‘American conservatism places the individual at the centre, with an emphasis on freedom and scepticism toward government intervention. German conservatism, by contrast, remains more attuned to the needs of the community, valuing stability and continuity,’ Dr George Weinberg, Executive President and Partner at Grundwert USA/Polska and Chairman of Republicans Overseas Germany, has told our site.
Hungarian journalist Tamás Vajda has sharply criticized the Sziget Festival for inviting Irish hip-hop group Kneecap, accusing the band of supporting terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. In an open letter, Vajda warns that giving such artists a stage reflects a moral failure and puts commercial interests above human rights.
The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has lifted both the federal and international arrest warrants issued against Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik in March. The decision, a significant development in the years-long struggle between federal institutions and Dodik, has been interpreted very differently across the Balkan state.
Following a temporary price spike due to the Iran–Israel conflict, fuel prices in Hungary have dropped below the regional average again, with both petrol and diesel now cheaper than in neighbouring countries, according to official data.
On the 100th anniversary of Hungarian–Iranian diplomatic ties, Hungary joined Iran Expo 2025 in Tehran, fostering business talks and new trade partnerships. With 3,100 traders from 111 countries, the expo underscored growing economic, agricultural, and educational cooperation between the two nations.
Russia’s capture of Shevchenko—site of a key lithium deposit—is alarming investors over the future of a US–Ukraine critical minerals deal. With further Russian advances, Donald Trump may face a tough choice: ramp up pressure on Moscow or risk the deal’s collapse.
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S., yet the legacy of human bondage extends far beyond American shores. From African complicity in the slave trade to Black slaveholders in early America, and the persistence of slavery in parts of modern Africa, this article explores the often overlooked complexities of a global and ongoing issue.
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.
Hungary has returned to space after 45 years as Tibor Kapu, aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, joins the ISS crew to conduct cutting-edge research. Kapu, tasked with experiments from cardiovascular monitoring to advanced navigation systems, represents the HUNOR programme’s ambitions while contributing to crucial studies on microgravity’s impact on human health and technology.
Should Ukraine join the EU? Is Russia a threat to Europe? Does Trump endanger transatlantic relations? And how are British–Hungarian relations after five years in the making? We spoke with the British Ambassador to Hungary on the occasion of his completion of a five-year term as Ambassador this autumn.