Jeffrey D. Sachs, Sybil Fares – From Illusion to Real Peace: Trump’s Test in Gaza and Ukraine

Real peace demands Palestinian statehood, Ukrainian neutrality and the courage to defy the war lobby Jeffrey D. Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed The...

“Hungary could be a top three player in European battery production” – Interview with Péter Kaderják, HUBA’s Director

Péter Kaderják will be a speaker at the Hungarian Battery Days on 6 November 2025. In this interview with Péter Kaderják, we explore Hungary’s rapidly evolving battery industry and its role in Europe’s green transition. The discussion touches on...

Sustainable Procurement Awards Presented

At this year's Procurement Bar event, the Sustainable Procurement Awards were once again presented to recognize outstanding players in the domestic procurement and sustainability industry, rewarding domestic companies and procurement teams with...

EU Members Remain Deeply Divided Over 2040 Climate Targets

The EU summit this week is debating how to bridge the divide within the bloc regarding interim 2040 emission-reduction targets as the European Union insists on becoming a net-zero area by 2050. The EU member states remain divided over the proposal...

Ghana and Hungary deepen defence cooperation with focus on training and food security

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, has hosted the Hungarian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tamás Endre Fehér, at the Ministry of Defence in Accra to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, held at the...

Fico claims EU tried to sabotage canceled Trump–Putin peace summit in Budapest

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused some within the European Union of attempting to sabotage peace by disrupting the now-canceled meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Budapest. “The foreign...

Budapest summit postponed as Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Just days after US President Donald Trump announced plans for a new peace summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, their proposed Budapest meeting has been thrown into doubt. Trump first shared news of the summit late last week...

Hungary’s Sustainability Guide Highlights the Link between Work, Family, and Economic Growth

On 21 October, the Mária Kopp Institute for Demography and Families (KINCS) presented its new publication, Family-Friendly Sustainability – Best Practices for Sustainable Growth and Market Competitiveness, at a press conference in Budapest. The...

Hungary committed to nuclear and radiation safety, IAEA mission finds

An International Atomic Energy Agency team said the special legal status of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority, which sees it reporting directly to Parliament, gives it a high level of effective independence. The 12-day Integrated Regulatory...

Tens of thousands could flood the Hungarian labour market: will guest workers be sent home?

The official explanation is that the Hungarian economy depends heavily on foreign guest workers, primarily from Southeast Asia, because domestic companies cannot meet their labour needs from local sources. However, a newly issued government decree...

What We’re Watching: Russia bombs Ukraine after Trump cancels Putin meeting, US and Qatar object to EU climate law, Ireland expected to elect socialist president

Russia bombs Ukraine after second Trump-Putin date called off Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump canceled plans for a second meeting in Budapest, Russian forces hit Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing...

Updated: Why Budapest for US + Russia Peace Summit?

The United States has not cancelled the peace summit with Russia planned for Budapest, the timing alone is questionable, but preparations against fake news are still underway, said Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, following...

Hungarian oil refinery blaze: MOL addresses allegations of foreign interference

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire at MOL’s Százhalombatta refinery, while online speculation already points to possible sabotage. This suspicion arose partly because, shortly before the incident in Hungary, a massive...

Tens of thousands to attend rival rallies as Hungary’s election campaign kicks off

Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for rival rallies by Viktor Orbán’s ruling party and his main opponent as they kick off campaigning for elections next year in a highly polarised political climate. The anniversary on Thursday...

Putin Oversees Readiness Test Of Russia's Nuclear Forces As Budapest Summit With Trump Put On Hold

Last Updated:October 23, 2025, 08:52 IST As per the Kremlin, the drills tested the readiness of military command-and-control systems and the operational skills of the staff. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (IMAGE:...

World News | Climate Science, Early Warnings Key to Saving Lives: UN

Geneva [Switzerland], October 23 (ANI/WAM): No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather -- and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. Early-warning...

Ukraine loan, climate goals and Chinese curbs set to dominate EU summit

The 27 leaders of the European Union are gearing up for a high-voltage summit in Brussels with a packed agenda devoted to Ukraine, climate targets and China, all of which could lead to fraught negotiations and delicate compromises in the room. The...

EU environment ministers again delay decision on climate goals before COP30

EU environment ministers have again delayed a decision over national emissions targets for 2035 and 2040, just weeks before the UN climate change summit in Belém, Brazil, where the bloc is expected to present its contribution to green goals....

New Zenit Corso Shopping Complex in Budapest Features Hungary’s Largest Aldi Store

Budapest has welcomed Hungary’s largest Aldi, spanning 11,000 square meters, as part of the new Zenit Corso shopping and office complex in Zugló. The store features a distinctive open-top central space, geothermal heating, and is surrounded by...

Russia bombards Ukraine - but Putin still tries to salvage Budapest summit with Trump

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