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Viktor Orbán Expects a Golden Era under Trump’s Presidency

Viktor Orbán Expects a Golden Era under Trump’s Presidency

After Donald Trump's inauguration, a different sun will rise over the Western world, according to Mr. Orbán.

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

The spread of radical Islam is no longer merely an immigration issue, claims the French expert.

Opinion

The Hungarian Community Shows Unity amid Los Angeles Fires

The Hungarian Community Shows Unity amid Los Angeles Fires

Honorary Consul Éva Voising spoke to us about the unfolding disaster.

MCC Brussels Study: The House of the “End” of European History

MCC Brussels Study: The House of the “End” of European History

The HEH remains a key plank of the EU’s propaganda narrative.

Patriots for Europe National Conservative Bloc are Now a Force to Reckon with

Patriots for Europe National Conservative Bloc are Now a Force to Reckon with

The left's cordon sanitaire around the will of the electorate has failed spectacularly.

Western Europe’s New Year’s Eve Riots as Seen from Hungary

Western Europe’s New Year’s Eve Riots as Seen from Hungary

Riots are desensitizing societies towards violence and a mob-rule.

Domestic Politics

National Consultation Shows That Hungarians Are Not Indifferent to Current Affairs

National Consultation Shows That Hungarians Are Not Indifferent to Current Affairs

The 14th national consultation on economic policy received 1,350,690 responses.

Minister Announces Long-awaited Public Transport Improvements

If there is a delay of at least 20 minutes, half of the ticket price will be refunded.

Hungarian Families Pay the Lowest Gas and Electricity Bills in Europe

Hungary's gas system and its geopolitical position were strengthened by the end of the Russian-Ukrainian gas transit.

Significant Pay Rise in the Education Sector from January

The three-year pay improvement program for teachers and kindergarten teachers was announced last December.

Hungary Grants Asylum to First Persecuted Polish Politician since the Fall of Communism

Donald Tusk's left-wing government had been accused of trampling on political rights and free speech.

János Martonyi – a Lifetime of Service to Sovereignty and European Integration

The Award for a Civic Hungary was described as a reflection of Martonyi’s key role in rebuilding a civil Hungary.

Hungarians Reject the Idea of Early Elections

Hungarians Reject the Idea of Early Elections

The number of those who are in favor has even decreased compared to spring 2024.

Foreign politics

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

The spread of radical Islam is no longer merely an immigration issue, claims the French expert.

Gaza Ceasefire “Great News”, Says Foreign Minister

A fragile ceasefire is currently in place between Hamas and Israel.

Viktor Orbán Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration

Pressing duties at home are preventing the Prime Minister from attending.

Hungarian EU Presidency Has Overseen Historic Decisions

One such decision was the full Schengen membership of Romania and Bulgaria from January 1.

The Hungarian Community Shows Unity amid Los Angeles Fires

Honorary Consul Éva Voising spoke to us about the unfolding disaster.

TurkStream Pipeline Reportedly Attacked by Ukrainian Forces

This is the gas pipeline through which Hungary currently receives Russian gas.

MEP Calls for Clear Action from Brussels against High Energy Prices

MEP Calls for Clear Action from Brussels against High Energy Prices

Since January 1, no Russian gas has been flowing through Ukraine to Europe.

Society

Romanian Buyers Flood Hungarian Property Market near the Border

Romanian Buyers Flood Hungarian Property Market near the Border

Buyers on the Hungarian side of the border can buy much cheaper properties than in neighboring Romania.

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

The spread of radical Islam is no longer merely an immigration issue, claims the French expert.

Number of Persecuted Christians Has Never Been So High

One in seven Christians is a victim of discrimination, abuse, threats, or violence because of their faith.

Illegal Migration Poses New Challenges on EU Borders

EU Member States recorded just over 239,000 illegal border crossing attempts last year.

Supporting Christians in the Holy Land Is a National Mission, Says State Secretary

According to Tristan Azbej, Western countries with Christian cultures have forgotten about Christians in the Middle East and the Holy Land.

Nigerian Man Accused of Scamming Women Caught in Budapest

With his accomplices, he is accused of swindling millions from his victims who were mostly wealthy women.

Research Reveals Hungarians’ Favorite Content on Social Media

Research Reveals Hungarians’ Favorite Content on Social Media

Facebook's stated and implied expectations determine what content producers produce, when, and how much.

Economy

Traffic Fines to Rise Significantly

Traffic Fines to Rise Significantly

Penalties for traffic offences will continue to rise from February.

EU Commission Approves Government’s Budget Plan

The European Commission has issued a positive assessment of the Hungarian medium-term fiscal plan.

EBRD Funding for Hungarian Programs Doubled in 2024

Last year, the EBRD invested a record €16.6 billion across member countries.

Fuel Prices Have Risen Dramatically since the Start of the New Year

The price of both types of fuel has increased by approximately 20 forints in just over two weeks.

Hundreds of Recruits Start Basic Training in the Defense Forces

According to the Defense Minister, the recruitment campaign launched in June was extremely successful.

Train Manufacturer Alstom to Crank Up Production

The development could make Mátranovák the largest Alstom bogie frame manufacturing site in Europe.

Rural Towns to Experience a Boom in Development

Rural Towns to Experience a Boom in Development

According to the Minister of Construction and Transport, the three cities will be able to catch up to the EU average.

Culture

Zsolnay Porcelain Exhibition in Budapest Enriched with Unique Masterpieces

Zsolnay Porcelain Exhibition in Budapest Enriched with Unique Masterpieces

With the addition of over sixty objects to the collection, visitors can gain a better understanding of the impact of the Zsolnay manufactory.

Six Unique Exhibitions Await Visitors at the Museum of Ethnography This Year

Last year marked a "turning point" for the Museum, with the opening of the permanent exhibition in the building that has won numerous international and national awards.

Budapest Has the Most Visited Money Museum in Europe

The institution's permanent exhibition attracted around 104,000 visitors last year.

Government Expands Education for Ukrainian Refugee Children

Hungary is providing all the support it can, said Deputy State Secretary Ádám Csepeti.

Captivating Winter Music Festival Awaits Visitors in Lillafüred

The three-day mini-festival will take place in a charming environment with exclusive concerts.

Renovation of Iconic Parliament Building to Commence

The complete renovation of the Parliament could take eight to ten years.

World-leading Hungarian Research into Relation between Infertility and Mold

World-leading Hungarian Research into Relation between Infertility and Mold

The findings, complemented by further research, may help to unravel some of the causes of infertility.

Sport

Athletes of the Year Revealed

Athletes of the Year Revealed

The winners were announced at the Hungarian State Opera House on Monday evening.

Water Polo Team Finishes Second in the World Cup Qualifiers

Hungary has already secured its place in the Super Final of the series that will take place in April.

Iron Lady Katinka Hosszú Announces Retirement

She is a three-time olympic and 26-time world champion swimmer.

Hungarian Athletes Aim for World Record in Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

The current world record, 40 days 5 hours and 31 minutes, is held by a New Zealand duo.

Irish Coach Welcomed at Budapest Football Club

He even received helpful advice regarding coaching from legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Márton Fucsovics Earns His Way Back to the Top 100 Tennis Players

Fábián Marozsán managed to earn the 57th place in the rankings.

Water Polo Team Beats France, Reaching World Cup Quarter-finals

Water Polo Team Beats France, Reaching World Cup Quarter-finals

The top six from the tournament will qualify for the final in April.

Lifestyle

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

An ice-cold tradition for the brave and resilient.

Latest Data Reveals a Record Year for Tourism

Budapest's booming performance played a major role in the results.

Multi-million Euro Development Project Starts in Famous Castle Spa

If the vision is realized, the spa in Gyula would be the best in the country.

Habitat Restoration Program in Hortobágy National Park

An aim of the project is to create a native, semi-natural woodland and a field protection tree line.

Wizz Air to Launch Two New Flights from Debrecen

Two destinations will be back in the popular low-cost airline's offer.

Hungary Increasingly Popular with Foreign Tourists

Danes were particularly interested in Hungary, with more than twice as many people flying here last year than the year before.

Two Flights Announced from Budapest to the Middle East

Two Flights Announced from Budapest to the Middle East

Jazeera Airways agreed to promote tourism to Hungary in cooperation with the Hungarian Tourism Agency.

Gallery

Happy New Year from Hungary!

Hungary’s Christmas Spirit: 19 Magnificent Trees Across the Counties

Airforce Fighter Jets Say ‘Thank You’ to Comrades in Fly-past

The “Nation’s Christmas Tree” Erected in Front of the Parliament

Precision and Power: Defense Forces Hold Spectacular Live-firing Exercise

Beauty and Pain in Sárköz: Telling the Story of a Disappearing Community through Dolls

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