Family Formation and the Future: Illustrous Event Kicks Off at the Danube Institute
The Danube Institute’s two-day event dedicated to family formation has started with keynote addresses from Executive Director István Kiss; author and Budapest Fellow Helen Roy; Hungarian Ambassador to the Holy See Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, a descendant of the historic Habsburg family; and Minister for Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó of Hungary.
Marine Le Pen Found Guilty, Barred from 2027 Presidential Race
French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty on Monday of embezzling European Parliament funds and barred from standing in elections for the next five years. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, along with other prominent figures of the European right, expressed solidarity with Le Pen and condemned the conviction.
Spotlighting Great Hungarian Achievements — An Interview with Highlights of Hungary’s Marianna Csehi
‘The honouraries of Highlights of Hungary represent all walks of life. We often say about ourselves that we are collecting highlights without any categorization. That is because the great message of the project is that everything can be done well. No matter what part of life God has put you in, you are tasked with a duty, and if you like it, you can excel in that’.
EU Commission Pressures Hungary to Withdraw Transparency Law Proposal
The European Commission has indicated that it is prepared to initiate legal proceedings against Hungary should the transparency legislation move forward. In response, EU Affairs Minister János Bóka dismissed the renewed focus on the country’s rule of law as ‘political hysteria and pressure’.
Shameful Proposal: The EU Considers Boycotting Israeli Athletes from International Competitions
European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef has proposed the exclusion of athletes from a country engaged in a legitimate war of self-defence against a terrorist organization. The EU was preparing further measures against Israel, although Hungary intervened.
International Exercise Showcases Hungarian Army’s Readiness and Professionalism
The infantry company of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ György Klapka 1st Armoured Brigade has successfully executed a highly sophisticated offensive operation during an international military exercise, showcasing exceptional professionalism, operational proficiency, and steadfast commitment to defence readiness.
Jordan Peterson Takes on 20 Atheists in Viral Video
Famed Canadian psychologist and philosopher Jordan Peterson has recently appeared as the guest on a show by the popular YouTube channel Jubilee, where he debated 20 atheists taking turns who were trying to disprove four statements he made about religion and atheism.
A Special Tribunal for Ukraine: What Practical Consequences?
‘Although the Court has automatic jurisdiction over member states having ratified the Rome Statute, it cannot prosecute a crime if the states involved have not recognized its jurisdiction. Neither Russia nor Ukraine have accepted the ICC’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression, the very crime with which the Russian regime is accused.’
Fidesz Slams Karácsony and Tisza Party for Driving Budapest to Bankruptcy
Fidesz–KDNP accuses Mayor Karácsony and the Tisza Party of bankrupting Budapest within a year, squandering over 200 billion forints in reserves. The party demands answers on how the capital’s finances deteriorated under the current city leadership.
Budapest Seeks Court Protection as City Faces Financial Collapse
Budapest is requesting emergency legal protection to block state seizure of funds before the autumn tax deadline. Mayor Karácsony warns that without action, the city could lose its ability to function due to ongoing financial pressure from the government.