Rumours that transgender actor Elliot Page could portray Achilles in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey have sparked intense backlash online, with critics arguing the casting would fundamentally clash with the traditional image of the legendary Greek warrior. The speculation has rapidly become one of the many controversies ahead of the movie’s July 2026 release.
‘Antifa is “proudly illiberal” and rejects the liberal principles of freedom of speech, opinion, and assembly. From a revolutionary perspective, a legalistic approach to rights is not worthy of respect, since, in Antifa’s view, rights are not “inalienable”. For antifascists, the wellbeing of marginalized groups takes precedence over abstract liberal rights.’
Is Russia still strong enough to maintain its former Soviet sphere of influence in the Caucasus? What are Azerbaijan’s economic and political interests with its allies? We asked the head of the Western Studies Department at the Center for Analysis of International Relations in Baku about possible scenarios for ending the war in Ukraine, power dynamics in the Caucasus, and Azerbaijan’s geopolitical priorities.
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global shipping, Arctic trade routes are seeing unusually early traffic. The northern passage shortens Europe–Asia transit, but icy conditions, high costs, and rising Chinese investment in Arctic infrastructure underscore both the economic potential and geopolitical risks of this fast-emerging alternative, a new Oeconomus analysis shows.
A number of right-wing influencers and activists have reportedly had their UK entry permits revoked ahead of Tommy Robinson’s upcoming Unite the Kingdom rally, raising accusations that Keir Starmer’s government is using the ETA system to block political dissent and restrict critical voices on migration.
At the opening event for Ludovika Festival 2026, astronaut Tibor Kapu, the second Hungarian to visit outer space, gave a special lecture about his experiences with astronaut training and space travel. He was joined by the reserve crew member for the HUNOR programme, Gyula Cserényi.
A response meant to challenge the ‘seesaw fallacy’ instead reinforces it. By shifting the focus from Islam’s long historical conflict with Christian Europe to Jewish–Muslim relations, critics illustrate the very confusion at the heart of the debate—conflating distinct histories into a single, misleading moral framework.
Hungarians, the Danube Institute’s new documentary, premiered in Budapest on 5 May, portraying the nation through self-told personal stories rather than narration. From Holocaust memory and Jewish identity to elite sport, architecture, and Ferencváros fandom, the film weaves diverse personal journeys into a powerful portrait of the Hungarian people.
Has President Trump so far lived up to expectations? What will be the fate of Ukraine? How strong is China? We spoke to Edward N Luttwak, Contractual Strategic Advisor to the US Department of Defense, about Ukraine’s chances of winning the war, China’s readiness to change the status quo, and the turbulence in the Middle East.
Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor Edith Eva Eger has died at 98. Deported to Auschwitz in 1944, she endured profound loss yet transformed her trauma into a lifelong message of hope, choice, and inner freedom. Through her work as a psychologist and author, she showed millions that healing remains possible—even after the darkest chapters of history.
At a time when public debate is increasingly polarized and superficial, Hungarian Conservative remains committed to depth and independent thought.
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