Hungary and the Art of Being Useful to Washington
As the Trump administration reshapes transatlantic relations, Hungary has a unique opportunity to position itself as a key player in the new order.
Trump, Putin Broker Partial Ceasefire — Hungary Warns EU Not to Undermine It
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed on a partial ceasefire and the immediate launch of a new round of talks to end the war in Ukraine. The current deal applies to energy and infrastructure on both sides. Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó welcomed the news, warning the EU not to undermine the peace process.
Mystery Grows After NATO Chief Rutte Claims US Soldiers Dead in Lithuania
Four US soldiers stationed in Lithuania went missing on Tuesday during a training exercise near the Lithuanian–Belarusian border. On Wednesday NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte claimed that the troops had been killed; however, the US Army and the Lithuanian Armed Forces stated that the search is still ongoing.
Lajos Prohászka as a Crisis Philosopher — Part II
‘Prohászka have perceived that the blaring confidence of progressivist thought reflected only its inner emptiness, its blindness, its superficiality, its logical and philosophical inconsistency. What follows from these “new principles” is, above all, a tragedy of human existence, more serious than ever before. It is the denial of the immortality (or the possibility of immortality) of the soul.’
Ne Zha 2 Cracks Global Box Office Top 5, Closing In on Titanic
Released on the Lunar New Year, the Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 has become a true success story. The film recently broke into the ranks of the global box office elite, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and is now on the verge of sinking James Cameron’s Titanic.
What the Ukraine–Russia Energy Ceasefire Means for Hungary
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Hungary’s energy security has faced constant and varied threats—from strikes on Russian gas pipelines to the suspension of transit through Ukraine. However, if the current ceasefire agreement is implemented effectively, Budapest could finally experience stability in this regard.
‘Fado turns pain into a blessing’ — An Interview with Diána Petkovics
‘[Fado] was as if I had always known it, as if it had been invented for me. It wasn’t the form, it was the emotion packed into it that was so familiar. Sad and accepting: suffering is part of life. Fado takes pain to an artistic level and turns it into a blessing.’
Read Magyar Krónika’s translated interview with the first Hungarian fado singer in Lisbon below!
Hungary Ties Support for Ukraine’s EU Membership to National Referendum
Hungary has made it clear that its support for Ukraine’s EU membership will depend on the outcome of a national referendum. Speaking on Hungarian television, Minister for European Affairs János Bóka emphasized that Ukraine must acknowledge this condition, while also criticizing the EU’s outdated stance on the conflict.
The EU Needs Hungary as Much as Hungary Needs the EU
‘To suggest swapping Hungary for Ukraine simply because the Hungarian government does not fall in line on critical issues and instead maintains a consistent, principled position is not only impossible but reckless. It would trigger a series of developments that could ultimately lead to the EU’s collapse—a risk that already looms large.’