‘It is important to understand the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate’s place in the intricate interplay of local and international as well as sacred and profane interests that often seems to govern every important decision in the Holy Land. Pious pronouncements…from Europe and elsewhere abroad almost invariably collapse under the weight of the sheer complexity of local realities…’
‘[Elvira Valentini] had always been interested in the flora of the Balkans…She thought that in Fiume, after teaching, she would explore the countryside and continue her scientific work. But that was not to be. A few months later, war broke out, and her family called Elvira home, asking her to stay there. The shot fired in Sarajevo thus marked not only the beginning of the First World War, but also the end of an ambitious Hungarian woman’s scientific career.’
In the most lopsided scoreline in the history of the finals of the primary European club competition, Paris Saint-Germain beat Internazionale 5–0 in Munich, Germany. Transylvanian Hungarian István Kovács refereed the historic game.
‘The Beginning of the World also responds to our emotional needs. It skillfully brings together personal experience, scientific arguments, and the fears and doubts we all have. It gives space to the human aspect. But it also offers us the chance to transcend, at the level of action, our everyday weaknesses, both individual and human.’
‘Overall, it is clear that Kraus was a religious Israeli Hungarian publicist who rightly earned the communist dictatorship’s ire. To hinder his activities, a covert procedure was launched, and his conversations and correspondence were monitored both directly and indirectly; in other words, he was treated as an enemy of the regime for decades.’
In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let us look at the story of Mihály Fabriczy Kováts, whose name is even commemorated on a plaque in Charles Town, West Virginia.
‘Our goal is to become the leading right-wing party in Poland within two years,’ said Deputy Marshal of the Polish Sejm and prominent Konfederacja leader Krzysztof Bosak in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The discussion centred on the upcoming presidential run-off, the party’s political trajectory, and the ongoing election campaign in Hungary.
‘I first became vice president in 2001 to better understand how the club operated, then became president in 2002. It wasn’t easy because only men had previously held leadership roles. At first, they didn’t take kindly to a woman joining their ranks—especially since I was significantly younger than them at 50 years old…During my presidency, younger generations began joining us.’
Hungary has received its first L-39NG trainer jets, marking a milestone in national defence and military aviation. The aircraft will bolster independent pilot training and support Hungary’s growing role in NATO’s European aviation programmes.
CPAC Hungary 2025 continued on its Day 2 with speeches by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó of Hungary and by one of the most anticipated guests at the event, the leader of the German AfD party Alice Weidel.
‘The practice of suppressing the sovereignty of individual Member States in the European Union cannot continue,’ Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stressed during his keynote speech at CPAC Hungary 2025.
‘A White House photo with President Trump would certainly benefit Orbán ahead of the election,’ former Trump Advance Associate Johnny Szani remarked in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The conversation centred on US–Hungary relations under the second Trump administration, including insider perspectives on key bilateral issues.
‘It is hard to imagine a better example of “Stockholm syndrome” than this sorry episode, when local Catholics and even the Vatican seemed more intent on supporting la Résistance than protesting the occupation of the birthplace of Jesus Christ by Muslim militants. Perhaps some occupations are more just than others.’
‘Two points from the recent Frontex report deserve more attention. Firstly, while in 2015 the most popular migration route into Europe was the Western Balkans, today…it is the Central and Western Mediterranean routes…The other thing that emerges from the figures is that…there were fewer arrivals by all routes until April compared to the same period in 2024.’
Political director to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Balázs Orbán sat down with US political commentator Dave Rubin for a brief discussion during CPAC Hungary 2025. Their conversation focused on Hungary’s distinctive conservative approach to key issues such as border protection, the war in Ukraine, and also touched upon the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections.
The fourth annual CPAC Hungary is currently taking place in Budapest, Hungary, the first under the Presidency of Donald Trump in the United States—’the Age of the Patriots’, as the organizers refer to it. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary delivered the keynote speech for the illustrious event.
The recent informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Budapest showcased Hungary’s growing profile. Now it’s time to think bigger.
Hungary’s media authority has awarded over 127 million forints to support new TV content, while issuing fines to TV2 for misclassifying the Rise of the Raven series and to Hír TV for volume regulation violations. Further investigations into TV2 are underway.
Geothermal drilling has begun at Budapest Airport as part of Hungary’s plan to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. The project could make the airport fully self-sufficient in heating, marking a key step toward national energy independence.
A US federal court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his powers when imposing tariffs that raised import costs. The decision halts key duties and challenges the legal basis of Trump’s trade war, though an appeal keeps the case alive.
‘However we choose to understand the situation, the 7 October attacks absolutely do not “prove” that Trump’s approach with the Abraham Accords was in error. Instead, these attacks suggest that his innovative approach was too successful for malign actors such as Hamas to accept without taking spectacular and spectacularly risky measures to combat the success and promise of the Abraham Accords.’
The age of patriots is definitely coming—CPAC Hungary 2025 is less than 24 hours away! At a press conference on Wednesday, Director General of the co-organizer Center for Fundamental Rights Miklós Szánthó announced that around 600 foreign guests are expected, including Alice Weidel of Germany’s AfD and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
At a government briefing, Minister Gergely Gulyás addressed cyber fraud tied to Ukrainian crime groups, extended food price caps, and drought aid. He warned of national security risks involving NATO secrets and called for stronger public awareness on scams. Hungary reaffirmed opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession and pledged support for ethnic Hungarians in Romania.
Budapest’s House of Music received a special prize at the European Museum of the Year Award in Poland, praised for its visitor-focused innovation, interactive exhibits, and community-building role in promoting music culture for all generations.
Budapest Zoo kicks off its Evening Walks series this Thursday, offering visitors exclusive behind-the-scenes access to animal care areas, including the vet clinic, Shark School, and exotic bird nursery—led by expert keepers after regular hours.
The European Commission has indicated that it is prepared to initiate legal proceedings against Hungary should the transparency legislation move forward. In response, EU Affairs Minister János Bóka dismissed the renewed focus on the country’s rule of law as ‘political hysteria and pressure’.
‘The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) offers an incomparable career path as the flagship of Hungarian talent education, from the age of ten to the doctorate. MCC’s free programmes complement public and higher education to provide students with practice-oriented training that responds to the challenges of the 21st century.’
European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef has proposed the exclusion of athletes from a country engaged in a legitimate war of self-defence against a terrorist organization. The EU was preparing further measures against Israel, although Hungary intervened.
Since its July 2024 launch, Hungary’s MOHU REpont recycling system has collected over 2 billion bottles, cans, and glass containers, marking a major step in the country’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable waste management.
When a Korean couple discovered lángos during a trip to Budapest, they didn’t just bring back memories—they brought back a mission. Today, their Seoul restaurant, The Langos, is serving up Hungary’s favourite fried dough to a growing crowd of curious locals and Hungarian expats.