‘The events in District I during the Hungarian Soviet Republic give a very good account of how fear, miscommunication, and ideological zeal combined to ignite violence and unrest…From armed requisitions to fatal clashes over religious processions, the communist Council Republic’s heavy-handed responses reveal the fragility of order under a revolutionary dictatorship.’| Hungarian Conservative
After nearly a decade of dictatorship, the spark ignited on 23 October, and the Hungarian revolutionaries demonstrated a courage that still makes us shiver almost 70 years later. They risked their lives and their careers for a narrow window of freedom—a feat that is difficult for a person in this age of egotism to comprehend.| Hungarian Conservative
‘To speak the obvious about demographic transformation, public safety, or cultural integration is to provoke a moral tempest that sweeps aside all debate and casts every doubt into the abyss of social damnation. This is not mere rhetorical excess. It is the lived reality of German public discourse in 2025, where statistical facts about migration are treated as heresy…’ The post The Prohibition of Reality: The Unspeakable Cityscape appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
At the International Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest this week, Bryan Leib described Hungary as ‘the beating heart of common sense in Europe’ for being one of the few countries to implement strict border control and stand up to the Islamization of the Old Continent. The post Bryan Leib: Hungary Is the Beating Heart of Common Sense in Europe appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Ghosts, witches, and zombies will take over Szeged Zoo this Friday, where visitors can enjoy animal feeding shows, spooky adventures, and a detective game as part of the park’s annual Halloween celebration. The post Szeged Zoo Transforms for a Night of Frights and Animal Adventures appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
‘This peace comes with a heavy price so far. You know, we paid the price of more than a thousand soldiers who were killed during this war. As President Trump said: “peace through strength”, so what keeps the peace is strength and deterrence—and the bad guys losing the war.’ The post ‘Most Israelis are hopeful that PM Orbán will win again next year’ — An Interview with Yair Netanyahu appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on 27 October, marking their first in-person meeting. They discussed Hungary–Vatican cooperation on peace efforts in Ukraine, the Church’s role in social development, and broader international issues, including the Middle East and Europe. The post PM Orbán Meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
A proposal to rename Budapest’s Bajza Street metro station after late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny failed in the City Assembly’s Transport Committee on Monday. The motion, submitted by Ferencváros Mayor Krisztina Baranyi, sought to rename the stop ‘Bajza Street–Navalny Memorial’ in front of the Russian embassy. The post Hungarian Opposition Fails to Rename Budapest Metro Stop after Alexei Navalny appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Microsoft has acquired a 27 per cent stake in OpenAI under a newly finalized partnership deal, valuing the ChatGPT developer at 135 billion dollars. The agreement redefines their collaboration and could pave the way for OpenAI’s future public listing. The post New Microsoft–OpenAI Deal Paves the Way for AI Giant’s Future IPO appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
‘Leftist media outlets lie. They lie all the time. The problem for our friend Tommaso here is that the La Repubblica meeting—which was conducted in English—was recorded on video and later uploaded online by Hungarian parliamentarian Balázs Orbán.’ The post Slop Check: Italian Libs Make Up Orbán Quote appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
To fight terrorism, illegal immigration, and antisemitism, we need a strong Israel, a strong United States, and a strong Hungary—this was the key message at the panel discussion of the third International Pro-Israel Summit. It was also revealed that Budapest has become Jerusalem’s number one ally in Europe. The post Middle East Peace and European Security Top the Agenda at International Pro-Israel Summit appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
‘During the fighting, two primary schools, one high school, and one kindergarten in the district were damaged, with total costs amounting to 150,000 forints; 20,000 of this was for the physics laboratory at Szilágyi High School alone.’| Hungarian Conservative
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sharply rebuked Brussels ahead of next week’s European Council summit, accusing EU leaders of using Ukraine to ‘cover up their inability’ to solve the bloc’s real problems—namely soaring energy costs and a crisis in the automotive industry.| Hungarian Conservative
The European Union will support arms shipments to Ukraine using a portion of the frozen Russian assets. The foreign ministers of the Member States decided on this issue on Monday, excluding Hungary from the decision-making process. Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó described the decision as a ‘shameless disregard of European rules’.| Hungarian Conservative
The Center for Fundamental Rights held its third International Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest. While the first event in 2023 followed the 7 October Hamas attacks, this year’s took place a few weeks after President Trump’s Israel–Hamas peace deal. Speakers included Hungary’s Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Israel’s Education Minister Yoav Kisch, and Yair Netanyahu. The post Hungary–Israel Friendship Celebrated at Third Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest appeared first on H...| Hungarian Conservative
‘Here, we will mostly focus on Batthyány’s role as one of the rebel leaders mentioned; his trial papers have survived to the greatest extent. In October 1959, an investigation was launched “in connection with the crimes of the counter-revolutionaries of Széna Square”, and “during this investigation, we identified several individuals who had not yet been held accountable...”’ The post The Insurgent Commander Who Never Was — The Strange Case of 1956 Fighter Bálint Batthyány ...| Hungarian Conservative
The Hungarian Embassy in London hosted the Roger Scruton Symposium on 21 October, bringing together scholars, diplomats and public figures to reflect on the conservative philosopher’s legacy. Organized by the Hungarian Scruton Hub and the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation, the event featured four panels examining Scruton’s ideas on nationhood, culture, and the defence of Western civilization. The post Hungarian Embassy in London Hosts Roger Scruton Symposium appeared first on Hungarian Cons...| Hungarian Conservative
The documentary Ferenc Krausz — In Pursuit of Electrons, portraying Hungary’s Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has won Best Documentary at the Kraków International Science and Technology Film Festival over the weekend. The post Portrait of Nobel Laureate Ferenc Krausz Named Best Documentary in Poland appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
A small aircraft carrying Hungarian tourists crashed on Tuesday morning off the coast of Kenya in Kwale County, killing all 11 on board. Authorities confirmed that eight Hungarian citizens, including two minors, were among the victims. The post Eight Hungarians Dead in Kenya Plane Crash, No Survivors appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Marcin Tulicki’s new documentary on the takeover of Polish state media under Donald Tusk premiered in Budapest on Monday. During the panel discussion that followed, Gergely Gulyás criticized the European Commission’s approach to rule of law issues, while Zbigniew Ziobro claimed that Tusk’s government operates ‘with EU approval’ despite undermining judicial independence. The post Polish Documentary on Donald Tusk’s Takeover Premieres in Budapest appeared first on Hungarian Conserv...| Hungarian Conservative
By 2028, a new six-lane road will connect Budapest and Liszt Ferenc International Airport, followed by a new railway line and a third terminal by 2035—part of a 2.5 billion euro development to turn the airport into a leading regional hub. The post Hungary to Build New Road, Rail, and Terminal for Budapest Airport by 2035 appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, amid debates over new US sanctions on Russian oil. The visit follows Italian newspaper La Repubblica’s claim that Orbán called Trump’s decision a ‘mistake’—a claim disproven after the full recording was released, showing he made no such criticism and spoke only about Hungary’s energy needs. The post Fact Check: Orbán Never Said Trump Made a Mistake on Russian Sanctions appear...| Hungarian Conservative
What has changed in America since the murder of Charlie Kirk? What are the historical roots of political violence in the country? We discussed the political and social changes in America under Trump and the impact of Charlie Kirk’s murder with the right-wing influencer. The post The Left: An Amorphous, Seething Mass of Jealousy and Odium — An Interview with Curtis Jarvin appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he expects the number of voices opposing the war to grow daily, stressing that most of humanity supports peace, even if Western political narratives suggest otherwise.| Hungarian Conservative
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán marked the 1956 Revolution anniversary with a defiant speech in Budapest, vowing that Hungary ‘will not die for Ukraine, but will live for Hungary’. Addressing tens of thousands, he accused Brussels of ‘dragging Europe into war’ and declared that ‘Budapest will be the capital of European peace’.| Hungarian Conservative
A fresh poll by Donald Trump’s longtime pollster, McLaughlin & Associates, shows Fidesz–KDNP leading Tisza—contradicting weeks of opposition-linked surveys that placed Péter Magyar’s party ahead. Conducted for Index, the poll puts Fidesz at 43 per cent, Tisza at 37, and Viktor Orbán still seen as the favourite for prime minister.| Hungarian Conservative
‘Belgium, where most of these Russian assets are held (by the Belgian financial institution, Euroclear), is strongly resisting the European Commission’s push to use them. It fears not only repercussions from Russia, but also the capital markets losing trust, which could have long-term consequences on third countries’ willingness to invest and keep their assets in Belgium, or in Europe, indeed.’| Hungarian Conservative
A previously virtually unknown Hungarian YouTuber’s spontaneous interview with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s mother during the Peace March has received widespread attention online. Erzsébet Sipos’s open and humorous comments struck a chord with viewers, with some political observers noting that the video may have a favourable impact on Fidesz’s image.| Hungarian Conservative
The Hungary Helps Programme has achieved tangible humanitarian results in Chad, with Hungarian experts training local doctors and conducting life-saving medical missions as part of efforts to support refugees and strengthen local resilience.| Hungarian Conservative
‘The common basis of the EU and Hungarian Strategies is that the future of science is not only a technological but also a value-based issue. AI is the new language of science, but it will only serve progress if it remains ethical, transparent, and human-centred.’| Hungarian Conservative
INTERVIEW ‘Thatcher’s legacy was betrayed by the Conservatives’ — An Interview with Robin Harris What was Margaret Thatcher like in her private and professional life? What went wrong in the last year of her premiership? And what is her enduring political legacy in British politics? We spoke with a former special adviser to Prime Minister […]| Hungarian Conservative
Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen are at the center of a growing scandal involving undisclosed EU millions channeled to pro-EU media to shape the narrative ahead of the 2024 European elections. The case bears striking similarities to the USAID controversy and further erodes public trust in institutions and the media.| Hungarian Conservative
The national recruitment campaign showcases the career model offered by the prison service at job fairs, educational exhibitions, village and city days, sports and cultural events to interested individuals. According to data released by the National Prison Service Headquarters in March, there have never been as many people incarcerated in Hungary as at the end of last year.| Hungarian Conservative
