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Charlie Kirk Would Have Turned 32 Today — US Holds National Day of Remembrance

Charlie Kirk would have turned 32 today, 14 October 2025. One month after his assassination, the United States marks the first National Day of Remembrance for the conservative activist, with both chambers of Congress passing resolutions to honour his legacy…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 14.10.2025
  • CURRENT, TECH

AI and Global Platforms Reshape Hungary’s Media Landscape

Hungary’s latest media market report shows how global tech platforms and AI-driven tools are rapidly transforming news, advertising, and entertainment, while the EU’s Digital Services Act has yet to reduce the power imbalance between users and online giants….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.10.2025
Still life on the theme of relations between Europe and France
  • CURRENT, OPINION

France’s Fiscal Crisis: Only One Way Out

‘The problem is that the French government is spending too much money. In August of this year, just before the government collapsed, Finance Minister Eric Lombard warned that if the country did not get its act together, it would end…
  • Philip Pilkington
  • ‎ —‎ 14.10.2025
Research staff at work in the pilot research laboratory of the University of Debrecen on the day of its inauguration on 2 July 2024
  • CURRENT

Hungarian University Researchers Contribute to Major Medical Innovation in Immune Science

An international research consortium involving Hungarian scientists has developed new diagnostic tools that could revolutionize the detection and treatment of kidney and eye diseases, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19 by improving understanding of the immune system….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.10.2025
  • CURRENT

Trump Endorses Viktor Orbán for 2026 Election

US President Donald Trump has endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the 2026 parliamentary election, expressing full confidence that he will outperform his 2022 result. Speaking at the Gaza peace deal signing in Egypt, Trump called Orbán ‘fantastic’ and…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 14.10.2025
  • CURRENT

Minister Hankó of Hungary: First a Home, Then a Family

Hungary’s Home Start Programme aims to help both young people and those who have not owned any real estate property achieve home ownership. Minister Hankó Balázs said daily applications show the policy’s success, while also highlighting tax breaks for under-25s…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 13.10.2025
  • CURRENT

German Socialist Mayor Tortured by Adopted Migrant Daughter, No Charges Filed

The mayor of Herdercke, SPD politician Iris Stalzer, remains in critical condition after being stabbed 13 times and tortured by her adopted migrant daughter. The 17-year-old reportedly held her mother captive for hours, yet prosecutors have declined to bring charges….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 13.10.2025
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

Orbán to Join Egypt Peace Summit Ending Gaza War at Trump’s Invitation

Viktor Orbán will join world leaders in Sharm El Sheikh for the signing of the historic Israel–Hamas peace deal brokered by Donald Trump. The Hungarian prime minister hailed the breakthrough as proof that ‘common-sense, pro-peace forces’ can prevail globally—from Gaza…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 13.10.2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) welcomes President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas outside 10 Downing Street ahead of their meeting in London, United Kingdom on September 08, 2025
  • CURRENT, OPINION

How Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan—and Labour’s Virtue-Signalling—Sidelined Britain into Irrelevance

‘Under Labour Britain has marginalized itself into irrelevance. Not through accident or happenstance but as a deliberate policy choice.’…
  • Adam LeBor
  • ‎ —‎ 13.10.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS, REVIEW

Barack Obama Targets Hungary, Poland in His ‘Fight for Democracy’

Former US President Barack Obama invited two critics of the Orbán administration in Hungary, Sándor Léderer and Stefánia Kapronczay, to talk about ‘fighting authoritarianism’ in a video he posted on his social media. Reactions to the video have been mostly…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 13.10.2025
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Hungary Retains Investment Status with Strong Economic Fundamentals

Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed Hungary’s sovereign credit rating, keeping the country in the investment-grade category. With all three major agencies maintaining positive ratings, investor confidence in Hungary remains strong….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 13.10.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Get It Done: 2–0 Victory over Armenia at Home

With Dániel Lukács of Puskás Akadémia and Zsombor Gruber of Ferencváros scoring their first ever national team goals, Hungary beat Armenia 2–0 in a crucial game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign at home in Budapest. The red-white-and-greens…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 11.10.2025
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300 Political Prisoners Are Now Free: This Is the Power of American Diplomacy
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300 Political Prisoners Are Now Free: This Is the Power of American Diplomacy

‘This is precisely the power of diplomacy. Minsk’s example demonstrates that authoritarian regimes respond to smart diplomacy. The leaders of such countries also react to incentives—be it better trade deals or a bit of international spotlight.’

Lili Zemplényi
02.10.2025
Hungary Signs Historic LNG Deal with France’s ENGIE to Bolster Energy Security
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Hungary Signs Historic LNG Deal with France’s ENGIE to Bolster Energy Security

Hungary has signed its longest-ever liquefied natural gas supply deal with French energy giant ENGIE, securing 4 billion cubic metres of LNG between 2028 and 2038. The government says the agreement strengthens national energy security amid global uncertainty.

Ádám Bráder
02.10.2025
Orbán Opposes Linking Ukraine’s Accession and Sanctions Push; Warns of War Risks
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Orbán Opposes Linking Ukraine’s Accession and Sanctions Push; Warns of War Risks

Hungary cannot be circumvented with legal manoeuvres to open Ukraine’s EU accession process, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Copenhagen ahead of an informal EU summit, insisting any enlargement must follow the same rules and warning that fast-tracking Kyiv risks drawing the EU into war and draining funds.

Ádám Bráder
02.10.2025
Hungary Is What Europe Was Before 2015 — Eva Vlaar, Gerald Grosz on Mass Migration
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary Is What Europe Was Before 2015 — Eva Vlaar, Gerald Grosz on Mass Migration

Eva Vlaardingerbroek and Gerald Grosz warned in Budapest that mass migration has devastated Western Europe, praising Hungary as a rare bastion of safety and identity. Vlaardingerbroek called it ‘the only country left in Europe that represents what Europe was,’ while Grosz described it as ‘the safe Europe as we knew it.’

Joakim Scheffer
01.10.2025
PM Orbán Reminds Donald Tusk That EU Is Not at War with Russia
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PM Orbán Reminds Donald Tusk That EU Is Not at War with Russia

Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland called the Russo–Ukrainian war ‘our war’ at the Warsaw Security Forum, prompting a sharp rebuke from his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán, who warned that neither Hungary nor the EU is at war with Russia and accused Tusk of endangering European lives.

Márton Losonczi
01.10.2025
Tisza Voters Back Russian Energy Ban, Fidesz Base Strongly Opposes, Századvég Survey Reveals
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Tisza Voters Back Russian Energy Ban, Fidesz Base Strongly Opposes, Századvég Survey Reveals

A new poll shows that two-thirds of Hungarians oppose an EU-backed ban on Russian oil and gas, despite the Tisza Party adding it to its programme. While most Tisza supporters back the move, nearly all Fidesz voters reject it.

Ádám Bráder
01.10.2025
Elon Musk Leads Charge Against Netflix over Cartoon Director’s Charlie Kirk Comments
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Elon Musk Leads Charge Against Netflix over Cartoon Director’s Charlie Kirk Comments

The American streaming giant Netflix is currently under fire on X for the creator of one of their animated programmes making denigrating comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. As it turned out, the same cartoon also promoted transgenderism to children. Elon Musk has also chimed in, announcing that he is cancelling his Netflix subscription because of the controversy.

Márton Losonczi
01.10.2025
Hungary Grants Income Tax Exemption to Mothers with Three Children
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary Grants Income Tax Exemption to Mothers with Three Children

From 1 October, mothers with three children in Hungary are exempt from paying personal income tax. The measure could benefit around 250,000 women, leaving families with hundreds of thousands of forints more each year.

Ádám Bráder
01.10.2025
New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Mikie Sherrill’s Long List of Scandals
CURRENT POLITICS

New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Mikie Sherrill’s Long List of Scandals

From a cheating scandal in the Naval Academy in 1994, through an insider trading scandal, to a nepotism scandal in 2025—Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is really making the Democrats sweat in the once deep blue New Jersey. Can Republican Jack Ciattarelli take advantage of the scandals and win the race in the Garden State?

Márton Losonczi
30.09.2025
Hungary as a Bridge between the Turkic World and Europe
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Hungary as a Bridge between the Turkic World and Europe

‘“At LUPS, we educate those who will dedicate their careers to serving the homeland in national security, diplomacy, or public administration,” Rector Dr Gergely Deli emphasized in his opening address. “For this, our students need the broadest possible understanding of the world…The new research centre provides a platform and serves as a bridge between Hungary and the Turkic countries.”’

Tibor Sarnyai
30.09.2025
HUNOR Programme Aims to Put Hungary Back at the Forefront of Space
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

HUNOR Programme Aims to Put Hungary Back at the Forefront of Space

Hungary’s return to space is not only a possibility but also a duty, said government commissioner Orsolya Ferencz on Space Research Day, stressing that the HUNOR programme is a national mission that must inspire the next generation of scientists.

Ádám Bráder
30.09.2025
Double-Digit Wage Growth Possible as Productivity Push Intensifies
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Double-Digit Wage Growth Possible as Productivity Push Intensifies

Hungary may see a double-digit minimum wage increase next year, though the planned 13 per cent rise looks unlikely, Economy Minister Márton Nagy said in Budapest. Talks are ongoing between employers, unions, and the state over the final figure.

Ádám Bráder
30.09.2025
Hungary Hits Back at Kyiv, Bans Ukrainska Pravda and More Outlets
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Hungary Hits Back at Kyiv, Bans Ukrainska Pravda and More Outlets

Hungary has retaliated against Ukraine’s decision to block foreign outlets by banning access to several Ukrainian sites, including Ukrainska Pravda. Minister Gergely Gulyás called Kyiv’s move censorship, arguing that silencing critical media undermines its EU bid.

Joakim Scheffer
29.09.2025
‘Petty Press Conspiracy’ — The Center’s Miklós Szánthó Decries Fake Scandal
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‘Petty Press Conspiracy’ — The Center’s Miklós Szánthó Decries Fake Scandal

Left-wing journalists in Hungary have been trying to smear Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén as someone implicated in the prostitution scandal at the Szőlő Street Juvenile Corrections Centre in Budapest, Hungary, without any basis in reality. Miklós Szánthó, the head of the Center for Fundamental Rights, has responded to the smear campaign in a fiery Facebook video.

Márton Losonczi
29.09.2025
WCF Cat Show Held in Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

WCF Cat Show Held in Budapest

The World Cat Federation (WCF) is a prestigious pet organization founded in 1988 that gives out its Best Cat award annually based on a point system. Over the weekend, for the first time in ten years, they held a show in Budapest, Hungary, to the delight of Hungarian cat enthusiasts.

Márton Losonczi
29.09.2025
BMW Plant Launch in Debrecen Accelerates Hungarian Automotive Industry
CURRENT TECH

BMW Plant Launch in Debrecen Accelerates Hungarian Automotive Industry

Hungary’s automotive sector is set for a major boost as BMW opens its Debrecen plant, producing only fully electric models. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó hailed the launch as a milestone that will strengthen industry and drive economic growth.

Ádám Bráder
29.09.2025
Zelenskyy Threatens Hungary over Alleged Drone Incursion, Orbán Reacts
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Zelenskyy Threatens Hungary over Alleged Drone Incursion, Orbán Reacts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Hungary of flying reconnaissance drones across the border, warning Budapest it was engaging in a ‘dangerous’ game. Hungary firmly rejected the claim, calling it fabricated and politically motivated. The row adds to a long list of clashes between the two uneasy neighbours.

Joakim Scheffer
29.09.2025
Orbán and Fico Mark Bridge Anniversary with Call for Peace and Unity
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Orbán and Fico Mark Bridge Anniversary with Call for Peace and Unity

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán and Slovak PM Robert Fico marked the 130th anniversary of the Mária Valéria Bridge in Esztergom, stressing Central European unity, warning against Brussels’s war agenda, and calling for peace over destabilization.

Ádám Bráder
29.09.2025
UPDATED EU Wins over Russia in Moldova’s ‘Dirty’ Election
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UPDATED EU Wins over Russia in Moldova’s ‘Dirty’ Election

The governing PAS party has claimed victory in Moldova’s election, with the campaign overshadowed by raids, bans on opposition candidates, and accusations of meddling from both Russia and the EU. Moldovan authorities once again restricted access for voters from Transnistria, while Telegram’s CEO accused French intelligence of censorship attempts and meddling.

Joakim Scheffer
29.09.2025
Hungarian Gripens Scramble over Russian Jets near Latvia
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Hungarian Gripens Scramble over Russian Jets near Latvia

Hungarian Gripens scrambled from Šiauliai, Lithuania, on 25 September to intercept Russian jets near Latvia. NATO praised Hungary’s role in protecting Baltic airspace, even as Budapest faces criticism within the Alliance for its stance on Ukraine.

Joakim Scheffer
26.09.2025
Billions Invested as Hu-rizont Programme Expands Hungarian-Led Research
CURRENT

Billions Invested as Hu-rizont Programme Expands Hungarian-Led Research

Hungary’s flagship international research programme, Hu-rizont, brings together Hungarian experts and global partners to tackle key social and economic challenges, with billions in funding and dozens of projects underway at leading universities.

Ádám Bráder
26.09.2025
Orbán Denounces Disinformation in Szőlő Street Scandal, Warns of Legal Consequences
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Denounces Disinformation in Szőlő Street Scandal, Warns of Legal Consequences

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán dismissed allegations of paedophilia linked to a correctional facility in Szőlő Street as a foreign-backed disinformation campaign, while warning of legal consequences and defending his government’s policies on energy, taxes, and family support.

Ádám Bráder
26.09.2025
Slovakia Amends Constitution: You Are Either Male or Female
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Slovakia Amends Constitution: You Are Either Male or Female

Slovakia’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment asserting the primacy of domestic over international law. Backed by PM Robert Fico’s government, the changes enshrine traditional values, define gender as male and female, restrict adoption rights, and give parents more control over sex education—moves likely to spark criticism from the EU.

Péter Szitás
26.09.2025
Ten-Man Ferencváros Clinch Last-Minute Draw Against Plzeň
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Ten-Man Ferencváros Clinch Last-Minute Draw Against Plzeň

Despite Viktoria Plzeň taking an early lead and having a player sent off in the first half, Ferencváros managed to win a point in their first UEFA Europa League league phase game of the season. Aleksandar Pešić scored the equalizer in the very last minute of the match.

Márton Losonczi
26.09.2025
World Press Photo 2025 Exhibition Opens in Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

World Press Photo 2025 Exhibition Opens in Budapest

Budapest is once again hosting the World Press Photo exhibition, opened on 25 September by Mayor Gergely Karácsony. Running until 9 November at the Biodome, the showcase features 42 award-winning photographers from 31 nations, highlighting stories of war, resilience, and coexistence between humanity and nature.

Joakim Scheffer
26.09.2025
Won’t Israel Become a Pariah State? — An Interview with Aliza Bin-Noun
CURRENT INTERVIEW

Won’t Israel Become a Pariah State? — An Interview with Aliza Bin-Noun

What is Israel planning to do after the Western recognition of Palestine? Will there be a point when Washington doesn’t back Israel further? Why has the Hungarian government become a pro-Israeli government? We spoke with the former Political Director of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the fragile situation of the Jewish state at the Danube Institute’s Geopolitical Summit in Budapest.

Tamás Maráczi
26.09.2025
Trump Calls Orbán, Hungary Holds Line on Russian Oil Imports
CURRENT

Trump Calls Orbán, Hungary Holds Line on Russian Oil Imports

US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke on Wednesday about Russian energy, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine. The call came as Trump urged Europe to end Russian imports, while Budapest insists geography leaves it no choice. FM Péter Szijjártó stressed that Hungary’s energy security is a matter of pipelines, not ideology.

Joakim Scheffer
25.09.2025
Franciscan Friar Accosted at Hungarian Opposition Protest, PM Orbán Defends Him
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Franciscan Friar Accosted at Hungarian Opposition Protest, PM Orbán Defends Him

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has defended an 82-year-old Franciscan Friar who was accosted by opposition protesters at his church. In the video shared by the Prime Minister, the demonstrators can be heard yelling at Father Pál, who is objecting to their presence right by his church.

Márton Losonczi
25.09.2025
Google to Restore Banned YouTube Accounts, Citing Biden-Era Political Pressure
CURRENT POLITICS

Google to Restore Banned YouTube Accounts, Citing Biden-Era Political Pressure

Google has announced plans to restore YouTube accounts previously banned over COVID-19 and election content. The move comes after admitting that US political pressure, including lobbying from the Biden administration, influenced earlier restrictions.

Ádám Bráder
25.09.2025
Hungary’s Economy Ministry Slams Tisza’s Progressive Tax Proposal
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Hungary’s Economy Ministry Slams Tisza’s Progressive Tax Proposal

Hungary’s National Economy Ministry (NGM) criticized the European Commission and the opposition Tisza Party on Thursday, warning that proposed progressive tax hikes and subsidy cuts would endanger families, small businesses, and jobs.

Ádám Bráder
25.09.2025
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