15 July has become a symbol of patriotism and democracy in Türkiye, as the Turkish people have commemorated the 2016 failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan every year since. This year, the presidency organized unprecedented international media events to honour the martyrs who lost their lives holding back the putschists.
‘How, then, can Hungary leverage the changes in the global monetary order to its advantage? By positioning itself as a hub for banking and finance across a range of currencies. This is where Hungary must draw on its…two key strengths: its geographic location and its diplomatic acumen…What is emerging is a ‘multipolar’ system of global money and banking…’
‘St John of Capistrano became a martyr of Christian Europe for the papacy and the Franciscans, and in Hungarian historical thinking, he became the saviour of the homeland, sharing this role with the victorious leader John Hunyadi, who also died near Belgrade.’
‘The craft beer industry is incredibly unique. There’s a level of camaraderie and openness between brewers that you don’t see in many other industries. We respect each other; we are aware that our strength lies in unity—with big brands dominating, that’s the only way we can compete.’
Donald Trump seems to have lost patience with Vladimir Putin regarding peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, as the US president has shifted his tone and promised increased weapon shipments to Kyiv. It increasingly appears that Trump has been unable to bring peace to Ukraine, just as Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to deliver on the same campaign promise during his early days as president.
‘A well-integrated continental energy market can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure supply security across borders. Imagine a Europe where surplus solar energy from Spain powers German industry in summer…This is not only desirable—it is feasible. But integration must never be mistaken for dependency. True sovereignty—political, technological, and economic—requires energy sovereignty.’
Under the banner ‘You Can Count on Us!’, the iconic Tusványos festival returns to Băile Tușnad, Romania this July, promising political debate, international guests, and Viktor Orbán’s annual speech. The event will foster dialogue amid geopolitical tensions and Hungary’s looming election season.
Miklós Szánthó, head of the Center for Fundamental Rights, claims Hungary’s right-wing government is under coordinated attack from a globalist elite that sees the 2026 elections as crucial for pushing Ukraine’s EU accession and centralizing power in Brussels.
‘The French Council of State…did not base its decision on educational freedoms. Instead, it invoked two principles from the Education Code. These principles are quasi-totalitarian: “The Nation assigns as the school’s primary mission to share the values of the Republic with students”; “Education is a national public service, whose organization and operation are ensured by the State.”’
Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary Sándor Fegyir discussed the current state and future prospects of Ukrainian–Hungarian relations in an interview with Index, stating that political communication has flaws on both sides, but that ‘it is never too late to apologize to each other.’