As the war in Ukraine drags on, experts at Tusványos warned that a definitive peace is unlikely. Panellists debated whether the conflict will freeze like others in the post-Soviet space, and what that means for Europe’s security and Ukraine’s future.
‘Beyond the purely political and economic, a strong civilizational synergy remains between the two nations. Hungary and Cambodia share the common fate of being ancient countries undergoing processes of national renewal and self-discovery, with the traumas of Communist anti-historicism—and the temptations of liberal ahistoricism—now largely behind them.’
A new exhibition at the Hungarian Railway Museum in Budapest guides visitors through 200 years of global railway history—from 19th-century British steam engines to modern Japanese bullet trains—marking the bicentennial of public rail transport.
‘…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.’
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.
The Zsolnay Light Festival will be held in Pécs between 3 and 6 July this year. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors every year, it has earned its place among Europe’s most prestigious light festivals as the largest light-themed event in Hungary.
Shihoko Goto, Senior Fellow at the Mansfield Foundation, discusses the evolving concept of Indo-Pacific governance, Hungary’s strategic appeal in the region, and the balancing act countries face amid growing US–China competition.
‘Overall, these meetings influence policies that can lead to more coherent and effective global economic cooperation. However, in light of the tensions listed above, it is unlikely that this was one of those meetings where significant policies were adopted.’
At Budapest Global Dialogue 2025, back-to-back panels tackled the unraveling of the post-WWII order, the rise of new power blocs like BRICS, and the global trade system’s future. Speakers warned: the world is not just shifting—it is splintering and reassembling.
Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu is set to launch into space as part of the Axiom-4 mission on 10 June, conducting 25 Hungarian experiments aboard the ISS. He called the opportunity a profound honour and a shared national achievement.