EP Pushes for Sanctions Against Milorad Dodik, Fears Orbán’s Veto

As tensions rise in Bosnia and Herzegovina, European lawmakers are urging EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to impose sanctions on Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik. However, one of the 28 signatories of the letter sent to Kallas, Slovenian MEP Irena Joveva, expressed concern that such efforts could be blocked at the European Council level by Dodik’s long-time ally, Viktor Orbán.

Trump (and Hungary) Were Right on Ukraine — The Hill Breaks Western Narrative

Alan J Kuperman, in a rare opinion piece published by The Hill, breaks with the Western narrative on the causes of the war in Ukraine, acknowledging that Donald Trump is right about most of the factors behind the conflict. This ultimately means Hungary was right as well, as the Hungarian government’s position on the war closely aligns with that of the US president.

Can a Black Samurai Save Assassin’s Creed in the Shadow of Bankruptcy?

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Shadows has reignited debates over historical authenticity, representation, and creative liberty in gaming. The controversy stems from its inclusion of a Black samurai protagonist, inspired by the 16th-century figure Yasuke. While some praise this as an overdue exploration of marginalized history, others argue it distorts Japan’s feudal past to fit modern diversity narratives.

Hungarian Govt Seizes 300 Kgs of Illegal Drugs in Two Weeks

Newly appointed State Commissioner responsible for the eradication of drug trafficking László Horváth has announced at a press conference that 3,500 Hungarian police officers had carried out concentrated raids at nearly a thousand locations nationwide, confiscating 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of illegal drugs.

Opposition MPs Spark Chaos, Set Off Smoke Flares in Hungarian Parliament

Chaos erupted in the Hungarian Parliament on Tuesday after opposition MPs ignited smoke flares in protest against the ban on the Pride march. The events bore a striking resemblance to those that unfolded in Serbia just weeks earlier, raising suspicions of a coordinated effort to destabilize right-wing governments in the region.

Israel's midfielder Gavriel Kanichowsky reacts after scoring a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualification football match against Belarus at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on 12 September 2023.

Anti-Israel Protests Flare Up at Football Games Across Europe

At football games in multiple countries across Europe, Palestine-sympathizer football fans have been displaying the banner ‘Show Israel the Red Card’ to protest the Jewish state. Meanwhile, Hungary is hosting the Israeli national team again, lending them the venue in Debrecen to play their World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Norway this month.

Hungary and India Strengthen Ties with New Direct Air Route

Hungary and India are set to strengthen their ties with the launch of Wizz Air’s direct Budapest–Mumbai flight this year, operating daily. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced the development in New Delhi, highlighting its potential to boost trade, tourism, and diplomatic relations.