From deep Appalachia to the White House, JD Vance has travelled a long road to becoming the 50th Vice President of the US. Along the way, his political views have evolved, shifting from opposing Trump to becoming a staunch MAGA Republican. Vance also loves Hungary, and he is not shy about it—he is one of the most vocal supporters of Viktor Orbán and his policies overseas.

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of Hungary met with Mercedes-Benz executive Jörg Burzer this week, and stressed the importance of cooperation with the German car manufacturing giant in a Facebook post afterwards. Mercedes has a plant in Kecskemét, Hungary which currently employs around 4,500 people.

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen on 7 January near the River Dee in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. Since their disappearance, police have been conducting extensive search efforts in the area, but leads remain scarce.

A new television series titled Puskás will explore the most thrilling decade of Hungarian football legend Ferenc Puskás’s life, chronicling his journey from ‘Öcsi’ of Kispest to becoming a global star with Real Madrid during the 1950s.

The Hungarian government has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a 40-kilometre motorway connecting Szombathely to Körmend and Kőszeg by the end of the decade. The 200-billion-forint project aims to bolster regional connectivity and economic growth in the area.

As Donald Trump and his boarder czar Tom Homan have promised, ICE started apprehending illegal aliens all across the United States on day one of the new Trump administration. They also go into sanctuary cities, which refuse to cooperate with federal agencies in their deportation efforts.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed recent bomb threats and national security issues in his regular public radio interview, emphasizing the need for vigilance and resilience. He highlighted Hungary’s stance on migration, energy security, and its strategic position in Europe and beyond.

‘Unlike France and Germany, Hungary has not been affected by cultural Marxism or wokeist ideology, so our peoples—Latin American and Hungarian—fundamentally share the same values, based on love for God, country and family.’

Incidents similar to the bomb threats in Hungary on Thursday morning have been occurring across the region in recent days, spanning Austria, Slovakia, and Bulgaria. Given the cross-border nature of these threats, Interpol is expected to join the investigation.

Ministerial Commissioner for Space Research Dr Orsolya Ferencz has stated that it is important for the EU to compete with the global players in the space sector, such as China, India, the United States, Russia, Japan and the Arab countries. To achieve this, the EU needs a common space law and cooperation among its member states.

The latest episode of the Danube Institute’s podcast examines the emerging new world order under a Donald Trump presidency. Hosted by Rod Dreher, the episode features expert predictions on significant shifts in US foreign policy and their broader global implications.

During his joint press conference with his Hungarian counterpart in Budapest today, the Israeli Foreign Minister thanked Hungary for standing by Israel at international forums. The press conference also addressed the situation of the Hungarian hostage held captive by Hamas.

Elon Musk’s gesture at one of President Trump’s inaugural balls is getting a lot of mainstream media coverage, with many comparing it to a Nazi salute. However, such associations tend to not stick with the public at all by now, as proven by the events leading up to the 2024 US presidential election.

An Afghan migrant, killed two people, including a toddler, in a knife attack in the German city of Aschaffenburg. The tragic incident marks the fourth immigration-related attack in just over six months, further heightening tensions ahead of the early elections in February.

Hungary has overtaken Greece to become Europe’s leader in solar energy production, with solar systems accounting for 25 per cent of the country’s electricity production in 2024. This remarkable achievement highlights Hungary’s rapid growth in renewable energy capacity.

Multiple Hungarian schools were evacuated on Thursday morning following bomb threats impacting institutions in Budapest and regional areas. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán assured the public that safety measures are being reinforced and investigations are underway.

The European Commission has decided to suspend Vienna’s Modul University from participating in the Erasmus+ and Horizon programmes, mirroring a similar decision made against 21 Hungarian universities in late 2022. Balázs Orbán, the political director of the Hungarian prime minister, condemned the decision as outrageous and pledged to defend academic freedom.

In a recent analysis by Asia Times looking at the effect of government family subsidy programmes on increased fertility rates, Hungary is cited as ’one of the world’s few demographic success stories.’

Donald Trump’s second presidency may bring a trade war between the EU and the United States. According to German weekly Die Zeit, Viktor Orbán could play a pivotal role in the trade negotiations should that happen.

While almost two-thirds of the Danish population were in favour of accession, 70.8 per cent of the citizens of Greenland rejected the idea of belonging to the European Community. The Inuit were reluctant to participate in European integration from the very beginning.

Ernő Schaller-Baross has stated in an interview with Hír TV that Donald Trump’s victory in the United States is proof that conservative, patriotic voices are getting stronger around the world, including Europe.

On 8 January European defence industry stock prices rose following Donald Trump’s press conference at Mar-a-Lago, where he declared the ownership and control of Greenland to be ‘an absolute necessity’. This came as a shock for many but in reality, America has been eyeing Greenland for more than a century.

Accomplished actors Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight will be serving as President Trump’s ‘special envoys’ to Hollywood to bring the film industry back to success. But they are not the only household-name celebrities who support the newly inaugurated President.

One hundred years ago, on 22 January 1925, the first Hungarian crossword puzzle appeared in print. To mark this centennial milestone, the National Association of Puzzle Solvers (ROE) is hosting a grand competition in Budapest, celebrating a legacy of ingenuity.

Across the country and beyond Hungary’s borders, the day is observed through a wide variety of cultural programmes. In Budapest, the National Archives opens its doors to visitors today, showcasing treasures such as the first edition of Kölcsey’s poetry collection, which includes the ‘Himnusz’.

As the world undergoes profound transformations, Hungary’s leadership emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and preparedness in politics, economics, and foreign policy. Failure to adapt could leave nations behind in the competitive global arena.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico met in in Bratislava on Tuesday to discuss energy security issues. The two leaders also pledged to steadfastly oppose Ukraine’s NATO membership.

‘As the assisted dying question turns once again into a contestation of intolerable pains and grotesque moral outrages, we should take a moment to think of a bigger picture. To recall that it is a man-made instrument. It is not designed to bring us harmony, closure, peace on earth, or salvation.’

Despite the end of the Democratic administration in the US and the departure of Joe Biden’s controversial ambassador to Hungary, the interference in Hungarian domestic affairs continues. On the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the US Embassy in Budapest awarded millions of Hungarian forint in grants to opposition-aligned media outlets.

Hungarian Post has released its twelfth and final Chinese Zodiac stamp sheet, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The series, marking 12 years of honouring the Lunar New Year, underscores the enduring friendship between Hungary and China.