After premiering on Max on 16 May, The Brutalist soared to number one on HBO’s US Top 10 and remains there as of Monday. The critically acclaimed drama follows László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect portrayed by Adrien Brody in an Oscar-winning performance.
‘Selby, who is known as an early leader of PayPal and is now an established venture capitalist, participated in a discussion moderated by Head of the MCC Central European Connectivity Centre Ákos Zulik. In a frank and forward-looking exchange, Selby said that Hungary has outstanding capabilities in hardware development and manufacturing…’
Hungary expands its anti-inflation campaign by capping profit margins on non-food household products sold in drugstores, aiming to protect families and pensioners from unjustified price hikes as part of broader efforts to boost consumption.
Established in 2019, André Ventura’s Chega is now the second-largest party in Portugal, neck and neck with the Socialist Party after Sunday’s snap election. The southern European country has held its third vote in as many years and is preparing for yet another minority government formed by the centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition—a situation that could further strengthen Chega.
‘Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s leadership, Uzbekistan has transformed into a dynamic leader within the Organization of Turkic States. Through initiatives focused on economic connectivity, regional security, and sustainable development, Uzbekistan is not only strengthening ties among Turkic nations but also carving out a prominent role on the global stage.’
Over the weekend, his family revealed that Former President Joe Biden had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. President Biden had also lost his son, Beau Biden, to cancer in 2015.
Environmental protection has become a central political issue in China, a country responsible for 31 per cent of global industrial output. Former President János Áder and sinologist Gergely Salát explore how China is transforming itself into a green superpower.
At a major rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Ukraine’s potential EU membership the greatest threat to Hungary, warning of economic burdens, migration risks, and foreign influence, while rallying supporters for the 2025 elections.
‘As the European Union and the Turkic world steadily evolve into natural economic allies, Hungary’s role in this process is becoming increasingly pivotal. Thanks to the trust it has earned…Hungary is well-positioned to act as a bridge between the two blocs. Hungarian–Uzbek relations are flourishing, with both nations serving as keystone states within their respective regions.’
In a closely contested first round of Poland’s presidential election, Donald Tusk’s candidate Rafal Trzaskowski won 31.1 per cent of the vote, narrowly ahead of Karol Nawrocki, who trailed with 29.1 per cent according to the late poll. The run-off on 1 June is widely expected to hinge on voters from right-wing Konfederacja, whose support could tip the balance.
The Jordanian–Hungarian relations have flourished recently, and Budapest is looking to enter the healthcare, food, and digital sectors in the following years.
Romania’s presidential election could end with Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan’s victory, according to exit polls showing him ahead on Sunday night. However, the result remains fiercely contested, as right-wing candidate George Simion has alleged widespread electoral fraud and declared himself the winner on social media, defying the polling data.
What is Israel’s interest in participating in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project? Why is India or Saudi Arabia important for the Jewish state? And why is connectivity a wise idea? We spoke with the Senior Deputy Chief Economist for International Affairs at the Israeli Ministry of Finance at the Danube Institute’s conference on the IMEC initiative.
‘As the Catholic Church teaches, man and woman are made for authentic communion with God and each other…An attachment to a machine, or for that matter, even an affectionate pet, no matter how life-like it may be, cannot fulfill this vocation. It risks becoming an effigy or an impersonation of human relationships, diverting us from the true link for which we were created.’
The vast majority of excavations are done before some kind of construction or investment…Specialists often find cemeteries; graves first present themselves as dark spots to the trained eye. This was no different in 2021–22, when the Janus Pannonius Museum and Ásatárs Ltd excavated the site on the outskirts of the village of Babarc in Baranya County, in connection with the construction of the M6 motorway. Then, an Early Avar cemetery was uncovered on a three-hectare area of loess moorland rising from the Danube.
Romanians will cast their votes on Sunday in the run-off of the most controversial presidential election in the country’s recent history. With George Simion and Nicușor Dan running neck and neck in the polls, the outcome could be decided by both the diaspora and the Hungarian community living in Romania.
Poles will head to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president for a five-year term. The stakes are exceptionally high: should Donald Tusk’s candidate, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, secure victory, there will be no remaining institutional counterweight to the Polish Prime Minister’s ongoing crackdown on political opponents.
‘Béla and his wife had a long-standing dream to create a traditional accommodation. They fell in love with the barn, and even as they began renovating it, they were amazed at how many people stopped to visit and learn about the history of the building.’
‘When I arrived here as a young woman in my twenties, full of deep Catholic faith and great enthusiasm, Fathers Kristóf Hites, Pius Horváth, Egon Jávor, and József Jaszovszky all embraced and supported me. They gave me wings and helped me fulfill the goals of the Catholic Mission.’
‘The term “network” is somewhat misleading here, since these individuals were unaware of one another…The agents were connected to something, but not to each other—they were connected to state security, specifically through their handlers. The author describes this as an “extremely centralized, star-shaped network in which every element was linked to a single centre.”’
Hungary and Egypt are cooperating to promote peace in Europe and stop illegal migration. Under their current agreement, Hungary can contribute to bringing internet access to millions of Egyptian homes.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the British Embassy Residency in Budapest, Ambassador Fox is hosting a series of events this year, all dedicated to the illustrious building, which has been visited by both the members of the rock band Queen and Queen Elizabeth II herself during its long and eventful history.
At Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming inaugural mass in the Vatican this Sunday, President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok will be leading the Hungarian delegation, his office has announced.
E-scooter riders caused 400 injury-related accidents in Hungary last year, prompting calls for wider insurance coverage. Estimates suggest tens of thousands of scooters operate without mandatory liability insurance, raising safety and legal concerns.
After self-described ‘anti-fascists’ attempted to block an MCC Brussels event on Tuesday, Balázs Orbán, political director to the Hungarian prime minister and chairman of the board of MCC, urged Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in an open letter to stand firm on the defence of freedom of speech and the right to assembly.
Hungarian Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK) arrested a 25-year-old German man in Budapest, wanted for antisemitic crimes and illegal arms trafficking. He was captured at Nyugati Railway Station after arriving on a train from Szolnok.
‘An EU–UK “reset” should not violate the will of the people as expressed during the Brexit referendum; nevertheless, negotiating some form of economic cooperation with the EU is possible, and it could potentially be beneficial for both the UK and EU member states.’
Hungary will manufacture the next generation of electric vehicles, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced after signing a strategic agreement with Chinese carmaker BYD, marking a milestone in Chinese–Hungarian industrial cooperation.
What is China: an enemy of Europe and America, or just a competitor, or maybe a friend or ally? Is it a real threat to the Western economy and security? What new world order does China want, and why is Hungary important for Beijing? We asked a prominent Chinese foreign policy expert about the nature of the rising star and the unstoppable giant, China.
‘The defence of Ukraine is not the defence of the alliance, not the community, not NATO. Ukraine is currently the threat,’ Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó warned on Thursday. The minister firmly rejected accusations from his Polish counterpart, accusing him of aligning with Kyiv in what he described as a disinformation campaign against Hungary.
