2024 – The Year of Patriots
From the European elections in June to Donald Trump’s historic comeback victory in November, patriotic forces worldwide achieved remarkable successes in 2024. However, the liberal-progressive mainstream continues to cling to power and pursue biased policies, disregarding the will of voters. 2025 should be the Year of Revolution—a turning point where patriots finally gain real power and begin to heal the extensive damage inflicted by progressive forces in the past years, both in Europe and globally.
Hungary, Architect of a New Europe
‘It remains evident that the main actors of the architectures, systems, and organizations of the old world order are stubbornly clinging to their positions, unwilling to acknowledge the need for change. However, Hungary stands ready to take the lead in building a new Europe that prioritizes a more decentralized cooperation among nation-states.’
The Christmas Truce of 1914: An Example for Today’s Belligerents
‘In 1914, a simple chanting of a Christmas carol brought bitter enemies together, as if they had always been united. In a sense, they were united through Christ, Who made them see each that they could live in harmony. Could that happen today?’
Orbán Talks Ukraine’s EU Bid Risks with Austrian Parliamentary Chief
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed the risks posed by Ukraine’s EU membership to Europe with President of the Austrian National Council Walter Rosenkranz during their meeting in Budapest. During his visit, Rosenkranz also met with Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér, highlighting the close ties between the two countries’ legislatures.
European Parliament’s ‘Fact-Finders’ Arrive in Hungary with Conclusions Predetermined
‘Albeit the Tineke Strik-led delegation was supposed to establish “facts” about the state of the Hungarian democracy and rule of law during their time in Budapest, Strik had her mind made up about these matters long before arriving in Hungary.’
‘My mission is right here; I don’t need to go to India’ — A Conversation with Pastor Ferenc Endrei
‘My parents attended the local Hungarian Reformed church, and I began attending as well. I saw how much these people needed spiritual life. They went to church out of habit and followed traditions, but they lacked true spiritual vitality. That’s when I became a Hungarian Reformed pastor. I realized that my mission was right here—I didn’t need to go any farther.’
Whip Cracking, Dawn Singing, and the Emmaus Walk — Easter Monday Traditions beyond Sprinkling
With Easter, the fasting restrictions came to an end, and the arrival of spring weather meant people could once again play and celebrate outdoors. Our ancestors took full advantage of this: on Easter Monday at dawn, they would already be making their rounds through the village, and they spent as much time outside as possible, playing games like egg rolling and others.
‘Man does not have an environment, but a world’
‘It is no longer clear where the boundaries between nature and culture, human and non-human, artificial and natural lie. In the face of this great uncertainty, we need to rethink fundamental questions such as what the social order is. It is no exaggeration to say that we need to recreate our worlds on a planet where the very foundations of life are being called into question.’
No One Knows for Sure What’s over There but Him
‘It is not obligatory to accept the ransom paid for us, but—honestly—who would not accept a hand extended to them in an extreme crisis? And the outcome of our fate in eternity is a situation of considerable importance.’
Christ-Seeking, Border-Walking, Kókonya-Blessing — How Well Do We Know Easter Folk Traditions?
Why was the statue of the risen Christ hidden among the crosses at the village border? Why did people walk the boundaries of their settlement at Easter? What rituals were tied to the blessing of Easter foods? In this article, we explore the traditional folk customs of Easter Sunday.
