Politics and society | 02.06.2024 | 1 min

The number of secret surveillance operations in Hungary decreased last year.

This is fewer than the 149 permits issued the previous year. Since each permit can cover multiple individuals, state agencies may have monitored more people last year. In the preceding year, the 149 permits pertained to a total of 251 individuals, but the exact number...
Culture | 02.05.2024 | 2 mins

Remembering Vera Molnar at Kieselbach Gallery.

Vera Molnar (1924–2023), one of the most renowned representatives of Hungarian contemporary abstract painting, emigrated to Paris. Similar to artists like Hantai Simon and Reigl Judith, she was deeply immersed in the fascination of squares, often associated with the grand...
Politics and society | 02.05.2024 | 2 mins

Hungary and Estonia discuss NATO expansion and EU sanctions policy

In a significant dialogue, Peter Szijjártó of Hungary and Margus Tsahkna of Estonia discussed Sweden’s NATO membership and criticized the EU’s sanctions policy against Russia. Highlighting Hungary’s consistent support for NATO expansion and questioning the effectiveness of sanctions, the talks also focused on strengthening bilateral relations and shared strategic interests, marking a call for the EU to prioritize peace-building efforts.