.2025
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump shake hands before a meeting in the Oval Office on 13 May 2019 in Washington, DC
  • CURRENT

2024 Human Rights Report Highlights Shift in US–Hungary Ties Under Trump

This year’s US human rights report on Hungary marks a dramatic break from the Biden years, omitting past allegations on media freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and corruption. Instead, it commends government action in several areas—a change Budapest calls a return to…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 13.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

416,000 Attend Sziget as Renewal Efforts Reverse Declining Trend

The Sziget Festival drew 416,000 visitors this year, a 5 per cent increase over 2024, thanks to fresh concepts, a younger audience, and diverse programming. Despite the boost, the event still fell short of profitability but showed improved results….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 13.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Ferencváros One Step Away from Champions League

After drawing the away game, Ferencváros mounted a decisive, 3–0 victory over the Bulgarian champions PFC Ludogorets Razgrad at home in Budapest, Hungary. Now, Fradi is just one two-leg tie away from reaching the league phase of the UEFA Champions…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 12.08.2025
  • CURRENT

Orbán Vetoes Joint EU Statement on Trump–Putin Summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vetoed an EU joint statement on the upcoming Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, breaking with the bloc’s 26 other members. While they welcomed Trump’s peace efforts, Orbán argued the EU should not set conditions for talks…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 12.08.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Balázs Orbán: Only Viktor Orbán Can Guarantee Hungary’s Peace and Security

Hungary needs leadership accepted by all and capable of preserving peace, security, and economic growth, a role only Viktor Orbán can fulfill today, said his political director Balázs Orbán in an online interview on Monday….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 12.08.2025
  • CURRENT

Hungarian Gripens Succeed in First Mission to Intercept Russian Aircraft over Baltics

On the night of 8 August, the Baltic Air Defence Readiness Unit of the Hungarian Defence Forces was called on its their first live Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) scramble, after an unidentified aircraft not willing to engage in radio communications…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 12.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Study Reveals Cultural Roots Behind Hungary’s Housing Priorities

A new survey by the Szent István Institute and Nézőpont Institute shows nearly 60 per cent of Hungarians prefer government support for buying a home over rental housing construction, with ownership seen as a key to stability and independence….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 12.08.2025
  • CURRENT

Trump Sought Orbán’s Advice on Ukraine Ahead of Alaska Summit with Putin

During an 11 August press conference at the White House, Donald Trump said he had sought advice from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on whether Ukraine can defeat Russia, calling the insight ‘very interesting’. Trump is set to meet Vladimir…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 12.08.2025
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CURRENT

Hungary Introduces Discounted Loan Scheme for First-Time Home Purchases
CURRENT

Hungary Introduces Discounted Loan Scheme for First-Time Home Purchases

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has unveiled a new discounted loan scheme offering first-time homebuyers up to HUF 50 million at a fixed 3 per cent interest rate for up to 25 years, aiming to curb rural migration and help families enter the housing market amid rising property prices. The programme applies nationwide with no age limit and requires only a 10 per cent down payment.

Joakim Scheffer
03.07.2025
Despite Global Risks, Hungary Sees Economic Stability Through Banking
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Despite Global Risks, Hungary Sees Economic Stability Through Banking

Due to global economic uncertainty, central banks in both Europe and the US have raised their inflation forecasts and cut growth expectations. Hungary, however, anticipates modest growth this year, supported by strong domestic consumption and a stable banking sector.

Ádám Bráder
02.07.2025
USAID Ceases All Operations — Balázs Orbán: RIP to US-Funded Revolutions
CURRENT POLITICS

USAID Ceases All Operations — Balázs Orbán: RIP to US-Funded Revolutions

As of 1 July 2025, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ended all of its operations, with the remaining programmes continuing under the State Department’s oversight. Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán welcomed the decision, emphasizing its significance in reducing foreign interference against sovereignist governments.

Joakim Scheffer
02.07.2025
Hungary’s Airspace Hits New Heights as Budapest Airport, Overflight Traffic Break Records
CURRENT

Hungary’s Airspace Hits New Heights as Budapest Airport, Overflight Traffic Break Records

Air traffic in Hungary is booming, with Budapest Airport reporting a 14 per cent increase and overflight traffic rising 6 per cent since last year. HungaroControl highlights the country’s growing tourism appeal and increased traffic due to the Ukraine conflict.

Ádám Bráder
02.07.2025
Protesters Demand Snap Elections in Serbia Despite Ruling Party Wins
CURRENT POLITICS

Protesters Demand Snap Elections in Serbia Despite Ruling Party Wins

Protests in Serbia have continued since November, sparked by a deadly infrastructure collapse and growing anger at President Vučić’s government. As the EU backs protesters and withholds aid, Hungary defends Vučić, denouncing the movement as a foreign-backed attempt to destabilize the region.

Lili Zemplényi
02.07.2025
Hungary and Montenegro Strengthen Regional Alliance and Push for EU Integration
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungary and Montenegro Strengthen Regional Alliance and Push for EU Integration

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Montenegro a ‘key country’ and reaffirmed Hungary’s support for its EU membership. Meeting with Montenegrin PM Milojko Spajić in Budapest, the leaders signed cooperation agreements in infrastructure and telecoms.

Ádám Bráder
02.07.2025
Comedian Admits To Going Soft on Biden Because ‘He Was Compromised Mentally’
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Comedian Admits To Going Soft on Biden Because ‘He Was Compromised Mentally’

In a recent podcast appearance, comedian Dana Carvey admitted that he avoided being too harsh on President Biden with his impression of him on Saturday Night Live, since it was obvious that the former POTUS was ‘compromised mentally’.

Márton Losonczi
01.07.2025
MCC Sees Unprecedented Interest in Free University and Youth Courses
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

MCC Sees Unprecedented Interest in Free University and Youth Courses

A record number of young people have applied to the Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s free talent programmes, prompting an extension of the University Programme application deadline to 4 August. Interest spans from primary school to university-level courses.

Ádám Bráder
01.07.2025
Hungary Freezes Prices on Dozens of Medicines to Protect Families and Pensioners
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary Freezes Prices on Dozens of Medicines to Protect Families and Pensioners

To curb unjustified price hikes, Hungary’s government and the pharmaceutical sector have agreed to voluntarily cap prices on 44 popular over-the-counter and prescription medicines until mid-2026, aiming to protect families and pensioners.

Ádám Bráder
01.07.2025
Denmark Assumes Presidency of the Council of the EU
CURRENT POLITICS REVIEW

Denmark Assumes Presidency of the Council of the EU

On 1 July, Denmark is assuming the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. They will be carrying over European competitiveness as a major priority from the Hungarian presidency a year ago. However, on the issues of migration, Russian energy imports, and Ukraine’s EU accession, they are taking the exact opposite stances, as discussed on the Hungarian news channel Hír TV.

Márton Losonczi
01.07.2025
EY Study Reveals Deep Divide Between Executives and Users on AI Trust and Risks
CURRENT TECH

EY Study Reveals Deep Divide Between Executives and Users on AI Trust and Risks

A new EY study highlights a sharp contrast between executives and users on the trustworthiness of AI, with leaders optimistic about integration and users voicing concerns over privacy, transparency, and accountability.

Ádám Bráder
01.07.2025
Sovereign Internationalism: Reclaiming Europe’s Democratic Order in a Post-American Era
CURRENT

Sovereign Internationalism: Reclaiming Europe’s Democratic Order in a Post-American Era

‘Europe stands at a crossroads as America retreats from NATO, immigration stokes domestic unrest, and the EU overreach alienates voters. SI offers a remedy: a continent where nations govern democratically, cooperate voluntarily, and secure themselves without external crutches, by grounding solidarity in national consent.’

Doug Stokes
30.06.2025
Hungary–Türkiye Joint Economic Commission Accepts 9-Point Plan in Ankara
CURRENT

Hungary–Türkiye Joint Economic Commission Accepts 9-Point Plan in Ankara

Hungary and Türkiye aim to boost annual trade from $3B to $5B, as per a nine-point deal signed at the recent meeting of the Hungary–Türkiye Joint Economic Commission in Ankara, Türkiye. The pact includes visa facilitation, a €255M Eximbank credit line, and new investments—highlighting deepening ties between the two nations across multiple sectors.

Márton Losonczi
30.06.2025
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Hungary: ‘It’s never too late to apologize’
CURRENT REVIEW

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Hungary: ‘It’s never too late to apologize’

Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary Sándor Fegyir discussed the current state and future prospects of Ukrainian–Hungarian relations in an interview with Index, stating that political communication has flaws on both sides, but that ‘it is never too late to apologize to each other.’

Joakim Scheffer
30.06.2025
PM Orbán Calls Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu at ISS
CURRENT REVIEW TECH

PM Orbán Calls Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu at ISS

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed a wide range of topics with astronaut Tibor Kapu during a video call on Sunday. Kapu shared insights into his experiences so far aboard the International Space Station, including details about the experiments he is conducting and the Hungarian food he brought with him to space.

Joakim Scheffer
30.06.2025
Incomprehensible Evil: Firefighters Shot Dead in Idaho While Responding to Bushfire
CURRENT

Incomprehensible Evil: Firefighters Shot Dead in Idaho While Responding to Bushfire

Two firefighters were shot dead, while one was hit but survived, while responding to a bushfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities believe the shooter is now dead as a deceased man was found with a rifle near the crime scene. The identity and the motive of the man who committed the heinous act are yet to be known.

Márton Losonczi
30.06.2025
Hungarian Government Ramps Up Drought Response, Criticizes EU for Burdening Farmers
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Government Ramps Up Drought Response, Criticizes EU for Burdening Farmers

As Hungary braces for a record hot summer, the government is covering farmers’ water fees and expanding irrigation efforts. Agriculture Minister István Nagy criticized Brussels and the Tisza Party for backing EU plans that would shift drought costs to farmers.

Ádám Bráder
30.06.2025
US Eases Restrictions on Paks Project, Renewing Hungary’s Energy Hopes
CURRENT

US Eases Restrictions on Paks Project, Renewing Hungary’s Energy Hopes

The US government has lifted sanctions related to Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant expansion, a move Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó credits to the new Trump-led administration, calling it key to Hungary’s long-term energy security.

Ádám Bráder
30.06.2025
Balázs Orbán: Ukraine EU Bid Risks Importing War into the Union
CURRENT REVIEW

Balázs Orbán: Ukraine EU Bid Risks Importing War into the Union

Speaking to Euronews in Brussels, Balázs Orbán warned that admitting Ukraine into the EU means importing conflict with Russia, insisting Hungary will not support Kyiv’s accession while war rages on. He further criticized Western sanctions for damaging the EU’s economy, stressing that peace remains distant and Russia has not been weakened, despite nearly three years of punitive measures.

Joakim Scheffer
27.06.2025
Németh: If Something Happens That They Don’t Like, the EU Simply Breaks the Rules
CURRENT

Németh: If Something Happens That They Don’t Like, the EU Simply Breaks the Rules

Balázs Németh, the spokesperson for the Fidesz faction in the Hungarian National Assembly, called out the hypocrisy of the EU leaders in a recent Facebook post. As he pointed out, Brussels is happy to ignore its own fundamental rules when it’s convenient, such as in the case of Ukraine’s EU accession, which Hungary is currently blocking.

Márton Losonczi
27.06.2025
BYD Brings Another Major Investment to Hungary
CURRENT

BYD Brings Another Major Investment to Hungary

Chinese company BYD is set to construct a new electric bus plant in Komárom, Hungary, representing an investment of HUF 32 billion. The announcement was made by Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, who highlighted Hungary’s leading role in electric vehicle manufacturing in Europe.

Joakim Scheffer
27.06.2025
Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu to Conduct Key Experiments at ISS
CURRENT TECH

Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu to Conduct Key Experiments at ISS

Hungary has returned to space after 45 years as Tibor Kapu, aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, joins the ISS crew to conduct cutting-edge research. Kapu, tasked with experiments from cardiovascular monitoring to advanced navigation systems, represents the HUNOR programme’s ambitions while contributing to crucial studies on microgravity’s impact on human health and technology.

Joakim Scheffer
27.06.2025
Marking Hungarian Border Patrol Day
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Marking Hungarian Border Patrol Day

Hungary marks Border Patrol Day on 27 June, honuoring King Saint Ladislaus, founder of the country’s first patrol force. Unique in Europe, Hungary has led in border protection, notably since 2015. Despite EU pressure and daily fines, it continues efforts to secure its southern border and the EU’s external frontier.

Márton Losonczi
27.06.2025
Orbán: Hungary Has Blocked Ukraine’s EU Accession, Warns of War Risk in the Union
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán: Hungary Has Blocked Ukraine’s EU Accession, Warns of War Risk in the Union

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary, backed by over two million votes in the ‘Voks 2025’ initiative, has blocked Ukraine’s EU accession. Speaking on Kossuth Radio, he also touched on migration, energy, the Pride march, and space policy.

Ádám Bráder
27.06.2025
The Iran–Israel Conflict: A Conservative Foreign Policy at Crossroads
CURRENT

The Iran–Israel Conflict: A Conservative Foreign Policy at Crossroads

‘And therein lies the challenge: while Russia’s decline creates a vacuum, China fills it with discretion. It has not entered the war—but it shapes its parameters. It has not declared sides—but it has ensured that one survives. That ambiguity is not a flaw of Beijing’s strategy. It is the strategy.’

Arian Aghashahi
27.06.2025
Viktor Orbán: ‘Terrorist threat is increasing; extraordinary security measures take effect’
CURRENT

Viktor Orbán: ‘Terrorist threat is increasing; extraordinary security measures take effect’

The Hungarian government took every step to protect Hungary and the Hungarian families.

Ibolya Lubiczki
26.06.2025
The Center’s Szánthó: ‘Hungary’s sovereignty is threatened by the globalists’ political grey zone’
CURRENT

The Center’s Szánthó: ‘Hungary’s sovereignty is threatened by the globalists’ political grey zone’

At an event hosted by the Research Institute for the Defence of Sovereignty, Miklós Szánthó, Director General for the Center for Fundamental Rights, talked about the foreign threats targeting Hungary’s national sovereignty; as well as what is at stake in next year’s Hungarian parliamentary election.

Márton Losonczi
26.06.2025
Orbán Strikes Back as Von der Leyen Pressures Hungary over Budapest Pride
CURRENT

Orbán Strikes Back as Von der Leyen Pressures Hungary over Budapest Pride

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Hungarian authorities to allow the Budapest Pride march—scheduled for Saturday—to proceed, despite new legislation banning it. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged von der Leyen not to interfere in Hungary’s domestic affairs.

Joakim Scheffer
26.06.2025
The Ceasefire Holds, but Peace Remains Elusive
CURRENT

The Ceasefire Holds, but Peace Remains Elusive

Israel’s 12-day offensive against Iran aimed to derail Tehran’s nuclear ambitions—an effort ultimately reinforced by a decisive intervention from Donald Trump.

Dávid Nagy
26.06.2025
Hungary to Host MotoGP and Superbike Championships at Balaton Park Circuit
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary to Host MotoGP and Superbike Championships at Balaton Park Circuit

Hungary’s Balaton Park Circuit will host both MotoGP and Superbike World Championship rounds this summer, marking a major milestone for Hungarian motorsport and offering new opportunities to inspire the next generation of riders.

Ádám Bráder
26.06.2025
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