Hungarian Israeli Hostage in Gaza to Be Freed in Second Phase of Israel–Hamas Deal
As the Israel–Hamas ceasefire deal enters force, Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced that Omri Miran, a Hungarian Israeli hostage held in Gaza, will be released during the second phase of the agreement.
Navigating Global Shifts: Hungary’s Connectivity Strategy in the Context of Shallow Multipolarity
‘By maintaining a flexible and multi-vector foreign policy, Hungary can remain a keystone state, mediating between various global powers while safeguarding its economic and strategic interests against the uncertainties of a shifting global order.’
PM Orbán: ‘Tuesday will mark the start of a new era in Hungarian–American relations’
In his regular Friday morning interview on public radio, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined plans for Hungary’s future, addressing challenges posed by globalist influences, economic priorities, and the changing geopolitical landscape, while stressing that a ‘golden age’ is coming regarding Hungarian–American ties under the Trump administration.
Hungarian Sovereignty Reclaimed 35 Years Ago
‘The Fundamental Law of 2011 defines 2 May 1990 as the reinstatement of the sovereign status of Hungary, which was broken by the German occupation on 19 March 1944 and continued by the Soviets when they soon invaded and, in turn, Sovietized the country.’
What Liberation Day Means for Europe, Hungary and the 2026 Hungarian Election
‘If Hungary wants to avoid a recession, it needs to offset this lost external demand with internal demand. That means the country must stimulate consumption, at least until it finds a new structure for its trade.’
The Next Pope: Dealing With the Post-Francis Papacy
‘Having chosen to both forgo the traditional papal attire of his predecessors and to take up residence at the Casa Santa Marta—the five star hotel within the Vatican City walls—instead of the papal palace, Francis presented himself as a populist pope—or, as he was characterized after he died, the “people’s pope”—, vowing to drain the swamp of corruption in the Holy See and revolutionize the Church.’
1 May through History — From Spring Festivals to Labour Movements
1 May, known as International Workers’ Day, is recognized worldwide—but its roots reach far beyond modern labour movements. From ancient fertility rituals to mass protests for workers’ rights, the date carries a layered, often contradictory legacy.
Stories We Live By: In the Footsteps of Hungarian Master Narratives
‘In Hungary, unique master narratives have emerged over the centuries that live with us to this day. We can run into them everywhere in the most diverse segments of life: in culture, in education, even in politics. What exactly does the term master narrative mean and why is it so crucial to our lives and identities? What are the defining Hungarian master narratives?’
Re-Elected EPP Chief Manfred Weber Sends Clear Message to Hungary
In a speech marked by boastfulness and distortion, re-elected EPP President Manfred Weber, while repeatedly attacking Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, delivered a clear message to Hungary ahead of the 2026 elections: those who join the EPP are expected to strictly follow his political line, including military, financial, and political support for the war in Ukraine and Kyiv’s fast-tracked EU accession.
Bryan Leib for Daily Caller: ‘The U.S. And Hungary Have Turned Over A New Leaf’
‘Hungary is not looking to pick fights. It’s looking to form mutually beneficial partnerships. If only all of our NATO allies thought the same way as Hungary! Every meeting…was guided by a single, unifying theme: the urgent need to end the war in Ukraine and restore peace and security to Central Europe,’ Bryan Leib wrote in his recent piece for the Daily Caller.
