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1956er Gyula Varga: ‘I will serve my Hungarian heritage until my last breath’

‘Family, school, church, scouting. The combination of these four elements is the only way the Hungarian diaspora can survive in North America. Despite the lack of a perceivable enemy today, we give up ourselves,’ 1956er Gyula Varga, former principal of the Széchenyi Hungarian School and Kindergarten in New Brunswick and an active scout, said in an in-depth interview.

Orbán to Meet Macron in Paris — Another Rebuttal of Weber’s Isolation Claims

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday evening in Paris, where the two leaders will discuss important issues concerning the future of the EU. The meeting serves as another rebuttal to EPP Leader Manfred Weber’s false claim regarding Hungary’s isolation in the European political arena.

Hans Multscher, Christ before Pilate (Wurzach altarpiece) (1437). Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany

Fifty Shades of Conservatism

‘Coming up with an authoritative definition of conservatism is not an end in itself so much as a sort of ritualistic pursuit, which we perform expecting some change from it along the lines of a deeper understanding of our past, our present, and the mysteries of the human species and the world. There are any number of ways in which the history of conservative thought could be written, if only as a story of the attempts at grasping the very notion of conservatism.’

Frida Kahlo’s Unseen Photo Collection Comes to Budapest for the First Time

An exhibition titled Frida Kahlo – Her Photos featuring 241 previously unpublished photographs offering a rare glimpse into the iconic Mexican artist’s life, opens on Friday at the Mai Manó House in Budapest. The collection, presented by the Frida Kahlo Museum, includes images of the artist’s personal relationships, her recovery from a tragic accident, and her life at her beloved Blue House.

Vladimir Putin attends the plenary session of the 7th International Forum Russia's Energy Week in Moscow on 26 September 2024.

Hungary’s Trade with Russia Is Transparent, Unlike that of Other EU States

A recent study by the Center For the Study of Democracy and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air that focuses on the Czech Republic and a multinational company, Orlen Unipetrol, since 24 February 2022 Czechia has spent over 7 billion EUR on Russian oil and gas. That is, more than five times the aid it has provided to Ukraine. In 2023 the country’ reliance on Russian oil grew to 60 per cent; this year it has decreased top pre-invasion levels, but nevertheless remains around 50 per cent.

Orbán: Hungary Opposes EU’s War Strategy, Pushes for Peace Talks

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the EU’s war posture in a recent radio interview on public Kossuth Radio, reaffirming Hungary’s stance against participating in the Ukrainian war efforts. He also called for peace negotiations and discussed Hungary’s distinct approach to migration, economic policies, and EU relations.

Canadian Conservatives Could Learn from Hungary, Samuel Duncan Says

‘When it comes to family policy, I know that many Canadian conservatives view Hungary as a leader, particularly in its various incentive programmes and structures that place families at the centre of government policy,’ senior Canadian conservative advisor Samuel Duncan highlighted in an interview with Hungarian Conservative.

High-Tech School Programme Honours Innovative Teachers

For the first time, Hungary’s High-Tech School Programme honoured its most innovative teachers. The awards, announced at a Budapest conference by Andrea Várkonyi, Chair of the Foundation for Innovative Education, highlight the programme’s impact on schools and students.

Scholz Ready to Negotiate with Putin — The First Ray of Hope in the Fog of War?

‘Scholz’s statement is the first ray of light piercing the fog of war that has shrouded Europe for the past two years. It could be downplayed, but Germany remains one of the EU’s most influential member states, and Berlin’s wright is undeniable, despite its current economic challenges. The experience of recent years shows that what Germany pushes for in the EU often becomes reality sooner or later.’