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Contributor: Louvre heist is just one way Europe is surrendering its culture
I write from a quiet, mountainous part of Central Europe. The scenery is idyllic, and the fall air is crisp. But much as the case has been in my other recent trips to the European continent, the sights I see and the conversations I hear are all...
UK and EU Continue with Pro-Ukraine War Stance against Russia (Hungary)
UK and EU Continue with Pro-Ukraine War Stance against Russia (Hungary) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Over the past year, the armed forces of the Russian Federation, together with pro-Russian regional allies in...
Tens of thousands rally in Budapest in support of Orban's challenger
Stay updated on the latest news from Hungary by signing up for the free InsightHungary newsletter. Orban faces competition ahead elections as rival attracks massive crowds on rally Tens of thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest on Thursday...
Orbán vows Hungary will remain ‘island of peace’ and ‘migrant-free’ as he likens Brussels to Soviet oppressors
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán marked the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution in Budapest with a public address portraying his government as the spiritual heir of those who rose up against Soviet tanks nearly 70 years ago. Speaking before...
China’s Sinicization of Religion Deepens
On September 29, 2025, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Xi Jinping demanded that the pace of Sinicization of religions—that of bringing them in line with the principles of Maoism, which sought the total eradication of...
Hungarian Parliament Prolongs State of Emergency
This Tuesday, the governing majority in Hungarian parliament assented to prolonging the government’s state of emergency for another 180 days till May 13 next year, MTI reports. The proposal submitted by the justice ministry was passed with 127...
Georgia shuts down International Education Centre
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Days of Hungarian Film Held in Montenegro
The selection of films included Semmelweiss (2023) directed by Lajos Koltai and produced by Szupermodern Stúdió, the TV film Trezor (2018) directed by Péter Bergendi, My Treasure (2017) directed by Gabor Herendi and produced by Caffe...
Monday briefing: How radical views became normalised – from TV ads to deportation policy
Good morning. Consider the policy slate: British residents with settled status should be deported. We should guard against demographic change by increasing birthrates instead of migration. The special treatment for minorities in a “two-tier”...
Children dead following Russian strikes; equities, gold fall
Mōrena and welcome to Thursday's briefing of the major business and political headlines from around the world you need to know this morning. First up, at least seven people have been killed, including two children, following intense Russian drone...
Children among victims in Russian airstrikes in Ukraine
At least seven people have been killed, including two children, during intense Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine on Wednesday. A kindergarten was hit in Ukraine's second largest city, and there was widespread damage in Kyiv. Children...
Frontloading: EU’s alternative path to break Hungary’s veto on Ukraine's accession talks
There is less than two months to go before European institutions close down for Christmas, and this is the short window of time Denmark has in its current presidency of the EU Council to push through substantive decisions on Ukraine and its...
Hungary not going to honor ICC arrest warrant for Putin — top diplomat
BUDAPEST, October 22. /TASS/. The Hungarian government will not abide by the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin if he arrives in Budapest to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump, Hungarian...
Children killed and nursery hit in Russian strikes on Ukraine
Children were among at least seven people killed in Russian strikes on cities across Ukraine overnight, President Zelensky said, as American-led attempts to broker peace between the countries faltered. “Another night proving that Russia does not...
Budapest summit should help Trump understand special military op's legitimacy — US analyst
MOSCOW, October 22. /TASS/. The Russia-US summit in Budapest should help US President Donald Trump understand the moral and political legitimacy of the special military operation, former New Jersey Supreme Court judge, US analyst and blogger...
Children among victims in Russian airstrikes, hours after Trump-Putin talks shelved The drone and missile attacks on Ukraine came as the President Trump put on hold his plans for an imminent summit in Hungary. Read More »
At least seven people have been killed including two children during intense Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. A kindergarten was hit in Ukraine's second biggest city Kharkiv and there was widespread...
‘Dialogue Is Always Better Than Confrontation’: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Cancelled Budapest Meeting With Donald Trump
Moscow, October 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on his cancelled meeting with US President Donald Trump, which was initially planned to be taking place in Budapest, Hungary, in the coming weeks. Emphasising on the importance of...
Louvre Heist Encapsulates a Western Culture That Will Not Defend Itself
I write from a quiet, mountainous part of Central Europe. The scenery is idyllic, and the fall air is crisp. But much as the case has been in my other recent trips to the European continent, the sights I see and the conversations I hear are all...
Budapest Showcase Hub Celebrates 10th Edition with 15 Countries and 30 Acts
The Budapest Showcase Hub (BuSH) will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, hosting three days of concerts and professional events across several of the city’s popular venues—Turbina, Gödör, and Akvárium Klub—between 29 and 31 October. More...
Experts: The rise of the far right will change European politics
The far-right surge is not merely sweeping across Europe, it's starting to take hold. Analysts believe European politics may be heading for its greatest transformation in more than a century. In Germany, the right-wing nationalist Alternative for...