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What to Make of Pope Leo XIV?

‘The name “Leo” is a name rooted in tradition. The first Pope Leo, St. Leo the Great, who reigned from 440 to 461, was a contemporary of St. Augustine of Hippo and is known for his zeal for the unity…
  • Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 11.05.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Is an Orthodox Agent a Bad Agent? Reasons for the Failure of a Short-Lived Network Career

‘At the next meeting, the recruit brought 35 names, but aside from the list, he provided no descriptions of them whatsoever—even their ages were given only approximately. For some, he didn’t even write out the full name.’…
  • László Bernát Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 11.05.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

What Generational Categories Miss—and What They Reveal in a Changing World

As global urbanization and demographic shifts reshape societies, generational labels like Gen Z and Baby Boomer attempt to explain cultural divides. Yet these terms often fail to capture the complex, region-specific forces shaping identity, values, and social behaviour in an…
  • Balázs Vencz
  • ‎ —‎ 11.05.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

The Media and the Rise of Anti-Intellectual Thought in America

‘This is the essence and political aim of cancel culture that the Democratic Party has carefully crafted. Silence dissenters, promote only the ideas we agree with, and destroy everything else. The result is an anti-intellectual culture of citizens, either unwilling…
  • Sean Nottoli
  • ‎ —‎ 10.05.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

A Divine Voice Serving Hungarian Americans — An Interview with Opera Singer Gabriella Lendvay

‘I also loved music and singing, but my very busy parents didn’t notice my talent—they only paid attention to my sister’s beautiful voice. Back in Hungary, before we fled, she studied opera singing with a teacher while attending the Szent…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 10.05.2025
  • PHILOSOPHY

A Philosopher Priest’s Thoughts on Education — The Social Theory of Pál Kecskés

‘…the ideas of Pál Kecskés on education and pedagogy are fundamentally rooted in Christian social theory, which seeks to envision an ideal society from a Christian perspective. His reflections remain relevant today, in a time when individuals…have perhaps never had…
  • András Jancsó
  • ‎ —‎ 10.05.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Students Are Taking Their ‘Érettségi’ Exam Across the Nation

In Hungary, students take a so-called ‘érettségi’ (maturity) exam at the end of their high school education, which serves as both their SAT and GED in the American context. These exams take place in early May every year—students are taking…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Interactive Transport Day at Szentendre Museum to Promote Road Safety and Sustainability

On Transport Culture Day this Sunday, BKV and the Hungarian Transport Association invite visitors to the Szentendre Urban Public Transport Museum for a free event featuring simulators, rare vehicles, and educational programmes highlighting safe and sustainable mobility….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
  • CURRENT

HUN-REN and BME Join Forces to Shape the Future of Science and Technology

Hungary’s top scientific network, HUN-REN, and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and education across key technological fields….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
  • CURRENT

US Signs First Trade Deal with UK in the New Trump Era

At a press conference on Thursday, President Trump revealed that the first country to sign a new trade agreement with the US under his second term is the United Kingdom. Per the new deal, the US will have a baseline…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
  • CURRENT

Orbán Announces 2026 Budget with Focus on Social Support and Price Regulation

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unveiled an ambitious, anti-war 2026 budget plan focused on protecting Hungarian families, pledging massive spending on pensions, family assistance, and energy price reductions, while introducing further steps to rein in inflation and regulate retail pricing….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
  • POLITICS

Inside Donald Tusk’s Hidden War against Civil Servants

Since taking office in December 2023, Donald Tusk has been dismantling the pillars of Poland’s rule of law. While international media have focused on politically charged prosecutions of former officials, one aspect of this vicious campaign remains largely untold: it…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 09.05.2025
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REVIEW

Trump’s Ukrainian Ordeal
OPINION POLITICS

Trump’s Ukrainian Ordeal

‘The criminality in all this is that Zelenskyy and the U.S.-led West know that the Ukrainians are not going to win on the battlefield, and that Ukraine has effectively become an economic and politically dysfunctional rump state. Yet both want the war to continue, whether for lucrative reasons or not.’

Mario Alexis Portella
17.02.2025
Viktor Orbán: ‘I will fight for Hungarian interests every time!’
CURRENT REVIEW

Viktor Orbán: ‘I will fight for Hungarian interests every time!’

In a recent interview on Mandiner, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán asserted that Hungary remains a strong and committed nation with valuable experience to share with the world. Speaking during his return from Dubai, Orbán discussed Europe’s decline, the shifting global order, and Hungary’s place in a rapidly changing world.

Ádám Bráder
17.02.2025
Europe in Crisis Mode as Trump Team Meets Russia in Saudi for Peace Talks
CURRENT POLITICS

Europe in Crisis Mode as Trump Team Meets Russia in Saudi for Peace Talks

Donald Trump’s team is scheduled to meet the Russian delegation on Monday in Saudi Arabia for the first round of peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Following the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, where European and Ukrainian participation in the talks remained uncertain amid conflicting statements, EU leaders are set to convene in Paris for an emergency summit. Meanwhile, on Sunday Zelenskyy arrived in the United Arab Emirates.

Joakim Scheffer
17.02.2025
The Concept of a ‘Liberal Education’ Has a 2,500-Year-Old Past, But Does It Have a Future?
CULTURE & SOCIETY PHILOSOPHY

The Concept of a ‘Liberal Education’ Has a 2,500-Year-Old Past, But Does It Have a Future?

‘Politically, however, it is not impossible for a state to decide that it would be better, both for children and for the country, to give schools freedom to develop educational approaches that follow liberal education principles, whether within the state system or outside it, especially if evidence can be gathered to show the beneficial effects it is having.’

Nicholas Tate
17.02.2025
JD Vance and the Next Chapter for ProLife America
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

JD Vance and the Next Chapter for ProLife America

‘Americans need a new vision. They need to see what the pro-life movement has been offering all along, but with new emphasis. As Vance demonstrates, the playbook for really moving past Roe is reintroducing young people to the beauty—and feasibility—of getting married, raising children, and deriving comfort and pride from family life.’

Evelyn Whitehead
16.02.2025
The Lies Are No Longer Uttered with Impunity — A Response to David Pressman
OPINION POLITICS

The Lies Are No Longer Uttered with Impunity — A Response to David Pressman

‘To this humble foreign observer, it seems relatively straightforward why Fidesz has remained in power so long: the opposition has failed to offer an appealing alternative. Recently, Mr Márki-Zay, lionized in Western media, proved a poor campaigner (one recalls Kamala Harris). Mr Magyar’s narcissism and personal history seem certain to cause him political problems…’

Michael O’Shea
16.02.2025
Fighting a Bleak Future? — Hungary’s Response to Demographic Challenges
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

Fighting a Bleak Future? — Hungary’s Response to Demographic Challenges

In recent decades, Europe has faced many challenges, one of which is the demographic crisis. The ageing and declining population, labour shortages and emigration pose a major challenge for almost all European countries. The importance of demographic trends cannot be overestimated, as they will have a major impact on Europe’s future position.

Georgina Kiss-Kozma
16.02.2025
‘The parchment may be burned, but the letters fly away’ — On the Early Career of Rabbi Miklós Murányi
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘The parchment may be burned, but the letters fly away’ — On the Early Career of Rabbi Miklós Murányi

‘Although Miklós Murányi (Menachem Meron) was an important figure in the post-Holocaust recovery and one of the leading Zionist rabbis of the transitional years, his life story remains relatively unknown. The following presents Murányi’s activities during the transitional years (1945–1950), with particular focus on his writings published in the bulletin edited by the Újpest Jewish community.’

László Bernát Veszprémy
15.02.2025
A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, and Historical Researcher Anna Szakály
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, and Historical Researcher Anna Szakály

‘It’s important to me that the kids know about their family history. One assignment I give my grade 6 class is to interview a family member who immigrated to Canada, and if that person is no longer alive, to interview someone who can tell them about this experience. The kids always learn something new, and so do I.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
15.02.2025
‘People’s trust in public institutions has been destroyed’ — An Interview with Iosefina Pascal
INTERVIEW POLITICS

‘People’s trust in public institutions has been destroyed’ — An Interview with Iosefina Pascal

‘Romania is in a deep political, social, and economic crisis. The causes are manifold, but the chaos was installed when the presidential elections were cancelled while the people were voting.’

Sergio Velasco
15.02.2025
Viktor Orbán Discusses Russo–Ukrainian War with Tucker Carlson
CURRENT INTERVIEW REVIEW

Viktor Orbán Discusses Russo–Ukrainian War with Tucker Carlson

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has sat down with famed American political commentator Tucker Carlson for an interview again, this time in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They have covered a wide array of important topics, such as the influence of the previous US administration on Hungarian politics, the state of the European economy, and most prominently, the potential end of the Russo–Ukrainian war.

Márton Losonczi
14.02.2025
7 Magical Winter Destinations to Visit in Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

7 Magical Winter Destinations to Visit in Hungary

Winter is a perfect time for discovering Hungary’s hidden beauties. Although we are nearing the end of winter, there is still some time to visit some of the country’s gems on cooler days. Do not let the cold hold you back—wrap up warm and set off to explore Hungary’s fascinating winter destinations!

translated by Hungarian Conservative
14.02.2025
Brussels Demands a Seat at the Table They Never Wanted to Begin With
OPINION

Brussels Demands a Seat at the Table They Never Wanted to Begin With

For years the EU dismissed peace talks as premature. When Hungary pushed for negotiations, it was vilified. Now, with Donald Trump launching talks without them, Brussels is scrambling to claim a role it once rejected.

Joakim Scheffer
14.02.2025
Reuters Illustrates USAID-Freeze Impact through Hungarian Example
POLITICS

Reuters Illustrates USAID-Freeze Impact through Hungarian Example

Reuters chose to illustrate the impact of Trump’s halt on US foreign assistance by focusing on Hungarian opposition media—effectively admitting that these outlets are dependent on such funding, thereby undermining their claims of independence. The article takes readers inside the editorial room of Átlátszó, which is now struggling to secure new donors following the shutdown of USAID funding.

Joakim Scheffer
14.02.2025
JD Vance Pushes CDU to Cooperate with AfD after Orbán–Weidel Talks
POLITICS

JD Vance Pushes CDU to Cooperate with AfD after Orbán–Weidel Talks

Arriving in Germany for the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance criticized European mainstream parties for marginalizing right-wing forces such as Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland, arguing that this undermines democracy and freedom of speech. His remarks came just days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hosted AfD co-chair Alice Weidel in Budapest for a historic meeting.

Joakim Scheffer
14.02.2025
Budapest’s Premier Coffee Festival Welcomes Visitors with Tastings and Workshops
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest’s Premier Coffee Festival Welcomes Visitors with Tastings and Workshops

The 15th Coffee Bar Bazaar promises an unforgettable experience for coffee enthusiasts this weekend at the Millenáris B Hall. With a record number of exhibitors, unlimited tastings, workshops, coffee championships, and unique flavour pairings, the festival is set to be a must-visit event for lovers of specialty coffee and craft beverages.

Ádám Bráder
14.02.2025
Sign of Life from Hungarian Israeli Hostage Offers Hope, but Ceasefire Remains Fragile
CURRENT POLITICS

Sign of Life from Hungarian Israeli Hostage Offers Hope, but Ceasefire Remains Fragile

The sign of life the family received from Hungarian Israeli Omri Miran may have been a ray of hope to hold on to; nevertheless, Hamas’ threat has brought the ceasefire to the brink of collapse.

Dávid Nagy
14.02.2025
‘Hungary is punching above its weight politically, thanks to its leadership’ — Bryan Leib to M1
CURRENT REVIEW

‘Hungary is punching above its weight politically, thanks to its leadership’ — Bryan Leib to M1

Senior Fellow at the Center for Fundamental Rights and top contender to be the next US Ambassador to Hungary Bryan Leib has recently been interviewed by the Hungarian state television M1. In the interview, he covered a wide array of important topics, such as a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia with Hungarian involvement, illegal immigration, and more.

Márton Losonczi
14.02.2025
Scandal After Scandal in Romania: Klaus Iohannis Resigns as President
CURRENT POLITICS

Scandal After Scandal in Romania: Klaus Iohannis Resigns as President

Earlier this week Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned from his post following mounting pressure from the parliament pursuing an impeachment process against him. The controversy was sparked by the Romanian constitutional court’s decision last year to cancel the Romanian presidential elections and—as no new president was elected—lengthen Klaus Iohannis’ term in office.

Lili Zemplényi
14.02.2025
Semmelweis Budapest Award Goes to Ferenc Krausz for Scientific Excellence
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Semmelweis Budapest Award Goes to Ferenc Krausz for Scientific Excellence

Nobel laureate Krausz Ferenc has been awarded the prestigious Semmelweis Budapest Award for his contributions to scientific research. Recognized for his pioneering work in infrared molecular fingerprinting, Krausz emphasized the importance of personalized and preventive medicine, highlighting the need for further research to bring this technology into practical application.

Ádám Bráder
14.02.2025
Viktor Orbán: ‘We stand to gain a great deal from peace’
CURRENT

Viktor Orbán: ‘We stand to gain a great deal from peace’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed optimism that a new US president committed to peace could end the war in Ukraine. Speaking on public Kossuth Radio, he emphasized Hungary’s long-standing peace strategy and highlighted the potential for major geopolitical and economic shifts.

Ádám Bráder
14.02.2025
Orbán Slams EU Leadership After Trump Snubs Brussels in Ukraine Peace Talks
CURRENT

Orbán Slams EU Leadership After Trump Snubs Brussels in Ukraine Peace Talks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivers a hard blow on EU leadership following Donald Trump’s announcement that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin immediately. As Washington appears to be sidelining the EU in the talks, Orbán attributes this to Brussels’ failed diplomacy and weak leadership.

Joakim Scheffer
13.02.2025
Germany Shaken by Another Migrant Terror Attack Days Before Election
CURRENT

Germany Shaken by Another Migrant Terror Attack Days Before Election

With just ten days remaining until the most significant elections in Germany’s post-WWII history, the country has been struck by yet another terror attack committed by an Afghan migrant. According to police, the 24-year-old asylum seeker drove a car into a group of pedestrians in Munich, injuring at least 28 people. In response, Alternative für Deutschland’s Alice Weidel called for a ‘migration turnaround’.

Joakim Scheffer
13.02.2025
Worcester Votes to Become ‘Transgender Sanctuary City’
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Worcester Votes to Become ‘Transgender Sanctuary City’

Before the resolution got passed by the City Council in Worcester, Massachusetts, a trans activist speaking in favour seemed to make a threat, saying: ‘If you say that you’re afraid of Trump and that’s why you don’t want the city to be a safe space for trans people, you’d better prepare for trans people to make this a very unsafe space.’

Márton Losonczi
13.02.2025
Kickl’s FPÖ Fails to Form Government — What’s Next for Austria?
CURRENT

Kickl’s FPÖ Fails to Form Government — What’s Next for Austria?

After weeks of protracted negotiations, Herbert Kickl’s FPÖ and the Austrian People’s Party have failed to reach a coalition agreement. With Kickl returning his mandate, Austria now faces four possible paths forward, including the prospect of an early election.

Joakim Scheffer
13.02.2025
Hungarian Documentaries Explore the Olympics, Social Media, Puppetry, and Pilgrimage
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Documentaries Explore the Olympics, Social Media, Puppetry, and Pilgrimage

With support from Hungary’s National Film Institute (NFI), a series of new documentaries will explore topics ranging from Hungarian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics to the influence of social media, the life of a renowned puppeteer, and a pilgrimage through Europe’s ancient cities.

Ádám Bráder
13.02.2025
Joe Biden Is the Least Popular Living President by Far, Gallup Poll Finds
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Joe Biden Is the Least Popular Living President by Far, Gallup Poll Finds

Only 39 per cent of Americans have a favourable view of President Joe Biden, while 57 per cent have an unfavourable view of him, according to a new poll by Gallup. His net favourability rating of negative 28 points is by far the worst among the five living Presidents, a whopping 26 points below the second least popular of them, Donald Trump.

Márton Losonczi
13.02.2025
BMW’s Debrecen Plant to Begin Production This Autumn, Boosting Hungarian Economy
CURRENT

BMW’s Debrecen Plant to Begin Production This Autumn, Boosting Hungarian Economy

BMW’s new factory in Debrecen is set to begin mass production this autumn, marking a major milestone for both the company and Hungary’s economy. With all necessary infrastructure completed, the plant will produce an all-electric model, reinforcing BMW’s transition to electromobility.

Ádám Bráder
13.02.2025
Debrecen University to Launch Unique AI Course for Students and Professionals Alike
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Debrecen University to Launch Unique AI Course for Students and Professionals Alike

The University of Debrecen is launching an innovative, elective course titled Modern Artificial Intelligence, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to AI concepts, principles, and real-world applications. Open to students, faculty, and staff, the 13-week programme is accessible to participants without prior technical knowledge.

Ádám Bráder
13.02.2025
Trump Announces ‘Immediate’ Ukraine Peace Talks, Leaving Europe in Shock
CURRENT POLITICS

Trump Announces ‘Immediate’ Ukraine Peace Talks, Leaving Europe in Shock

After speaking with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump announced that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine would begin ‘immediately’. Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Peter Hegseth informed NATO defence ministers that the US is gradually withdrawing from Europe. These two announcements left EU leaders in shock and despair—but in reality, they present a historic opportunity for the continent.

Joakim Scheffer
13.02.2025
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