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  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Újpest Beat Diósgyőr in Season Opener

The 2025–2026 season of the Hungarian football league has just started: Újpest FC beat Diósgyőr 3–1 at home in the first game, with a great performance from Újpest striker Krisztofer Horváth….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 25.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Tusványos 2025: National Policy Round Table

At Tusványos 2025, leaders of Hungarian communities gathered to discuss ethnic minority rights, diaspora engagement, and regional geopolitics. From Ukraine’s demographic crisis to Serbia’s improving ties with Hungary, the National Policy Roundtable highlighted shared struggles and progress, featuring Deputy Prime…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 25.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Prospects for a Common European Army Discussed at Tusványos

A united European army remains an illusion, argued Hungarian and regional experts at Tusványos. Citing historical, political, and structural obstacles, panellists instead urged member states to focus on NATO, develop national defence industries, and prepare for a shifting global security…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 25.07.2025
  • CURRENT

Hungary Strengthens Key Alliances with France on Nuclear Energy and Defence

Hungary and France are expanding their cooperation across nuclear energy, defence, and agricultural policy, with strong alignment on national sovereignty and opposition to EU budget plans that would reduce support for European farmers….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán on Tusnádfürdő: ‘Here, we get to lift our heads’

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the Tusnádfürdő event as a welcome political escape and announced he would unveil key elements of Hungary’s long-term strategy, while also expressing sharp opposition to Ukraine’s EU membership and criticizing Brussels….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Men’s Water Polo Team Loses Historical WC Final against Spain

Hungary’s quest to make history in men’s water polo fell just short, as the national team lost 15–13 to Spain in the World Aquatics final in Singapore. Despite a late-game lead, Zsolt Varga’s squad could not hold off the reigning…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Bryan Leib Slams David Pressman Again

Former US Ambassador to Hungary has published an opinion piece in The New York Times, comparing the supposed authoritarian power grab by President Trump to that of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary—certainly not the first such piece in a…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

After the Smoke Clears — Post-War Scenarios for Ukraine and Europe Discussed at Tusványos

As the war in Ukraine drags on, experts at Tusványos warned that a definitive peace is unlikely. Panellists debated whether the conflict will freeze like others in the post-Soviet space, and what that means for Europe’s security and Ukraine’s future….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Curbing Anti-Corruption Agencies Sparks Protests in Ukraine, Criticism from EU

The Ukrainian legislature fast-tracked a new bill that would put the Ukrainian independent anti-corruption agencies under the purview of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, an appointee by President Zelenskyy. The move sparked concerns over conflicts of interest—people took to the…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

US Returns Priceless 1675 Manuscript to Hungary in Symbolic Gesture

The US has returned a priceless 17th-century manuscript stolen from Budapest to Hungary. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called the gesture a milestone in cultural restitution and praised the renewed Hungarian–American partnership….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Pax Americana 2.0? Discussion at Tusványos 2025

At a panel discussion at Tusványos 2025, Hungarian MP Zsolt Németh shared his hopes on how the second Trump administration could bring about ‘Pax Americana 2.0’. This and other important questions were discussed by him, Carlos Roa, Botond Csoma, and…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 24.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Tusványos Panel Warns of Super-Centralized Future of EU

Will Brussels dictate the future of Europe, or can member states reclaim control? A high-profile panel at Tusványos, including Hungarian EU Affairs Minister János Bóka and Rod Dreher, criticized the EU’s centralization drive, arguing that the European Commission now holds…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 23.07.2025
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Hungary Becomes Key Hub in East-West Tech Cooperation with BYD Deal
CURRENT TECH

Hungary Becomes Key Hub in East-West Tech Cooperation with BYD Deal

Hungary will manufacture the next generation of electric vehicles, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced after signing a strategic agreement with Chinese carmaker BYD, marking a milestone in Chinese–Hungarian industrial cooperation.

Ádám Bráder
16.05.2025
FM Szijjártó: ‘Ukraine is currently the threat’
CURRENT POLITICS

FM Szijjártó: ‘Ukraine is currently the threat’

‘The defence of Ukraine is not the defence of the alliance, not the community, not NATO. Ukraine is currently the threat,’ Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó warned on Thursday. The minister firmly rejected accusations from his Polish counterpart, accusing him of aligning with Kyiv in what he described as a disinformation campaign against Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
15.05.2025
Strategic Split? Netanyahu Signals Break from US Military Aid amid Trump Tensions
CURRENT

Strategic Split? Netanyahu Signals Break from US Military Aid amid Trump Tensions

‘Tensions between the two sides do exist—even on strategic matters—and occasionally spill into public view. The key difference, especially compared to the Biden era, is that these leaks are not weaponized publicly. Instead, both parties swiftly work to defuse them.’

Dávid Nagy
15.05.2025
Hungary Unveils High-Speed Oval Track at ZalaZONE Automotive Test Center
CURRENT

Hungary Unveils High-Speed Oval Track at ZalaZONE Automotive Test Center

A 4.45-kilometre high-speed oval track capable of supporting speeds up to 250 km/h was inaugurated at ZalaZONE in Zalaegerszeg, marking a major step in Hungary’s bid to become a hub for automotive innovation and global industry collaboration.

Ádám Bráder
15.05.2025
Hungarians Oppose Foreign Influence in Politics and Media, Survey Finds
CURRENT POLITICS

Hungarians Oppose Foreign Influence in Politics and Media, Survey Finds

A recent survey by Századvég Foundation reveals that most Hungarians reject foreign influence in domestic politics and media, supporting new legislation that would restrict foreign-funded organizations seen as threats to national sovereignty.

Ádám Bráder
15.05.2025
Metallically Bright? — Reflections on the US–Ukraine Minerals Agreement
CURRENT POLITICS

Metallically Bright? — Reflections on the US–Ukraine Minerals Agreement

The agreement is not just a matter for Ukraine and the US. There is a geopolitical realignment of the world’s raw materials markets, in which Europe’s interests are strongly involved. If US companies are, in practice, given priority access to Ukrainian raw materials, this could limit the EU’s room for manoeuvre at a time when the speed of the green transition will determine future competitiveness.

Viktória Lilla Pató
14.05.2025
Pope Leo Offers Mediation Between Zelenskyy and Putin
CURRENT

Pope Leo Offers Mediation Between Zelenskyy and Putin

As the proposed meeting in Istanbul between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in limbo, Pope Leo XIV appears to have offered the Holy See’s mediation to the warring parties. The negotiations have gained new momentum as international pressure mounts on Russia to agree on a ceasefire.

Joakim Scheffer
14.05.2025
Hungarian Reservists and Ohio National Guard Conduct Joint Live-Fire Drill in Hungary
CURRENT

Hungarian Reservists and Ohio National Guard Conduct Joint Live-Fire Drill in Hungary

Hungarian reservists and the Ohio National Guard are conducting joint live-fire exercises in Bakonykúti, Fejér County, under the Valiant Panther 2025 training operation, enhancing combat readiness and deepening three decades of defence cooperation.

Ádám Bráder
14.05.2025
Tanks Filmed Rolling Through the Streets of Budapest at Night
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Tanks Filmed Rolling Through the Streets of Budapest at Night

A Hungarian Facebook user has shared a video of tanks driving across the streets of Budapest at night over the weekend. Many people picked up the footage, fearing it was a sign of military escalation. However, an expert from the Hungarian tabloid Blikk has cracked the case.

Márton Losonczi
14.05.2025
EU Court Rules Against Von der Leyen in Historic Pfizergate Verdict
CURRENT POLITICS

EU Court Rules Against Von der Leyen in Historic Pfizergate Verdict

The EU’s General Court has delivered a major blow to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, annulling Brussels’ refusal to release her COVID-era text messages with Pfizer’s CEO. The ruling exposes deep flaws in EU transparency and intensifies scrutiny over the €35 billion vaccine contract central to the Pfizergate scandal.

Joakim Scheffer
14.05.2025
Bryan Leib: Hungary Is the Safest Place for Jews in Europe, Thanks to PM Orbán
CURRENT

Bryan Leib: Hungary Is the Safest Place for Jews in Europe, Thanks to PM Orbán

Center for Fundamental Rights Senior Fellow Bryan Leib has recently attended the Jewish News Syndicate’s conference in Jerusalem, Israel, where he explained to the audience why Hungary is the safest place for Jews in Europe.

Márton Losonczi
14.05.2025
ELTE and Government Partner to Advance Human-Centred AI in Hungary
CURRENT TECH

ELTE and Government Partner to Advance Human-Centred AI in Hungary

Hungary is revising its national AI strategy with a strong emphasis on education, ethics, and social application, government commissioner László Palkovics announced, signing a partnership with ELTE to shape human-centered and trustworthy AI technologies.

Ádám Bráder
14.05.2025
Hungary’s Automotive Industry Thrives Despite Global Challenges
CURRENT TECH

Hungary’s Automotive Industry Thrives Despite Global Challenges

Hungary’s car industry remains a driving force of the national economy despite global headwinds, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, stressing that East–West cooperation is key to success in the age of electromobility.

Ádám Bráder
14.05.2025
Von der Leyen’s Week Marred by Private Jet Scandal, Pfizergate Ruling
CURRENT POLITICS

Von der Leyen’s Week Marred by Private Jet Scandal, Pfizergate Ruling

Despite their advocacy for increasingly stringent green policies, EU leaders—including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—took a private jet last week from Brussels to Luxembourg, a journey that would have taken just over two hours by car. The scandal has cast a shadow over von der Leyen’s week, already clouded by an eagerly anticipated EU court ruling concerning the so-called Pfizergate text messages.

Joakim Scheffer
13.05.2025
Transylvanian Hungarian István Kovács to Referee the Champions League Final
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Transylvanian Hungarian István Kovács to Referee the Champions League Final

István Kovács from Nagykároly (Carei), Romania, will be officiating this year’s UCL final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale. He is the fourth ethnic Hungarian to referee the premier European club competition’s final, after Károly Palotai (twice, in 1976 and 1981), Sándor Puhl (1997), and, most recently, Viktor Kassai (2011).

Márton Losonczi
13.05.2025
Orbán: ‘The war in Ukraine is lost’
CURRENT

Orbán: ‘The war in Ukraine is lost’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that, although no one dares to say it, the war in Ukraine is essentially lost. He made the statement at the Conference of Presidents of the European Union Parliaments, held in the National Assembly in Budapest.

Joakim Scheffer
13.05.2025
Budapest Mayor Dismisses Head of Public Transport Amid Integrity Concerns
CURRENT

Budapest Mayor Dismisses Head of Public Transport Amid Integrity Concerns

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has dismissed BKV CEO Tibor Bolla following media reports linking him to individuals accused of organized tax fraud. The decision comes amid concerns over public trust and corporate integrity.

Ádám Bráder
13.05.2025
Euthanasia: A Violation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CURRENT

Euthanasia: A Violation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

‘This is the case with respect for human dignity, the “right to life”, and the prohibition of eugenics. After the Second World War, states wanted to give these principles international legal force. They were formulated in particular in response to Aktion T4, the programme of euthanasia of thousands of disabled people under the Nazi regime in Germany.’

Nicolas Bauer
13.05.2025
Serbian Drug Smugglers Busted at Hungarian Border
CURRENT

Serbian Drug Smugglers Busted at Hungarian Border

The Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) posted the video of the arrest of the Serbian man apprehended at the southern border. He was caught with over five kilograms (11 pounds) of heroin and methamphetamine.

Márton Losonczi
12.05.2025
Hungarian Ministry of Defence Adopts Two Lynxes in Symbolic Conservation Effort
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Ministry of Defence Adopts Two Lynxes in Symbolic Conservation Effort

The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has symbolically adopted two lynxes at the Budakeszi Wildlife Park—linking military identity with nature conservation and education, while highlighting parallels between wildlife and the army’s modern Lynx combat vehicles.

Ádám Bráder
12.05.2025
Trump Secures ‘Historic Trade Win’ as US, China Reach Tariff Deal
CURRENT

Trump Secures ‘Historic Trade Win’ as US, China Reach Tariff Deal

The United States and China have reached an agreement described by the White House as a ‘historic trade win’ for the American people, rolling back both tariffs and non-tariff barriers in bilateral trade. The deal, which will take effect on 14 May, will reduce tariffs on US products exported to China to 10 per cent, and on Chinese products entering the US to 30 per cent.

Joakim Scheffer
12.05.2025
US Pride March Organizers Complain About Lack of Funding in the Trump Era
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT REVIEW

US Pride March Organizers Complain About Lack of Funding in the Trump Era

The Washington Post recently ran an article in which it details how LGBT pride march organizers in the United States are facing major gaps in their budgets for this year’s events, as corporate funding has significantly slowed under the second Trump administration.

Márton Losonczi
12.05.2025
Holocaust Remembrance March Echoes Urgency in 2025
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Holocaust Remembrance March Echoes Urgency in 2025

The 21st March of Life took place in Budapest on Sunday, with participants walking from the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial to the Várkert Bazaar. This year’s commemoration was marked by a somber reflection on current threats to Jewish communities worldwide.

Ádám Bráder
12.05.2025
How ‘Spy War’ Between Hungary and Ukraine Unfolded
CURRENT POLITICS

How ‘Spy War’ Between Hungary and Ukraine Unfolded

A spy war has erupted between Hungary and Ukraine, with both countries expelling diplomats amid allegations of espionage and political subversion. At home, Hungarian officials now suspect the opposition’s actions—including a controversial leak by Péter Magyar—may be tied to Ukrainian intelligence efforts to destabilize Prime Minister Orbán’s government.

Joakim Scheffer
12.05.2025
Polish MP Appeals to the Hungarian People: ‘Defend your country from Eurocrats!’
CURRENT

Polish MP Appeals to the Hungarian People: ‘Defend your country from Eurocrats!’

Polish MP Dariusz Matecki has issued an appeal to the Hungarian people, warning them not to fall victim to the same ‘Eurocratic’ takeover that destroyed Polish sovereignty. In an open letter posted on X, Matecki—currently facing politically charged prosecution in Poland—urged Hungarians to resist EU interference in the parliamentary elections in 2026.

Joakim Scheffer
12.05.2025
Hungarian Students Are Taking Their ‘Érettségi’ Exam Across the Nation
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Students Are Taking Their ‘Érettségi’ Exam Across the Nation

In Hungary, students take a so-called ‘érettségi’ (maturity) exam at the end of their high school education, which serves as both their SAT and GED in the American context. These exams take place in early May every year—students are taking their exams as we are writing this article.

Márton Losonczi
09.05.2025
HUN-REN and BME Join Forces to Shape the Future of Science and Technology
CURRENT

HUN-REN and BME Join Forces to Shape the Future of Science and Technology

Hungary’s top scientific network, HUN-REN, and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and education across key technological fields.

Ádám Bráder
09.05.2025
US Signs First Trade Deal with UK in the New Trump Era
CURRENT

US Signs First Trade Deal with UK in the New Trump Era

At a press conference on Thursday, President Trump revealed that the first country to sign a new trade agreement with the US under his second term is the United Kingdom. Per the new deal, the US will have a baseline tariff of 10 per cent imposed on the UK, with certain exceptions, such as UK-made steel. Meanwhile, the UK will drop its tariffs on US goods from 5.1 to 1.8 per cent.

Márton Losonczi
09.05.2025
Orbán Announces 2026 Budget with Focus on Social Support and Price Regulation
CURRENT

Orbán Announces 2026 Budget with Focus on Social Support and Price Regulation

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unveiled an ambitious, anti-war 2026 budget plan focused on protecting Hungarian families, pledging massive spending on pensions, family assistance, and energy price reductions, while introducing further steps to rein in inflation and regulate retail pricing.

Ádám Bráder
09.05.2025
Robert Prevost Becomes First US Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
CURRENT

Robert Prevost Becomes First US Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

White smoke signalled history in the making: the Catholic Church has elected its first American pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, emerged from the conclave with a call for peace and dialogue. A veteran of Latin American ministry and Vatican leadership, he inherits a Church reshaped by Pope Francis—and still deeply divided.

Joakim Scheffer
08.05.2025
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