An in-depth interview with Enkő Gorondi, founder and headmaster of the Aprókfalva Montessori Preschool and learning pod, a unique Hungarian daily educational institution in Piscataway, New Jersey; and her daughter, who, as a teacher, scout leader and folk dance teacher is also an active member of the local Hungarian community.
According to EU forecasts, the Hungarian economy could be the third fastest-growing economy in the EU next year, Viktor Orbán said in his regular public radio interview on Friday morning. He highlighted the paramount importance of avoiding the forming of economic blocs, a view that is shared by leading European political and economic players.
‘If the West wants to maintain its geopolitical weight and address its internal tensions, it should focus primarily on solving its own structural problems…, rather than transforming these internal problems into a global geopolitical conflict. External conflicts and total attempts to dominate the planet will not only fail to solve internal tensions but will ultimately exacerbate them.’
Although no sources have confirmed that the Hungarian Ministry of Defence has officially expressed interest in the Sigma system, this state-of-the-art technology could easily fit into Hungary’s ongoing force development and modernization programme.
Hungarian EU Affairs Minister János Bóka gave a detailed presentation on the first day of the conference co-organized by the Danube Institute, outlining the key priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency. Bóka highlighted an early success of the presidency, noting that while six months ago the importance of developing European competitiveness was rarely discussed, it has now become a central topic in the European political debate.
The Pujiang Innovation Forum commenced on Saturday in Pujiang (Shanghai), with Hungary participating as the guest of honour at the four-day event. The Hungarian delegation, consisting of around forty experts, business and academic leaders, is showcasing world-class Hungarian innovations at a prominent stand.
The series is a monumental historical drama that portrays the life, love, and battles of János Hunyadi, the legendary 15th century Hungarian military leader, offering a glimpse into the political landscape of Europe at the time. What makes the series unique is its cast of over 600 international actors and stunt performers, with the characters speaking in their native languages, enhancing historical authenticity.
At the reception ceremony for the new aircraft Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky emphasized that Hungary is a pro-peace country, and the government is committed to both peacebuilding and peacekeeping, which requires making sure that the Hungarian airspace is safe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has carried out a government reshuffle unprecedented since the outbreak of the war, with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba being the most notable victim. Ukraine’s situation on the battlefield is becoming increasingly difficult, and many believe the Kursk incursion was a significant mistake, ultimately falling on Zelenskyy’s shoulders. Thus the changes in his government may be part of the Ukrainian president’s efforts to sideline political opponents and silence dissenting voices.
During a joint press conference with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Hungarians particularly value those nations around the world that, like Bahrain, stand up so resolutely and vocally for peace. He also welcomed the fact that Hungary’s Festipay is making a significant software development investment in Bahrain.