Post-COP 29: Minister Emphasizes Significance of Agreement Amid Criticism from Environmental Groups

Ukraine faces a financial crisis if a loan isn’t approved by May, as their resources are drained from prolonged conflict. Though a summit last month aimed to address it, Orbán and Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico demanded assurance on oil flow before releasing funds.
No further meetings are needed to resolve the loan issue. Magyar indicated a decision could occur before his gover

The existence of society is fundamental for the economy. Society must sustain itself, a process known as social reproduction. This involves not just biological reproduction but also daily activities like caregiving, cooking, and cleaning. These activities not only sustain society but also support the economy, even if they’re not always visibly recognized within it. The economy tends to dist

Orbán’s downfall started in 2024 when the government pardoned a former deputy director of a children’s home convicted of covering up child sexual abuse. This scandal led to a public revolt by Magyar, a mid-level civil servant and Fidesz member, drawing thousands of protesters. Magyar’s media campaign included releasing an audio recording of his wife, Judit Varga, describing alleg

As the prime minister navigates a pivotal month, what stands as his foremost concern? He faces a challenging array of issues both at home and abroad, all amidst essential upcoming elections.
In the Middle East, with no peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, a prominent think tank delivers stark warnings about the repercussions for British households.
In

The conflict bolstering his political standing also threatens the economic strategy critical to his premiership.
Starmer’s crisis management hasn’t been impeccable. The U.K.’s delayed deployment of a warship to the Mediterranean displeased allies like Cyprus, the UAE, and Jordan. Ties with the U.S. have worsened since President Donald Trump criticized Starmer for initially denyin

Over the last 20 years, advancements in drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have enabled many to live without pain, joint swelling, and long-term disability. However, for numerous patients in Europe, finding the right medication still involves lengthy trial and error.
To address this, researchers, clinicians, and patients from seven EU nations, alongside Norway, Switzerland, and the UK,

Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party, to which the successful Tisza opposition party belongs, also expressed his delight at Orbán’s defeat. Orbán’s populist-nationalist Fidesz party exited the center-right EPP group in 2021 to join the far-right Patriots for Europe.
“Tonight is the victory of the people of Hungary!” Weber wrote. “They confirm that our centre-right, people-first po

Hungary’s election on April 12, 2026, has already made history. Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat, marking the end of the long-dominant Fidesz-KDNP alliance. This shift raises crucial questions: will political change bring relief to religious minorities, independent NGOs, and civic groups previously under pressure? To demonstrate a new chapter for Hungary, the incoming leadership must priori

Discussions stretching into the night between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad reached an impasse late Saturday, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance announcing that Iran had “chosen not to accept our terms.”
Vance stated that U.S. negotiators sought assurance that Iran would not pursue a nuclear weapon. President Donald Trump commented in a Truth Social post that Iran was “very unyielding” on this

The lecture hall resounds with the hit electronic dance track “I Like to Move It” by Reel 2 Real, as a group of 11-year-olds in fluorescent vests energetically perform their version of jumping jacks. They are led by prominent researchers from Europe at the front of the room. The aim is to assist an unfit superhero, Mr. Fit, in regaining his fitness through exercise, healthy eating, an