Kamala Harris Caught Cropping Biden Out of 4 July Photo

On 4 July, former US Vice President Kamala Harris posted a celebratory photo on X of herself and her husband watching some fireworks—only for users to discover that she had cropped out President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from the original picture. What’s behind the awkward move?

Mark of Kalt, Chronicon Pictum - The First Arrival of the Hungarians in Pannonia (ca. 1360, page 7). National Széchényi Library, Budapest, Hungary

Huns Opened Europe’s Gates, Now Hungarians Unlock the East

‘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.’

Zoltán Ács: The Road Less Traveled — A Book Review

‘Though I am “only” its creative editor, in terms of my enthusiasm, dedication, and effort, I feel like I was a co-author, too. I warmly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Hungarian diaspora in North America and/or in small business economics, regardless of their location, age, or profession.’

USAID Ceases All Operations — Balázs Orbán: RIP to US-Funded Revolutions

As of 1 July 2025, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has ended all of its operations, with the remaining programmes continuing under the State Department’s oversight. Political Director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán welcomed the decision, emphasizing its significance in reducing foreign interference against sovereignist governments.

Trump Took the Stage, Ukraine Took a Back Seat: Inside the 2025 NATO Summit

At the NATO summit in The Hague, leaders pledged record defence spending—5 per cent of GDP by 2035—marking the biggest shift since the Cold War. While Ukraine saw little progress toward membership, Donald Trump stole the spotlight with military success and strong support from allies, reshaping the summit’s focus toward core defence.

‘The violin is my passport’ — A Conversation with Violin Virtuoso Bernadett Nyári

‘I realized that I could actually explain to children that the violin can be used to play anything. I started talking to them about where they had traveled, and I told them that for me, the violin is my passport because it has taken me to 90 countries. I also explained to them that classical music is the foundation—it gives you the technique that allows you to play anything.’