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Liget Budapest Project Wins Top Honour at Hungarian Real Estate Awards

The 26th Hungarian Real Estate Development Award celebrated the finest developments of 2024, with the Liget Budapest Project winning its top prize. Recognizing projects across 12 categories, the competition highlighted innovation, sustainability, and cultural heritage….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 26.11.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Hosts Free Contemporary Art Festival with Expanded Programme this Weekend

The Art Weekend Budapest (AWB) returns this weekend with 36 free contemporary art programmes across 32 venues. Centred around the theme of movement and gesture, the expanded festival includes exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, and new locations, serving art enthusiasts across…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 26.11.2024
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Judge Dismisses Case Against Donald Trump — A Positive Sign for Europe?

At the request of Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team on Monday, the election subversion case against Donald Trump was dismissed. Prosecutors also moved to dismiss the case concerning the alleged mishandling of classified documents. Additionally, Trump’s hush money…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 26.11.2024
Students of the Reményik Sándor Christian Hungarian School after completing the LA Marathon on 17 March 2024
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

The ‘God Investigators’ of a Thriving Community— An Interview with Los Angeles Reformed Pastor Zsolt Jakabffy

Zsolt Jakabffy answered God’s calling twice: first, when he became a pastor, and then when he moved to California from Transylvania, with the mission of helping the local Hungarian community preserve both their Christian faith and their Hungarian identity. An…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
George Harizanov
  • INTERVIEW, POLITICS

‘Viktor Orbán is the most popular European political leader in Bulgaria’ — An Interview with Georgi Harizanov

‘I am proud to say that Bulgaria is a multicultural, multi-ethnic and extremely tolerant society. Being the oldest state in Europe and having the oldest inhabited city in Europe, Plovdiv, only shows for how long this society has been preserved….
  • Sergio Velasco
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
  • CURRENT

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….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Winners of the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix Honoured at Müpa Gala

The second Budapest Ballet Grand Prix concluded with a dazzling gala at Müpa, celebrating winners from 31 countries. The event showcased Hungary’s rich dance heritage while fostering international talent and artistic collaboration….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungarian-Born Sebastian Gorka to Return to the White House

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Hungarian-born Sebastian Gorka as director general for counter-terrorism in his new administration. Gorka, who previously served in Trump’s first administration, is a staunch supporter of Israel and takes a hardline stance against radical Islamic terrorist…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
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Hungary’s Largest Energy Storage Facility under Construction in Szolnok

Hungary’s largest energy storage facility is being built in Szolnok, marking a significant step towards energy independence and sustainability. The project is part of broader efforts to expand energy storage capacity, crucial for balancing solar power’s weather-dependent output….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
  • CURRENT, POLITICS

Hungarian Community’s Support Grows in Romanian Elections, RMDSZ President Says

President of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) Hunor Kelemen expressed gratitude for increased voter support in the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, highlighting the importance of mobilization ahead of the parliamentary elections on 1 December….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 25.11.2024
ForraiTamasatya_at Scout Camp, Fillmore, NY, 2023
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Assimilation is inherent in the diaspora’ — A Conversation with Jesuit Father Tamás Forrai

‘It’s very interesting to see to what extent we can acknowledge the fact that diaspora life automatically implies linguistic and cultural assimilation. There’s a growing geographical dispersion; mobility is very characteristic in North America…In 2018 we finally started to talk…about…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 24.11.2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen rings the bell during a College meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels on 30 October 2024.
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What Can We Expect from the New Commission?

‘The President made a powerful comment on Ukraine: “Ukraine is fighting for our freedom every day—and we must work for its freedom too.” In light of this, she resolved that our top priority will continue to be “rallying partners to…
  • translated by Hungarian Conservative
  • ‎ —‎ 24.11.2024
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REVIEW

Government Investment of Over 50 Billion HUF Transforms Administrative Infrastructure
CURRENT

Government Investment of Over 50 Billion HUF Transforms Administrative Infrastructure

István György emphasized the importance of personal encounters between the government and citizens, underscoring the significance of the newly inaugurated government service centre, which marks the 314th such institution nationwide.

Ádám Bráder
07.12.2023
Hungarian President Prepares Aid Packages for the Homeless
CURRENT

Hungarian President Prepares Aid Packages for the Homeless

Arriving at the location in the charity service’s green jacket, Novák engaged with the organization’s staff discussing their Advent programmes during the packaging process. After preparing the gifts, the President continued to the homeless shelter in the charity service’s minibus.

Ádám Bráder
07.12.2023
Farming Is an Easy Target for EU Bureaucrats — An Interview with Richard J. Schenk
INTERVIEW

Farming Is an Easy Target for EU Bureaucrats — An Interview with Richard J. Schenk

When aiming for lower emissions, it is easier for EU politicians to shut down farms than shut down industries, because farming has a smaller impact and is less visible, which makes it an easy target, governance expert Richard J. Schenk argues.

Kinga Kincső Antal
07.12.2023
Snowfall Blankets Hungary Giving Plenty of Work to Municipal Snow Removal  
CURRENT

Snowfall Blankets Hungary Giving Plenty of Work to Municipal Snow Removal  

Snowfall has not stopped since Wednesday afternoon, causing a lot of headache to motorists and public street cleansing companies. But the troubles aside, the images of snow-covered Budapest are stunning!

Ádám Bráder
07.12.2023
Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko Barred from Leaving his Country
CURRENT

Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko Barred from Leaving his Country

The Security Service of Ukraine has confirmed that one of the concerns regarding Poroshenko’s trip was his planned meeting with Viktor Orbán, alleging that such encounters are exploited by Russian intelligence services to disseminate pro-Russian narratives.

Ádám Bráder
07.12.2023
A Page Out of Orbán’s Playbook: Michel’s European Defence Concept Echoes the Ideas of the Hungarian PM
POLITICS

A Page Out of Orbán’s Playbook: Michel’s European Defence Concept Echoes the Ideas of the Hungarian PM

The establishment of a common European defence ministry would not immediately resolve all problems. As no concrete details are currently available about the idea, significant conclusions cannot be drawn. What is certain, however, is that joint procurement, coordinated development and production could significantly enhance the competitiveness and capacity of the European defence industry, and a robust defence industry stands as the most crucial pillar of the continent’s security.

Joakim Scheffer
07.12.2023
Body Snatchers: Why is Hamas Kidnapping Israeli Bodies?
CURRENT

Body Snatchers: Why is Hamas Kidnapping Israeli Bodies?

Israel has not only released many prisoners in the past in exchange for living soldiers, such as Gilad Shalit in 2011, but the abduction of Israeli corpses has also proven to be a ‘fruitful venture’ for terrorists. In the Jewish religion, dead bodies are highly revered, and attempts are always made to bury them as soon as possible.

László Bernát Veszprémy
06.12.2023
The Contexts of Thomas Molnar — A Conference in Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Contexts of Thomas Molnar — A Conference in Budapest

In his short speech introducing the international conference, head of the Thomas Molnar Research Institute, historian of political thought Károly Attila Molnár highlighted that as a Hungarian emigrant, Thomas Molnar tacitly accepted the values ​​of liberal democracy in the United States, but criticized its ideological foundations and pointed out the dangers of ‘Americanization’, the consequences of economic liberalism and social engineering.

Zoltán Pető
06.12.2023
Lajos Kossuth: a Hungarian Hero Celebrated in America
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Lajos Kossuth: a Hungarian Hero Celebrated in America

Renowned Hungarian revolutionary and statesman Lajos Kossuth arrived on the shores of the United States on 6 December 1851. He was received by a warm welcome and outpour of enthusiasm, from the highest ranking politicians and the ‘common folk’ alike, who lauded him for his pursuit of Hungarian freedom.

Márton Losonczi
06.12.2023
Coca-Cola’s Multi-Billion Forint Investment Fuels Hungary’s Economic Momentum
CURRENT

Coca-Cola’s Multi-Billion Forint Investment Fuels Hungary’s Economic Momentum

At the inauguration ceremony of the new unit at the Dunaharaszti plant of Coca-Cola HBC Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó highlighted that US companies now constitute the second largest community of investors in Hungary.

Ádám Bráder
06.12.2023
The Tall Blond Man with a Mixed Victory — The Dilemma Geert Wilders Faces
POLITICS

The Tall Blond Man with a Mixed Victory — The Dilemma Geert Wilders Faces

Geert Wilders has reached the peak of his 25-year political career. However, the Party for Freedom, which does not even have a quarter of the seats in parliament, will need to find several coalition partners to win a majority. Can it be done?

Gellért Rajcsányi
06.12.2023
Mikulás, the Hungarian Santa Claus
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Mikulás, the Hungarian Santa Claus

While millions of children across the globe get their Christmas presents from Santa on Christmas Day, in Hungary, Saint Nicholas, called Mikulás, arrives on the eve of 6 December, bringing sweets and nuts, and leaves the task of delivering the real Christmas gifts to the angels.

Lili Zemplényi
06.12.2023
Musical Icon Lenny Kravitz to Return to Budapest Next Year
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Musical Icon Lenny Kravitz to Return to Budapest Next Year

A heads-up to Lenny Kravitz enthusiasts. The funk-rock artist is returning to Budapest next summer!

Ádám Bráder
06.12.2023
War Fatigue and the Tragedy of the Russian-Ukrainian War
OPINION

War Fatigue and the Tragedy of the Russian-Ukrainian War

According to estimates, in November Russia suffered over 900 casualties a day; thousands of Ukrainian civilians and more than 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the start of the invasion. It is clear that the cost of the war is becoming unbearably high.

Lili Zemplényi
05.12.2023
Anti-Hungarian Insults Spewed in Romanian Senate
POLITICS

Anti-Hungarian Insults Spewed in Romanian Senate

Senator Diana Șoșoacă, who recently had to form her own party after being expelled from her old group, shouted anti-Hungarian slogans while Senator Turos from RMDSZ, the party representing ethnic Hungarians, was making a speech about what the 1 December holiday meant to the Hungarians living in Transylvania.

Márton Losonczi
05.12.2023
Hungary and the Roma: A Challenge Unresolved and the Proposals to Tackle It — Part II
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary and the Roma: A Challenge Unresolved and the Proposals to Tackle It — Part II

It would be crucial to allocate the necessary resources to promoting educational and informative content on TikTok that targets the Roma youth, as part of the broader government-funded inclusion programmes. Thanks to TikTok’s omnipresence, such a scheme has the potential of reaching almost all Hungarian Roma youth directly and of proactively influencing their cultural and social development, integration, and desegregation in a cost-effective manner.

Botond Szabó
05.12.2023
The German Left Finds Financial Scrutiny Hard to Swallow
OPINION

The German Left Finds Financial Scrutiny Hard to Swallow

The German constitutional court has recently declared it unconstitutional that the Berlin government had re-channelled some 60 billion euros of the fund created to tackle the coronavirus crisis into the climate protection fund. The ruling, having reinforced the strictures on further borrowing, will definitely have an impact on the not-yet-adopted 2024 budget.

Levente László Greczula
05.12.2023
Overwhelming Majority of Hungarians Support the Development of the Defence Forces
CURRENT

Overwhelming Majority of Hungarians Support the Development of the Defence Forces

A recent survey revealed that three-quarters of Hungarians (76 per cent) support the purchase of modern military technologies and the pay hike for soldiers, while two-thirds (69 per cent) are in favour of increasing the size of the defence forces.

Ádám Bráder
05.12.2023
Insinuating Antisemitism — The Latest Stunt of the US Embarassador to Hungary
OPINION

Insinuating Antisemitism — The Latest Stunt of the US Embarassador to Hungary

It is high time the Ambassador (or rather, Embarassador) stopped hurling baseless accusations at the Orbán government, and instead, got down to doing what the real mission of an ambassador is: foster bilateral relations. Last time we checked, ruining the Hungarian-US relationship is not part of the job.   

Hungarian Conservative editorial
05.12.2023
Liget Budapest Project Triumphs as Europe’s Premier Tourism Development
CURRENT

Liget Budapest Project Triumphs as Europe’s Premier Tourism Development

Termed the ‘Oscars of tourism,’ this accolade not only crowns the Liget Budapest Project as Europe’s most comprehensive cultural urban development but also positions it as the paramount tourism development globally.

Ádám Bráder
05.12.2023
Israel, the War, and the Israeli Christian Community: A Danube Institute Conference
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Israel, the War, and the Israeli Christian Community: A Danube Institute Conference

The conference, held on 27 November 2023, brought together a diverse groups of speakers to discuss the repercussions of the Israel-Hamas war and the situation of the Christian community in Israel.

Sáron Sugár
05.12.2023
Germany, Scotland, and Switzerland — Euro 2024 Group Drawn For Hungary
CURRENT

Germany, Scotland, and Switzerland — Euro 2024 Group Drawn For Hungary

The Hungarian National Team, going for their third consecutive European Championship in a row, got placed into Group A. They will start their campaign against Switzerland, then face host nation Germany and Scotland, in that order.

Márton Losonczi
04.12.2023
Rediscovered Masterpiece by Lajos Gulácsy Hits Auction Block After Two Decades
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Rediscovered Masterpiece by Lajos Gulácsy Hits Auction Block After Two Decades

For over 20 years, collectors have awaited the opportunity to once again acquire Gulácsy’s iconic masterpiece. In 2002, the painting’s emergence caused a sensation, disproving the assumption among art historians that the masterpiece had perished during the Second World War.

Ádám Bráder
04.12.2023
Blue Planet Podcast Highlights Frugal and Environmentally Conscious Holiday Preparations
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Blue Planet Podcast Highlights Frugal and Environmentally Conscious Holiday Preparations

Preparing for Christmas should not equal plenty of spending and waste: if we resort to the good old practices of our grandparents, we can be frugal and environmentally conscious at the same time.

Ádám Bráder
04.12.2023
Euronews Suggests Transylvania Was ‘Reunited’ With Romania 105 Years Ago
CURRENT

Euronews Suggests Transylvania Was ‘Reunited’ With Romania 105 Years Ago

The Hungarian-language version of the Brussels-based news site has since changed the title of their article. However, the cached version of their horrible faux pas is still available through a simple Google search.

Márton Losonczi
04.12.2023
Festive Light Trams and Buses Mark the Winter Holiday Season in Budapest
CURRENT

Festive Light Trams and Buses Mark the Winter Holiday Season in Budapest

Tibor Bolla, the CEO of the Budapest Transport Company revealed that the vehicles of the light fleet are adorned with more than five kilometres of LED lights, incorporating 140,000 LED bulbs.

Ádám Bráder
04.12.2023
Is Ukraine About to Change its Minority Legislation?
POLITICS

Is Ukraine About to Change its Minority Legislation?

Ukraine may amend its legislation restricting minority rights, and the new initiative appears to be a praiseworthy improvement. However, the draft regulation concerns only the recognized nations of the EU, intentionally excluding Russians and Russian speakers.

Lili Zemplényi
04.12.2023
A Transvaluation of European Values
OPINION

A Transvaluation of European Values

For years, Hungary has been under regular attack from Brussels for allegedly failing to respect ‘European values’. It is worth examining these values to see if it is in any way wrong not to respect them in the way that the representatives of the liberal mainstream in the Western world expect, and whether our entire civilization should not instead perform a paradigm shift, radically transforming its values.

Zoltán Turgonyi
04.12.2023
Advent: A Season of Preparation, Reflection and Joy
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Advent: A Season of Preparation, Reflection and Joy

Advent is one of the most important periods in the Christian world: it heralds the beginning of the Christmas season. According to the Gregorian calendar, it starts on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. But where does the tradition of the Advent wreath come from, and what is the symbolism that it conveys?

Hungarian Conservative
04.12.2023
Israel and Hungary: Two Nations United
OPINION

Israel and Hungary: Two Nations United

‘Many Jewish citizens from European nations like Sweden are enduring levels of hostility that are non-existent in Hungary. In contrast, Yacov Hadas-Handelsman, the current Israeli ambassador to Hungary, earlier this year named Hungary as one of the safest nations for Jews to live in. Furthermore, the Jewish community in Hungary is not only thriving, but also one of the largest in Europe.’

Thomas Paul Moran
03.12.2023
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