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  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Orbán Welcomes Political Shift in Germany as AfD Breaks Down Firewall

On Wednesday, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) finally broke through the firewall that German mainstream parties had imposed on them since the party’s foundation, securing a majority alongside the CDU on a motion for stricter migration rules. Hungarian prime minister Viktor…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 30.01.2025
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with the US military delegation led by General Michael Kurilla to discuss the situation in southern Lebanon and military cooperation in Beirut, Lebanon, on 13 January 2025.
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

After Two Years, Lebanon Finally Elects a President

‘Besides all the bad news, there are sometimes good ones, too, even from difficult regions like the Middle East. After a long time, a new president has been elected in Lebanon,’ Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó commented on the election…
  • Ibolya Lubiczki
  • ‎ —‎ 30.01.2025
  • CURRENT

Elon Musk Sides with Balázs Orbán on Previous US Funding of Hungarian ‘Independent’ Media

Elon Musk reacted to reports that Hungarian opposition media outlets were outraged over Trump’s decision to halt US foreign assistance, cutting off substantial grants previously provided by USAID and the US Embassy in Budapest. Sharing Balázs Orbán’s post, the US…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 30.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

EU Health Programme JARED Holds Kick-Off Conference in Budapest

The Joint Action on REspiratory Diseases (JARED) initiative by the EU was launched in December 2024, with support from 14 Member States. The Korányi Institute of Pulmonology in Budakeszi, Hungary is the leading institution of the project. The initiative’s kick-off…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 29.01.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungary Eyes Strategic Partnership with UAE as PM Orbán Wraps Historic Visit

On Wednesday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concluded a historic two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, during which he held bilateral talks with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations in key areas, including…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 29.01.2025
  • CURRENT

Austrian Private Universities Join Hungary in Fight Against Brussels over Erasmus

The Austrian Private Universities Conference has protested at the Brussels’ decision to exclude Vienna-based Modul University from the Erasmus+ and Horizon programmes, citing the Hungarian ownership of the institution. The body has called on the European Commission to stop its…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 29.01.2025
Illustrative image of an electrician (Pixabay)
  • CURRENT

Hungarian Workers More Confident About Job Security and Savings

Hungarian workers are increasingly optimistic about their ability to weather unemployment, as revealed by a recent study from BNP Paribas Cardif and Medián. The findings show rising confidence in finding new jobs and improved financial preparedness among respondents….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 29.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Balázs Orbán Talks of New World Order at Anniversary Event for Rubicon

The Political Director of the Hungarian Prime Minister spoke at the 35th anniversary event for the Hungarian history periodical Rubicon. He discussed the end of the unipolar world order dominated by the United States, the EU in the new world…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 28.01.2025
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Serbian PM Resigns Amid Growing Tensions After Deadly Railway Station Accident

After months of demonstrations following the accident at the Novi Sad railway station, Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević resigned on Tuesday, with Novi Sad Mayor Milan Đurić also expected to step down. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is set to decide…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 28.01.2025
  • CURRENT, TECH

Opaque Moderation Rules of Tech Giants Impact Half a Million Hungarians

A recent study commissioned by Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority reveals that Facebook’s opaque moderation policies may have restricted up to half a million Hungarian users. The research highlights the lack of transparency in tech giants’ content rules….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 28.01.2025
Major General László Sticz, Commander of EUFOR Althea, the European Union peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Central European Defence Cooperation (CEDC) meeting in Budapest on 25 April 2024
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Hungarian Commander Reflects on a Challenging Year of Leadership in EUFOR Althea

Along with the Hungarian commander, a Hungarian peacekeeping contingent was deployed in Bosnia and Herzegovina with about 400 soldiers. The HDF provided an air search and rescue team, an air evacuation team, an artillery team with dog patrols, medical support…
  • Dávid Nagy
  • ‎ —‎ 28.01.2025
  • CURRENT

Cybersecurity Expert Sheds Light on Bomb Threats Sent to Hungarian Schools

Bomb threat emails targeting Hungarian schools last week were traced to Ukrainian IP addresses using a Russian email provider. While this provides clues, determining the actual origin remains complex due to disposable email accounts and VPN technologies, experts say….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 28.01.2025
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Media Council Enforcement Leads to Age Rating Revision on Netflix, NMHH Confirms
CURRENT

Media Council Enforcement Leads to Age Rating Revision on Netflix, NMHH Confirms

According to the statement by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority, prompted by a citizen’s report, the Media Council examined the second episode of the first season of the series Locke & Key, available on the streaming service of Netflix, in terms of compliance with classification regulations. Following the investigation, Netflix changed the age rating of the programme to 16+ in its Hungarian media service.

Ádám Bráder
28.03.2024
New Israeli Multi-Mission Radar Spotted in Hungary
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New Israeli Multi-Mission Radar Spotted in Hungary

According to press reports, an Israeli ELM-2084 multi-mission radar, also utilized as part of the renowned Israeli Iron Dome air defence system, has been sighted near a Hungarian settlement. The Hungarian Defence Forces have procured eleven of these modern systems.

Joakim Scheffer
27.03.2024
Speaker Kövér: Hungary Is ‘heartfelt friend of francophone community’
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Speaker Kövér: Hungary Is ‘heartfelt friend of francophone community’

House Speaker László Kövér spoke at the opening of an exhibition in Budapest on International Francophonie Day, where he praised the French culture’s effect on European cultural life.

Márton Losonczi
27.03.2024
Iconic Hungarian Chocolate Brands in Hungarian Ownership Again: Cerbona Acquires Nestlé Trademarks
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Iconic Hungarian Chocolate Brands in Hungarian Ownership Again: Cerbona Acquires Nestlé Trademarks

According to the joint statement of the two companies released on Tuesday, Hungarian Cerbona has acquired the trademarks of Boci, Melba, and Párizsi kocka. The transaction will be finalized on 22 May 2024; until then, Nestlé will continue to manufacture the products to ensure the continuity of supply.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2024
Foundation Stone of Rheinmetall’s New Factory Laid in Szeged
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Foundation Stone of Rheinmetall’s New Factory Laid in Szeged

Head of Rheinmetall Power Systems division Christoph Müller noted at the ceremony that Szeged will be the group’s first hybrid site, where the civil business and defence technology activities will operate under one roof. The initial step will be the construction of a 15,000 square metre plant on the 85,000 square metre area adjacent to the ELI ALPS laser research centre, providing jobs for three hundred highly skilled professionals.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2024
Newly Inaugurated President of Hungary Makes First Diplomatic Visit to Poland
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Newly Inaugurated President of Hungary Makes First Diplomatic Visit to Poland

Tamás Sulyok visited Poland on the Day of Polish⁠–⁠Hungarian Friendship, marking the extraordinary and long-standing relationship between the two Central European nations.

Márton Losonczi
26.03.2024
Community Police’s Drone Initiative Targets Illegal Waste Disposal Sites
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Community Police’s Drone Initiative Targets Illegal Waste Disposal Sites

The idea to involve community police in the organized detection and elimination of illegal waste dumps arose because they are constantly present in the settlements, perform various tasks, such as patrolling urban and rural areas, including with mounted patrols, and use dogs, bicycles, and motorcycles to carry out their tasks, thus making their work more effective.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2024
Austria Commends Hungary Helps Program, Achieving Cooperation in Assisting Persecuted Christians
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Austria Commends Hungary Helps Program, Achieving Cooperation in Assisting Persecuted Christians

According to State Secretary for Assisting Persecuted Christians and Implementing the Hungary Helps Program Tristan Azbej the purpose of the meeting was for the Hungarian government to share its knowledge and experience regarding Hungary’s policy of aiding persecuted Christians.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2024
Government Expects Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness in 2024
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Government Expects Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness in 2024

Minister for National Economy Márton Nagy presented the new competitiveness strategy for 2024⁠–⁠2030 adopted by the government at a press conference held in Budapest on Monday. According to him, economic growth between 2 to ⁠3 per cent is expected this year.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2024
Hungary Subscribes to EU Call for Gaza Ceasefire
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Hungary Subscribes to EU Call for Gaza Ceasefire

After vetoing the call for a ceasefire in Gaza in February, Hungary ultimately subscribed to a joint statement on 21 March for the first time since the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war. Thus, EU leaders have unanimously called for ‘an immediate humanitarian halt leading to a sustainable ceasefire’ in Gaza.

huconedit
25.03.2024
Hungary Sends Condolences to Russia After Tragic Moscow Terror Attack
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Hungary Sends Condolences to Russia After Tragic Moscow Terror Attack

Both Viktor Orbán and Péter Szijjártó have extended their condolences to Russia over the tragic events that occurred last Friday at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow. The circumstances surrounding one of the most brutal terrorist attacks in decades remain unclear.

Joakim Scheffer
25.03.2024
Freak Hungary Rally Accident Kills Four
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Freak Hungary Rally Accident Kills Four

A driver drifted off the road and into a crowd of spectators at the Esztergom–Nyerges rally near Lábatlan, Hungary. The tragic accident killed four and injured eight.

Márton Losonczi
25.03.2024
Alaska Gym Cancels Woman’s Membership for Exposing Trans Person Shaving in Women’s Locker Room
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Alaska Gym Cancels Woman’s Membership for Exposing Trans Person Shaving in Women’s Locker Room

A woman at a Planet Fitness gym in Fairbanks, Alaska took photos of a biological man shaving in the women’s dressing room. The company has a policy which allows customers to choose the dressing room which best aligns with ‘self-reported gender identity’. A similar case in California in 2021 ended up with criminal charges for a man in the women’s locker room.

Márton Losonczi
22.03.2024
New Website Launches to Help Refugees Find Employment in Hungary
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New Website Launches to Help Refugees Find Employment in Hungary

The Hungarian NGO Menedék is behind the project to give reliable and up-to-date information for foreign workers and refugees currently located in Hungary. According to the website, there are 70,000 foreign workers employed in the country today.

Márton Losonczi
22.03.2024
Ukraine to Abolish ‘Sponsors of War’ List Amid Growing International Pressure
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Ukraine to Abolish ‘Sponsors of War’ List Amid Growing International Pressure

With increasing international pressure, Ukraine is set to abandon its list of ‘international sponsors of the war’. For a significant period, this list featured the largest Hungarian bank, OTP, leading to considerable tension between Hungary and Ukraine.

Joakim Scheffer
22.03.2024
Hungarian Prime Minister: The European Parliament Needs as Many Peace-Loving Politicians as Possible
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Hungarian Prime Minister: The European Parliament Needs as Many Peace-Loving Politicians as Possible

In his regular Friday morning interview with public Kossuth radio, Viktor Orbán stated that in terms of European political struggles, traditional categories have been used so far, such as right-wing, left-wing, globalist, or sovereigntist forces, but now a new dimension has opened up: the decisive question will not be about party affiliation, but about who is for peace and who is for war.

Ádám Bráder
22.03.2024
‘Viktor Orbán is compatible with Europe’ — ECR Co-chair Voices Support for Hungarian PM
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‘Viktor Orbán is compatible with Europe’ — ECR Co-chair Voices Support for Hungarian PM

According to Nicola Procaccini, those who attempt to demonize Viktor Orbán are seeking to impose their minority political perspectives onto others. The remarks made by the co-chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists signify another indication that Fidesz may indeed join the conservative political group following the European elections in the summer.

Joakim Scheffer
22.03.2024
Vast Majority of Hungarians Oppose Sending European Troops to Ukraine, Poll Shows
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Vast Majority of Hungarians Oppose Sending European Troops to Ukraine, Poll Shows

The major polling firm Századvég found that 88 per cent of Hungarians oppose sending NATO troops to Ukraine like President Emmanuel Macron of France suggested. Also, 80 per cent of responders believe it is unlikely that Russia would attack Hungary if they were to be successful in Ukraine.

Márton Losonczi
21.03.2024
Anti-Hungarian Extremist in Romania Fined for Trying to Disrupt 15 March Celebrations
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Anti-Hungarian Extremist in Romania Fined for Trying to Disrupt 15 March Celebrations

Mihai Tîrnoveanu attempted to display a banner with the writing ‘Transylvania is Romanian land’ at a 15 March celebration attended by Foreign Minister Szijjártó of Hungary in Sepsiszentgyörgy. However, the banner was confiscated before the event, and the wannabe disruptor was arrested by local police.

Márton Losonczi
21.03.2024
Hungarian Government Allocates 10 Billion Forints to Pannonia Scholarship Programme
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Hungarian Government Allocates 10 Billion Forints to Pannonia Scholarship Programme

During the programme, participants will be supported with monthly scholarships ranging from 350,000 to 500,000 forints, allowing approximately 8,000 students, educators, and researchers to gain international experience at the world’s leading universities.

Ádám Bráder
21.03.2024
VR-Assisted Surgery Breakthrough in Paediatric Oncology in Hungary
CURRENT

VR-Assisted Surgery Breakthrough in Paediatric Oncology in Hungary

A new VR-assisted surgical procedure was first performed in January at the Paediatric Clinic of Semmelweis University, involving a seven-year-old child suffering from a malignant tumour of the sympathetic nervous system. Prior to the operation, the tumour and its surroundings were virtually visualized through a VR headset, providing a precise image of the neuroblastoma’s location.

Ádám Bráder
21.03.2024
Viktor Orbán: We Will Send the Soros Empire to the Rubbish Heap of History
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Viktor Orbán: We Will Send the Soros Empire to the Rubbish Heap of History

In his speech at the event, Viktor Orbán emphasized that in the debate with liberals, it will not be the Soros Empire or Brussels bureaucrats, but nations that will prevail, highlighting that the ideal of an open society has not taken root in Central Europe.

Ádám Bráder
21.03.2024
Teachers’ Salaries Nearly Doubled in Hungary over Four Years
CURRENT

Teachers’ Salaries Nearly Doubled in Hungary over Four Years

At an event launching the project aimed at improving teachers’ salaries with EU support State Secretary Bence Rétvári reminded that teachers’ salaries nearly doubled over four years, while other governmental measures are also being implemented to increase the number of people choosing the profession.

Ádám Bráder
20.03.2024
Hungarian Government Launches Programme to Boost Youth Employment
CURRENT

Hungarian Government Launches Programme to Boost Youth Employment

Under the new scheme, the state will cover 50 per cent of the employee’s salary for four or six months. If the workplace is more than 60 kilometres away from the place of residence, rental support up to 70 per cent of the minimum wage, or 180,000 forints, can be requested under the programme. Within a sixty-kilometre radius, travel expenses of 10,000 forints per 10 kilometres will be provided.

Ádám Bráder
20.03.2024
NATO to Expand Innovation Network in Hungary
CURRENT

NATO to Expand Innovation Network in Hungary

New military tech test centres will be established in Hungary as part of NATO’s DIANA programme, the Hungarian Ministry of Defence has announced.

Márton Losonczi
20.03.2024
Hungarian Inmates Assist in the Furnishing of the High-Tech Csenger Prison
CURRENT TECH

Hungarian Inmates Assist in the Furnishing of the High-Tech Csenger Prison

Head of the Communication Department of the Hungarian Prison Service Colonel György Makula explained that the metal cell furnishings of the new prison will be entirely different from the previously standardized ones, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Ádám Bráder
19.03.2024
AirAsia Launches Direct Flights between Bangkok and Budapest Amid Growing Tourism
CURRENT

AirAsia Launches Direct Flights between Bangkok and Budapest Amid Growing Tourism

Following talks with his Thai counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó revealed that tourist traffic between the two countries has doubled, with more than 10,000 Thai tourists visiting Hungary last year, while more than 30,000 Hungarians travelled to Thailand.

Ádám Bráder
19.03.2024
Serbia Purchases Air Defence Components from Hungary
CURRENT

Serbia Purchases Air Defence Components from Hungary

The 2K12 KUB weapon system has been in service in Hungary since the late 1970s; some of the equipment was jointly modernized by the Hungarian and Polish defence industries between 2001 and 2002.

Ádám Bráder
18.03.2024
Men’s National Handball Team Qualifies for Olympics for the First Time in 12 Years
CURRENT

Men’s National Handball Team Qualifies for Olympics for the First Time in 12 Years

Hungary beat Portugal 30–27, turning the scoreline around in the last minutes in a heroic fashion, thus making it among the 12 teams qualified for the summer games in Paris, France.

Márton Losonczi
18.03.2024
Budapest Municipality Seeks Public Input on Planned Investment
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Budapest Municipality Seeks Public Input on Planned Investment

At a press conference titled Park City or Rákosdubai, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony stated that in April they will launch a month-long online voting process where every Budapest resident over the age of 14 with a registered address can express their views on the investment plans for Rákosrendező.

Ádám Bráder
18.03.2024
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