Month: November 2023

Alarming Echoes of History

I read on the Hungarian news websites Telex and 444 that the Hungarian government had proposed a legislation package, introducing the Sovereignty Defense Office with broad powers to investigate foreign intervention indicators. Concerns arise over potential abuse, especially targeting journalists. But the proposed “Sovereignty Protection Law” is seen by legal experts as vague and potentially […]

Viktor Orban’s Governance Through the Lens of US Christians and Political Discourse

I read a post on Reddit about what the US Christians think of the political and cultural situation in Hungary, particularly focusing on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s approach to governance. Let’s delve into a political discussion today. Viktor Orban is described as a Calvinist who emphasizes the Christian foundation of Hungary’s national identity. He believes […]

Christmas Fair Chronicles

Blikk, a Hungarian tabloid, recently visited Budapest’s Vörösmarty Square Christmas fair, highlighting what it considers to be high prices for traditional Hungarian dishes. Stuffed cabbage costs HUF 7,000 (EUR 18.5), shashlik is HUF 5,000 (EUR 13.2), and a slice of strudel is HUF 1,800 (EUR 4.75). Hot tea is priced at HUF 1,000 (EUR 3), […]