On 10 October, the conference room of the Golden Bastion Restaurant at the Buda Castle filled up once again with guests eager to hear about a new book looking at the connection between ecologism and sustainability.

Ultimately, the fact that Belgium still allows Russian diamond imports means that they are more invested in supplying those living a life of luxury with rare precious stones than in letting people heat their homes in the winter.

The massive strikes on the Ukrainian capital have overshadowed the Berlin meetings, while at the same time highlighted the importance of Central European EU members working closely together to provide meaningful answers to the escalation of the war and its economic consequences. 

While the world is caught up in the war in Ukraine, let us not forget what is happening in Iran. Let us hope that the sacrifices of those who have fought and continue to fight for their liberty from a draconian regime have not been in vain, for the people of Iran deserve better.

On Tuesday, Danube Institute organised an event, where a panel discussion on the historic election in Italy was hosted. Commentators discussed how Giorgia Meloni’s win could affect European politics, and what impact it could have on Hungary.

At the three-country summit hosted by Budapest on Monday all parties agreed that illegal migration can only be countered by working together for the protection of all of Europe.

At a Thursday afternoon event of Brain Bar 2022 held in the Hungarian House of Music, former British ambassador Iain Lindsay moderated an unorthodox discussion with the prime minister’s political director, Balázs Orbán.

Our direct and indirect sanctions on Russian energy, food and fertiliser exports have severely backfired. By importing the effects of the war into Europe all the eurocrats have achieved is that we must now face the most perilous winter since 1945.

At a Thursday event of this year’s BrainBar Festival in the Hungarian House of Music, myths surrounding EVs were successfully ‘busted’ by a Hungarian e-mobility expert.

We hope that the sovereign peoples of Europe will revert to common sense and offer the reins of government to a European conservative movement that has a shared voice across all our nations. One that will guide all of us to a safe harbour on these stormy seas of history.

A Hungarian-made aeroplane managed to fly over the entire Atlantic Ocean in a daring adventure. The manufacturer, Magnus Aircraft is also taking off, achieving success after success.

Since 2022, those under the age of 25 have been exempt from paying personal income tax. According to a new government plan, the exemption may be expanded to women aged 25 to 29 if they commit to having their first child before they turn 30.

In the second part of our article questions about the ultimate objectives of the West, the stability of President Putin as a leader, and the issue of post-war reparations are discussed.

‘When would it be timelier to remember the Golden Bull than today, when Hungary is fighting for the respect of its right to dissent against Brussels’s plans that are threatening its vital interests?’ 

At an event hosted by Hungarian Conservative, foreign policy expert and journalist Anton Bendarzsevszkij spoke about some less discussed aspects of the protracted conflict in Ukraine.

In his speech to Hungary’s parliament on Monday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán noted that while US prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity are a fraction of those in Europe, countries in Europe are currently paying a sanctions surcharge on these commodities.

The Ukrainians mixed the technique received from the West with an ancient Eastern battle tactic, in a way never seen in Europe before—taking advantage of the mistakes of the careless Russian leadership. Bálint Somkuti’s analysis of the Ukrainian counterattack.

European countries are doing everything in their power to keep homes warm this winter. These efforts, however, could worsen an already worrying and deadly issue: air pollution.

According to the latest poll of the Századvég Foundation, Milorad Dodik, the president of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, has a significant advantage in the campaign leading up to the presidential elections to be held in the Republika Srpska next Sunday.

Giorgia Meloni is set to take power in Italy. The leader of the Brothers of Italy party could be the first ever female prime minister of the country. The right-wing coalition she leads got 44.4 per cent of the votes in the elections.

Individuals like Kung and Zen, and without a doubt those Christians who continue to suffer in their testimony to the Christian faith, are today’s unrecognised saints.

The European Union seems determined to answer Russia’s annexation efforts by implementing more restrictive measures. But more and more EU member states are becoming doubtful about the benefits of the sanctions.

‘Peace will not come about without dialogue,’ Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister of Hungary said after his meeting with Sergei Lavrov.

The leaders of the parliamentary groups of Hungary’s ruling parties announced on Friday that the government will launch a national consultation on the subject of energy sanctions.

It seems that it is only Europe that wants cheap energy in the markets—everyone else, including Russia and Middle Eastern energy exporters, are interested in the exact opposite.

According to a recent poll, most Hungarians are against implementing new sanctions on Russian gas. The majority also thinks that the sanctions hurt Europe more than Russia.

In Serbia, forestry companies are unable to meet the increasing firewood demand, so the military is assisting in tree felling. Meanwhile in Hungary, the government has taken measures that make sure that all households have access to sufficient firewood at a capped price this winter.

The European Commission proposed on Sunday the suspension of around 7.5 billion Euros of the funds originally allocated to Hungary. However, they also left the door open for a compromise, meaning that Budapest could ultimately receive the entirety of the funding.

On Monday Britain and the world paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral. President of the Republic Katalin Novák and her spouse were also in attendance.

The government decided to extend price caps to shield people from the negative impact of the war in Ukraine and of the sanctions imposed on Russia, the minister in charge of the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Saturday.