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Hungary Beat Romania, Keeps Perfect Record at Women’s Handball Euros

The Hungarian Women’s National Handball Team secured their spot in the semi-final of the 2024 European Women’s Handball Championship by beating national rivals Romania 37–29 in Group I of the main round in Debrecen, Hungary. Hungary have won all six games in the tournament so far; and have made it to the semi-final for the first time in 12 years.

A portrait of Zsuzsanna Kossuth from 1848 (detail, Wikimedia Commons)

The Heroine of Field Hospitals — The Life and Work of Zsuzsanna Kossuth

Zsuzsanna Kossuth was Lajos Kossuth’s youngest sister, who, similarly to her revolutionary leader brother, was a devoted and selfless patriot. In April 1848 she set out to establish field hospitals to provide medical aid to soldiers wounded during the freedom fight, and she also created a large network of voluntary nurses.

PM Orbán: ‘Without the US, the war in Ukraine wouldn’t exist’

In his regular Friday morning radio interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed Hungary’s foreign policy and economic priorities. Orbán underscored that without the involvement of the Biden administration, there would be no war in the EU’s neighborhood. He also praised the peace-promoting efforts of Pope Francis, whom he met this week during a visit to Vatican City.

Double-Edged AFP Praise of PM Orbán for Hosting Israel Football Teams

A recent AFP articles titled ‘Orban’s soft power shines as Hungary hosts Israeli match’ apparently praised the Hungarian leadership for welcoming many Israeli football teams in the midst of the ongoing Hamas–Israel war. However, as expected, the piece also insinuates that the Hungarian government at times ‘veers into’ antisemitism, citing as an example the anti-Soros billboard campaign of 2017.

Hungary Rolls Out Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

From early December, updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available for free at general practitioners’ offices across Hungary. Recommended for vulnerable groups, the Spikevax JN.1 vaccine offers protection against current virus variants for individuals aged six months and older.

PM Orbán Unveils Historic Wage Agreement

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced a historic wage agreement on Monday. Under this deal, Hungary’s minimum wage will see a cumulative increase of approximately 40 per cent over the next three years.