Hungary
BUSINESS
Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire
Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.
BUSINESS
A Corridor of Speed and Defense: New Connection Between Poland and the Baltics
Via Baltica opens from Warsaw to Tallinn, boosting Baltic defense, economic links, and NATO readiness amid Kaliningrad tensions.
EUROPE
Is Viktor Orbán’s Time in Power Up?
Viktor Orbán faces growing fatigue and a rising rival, Péter Magyar, as Hungary heads to elections that could finally test his long-held power.
EUROPE
Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe
Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.
EUROPE
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Queerness and Democracy
Hungary’s 2025 Pride became a bold freedom parade: queer defiance against Orban’s authoritarianism and erosion of democracy.
Popular
Pope Leo’s Argentina Visit Puts Milei on the Spot
Pope Leo's visit puts two views of Argentina's future side by side, with the poorest caught between them.
Poland Firearm Licences Rise With Frontline War Anxiety
As frontline anxiety multiplied Polish firearm licences. Kraków’s massacre demands psychological vetting as rigorous as Poland’s military preparations.
Consensus Politics Cannot Rein Belgium Runaway Deficit
King Philippe kept De Wever in office amid Belgium’s record eurozone deficit. Will coalition politics work this time?
Paraguay Bank Collapse Brings Down Its President
A digital bank's collapse cost Paraguay its president, and millions of customers want answers about their savings.
Russell Brand Convictions Close the Book on a Famous Career
Brand's convictions end a public reckoning, though his online audience may judge him differently from a jury.
