Press Roundup: Ukraine Leaders Criticise Hungary A pro-government columnist rejects criticism of Hungary’s stance on Ukraine by embattled Ukrainian leaders. His left-wing counterpart believes that the... 2022.03.26.
One Week until 2022 Election, Fidesz Retains Lead Ahead of Opposition Alliance It seems that Russia’s month-long war waged against Ukraine has not significantly altered the party preferences of the Hungarian people.... 2022.03.25.
Press Roundup: OSCE Observers Release Negative Interim Report on Campaign Conditions in Hungary Pro-government outlets see the interim report by OSCE observers as heavily biased. The nationwide left-wing daily finds such rebuttals hypocritical.... 2022.03.25.
Background: Orbán Unexpectedly Asks Brussels to Disburse EU Reconstruction Fund and Loans Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter to the European Commission, or rather personally to Ursula von der... 2022.03.23.
Press Roundup: Hungarian Gov’t Opposes NATO Involvement in the Ukraine War Dailies offer opposing takes on the government’s position on how NATO should tackle the war in Ukraine. Hungarian press roundup... 2022.03.23.
Press Roundup: Polls Show Fidesz Still in the Lead Two Weeks before Election According to two new polls, the Ukraine war has not significantly changed party preferences in Hungary, despite the diametrically opposed... 2022.03.21.
Escape from Ukraine: Safe Haven for Ecuadorian Students in Hungary A group of students from Ecuador had to say goodbye for the second time. After a difficult escape from Ukraine,... 2022.03.20.
Two Weeks to Go: Fidesz Clear Favorite, Orbán’s Popularity Rising With two weeks to go until the elections, it seems that the war in Ukraine has not done much to... 2022.03.18.
Press Roundup: March 15 Celebrations as Campaign Events A pro-government and a left-wing columnist comment on the 15 March celebrations. Both express confidence in the victory of their... 2022.03.17.
Press Roundup: March 15 National Holiday in the Shadow of the Ukraine War A conservative and a left-wing commentator reflect on Hungary’s 1848 revolution and war of independence in the light of the... 2022.03.15.
On-Site Report from Transcarpathia: “To Go or to Stay? – A Burning Question Occupying Many Peoples’ Minds These Days” "From brothers we flee, strangers take us in." With these words an elderly woman from Kyiv addressed Cardinal Czerny at... 2022.03.14.
Press Roundup: Weeklies on the War in Ukraine Two pro-government outlets devote their weekly editorials to the selfless assistance Hungarians are offering to Ukrainian refugees, while their opposition-leaning... 2022.03.14.
Interactive, Fun, and Very Hungarian – New Science Exhibition at Millenáris Millenáris' new exhibition, Álmok álmodói (Dreamers of Dreams) is about everything that is science-related and which can be connected to... 2022.03.13.
Hungary’s House of Music: A Palace of Musical Wonders That Reaches All Your Senses If you visit Hungary's recently opened House of Hungarian Music to hear great music, no doubt your expectations will be... 2022.03.13.
Press Roundup: Katalin Novák Elected President of Hungary Left and right-wing commentaries offer diametrically opposing evaluations of the newly elected President. One side points out her allegiance to... 2022.03.12.
Press Roundup: Opposing Views on Gas Imports from Russia A left-wing commentator proposes that Hungarians cut back their consumption of natural gas, to reduce the country’s dependence on Russian... 2022.03.11.
Who Is Katalin Novák, Hungary’s First Female and Youngest President Ever? Katalin Novák, former Fidesz Vice President and Family Minister, was elected as Hungary's next president by a two-thirds majority. In... 2022.03.10.
Why is the Devaluation of Hungary’s Forint Highest in CEE Region? Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Hungary's currency began its freefall- so much so that on Monday, there was a point... 2022.03.08.
Press Roundup: The fallout of the Ukraine War on Hungary Pundits and political analysts across the political spectrum ponder if and how the Ukraine war might impact the party preferences... 2022.03.07.
Press Roundup: Hungary’s Economic Outlook Seen Uncertain A leading investment banker predicts that the war in Ukraine will have negative economic implications for Hungary where fast inflation... 2022.03.05.
Coronavirus in February: Fifth Wave in Retreat The Omicron variant, which led to the fifth wave of the coronavirus epidemic in Hungary, has been slowing down over... 2022.03.04.
