‘…we examined the dimensions of life satisfaction in Hungary, Transylvania, and Upper Hungary among a target group of disadvantaged individuals, primarily of Roma background. The results indicate that financial situation, housing conditions, family and relationship ties, and broader support from family and friends are all associated with levels of satisfaction.’
‘Today, it [Hungary] functions as a crucial entry point for the West into the Turkic Silk Road and can offer a platform for deeper engagement and economic collaboration. With its established partnerships and extensive experience, Hungary is well-positioned to help other Western countries effectively engage with the dynamic and increasingly growing Turkic market.’
The footballing world has been shaken by the death of Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota on Thursday. Dominik Szoboszlai, who played two seasons alongside the Portuguese forward, bid farewell to his friend in a heartfelt post on Instagram.
Taking over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Denmark has promised to exert maximum pressure on Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU accession. However, looking back over recent years, there have been several similar threats against Viktor Orbán’s government, and Copenhagen does not have anything new to bring to the table either.
On 30 June 2024, Andrej Babiš, Herbert Kickl, and Viktor Orbán announced the establishment of a new political alliance called Patriots for Europe, which soon became the third-largest group in the European Parliament. In this article, we examine PfE’s first year and explore what lies ahead.
In a recent podcast appearance, comedian Dana Carvey admitted that he avoided being too harsh on President Biden with his impression of him on Saturday Night Live, since it was obvious that the former POTUS was ‘compromised mentally’.
To curb unjustified price hikes, Hungary’s government and the pharmaceutical sector have agreed to voluntarily cap prices on 44 popular over-the-counter and prescription medicines until mid-2026, aiming to protect families and pensioners.
On 1 July, Denmark is assuming the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. They will be carrying over European competitiveness as a major priority from the Hungarian presidency a year ago. However, on the issues of migration, Russian energy imports, and Ukraine’s EU accession, they are taking the exact opposite stances, as discussed on the Hungarian news channel Hír TV.
‘Europe stands at a crossroads as America retreats from NATO, immigration stokes domestic unrest, and the EU overreach alienates voters. SI offers a remedy: a continent where nations govern democratically, cooperate voluntarily, and secure themselves without external crutches, by grounding solidarity in national consent.’
The US government has lifted sanctions related to Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant expansion, a move Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó credits to the new Trump-led administration, calling it key to Hungary’s long-term energy security.