War Over Peace: Hungary Under Siege in EU Parliament for Advocating Diplomacy

The debate over Ukraine in the European Parliament turned into yet another coordinated attack on Hungary. The possibility of Budapest hosting an international conference to push for a ceasefire was perceived as a direct challenge to Brussels’...

Now On: Chinese Lantern Festival at Budapest Zoo

Looking for a unique way to spend a winter evening in Budapest? The magic of light and wildlife is returning to the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden with the Animals of the World – Chinese Lantern Festival. This spectacular display is running until...

American small modular nuclear reactors may power Hungarian cities soon

Although it sounds futuristic, American small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) may soon supply energy to numerous Hungarian cities and industrial areas — at least, that is the intention behind the new American–Hungarian energy agreement. But will...

Peace in Ukraine Through Washington and Moscow, via Budapest. Where Does Bucharest Stand?

“Peace is not decided where blood is shed, but where maps are redrawn.” By Lieutenant General (ret) Corneliu Pivariu For more than two and a half years, the war in Ukraine has become not only a human tragedy and a test of national resilience but...

Ajman Tourism launches Eastern European roadshow

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) launched a promotional roadshow across several Eastern European countries, as part of its ongoing efforts to position Ajman as a leading global tourist destination. Under the leadership of Mahmood...

Slovak PM Claims EU Tried To Sabotage Canceled Trump–Putin Peace Summit In Budapest

Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, 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....

Orbán and his main rival plan dueling demonstrations as Hungary's elections near

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's two main political parties will mark a national holiday on Thursday by holding rival demonstrations that will likely bring hundreds of thousands to the streets and kick off a campaign for elections next year. With the...

Hungarian Expert Calls for Evidence-Driven Water Diplomacy at Astana Think Tank Forum

ASTANA – Marton Krasznai, scientific director of the Center for Central Asia Research at the Corvinus University of Budapest, highlighted water diplomacy as a strategic imperative for Central Asia in his remarks to an Oct. 16 panel session at the...

Budapest Parking Innovation: 'Kiss & Ride' Zones & Dedicated Food Courier Waiting Areas

The Corvin Quarter and Újpest district have recently received some lesser-known but highly practical upgrades: BKK, as part of the EU-funded GRETA project, has introduced the first short-term parking bays, limited to a maximum of 30 minutes,...

Government Invests In Forests to Strengthen Climate Protection

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture (AM) and the Ministry of Energy (EM) have jointly invested 10 billion forints over the past five years in programmes designed to preserve and enhance the climate protection role of forests. This year, a...

Tilos: The Greek Island Setting a Standard for Sustainability

“Sustainability is not just a ‘green label,’ but the soul of our tourism,” says the Mayor of the Greek island. Public Domain Tilos, a small island in Greece’s Dodecanese, is a model of sustainability in the Mediterranean by pioneering...

Obama Targets Hungary, Poland With ‘Organizing’ Campaign

Former President Barack Obama thinks nothing of trying to interfere in the internal politics of democratic U.S. allies in Europe, and in the process, thwarting his country’s own current foreign policy, as determined by his elected successor,...

Extreme financial risks and Budapest as a talent hub: Morgan Stanley's global leader talks to us

Portfolio: In recent times, numerous risk factors have emerged, ranging from geopolitical tensions and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets and technology, to climate change. As the Chief Risk Officer of a global...

Hungary offers Putin safe passage for Budapest summit despite ICC arrest warrant

Preparations for organising the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are progressing at full speed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state media on October 17, state news agency MTI writes. Despite...

World’s largest thermal energy storage unit commissioned in Hungary

The 56 MWh Heatcube will provide KALL Ingredients with more than 30 GWh of renewable process heat per year, replacing natural gas-fired boilers with clean, low-cost energy. Kyoto says the system will reduce the plant’s CO2 emissions by up to 8,000...

Qatar, Hungary explore new avenues in trade & innovation

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A high-profile delegation of nine Hungarian companies recently successfully concluded a significant three-day official visit and business forum in Doha. This strategic initiative was held under the “NEXT-KPI” external...

Speaker of Hungarian National Assembly visits Vietnam Military History Museum

During the visit, the delegation explored the museum’s exhibition system and was briefed on the different historical periods in Vietnam’s struggles for national independence and in Fatherland defense and development cause. They also learned about...

Bulgarian Environment Minister Highlights Water Cycle Restoration, Clean Water Access as Key to EU Sustainability

Bulgaria sees the restoration of the water cycle, ensuring clean and accessible water for all, and promoting a competitive water industry as key prerequisites for the sustainable development of the European Union (EU), Environment and Water...

Rakpart Closing Weekend Events by the Danube in Budapest, 24 - 26 October

As autumn settles in, Budapest’s beloved Jane Haining riverside embankment will host one final open weekend before traffic returns for the winter - with free concerts, workshops, exhibitions, games, and community activities celebrating urban life...

Continuing Jordan's 31 years of peace is integral to Israel's survival

For 31 years, peace between Israel and Jordan has been more than a treaty – a system of security and restraint built on vigilance, not illusion. Because that peace works, it now stands in the crosshairs of the Iran–Syria axis, reinforced by Turkey...