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Hungary Takes the EU to Court – For Moscow’s Benefit
Visegrad Insight
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August 29, 2025
Hungary has once again broken ranks with its European partners, this time by suing the EU over a decision to channel profits from frozen Russian assets into Ukraine’s defence. The move is not an isolated legal step but the culmination of years of...
Dead States, Living Borders: Three Historical Cases of ‘State Revival’: Armenia, Vietnam, and Poland
I News Cayman
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August 28, 2025
By Lorenzo Hofstetter Author Bio: Lorenzo Hofstetter is an independent researcher and co-creator/COO of the Phersu Atlas database (2022). He holds a degree in archaeology from the University of Florence and collaborates with journals in Italy and...
Hungarian theatre to debut Central Europe’s first LED cinema screen!
Daily News Hungary
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August 28, 2025
The Kultik Cinema Network is set to install a massive LED wall in Auditorium 2 of its Csepel location, becoming the first in Central and Eastern Europe to adopt this projection-replacing technology. Launching in October 2025, the system uses...
Pilot Killed In F-16 Crash During Rehearsal For Poland's Radom Airshow
Simple Flying
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August 28, 2025
Tragedy struck Poland on August 28, 2025, when an F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom Airshow. The pilot was killed, and the accident occurred near the city of Radom, where the biannual air show was scheduled to draw thousands of...
F-16 fighter jet crashes in Poland, pilot killed
Defence Blog
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August 28, 2025
A tragic accident struck Thursday evening when a Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet from the Tiger Demo Team crashed during rehearsals for Air Show 2025, killing the team’s commander. The crash occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. local time at...
Druzhba pipeline attacks strain EU unity as oil flows resume to Hungary and Slovakia
Weekly Blitz
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August 28, 2025
Druzhba pipeline attacks strain EU unity as oil flows resume to Hungary and Slovakia Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia have resumed after a brief but alarming disruption caused by repeated Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba...
Hungary Bans Ukrainian Commander over Druzhba Pipeline Attack
Hungarian Conservative
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August 28, 2025
Hungary has taken the step of banning the commander of the Ukrainian unit responsible for the most recent strike against the Druzhba oil pipeline, one of Central Europe’s main energy lifelines. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced on...
In Slovakia, the film studio is outside the walls
The Slovak Spectator
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August 28, 2025
Film tourism is drawing visitors to locations linked with cinema in all its forms, says writer and author Tomáš Galierik, whose book Filmové miesta (Film Locations) explores the phenomenon. Article continues after video advertisement Article...
Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil
Modern Ghana
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Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava. In 2022, after...
Orphan review – László Nemes’ fable of resentment and rage in post-uprising Hungary
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
After the spiritual ordeal of his Holocaust movie Son of Saul, and his complex, nuanced drama about prewar Budapest, Sunset, Hungarian director László Nemes comes to Venice with a valuable, interesting picture: another painful, sombre story from...
Press review: Central Europe pushes back as EU divisions surface and Iran pursues EU3 deal
TASS
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August 27, 2025
MOSCOW, August 27. /TASS/. Ukraine’s economic and energy burdens are weighing on its ties with Central Europe; Iran is negotiating with the EU3 to avoid renewed UN sanctions; and Russia is developing Arctic transport routes to bypass Western...
Tusker FC hit man Ogam set to join Austrian side Wolfsberger AC
Star
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Ryan Ogam centre tussles for the ball against Madagasnac opponents during their quarter finals clash PHOTO/POOL Barely a month to the 2025/2026 Kenyan Premier League kick-off, Tusker FC have parted ways with one of their top assets in striker Ryan...
Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline to partially restore flows after drone attack
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 28, 2025
Russia plans to resume some crude oil deliveries to Central Europe after days of repair work on a damaged pumping station in its Druzhba pipeline system, Hungary’s foreign minister said Aug. 27. In a statement on X, Hungarian Foreign Minister...
Hungary Accuses Brussels of Silent Complicity Over Ukraine Pipeline Attacks
The European Conservative
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August 26, 2025
Hungary has accused the European Commission of betraying its own member states by remaining silent after repeated Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba (“Friendship”) oil pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Budapest and...
Surprised archaeologists unearth ancient graves caught between pagan, Christian rituals in Poland
Fox News
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An amateur metal detectorist's discovery of Roman cavalry swords led archaeologists to uncover a 2,000-year-old settlement in Gloucestershire, including a villa and building remains. (Source: Cotswold Archaeology; Historic England) NEWYou can now...
U.S.-German partnership back on track under Merz
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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August 27, 2025
German-American ties have strengthened under Chancellor Merz, fostering cooperation despite lingering political and strategic differences. June 5: U.S. President Donald Trump (left) greets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) at the White...
Champions League final kicking off earlier to help fans
The Shillong Times
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August 29, 2025
Monaco, Aug 28: The final of the men’s Champions League is moving forward three hours to a 6 p.m. kickoff in central Europe, UEFA said on Thursday. Better for families and children to attend and watch on television, use public transport after the...
Russian oil flows to Central Europe offline again after third attack to pipeline system
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 24, 2025
Russian crude oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary were halted again late-Aug. 21 and are likely to stay offline for at least five days, officials have said, as Ukraine staged a third attack on the Druzhba pipeline system. Hungary and Slovakia...
How to Find ‘Travel Dupes’ for Switzerland’s Popular Panoramic Trains
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
A GoldenPass Express train passing through the Alps. Photo courtesy of @MOB-GoldenPass When I discovered that seats on Switzerland’s panoramic Bernina Express trains were sold out for my May travel dates, I panicked. Then I began researching other...
Exploring the Road Less Travelled with Kempinski Hotels
Breaking Travel News
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August 29, 2025
As global luxury travel continues to grow and expand, discerning travellers are increasingly looking for unique and enriching experiences without the crowds. Kempinski Hotels is home to a collection of resplendent properties that lie off the...