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PM Orbán Sends Condolences after 17 Killed in Lisbon Funicular Tragedy

Lisbon’s famed Glória funicular derailed on Wednesday evening, killing 17 and injuring 21. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called it ‘one of the biggest tragedies’ in recent history, declaring a day of mourning. Hungary’s Viktor Orbán joined world leaders in offering…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
  • CURRENT

MCC Brussels: Eurobarometer Is ‘Manufacturing Consent Once Again’

MCC Brussels warns the EU is twisting opinion polls to justify more central power. The latest Eurobarometer shows ‘support’ for new EU revenues, but critics say the biased survey masks the truth: citizens weren’t asked if they’d actually accept higher…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
  • REVIEW

Right-Wing Populist Parties Are Leading in Major European Countries, WSJ Reports

A recent piece by The Wall Street Journal points out that right-wing populist parties are leading the polls in all three of the largest European economies: Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement national in France, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the United…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Robert Fico Launches Peace Mission Similar to PM Orbán’s Efforts

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, fresh from nearly an hour-long private meeting with Vladimir Putin in Beijing, announced he will deliver a ‘very serious message’ to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Fico’s role echoes Viktor Orbán’s earlier peace missions,…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Post Issues Stamp to Honour Astronaut Programme

Hungarian Post has issued a commemorative stamp honouring the HUNOR Hungarian Astronaut Programme, unveiled on Wednesday in Budapest. Featuring the Csodaszarvas constellation and the motto ‘Hungarian to Orbit 2025’, the stamp celebrates Hungary’s role in space research. Officials highlighted its…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
  • CURRENT

AfD Candidate Deaths Rise to Seven Ahead of NRW Vote, Police Deny Crime Involved

The mystery surrounding local elections in Germany’s North Rhine–Westphalia has deepened, with seven Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) candidates now confirmed dead shortly before the vote. While authorities insist there is no evidence of foul play, the unusual string of sudden…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
:Pieter Bruegel the Elder - The Tower of Babel
  • PHILOSOPHY

Is the Majority Always Right? — Democracy and Rationality Part II

‘Paradoxically, it appears that democracy can only sustain and protect itself from collapse—whether through tyranny or chaos—by relying on elements that are not themselves democratic. It often seems easier to justify democracy with a quasi-mystical hypothesis than with one grounded…
  • Zoltán Pető
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
  • CURRENT

FM Szijjártó: Bloc Forming Is Against Hungary’s Interest

Hungary’s FM Péter Szijjártó defended his recent Beijing visit, stressing bloc forming harms Hungary’s interests. He urged East-West cooperation, citing Hungary’s success as a bridge between economies. He highlighted Chinese investment, noting Hungary drew 31 per cent of Europe’s total…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 04.09.2025
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  • OPINION

Decoding Britain’s Polarised Immigration Politics

Scratch below the surface of the immigration crisis and what you find is a volatile combination of fear and disgust, driven by deeper anxieties over corruption and betrayal. At its centre is an imperilled idea of Britishness and cultural purity….
  • huconedit
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
  • POLITICS

Are Talks of the Democratic Party’s Extinction Premature?

Talk of the Democratic Party’s extinction has surged since Trump’s 2024 win, fueled by party registration drops and the looming census set to take away electoral votes from blue states. But history shows that, since 1856, both Democrats and Republicans…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
  • OPINION, POLITICS

The Perils of Dehumanizing Russia—and Western Hypocrisy Behind It

French President Emmanuel Macron’s remark calling Vladimir Putin ‘an ogre at our gates’ marks a dangerous shift in Europe’s war rhetoric. Once confined to online echo chambers, dehumanizing language is now openly used by Western leaders—laying the ground for escalation,…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
  • INTERVIEW, POLITICS

‘Time has healed a number of old differences’ — An Interview with Iulian Chifu

What is the relationship between the Romanian and Hungarian governments like, and what role does the RMDSZ play in it? Can Szeklerland be granted autonomy? And why does Romania support Ukraine? We spoke with Romanian foreign policy analyst and former…
  • Tamás Maráczi
  • ‎ —‎ 03.09.2025
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REVIEW

Constructive Lines, Hungarian Materials: István Dukai at NUBU
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Constructive Lines, Hungarian Materials: István Dukai at NUBU

‘Dukai’s work is rooted in modernist movements such as constructivism, op art, minimalism, and the Bauhaus, yet it remains deeply personal. He frequently works with natural hand-woven linen, rusted metal, and reclaimed fabrics, employing traditional graphic techniques such as silkscreen, woodcut, and collography, alongside unconventional processes like plant-based tanning.’

Konrád Gazdag
22.08.2025
Hungarian Tourism Agency Reports Record Turnout on St Stephen’s Day
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Tourism Agency Reports Record Turnout on St Stephen’s Day

Budapest’s St Stephen’s Day celebrations drew a record crowd, with over 798,000 visitors detected via mobile data—a 12.5 per cent rise from last year. The fireworks alone attracted more than 450,000 people, including nearly 89,000 foreign tourists, marking a 27 per cent surge compared to 2024.

Joakim Scheffer
22.08.2025
Hungary’s Oil and Gas Output Climbs Further in Early 2025
CURRENT

Hungary’s Oil and Gas Output Climbs Further in Early 2025

Hungary’s oil and natural gas production continued to rise in the first half of 2025, easing reliance on imports and marking some of the strongest results in decades, according to the Energy Ministry and the Regulatory Authority.

Ádám Bráder
22.08.2025
Bryan Leib Backs Budapest as Venue for Putin–Zelenskyy–Trump Meeting
CURRENT

Bryan Leib Backs Budapest as Venue for Putin–Zelenskyy–Trump Meeting

Bryan Leib, Senior Fellow at the Center for Fundamental Rights, has recently posted to X, advocating that the proposed trilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and President Putin of Russia should take place in Budapest, Hungary.

Márton Losonczi
22.08.2025
Nocturnal Adventures Await at Debrecen’s Night of Zoos
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Nocturnal Adventures Await at Debrecen’s Night of Zoos

Debrecen Zoo joins the nationwide Night of Zoos with a programme highlighting wildlife conservation, responsible animal care, and the wonders of nocturnal creatures, offering families a unique nature experience after dark.

Ádám Bráder
22.08.2025
Hungary Ready to Host Putin–Zelenskyy Talks, FM Confirms
CURRENT

Hungary Ready to Host Putin–Zelenskyy Talks, FM Confirms

Péter Szijjártó said on Thursday that Hungary is ready to host potential Putin–Zelenskyy talks to end the war in Ukraine. With Trump’s administration eyeing Budapest as a possible location, the city has emerged as a strong contender—but also a divisive one, drawing a sharp rebuke from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who warned against repeating past failures.

Joakim Scheffer
21.08.2025
From the US to Asia, Leaders Send Congratulations as Hungary Marks 1025 Years
CURRENT

From the US to Asia, Leaders Send Congratulations as Hungary Marks 1025 Years

On 20 August, Hungary marked its 1025th anniversary as a state, commemorating St Stephen’s foundation of the Christian kingdom. Leaders worldwide—from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU Council President António Costa to Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan and Gulf partners—extended congratulations.

Joakim Scheffer
21.08.2025
Fidesz Budapest Leader Calls Out Opposition for Burning Buses
CURRENT

Fidesz Budapest Leader Calls Out Opposition for Burning Buses

Fidesz Budapest leader Alexandra Szentkirályi slammed the city’s opposition leadership over bus safety. Her comments came after, remarkably, three buses burst into flames during a recent heatwave in the Hungarian capital.

Márton Losonczi
21.08.2025
MotoGP Returns to Hungary After 33 Years at Balaton Park Circuit
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

MotoGP Returns to Hungary After 33 Years at Balaton Park Circuit

After 33 years, Hungary once again hosts a MotoGP World Championship round this weekend at Balaton Park in Balatonfőkajár. All eyes will be on Spain’s six-time world champion Marc Márquez, the runaway leader of the season.

Ádám Bráder
21.08.2025
Newsom Positions Himself to Nab the Dem Nomination in 2028 — Not Bad News for the GOP
OPINION

Newsom Positions Himself to Nab the Dem Nomination in 2028 — Not Bad News for the GOP

After months of search, it seems that the Democratic Party has found its leader to help them through the second Trump administration. California Governor Gavin Newsom is clearly gearing up to get himself his party’s nomination for President in 2028—should Republicans be worried or relieved?

Márton Losonczi
21.08.2025
Hungary’s Highest State Honour Awarded to Astronauts Farkas and Kapu
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Highest State Honour Awarded to Astronauts Farkas and Kapu

Hungary’s highest state honor, the Order of Saint Stephen, was awarded to astronauts Bertalan Farkas and Tibor Kapu on 20 August at the Sándor Palace in Budapest, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to space exploration and Hungarian science.

Ádám Bráder
21.08.2025
Government Probe Reveals Fire and Brake Risks in Budapest Bus Fleet
CURRENT

Government Probe Reveals Fire and Brake Risks in Budapest Bus Fleet

Serious safety concerns were uncovered during government inspections of Budapest’s public buses, with nearly four out of five vehicles showing dangerous defects that in some cases could pose fire risks to passengers.

Ádám Bráder
21.08.2025
Germany Steps Into a New Era of Militarization
CURRENT POLITICS

Germany Steps Into a New Era of Militarization

‘Just days after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared a Zeitenwende—a historic turning point—in the Bundestag, pledging greater support for Ukraine and a significant strengthening of Germany’s armed forces…Yet, despite ambitious plans and ongoing modernization efforts, the proclaimed turning point fell short of delivering the sweeping, immediate changes…’

Dávid Nagy
20.08.2025
God Arranges Everything So Beautifully — A Conversation with Gábor Magyari-Köpe
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

God Arranges Everything So Beautifully — A Conversation with Gábor Magyari-Köpe

‘Again and again, I find myself marveling at how beautifully God arranges everything. From the way we found this place, to how we were able to purchase it, to the way the Hungarian Cultural Center was established—it’s clear that His hand has guided us through it all.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
20.08.2025
He Refuses to Submit to Our Regime — Covert Measures against Catholic Choir Conductor Sándor Kósa
CULTURE & SOCIETY

He Refuses to Submit to Our Regime — Covert Measures against Catholic Choir Conductor Sándor Kósa

‘Tóth informed the choir members that he had “received an ultimatum from the Ministry of the Interior”, which caused great outrage—someone reportedly shouted: “This can’t happen in 1966 Hungary!” But it did happen.’

László Bernát Veszprémy
20.08.2025
Orbán Vindicated as EU Ukraine Strategy Collapses After Alaska
CURRENT POLITICS

Orbán Vindicated as EU Ukraine Strategy Collapses After Alaska

After the European Council meeting on the Alaska summit, Viktor Orbán argued that Brussels’ Ukraine strategy had collapsed—its isolation policy, battlefield expectations, and membership promises as security guarantee all failed. With Trump’s team eyeing Budapest as the venue for a potential Putin–Zelenskyy summit, Hungary’s influence in Europe could be significantly bolstered.

Joakim Scheffer
19.08.2025
Robert Palladino, Miklós Szánthó Open Exhibition Honouring Great Hungarian Scientists
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Robert Palladino, Miklós Szánthó Open Exhibition Honouring Great Hungarian Scientists

Charge’ d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Budapest Robert Palladino and Director General for the Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó spoke at the ceremonial opening of the The Martians — Hungarian Scientists and Nobel Laureates exhibition at Vörösmarty Square in Budapest, Hungary, which is dedicated to the great Hungarian scientific minds in history.

Márton Losonczi
19.08.2025
Hungary’s National Cake of the Year Debuts at Saint Stephen’s Day Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s National Cake of the Year Debuts at Saint Stephen’s Day Festival

Hungarians can now taste the official Cake of Hungary and its sugar-free counterpart at the Street of Hungarian Flavours, part of the Saint Stephen’s Day festivities filled with concerts, family activities, and cultural programmes across Budapest.

Ádám Bráder
19.08.2025
ESA Backs Hungarian Project to Improve Space Weather Forecasting
TECH

ESA Backs Hungarian Project to Improve Space Weather Forecasting

Hungarian researchers have launched a new ESA-supported project at the HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics to study how solar activity influences Earth’s magnetic environment and space weather forecasting.

Ádám Bráder
19.08.2025
Singapore Preschoolers Get Taste of Hungarian Culture and Traditions
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Singapore Preschoolers Get Taste of Hungarian Culture and Traditions

Inspired by a Hungarian pupil, Pariposa Preschool in Singapore hosted a cultural session led by Chargé d’Affaires Edit Kerekes. Children explored Hungarian words, music, and traditions, part of the embassy’s wider mission to connect and engage Singapore’s active Hungarian community.

Joakim Scheffer
19.08.2025
Hungary May Host Putin–Zelenskyy Summit
CURRENT

Hungary May Host Putin–Zelenskyy Summit

A historic Putin–Zelenskyy summit may soon take place in Hungary, US officials confirmed after Trump’s White House meeting with Zelenskyy and EU leaders. The summit, to be followed by a trilateral session with Trump, could mark a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.

Joakim Scheffer
19.08.2025
Young Hungarians Value Social Impact and Growth More Than Paychecks
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Young Hungarians Value Social Impact and Growth More Than Paychecks

A new survey shows that Hungarian students value meaningful work, flexible conditions, and teamwork more than salary alone. For most, social impact, proximity to home, and opportunities for growth are key factors in choosing a job.

Ádám Bráder
19.08.2025
New UN University Institute to Open in Kőszeg as Regional Research Hub
CURRENT

New UN University Institute to Open in Kőszeg as Regional Research Hub

Hungary will host a new United Nations University institute in Kőszeg, focusing on peace, security, transformative technologies, and future-shaping social and economic processes, strengthening the country’s role in international research.

Ádám Bráder
19.08.2025
Hungary, Ukraine in Heated Feud Over Strikes on Druzhba Pipeline
CURRENT

Hungary, Ukraine in Heated Feud Over Strikes on Druzhba Pipeline

Tensions flared between Budapest and Kyiv after Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of striking the Druzhba oil pipeline, vital for Hungary’s energy supply. His Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha shot back, blaming Hungary’s reliance on Russia and telling Budapest to address its ‘friends in Moscow’.

Joakim Scheffer
19.08.2025
Alaska Summit Served as Ceremonial Funeral for Liberal World Order
OPINION

Alaska Summit Served as Ceremonial Funeral for Liberal World Order

Alaska hosted more than a summit last Friday—it staged the funeral of the liberal order. Trump and Putin’s display of power buried the post-Cold War consensus, sidelined Europe, and offered Russia a new role in an emerging world order no longer defined by Western institutions.

Joakim Scheffer
18.08.2025
Tibor Kapu Returns to Hungary After Successful Space Mission
CURRENT

Tibor Kapu Returns to Hungary After Successful Space Mission

Tibor Kapu spent 18 days on the International Space Station as part of the Hungarian Government’s HUNOR space programme. He then spent an additional two days on board his spaceship before returning to Earth, bringing the total number of days he was outside the atmosphere to 20.

Márton Losonczi
18.08.2025
Hungarian Artists Showcased in Multidisciplinary Festival in New York
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Artists Showcased in Multidisciplinary Festival in New York

New York will host a Hungarian contemporary arts festival from 3–7 September, featuring exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, concerts, and workshops, offering American audiences a diverse introduction to today’s Hungarian art scene.

Ádám Bráder
18.08.2025
Hungary Only EU Member with US, Russian Insight on Alaska Summit
CURRENT

Hungary Only EU Member with US, Russian Insight on Alaska Summit

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó spoke with both Washington and Moscow after the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, stressing Hungary’s consistent call for peace. As the only EU state briefed by both sides, Budapest now holds a unique insight into Russia’s real intentions regarding a potential ceasefire agreement.

Joakim Scheffer
18.08.2025
Hungary Launches Nationwide Consumer Review of Video Games
TECH

Hungary Launches Nationwide Consumer Review of Video Games

Hungary’s National Consumer Protection Authority has launched a nationwide review of video games to identify unfair commercial practices, with special focus on mechanisms that target minors and encourage excessive spending.

Ádám Bráder
18.08.2025
Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting: It All Begins with a Single Step
CURRENT

Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting: It All Begins with a Single Step

‘Closing the press conference, President Putin addressed Donald Trump in English and invited the American leader to meet “next time in Moscow”. It is an extremely rare occasion to hear the Russian President speaking in English.’

Lili Zemplényi
18.08.2025
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