15 March have been portrayed differently in each era. More recent productions focus on building a heroic myth or on reality, while before the regime change, the historical events of the 1848–49 Revolution were rather wrapped in a subtle critique of socialism. Magyar Krónika has collected five Hungarian films that bring the revolutionary events to life.
‘Our church is in an accessible, safe location, a single-story building, and a popular venue. We hold a traditional worship service. Most of the congregation is elderly. We deeply appreciate everything they have done for the church and the congregation, so we continue to serve them in the way they prefer.’
Corruption appears to be among the ‘common European values’ often touted by mainstream parties in the European Parliament as yet another probe shakes the EU’s legislative institution. Initial reports suggest that around 15 former and current MEPs may be involved in a bribery case linked to Chinese telecom giant Huawei.
Although the regime change in Syria raised hopes for the restoration of stability, the protection of religious minorities has still not been realized. The mass killings committed in recent times indicate that minority communities remain in grave danger, which calls for decisive action from the international community.
‘According to von der Leyen: “The question is no longer whether Europe’s security is threatened in a very real way. Or whether Europe should shoulder more of the responsibility for its own security,” but rather: “Is Europe prepared to act as decisively as the situation dictates? And is Europe ready and able to act with the speed and ambition that is needed?”’
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó described the ongoing protests in Serbia as an attempted ‘colour revolution’ aimed at destabilizing the region. He further stated that foreign-backed colour revolutions in recent years have all ended in tragedy, expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump for ending Washington’s policy of meddling in other nations’ domestic affairs.
Hungarian chocolate is set to journey to space as the Stühmer Moment Korfu ‘space chocolate’ gains NASA’s approval to be included in astronaut Tibor Kapu’s package for the International Space Station, marking a unique blend of tradition and innovation.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Fegyir Sándor has asked the Director General of the Hungarian State Opera House Szilverszter Ókovács to cancel a show by Russian Austrian opera singer Anna Netrebko for her support for President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Ókovács replied with an open letter, explaining why he did not comply with the request.
‘Peace in the region hinges on mutual respect for all sides—including the Serbs and Croats, who seek only to protect their security and self-determination. Brussels must cease pitting one ethnic group against the others, honour existing agreements, and call for an end to repression and a turn toward dialogue. Only through this path can Bosnia and Herzegovina secure a peaceful future…’
While Ukraine and Greenland dominate the headlines, Donald Trump and his foreign policy team are engaged in multiple negotiations worldwide to secure access to critical mineral reserves. These resources are essential for technological advancement, with China maintaining dominance over much of the global supply chain. For Washington, mineral diplomacy is a matter of strategic survival—one that is set to remain a key priority for the foreseeable future.