Civilization Erasure, Christmas Markets, and Hungary

Not surprisingly, a controversial prediction in the new Trump administration’s National Security Strategy that Europe is facing “civilization erasure” because of out-of-control mass migration infuriated European elites. The Economist attacked this …

Csenge Krakoczki’s long journey from Hungary to the United States 

Csenge Krakoczki went from playing volleyball in a small town in Hungary to receiving over  90 emails from junior colleges and universities. This gave her a multitude of opportunities before she landed at the University of Idaho. After accepting her offer, …

EU to lock up Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine

The move would allow EU leaders to work out at a summit next week how to use the tens of billions of euros in Russian Central Bank assets to underwrite a huge loan to help Ukraine meet its financial and military needs over the next two years. Hungarian …

MVM launches major geothermal drilling campaign in Hungary

Railway station, Kiskunhalas, Hungary (BBX52, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) Hungarian energy company MVM plans geothermal exploration near Kiskunhalas with an investment of about HUF 8 billion, aiming to assess resources for future energy use. …

Hungary to Get ‘Enormous Competitive Advantage’ After Ukraine War, Says FM

Hungary will have an "enormous competitive advantage" in the post-Ukraine war era by maintaining mutually respectful and beneficial relations with both East and West, Foreign Minister Péter Szijártó said. Speaking at a podium discussion at the …

Is Viktor Orban, Trump fan and Putin's friend, eyeing new role in Hungary — for life?

Hungary’s Viktor Orban is weighing a dramatic shift in Hungary’s political system as he looks for ways to retain power ahead of a potentially difficult election, says a report. Prime Minister Viktor Orban is exploring ways to maintain his grip on Hungary …

EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

BRUSSELS — The European Union is expected on Friday to lock up Russia's assets held in Europe until it gives up its war in Ukraine and compensates its neighbor for the heavy damage that it has inflicted for almost four years. The move is an important …

Azerbaijan’s SOCAR and Hungary’s MVM sign new gas supply deal

Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR and Hungary’s MVM ONEnergy have signed a new natural gas supply agreement that will take effect on January 1, 2026, SOCAR said on Wednesday. Azerbaijan’s gas has been increasingly in focus since gas exports from …

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EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine