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Hungarian Researchers Critique EU’s AI Legislation and Warn About Societal Impacts

The EU’s AI Act fails to protect human rights effectively, Hungarian experts argue in a new multidisciplinary book. Highlighting legal, media, and societal perspectives, the authors critique current regulations and explore AI’s growing impact on society and governance….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.12.2024
  • CURRENT

Fitch Ratings Confirms Hungary’s Economic Stability with Upgraded Outlook

Hungary’s creditworthiness received a boost as Fitch Ratings upgraded its outlook on Hungary’s IDR from negative to stable, and reaffirmed the country’s investment-grade rate. This aligns with Moody’s and S&P’s recent positive evaluations, reflecting strong investor confidence and robust economic…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.12.2024
Kati Forgach, Peter and Hungarian medical student
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Survivors carry the credentials of the forever silenced’ — A Conversation with Dr. Péter Forgách

‘When I heard the saying, “Survivors carry the credentials of the forever silenced”, it really touched me. Due to the values instilled in me by the Hungarian scouts and the Piarists, as well as the American attitude of giving back,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 08.12.2024
  • CURRENT

Hungarian Opposition Media Falsely Claims Assad Fled to Hungary Amid Syria’s Collapse

Syrian insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad’s rule. As the Syrian president fled the country, Hungarian opposition media outlet Magyar Hang claimed his plane landed in Budapest. The outlandish allegation was swiftly denied by…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 08.12.2024
The Immaculate Conception by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (detail, 1767–1769)
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Celebration of the Immaculate Conception

‘The teaching that Mary, the Mother of Christ, was from the very moment of her conception preserved from original sin, was first explained by the Scottish Franciscan friar Duns Scotus (1266-1308). He explained that with Mary conception and redemption were…
  • Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 08.12.2024
Pope Sylvester II and the Devil in an illustration of c. 1460
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Pope Sylvester II, Victim of an 11th Century Character Assassination

One of the most brilliant personalities of the 10–11th centuries fell victim to politics, only to discredit Gregory VII and the church reform. To do this, the lifework of Gerbert/Sylvester had to be ignored, and his unparalleled scientific achievements mocked…
  • László Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 07.12.2024
A portrait of Zsuzsanna Kossuth from 1848 (detail, Wikimedia Commons)
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

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…
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 07.12.2024
  • OPINION

Soros Media ‘Investigative’ Report Accuses Hungarian Intelligence of…Doing Their Job

‘It is evident that the international network—of which Direkt36 and De Tijd are integral part of—consistently criticizing the Hungarian government, is essentially accusing the Intelligence Office (IO) of doing its job, however absurd it seems. The true aim of the…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 06.12.2024
  • OPINION, POLITICS

Trump’s Comeback Victory and Its Electoral Implications

‘Republicans should be especially concerned about their ability in the post-Trump era to retain gains in the Rust Belt, where the president-elect is uniquely popular among white working-class voters. Trump has twice carried Michigan and Pennsylvania, which hadn’t voted for…
  • Michael O’Shea
  • ‎ —‎ 06.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

‘Santa Buses’ to Be Put in Service in Budapest

Budapest’s communal transportation company BKV, as per its tradition since 2015, will put in service a special festive fleet of vehicles for the holidays this year as well. Starting today, 6 December, running until 23 December, it will include Santa…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 06.12.2024
  • CURRENT

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…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 06.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

Hungarians Would Have Voted Overwhelmingly for Trump, Poll Finds

According to a compilation of polls by EuropeElects.eu, Hungarians would have backed Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election over Democrat Kamala Harris by a massive 24-point margin. Meanwhile, the new President-elect is the least popular in…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 06.12.2024
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REVIEW

European Parliament Prepares ‘Frontal Attack’ on Viktor Orbán
CURRENT

European Parliament Prepares ‘Frontal Attack’ on Viktor Orbán

The European Parliament is threatening to revoke Hungary’s voting rights, with 120 MEPs petitioning for the launching of the next level Article 7 proceedings against Hungary ahead of a key EU summit in February.

Joakim Scheffer
16.01.2024
Central and Eastern European Ministers Pressure EC to Deal with Ukrainian Grain Glut Crisis
CURRENT

Central and Eastern European Ministers Pressure EC to Deal with Ukrainian Grain Glut Crisis

Minister of Agriculture István Nagy of Hungary shared that the countries of Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania sent a letter to the European Commission, urging it to intervene and help mediate the effects of the mass quantities of cheap, low-quality grain from Ukraine entering the European market.

Márton Losonczi
15.01.2024
Brussels Remains Silent on Leftist Governments Attacking Media Freedom in Poland and Spain
POLITICS

Brussels Remains Silent on Leftist Governments Attacking Media Freedom in Poland and Spain

After Poland’s left-wing government launched an overt campaign against the country’s public media, Spanish Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is attempting to ban opposition journalists from parliament. The left’s attacks on critical right-wing voices are intensifying, and the Hungarian opposition would certainly not shy away from emulating the Spanish and Polish examples.

Joakim Scheffer
15.01.2024
US Citizen Gonzalo Lira Dies in Ukrainian Prison
CURRENT

US Citizen Gonzalo Lira Dies in Ukrainian Prison

While out on bond in August, Lira said in a YouTube video that if he is convicted, he would certainly perish in a Ukrainian labour camp. Tragically, he was wrong—he died while awaiting trial, in the captivity of the Zelenskyy regime.

Márton Losonczi
15.01.2024
Budapest–Belgrade Railway Expected to Become Strategic Hub Amidst Shifting Global Trade Routes
CURRENT

Budapest–Belgrade Railway Expected to Become Strategic Hub Amidst Shifting Global Trade Routes

The transformation of global supply chains has accentuated the importance of the Budapest–Belgrade railway. As a result, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) may become profitable not in the widely reported 979 years, but in only a few years. If the project lives up to expectations, it will not only prove the success of Hungary‘s Opening to the East policy and connectivity goals, but will also position Hungary as a preferable investment destination.

Ádám Bráder
15.01.2024
‘To Be Hungarian in America’ — A Remarkable Collection of Interviews from the Hungarian Diaspora
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

‘To Be Hungarian in America’ — A Remarkable Collection of Interviews from the Hungarian Diaspora

‘The resilience and admirable community involvement of the Hungarian Americans showcased in this publication—by which they essentially became the guarantee of the persistence of the Hungarian-American community—can serve as an example, inspiration, and reassurance for us all,’ Ildikó Antal-Ferencz wrote in the author’s note for her book.

Márton Losonczi
15.01.2024
Hungary, Serbia, and Slovenia Forge Regional Electricity Exchange for Enhanced Energy Cooperation
CURRENT

Hungary, Serbia, and Slovenia Forge Regional Electricity Exchange for Enhanced Energy Cooperation

The strengthening of the energy ties between the three neighbouring countries is set to enhance the efficiency and profitability of trading and reinforce Hungary’s energy sovereignty.

Ádám Bráder
15.01.2024
President Novák Celebrates the Life of 1956 Martyr Árpád Brusznyai
CURRENT

President Novák Celebrates the Life of 1956 Martyr Árpád Brusznyai

Katalin Novák expressed that the greatness of heroes stems from the fact that, in essence, they are not different from us. People who became heroes were sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, individuals grappling with the everyday challenges of life. Their exceptionalism arose from their unwavering commitment to making the right decisions even in the most difficult circumstances, the President pointed out.

Ádám Bráder
15.01.2024
Hungarian MEP Calls Out Brussels Bureaucracy and Soros Network’s Coercion
POLITICS

Hungarian MEP Calls Out Brussels Bureaucracy and Soros Network’s Coercion

In an interview with public Kossuth radio, Deutsch contended that the Hungarian ‘dollar left’ actively participates Brussels’ illegitimate, coercive behaviour. He referenced former Socialist Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány, who admitted over a year ago in a radio interview that he had supplied fabricated arguments for political blackmail to the Brussels bureaucracy, which served as the basis for initiating legal proceedings against Hungary.

Ádám Bráder
15.01.2024
Europe’s Gamble in Ukraine: Betting on a ‘Dead’ Horse
OPINION

Europe’s Gamble in Ukraine: Betting on a ‘Dead’ Horse

Once again, European leaders are demonstrating their total inability to adapt to the changed circumstances around Ukraine and make responsible decisions. Instead of a strategic reassessment, they persist with the same misguided policies, pouring arms and money into an unwinnable war.

Joakim Scheffer
14.01.2024
Can a War Ever Be Justified?
PHILOSOPHY

Can a War Ever Be Justified?

The inherent dilemma regarding the rules of engagement in a just war is that they tend to become either vague or restrictive when military operations fail to achieve victory or a ceasefire leading to peace.

Mario Alexis Portella
14.01.2024
Kálmán Magyar Jr: a Lawyer Teaching Hungarian Folk & Dance Traditions in an American Podcast
DIASPORA

Kálmán Magyar Jr: a Lawyer Teaching Hungarian Folk & Dance Traditions in an American Podcast

‘People in Hungary should learn from those in the diaspora to cultivate their culture with a pure heart and love’, argues Kálmán Magyar Jr in an interview originally published on Magyar Nemzet.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
14.01.2024
Left-Wing Leaderships Plunge Europe into Chaos
POLITICS

Left-Wing Leaderships Plunge Europe into Chaos

Europe’s left-wing-led countries are being plunged into chaos due to irresponsible political decisions. A situation is beginning to unfold in the West that would be unimaginable in Hungary.

Joakim Scheffer
13.01.2024
‘My life is guided by a sense of duty’ — An Interview with Former New Brunswick Scoutmaster Miklós Schlóder
DIASPORA

‘My life is guided by a sense of duty’ — An Interview with Former New Brunswick Scoutmaster Miklós Schlóder

‘My whole life has always been guided by a sense of duty to my family. Now we might as well go home, but we wouldn’t be any happier there…Here we are part of our family and can help if needed. We live in a Hungarian community; we are happy here. If only we didn’t miss Hungary so much…’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
13.01.2024
Cutting-Edge High-Tech Prison Under Construction in Csenger
CURRENT TECH

Cutting-Edge High-Tech Prison Under Construction in Csenger

The new Criminal Code of Hungary is one of the strictest in Europe, leading to more criminals being sentenced to incarceration for longer periods of time, necessitating larger prison capacities.

Ádám Bráder
13.01.2024
Print Media’s Decline: Study Reveals Shifting Trends in Information Consumption in Hungary
CURRENT

Print Media’s Decline: Study Reveals Shifting Trends in Information Consumption in Hungary

According to a study conducted by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), printed weekly newspapers have lost the most readers, registering a 25.2 per cent decline in readership. Monthly or periodically published periodicals saw a decrease of 23.5 per cent, while daily newspapers experienced a 5.7 per cent decline.

Ádám Bráder
13.01.2024
Governing Parties Maintain Support, the Opposition Would Receive Fewer Votes Than in 2022
CURRENT

Governing Parties Maintain Support, the Opposition Would Receive Fewer Votes Than in 2022

The governing Fidesz-KDNP party coalition in Hungary has maintained their support, while fewer would vote for the parties of the left-wing alliance than did in 2022, as revealed by a joint political year-opening roundtable discussion organized by five polling institutes on Thursday, 11 January in Budapest.

Ádám Bráder
12.01.2024
Meloni on a Diplomatic Mission to Convince Viktor Orbán on Ukraine
CURRENT

Meloni on a Diplomatic Mission to Convince Viktor Orbán on Ukraine

According to press reports, Giorgia Meloni is in an endeavour to persuade Viktor Orbán to withdraw his veto on the €50 billion EU aid to Ukraine, offering a unique deal in return. Kyiv could soon face severe challenges or even collapse without substantial foreign financial assistance.

Joakim Scheffer
12.01.2024
Catastrophe at the River Don: The Demise of the Second Hungarian Army — Part II
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Catastrophe at the River Don: The Demise of the Second Hungarian Army — Part II

The Second Hungarian Army, during the autumn and winter of 1942, prepared to hold up the incoming Soviet offensive coming from the direction of Stalingrad. As the Germans lost the siege of the city in all but theory, it was practically sure that the Soviets would advance toward the River Don. Thus, the Hungarian troops were left to defend the bridgeheads from the Soviets, who outnumbered them seven to one.

Péter Sasvári
12.01.2024
CPAC Hungary Returns in 2024 with Keynote Speaker Viktor Orbán
CURRENT

CPAC Hungary Returns in 2024 with Keynote Speaker Viktor Orbán

Miklós Szánthó announced that the conference will be taking place between 25–26 April, and the keynote speaker will be Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary.

Ádám Bráder
12.01.2024
From Reykjavík to Budapest: Jón Kalman Stefánsson Takes Centre Stage at Book Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY

From Reykjavík to Budapest: Jón Kalman Stefánsson Takes Centre Stage at Book Festival

Stefánsson commenced his literary career with poetry. He ventured into novel writing in the ’90s, gaining international success. In 2005, his work Summer Light, and Then Comes the Night earned him the Icelandic Literary Award, followed by the Per Olov Enquist Literary Award in 2011. His novel The Fish Have No Feet was nominated for the International Man Booker Prize in 2017, and in 2022, it received the French Prix du livre étranger for the best foreign-language book of the year.

Ádám Bráder
12.01.2024
Hungarian Leftist MP Threatens with Donald Tusk-Like Retaliation
POLITICS

Hungarian Leftist MP Threatens with Donald Tusk-Like Retaliation

While the new liberal government in Poland has brought the country to the brink of a constitutional crisis within a month, Hungarian MP Márton Tompos from the leftist Momentum party is apparently looking to emulate the Polish Prime Minister, and is threatening with similar retaliation in the low chance of a leftist takeover in Hungary.

Márton Losonczi
11.01.2024
Italian Defence Minister Urges Peace Talks in Ukraine
CURRENT

Italian Defence Minister Urges Peace Talks in Ukraine

In recent weeks, the Western alliance behind Ukraine seems to have split: one side is beginning to acknowledge the realities and is pushing for peace talks, while the other side wants to keep pouring money and arms into Ukraine.

Joakim Scheffer
11.01.2024
Challenges and Controversies: Hungary’s Response to the EU Migration Pact
CURRENT

Challenges and Controversies: Hungary’s Response to the EU Migration Pact

Bence Rétvári declared that the ‘Brussels bureaucrats’ fear that anti-migration forces will advance in the European Parliament elections. Therefore, ‘in a panic,’ they resurrected previous migration-friendly proposals.

Ádám Bráder
11.01.2024
Hungarian Leadership Stresses the Need for a True European Commitment to EU Enlargement
CURRENT

Hungarian Leadership Stresses the Need for a True European Commitment to EU Enlargement

According to the ministry’s statement, the Hungarian Foreign Minister underscored that one of the main priorities of Hungarian foreign policy remains the acceleration of Western Balkan integration. Consequently, Hungary will dedicate particular attention to this goal during its upcoming EU presidency.

Ádám Bráder
11.01.2024
Green Vehicle Revolution: Hungary’s Surge in Electric Cars Doubles in 2023
CURRENT

Green Vehicle Revolution: Hungary’s Surge in Electric Cars Doubles in 2023

Last year, 22,651 vehicles with official green markings were registered domestically, making 2023 another record year, surpassing the nearly 21,000-unit expansion peak in 2022.

Ádám Bráder
11.01.2024
Katalin Novák: Hungary Will Make a Good President of the EU Council
CURRENT

Katalin Novák: Hungary Will Make a Good President of the EU Council

In her welcoming speech at the reception of the Ambassadors accredited to Hungary, President Novák addressed the global challenges facing our world, the future of Europe, and Hungary’s role on the international stage.

Joakim Scheffer
11.01.2024
Struggling for a Political Shift: European Right Gears Up for EP Elections
POLITICS

Struggling for a Political Shift: European Right Gears Up for EP Elections

This year marks a pivotal moment for the right-wing parties of Europe, as the anticipated shift in political dynamics is poised to unfold across the continent. In this article, we delve into the prospects and potential for the European right in the year 2024.

Joakim Scheffer
10.01.2024
Christmas in Ukraine
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Christmas in Ukraine

‘In the capital city in particular, Ukrainians signal in a variety of small ways their desire to belong to the West. Kyiv could compete with any European capital when it comes to the number of EU flags seen on the streets. At European Square, not far from Maidan, in the middle of a roundabout the four-pointed star of NATO stands atop a metal pillar surrounded by a circle of Ukrainian and EU flags.’

Kristóf György Veres
10.01.2024
Budapest Central European Fashion Week Unveils Over Twenty Trendsetting Brands
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Central European Fashion Week Unveils Over Twenty Trendsetting Brands

The Budapest Central European Fashion Week (BCEFW) has become one of the most significant fashion events in the Central European region.

Ádám Bráder
10.01.2024
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