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A Slovak family in 1907 in Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary

István Käfer, the Proponent of Hungarian–Slovak Spiritual Reconciliation through the Legacy of St Stephen

‘For István Käfer, one of the elements that has historically united both Slovakia and Hungary is, surprisingly, the language. Bálint Balassi, for instance, a crucial figure in Hungarian renaissance poetry, wrote his works in Hungarian, but he knew Slovak very well, which greatly influenced his thinking and language use. Cardinal Péter Pázmány also had a significant influence on the development of the Slovak language, by not only allowing, but encouraging its use in Catholic prayers.’

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (L) shakes hands with Viktor Orbán in Budapest on 20 November 2024.

Kazakh Leader’s Visit Solidifies Hungary’s Role as Gateway Between Inner Eurasia and the West

On 20 November 2024 Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, was officially welcomed at the Lion Courtyard of the Royal Buda Castle Castle by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This event marked the start of Tokayev’s three-day official visit to Hungary. The Kazakh leader was accompanied by government ministers and representatives of Kazakh businesses, highlighting the significance of bilateral relations between the two nations.

Cooperation and Confrontation: Navigating Tensions in the Indo-Pacific

The Danube Institute organized a prominent conference addressing the geopolitical tensions and opportunities for collaboration in the increasingly significant Indo-Pacific region. During the event experts from nations with interests in the region examined its future prospects through two panel discussions.

By Giuliano Bugiardini - Bridgeman Art Library: Object 827682, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31407241

‘The Pope of Chaos’: The Reign and Legacy of Clement VII

‘For Hungary, Clement’s tenure offered little tangible support during one of its darkest eras, while his broader legacy includes the catastrophic Sack of Rome, the expansion of Protestantism, and the Anglican schism. Today, he is remembered not as a leader who rose to the challenges of his time, but as a figure whose reign epitomized the turbulence and contradictions of the Renaissance papacy.’

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 case could be deferred until the end of his four-year term, marking significant legal victories for the president-elect.

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 groups.

ForraiTamasatya_at Scout Camp, Fillmore, NY, 2023

‘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 how we see the community, what our strengths and weaknesses are, what we can learn and what challenges we face.’

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