Soviet Terror after the Hungarian Revolution
‘It is hard to distinguish between the phases of the Soviet takeover and the start of the Communist vengeance.’
‘It is hard to distinguish between the phases of the Soviet takeover and the start of the Communist vengeance.’
Skywatchers in early November will have the chance to observe the Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers, known for their bright, slow fireballs. The two showers peak on 5 and 12 November, offering many nights of spectacular autumn viewing.
‘Trump’s EO perhaps instinctively draws from the historical lesson: that love of one’s country is not a limitation of freedom—it is a precondition of a nation’s survival.’
Hungary expects a broad agenda at the upcoming Washington meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump, including the war in Ukraine and future cooperation in defence, energy, and the economy, according to Orbán’s political director.
‘Germany faces a stark choice between continued strategic drift and fundamental transformation. The half-measures of constrained realism will prove no more effective than the delusions of values-based idealism when confronted with determined opposition…Only genuine sovereign realism…offers the possibility of effective foreign policy in the age of great power competition.’
‘It’s not easy to define, to experience, and to decide why we live in the present rather than the future…It’s hard to attract new members when families have so many other options for the weekend…Still, in four months, we’ve gained back several old friends and some new families. That’s why the scripture “hold on to what you have” echoes in me.’
‘Our world has changed, the international order has transformed, and every actor is trying to adapt. With the end of unipolarity, the hegemony of liberal foreign policy also ended…Free trade has given way to protectionism; moralizing, value-centric diplomacy has given way to transactional realism. However, this recognition apparently eludes the European Union.’
Of course, every human life is subject to the passage of time; no human body can survive once it has grown old, worn out, and its biological functions have ceased. Yet, according to the Bible, no human body dies permanently—everyone will be resurrected in the body, some in one way, some in another.
Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu, Transylvanian Roma priest Ottó Kalányos, and the Örökké Haza (Forever Home) project received Highlights of Hungary 2025’s three community awards, after a record-breaking over 140,000 votes cast by the public.
Hungary’s Lynx KF41 prototype has proven its worth, paving the way for Ukrainian production with Rheinmetall’s support. Tested in Ukraine in late 2024, the vehicle impressed local forces, leading to a German–Ukrainian agreement to build a domestic Lynx factory. Modular and versatile, the KF41 strengthens European defence collaboration and sets a new standard for armoured vehicles.