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What is the Capital of Austria? Check Here!
Capital of Austria: Austria is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, bordered by eight countries: Germany to the north, the Czech Republic to the northwest, Slovakia to the east, Hungary to the southeast, Slovenia and Italy to the south,...

The ANO party receives majority support from Czech voters and Andrej Babis is elected
Media outlets owned by Babis Election results in the Czech Republic Concern in the European Union Possible political shift and parliamentary alliances Impact on Central Europe and regional tension Media outlets owned by Babis Not surprisingly, he...

Merkel praises Orban, takes digs at Poland and the Baltics in book tour interview
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is making unexpected enemies and unlikely friends as she speaks candidly about her time in office while touring for her latest book.Speaking with Hungarian opposition-aligned channel Partizán on Friday,...

New motorway links Hungary to Croatia connecting the Danube with the Adriatic – photos
The connection of Hungary’s M6 motorway with Croatia’s A5 motorway has healed a long-standing wound inflicted by the prolonged 20th century in the region, especially affecting Hungary and Croatia. János Lázár, Hungary’s Minister of Construction...

We are so back: Babis’ win in Czechia is a huge victory for European conservatives
After four long years in the political wilderness, Andrej Babiš returns to presumably lead the Czech Republic after his blowout victory. In neighboring Hungary, Viktor Orbán was jubilant, celebrating the victory of his ally, while in Slovakia,...

Austria expels Russian diplomat suspected of spying on oil company
Austria expelled a Russian diplomat on Sept. 30 over suspicions that the diplomat relayed company secrets from Austrian oil company OMV along to the Kremlin. The Russian diplomat, who served as an employee of the Russian Embassy in Vienna, has...

Vinton WorldTrekkers tour Central Europe
The Vinton WorldTrekkers recently returned home from a trip across the globe to Central Europe, including Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, France, and Switzerland. The group, led by Ashley Satterfield, a teacher at William Byrd High School,...

Why the Czech election result matters
Populist-nationalist politician Andrej Babis is poised to return to the Czech Republic’s premiership after his ANO party’s victory in the latest elections. While the party, which translates as “yes”, lacks an outright majority, it is expected to...

Austria expels Russian embassy worker over Austrian energy giant espionage scandal
Austria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expelled a Russian embassy employee after a spying scandal at Austrian oil, gas and chemicals group OMV. As reported by APA, an Austrian national news agency, the Russian diplomat has been declared persona...

Right-Wing Populist Andrej Babiš Wins Czech Elections: Should the EU and Ukraine Be Worried?
The Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections on October 3–4, 2025, delivered a clear but unsettling outcome for Brussels and Kyiv. The populist movement ANO, led by billionaire and former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, scored a resounding victory...

Czech Elections Could Shift Country Away From Pro-European Path, Impacting Support For Ukraine
When Czech voters head to ballot boxes this weekend, many fear the country may turn away from its pro-European path, taking away one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters as its battle to repel invading Russian forces nears the four-year mark. Most...

Slovakia’s Authoritarian Drift
Trump fan Robert Fico. The outcome is a notable brain drain of Slovaks, who are increasingly choosing to leave the country. When Slovakia joined the European Union in May 2004, the notion of becoming part of the Western bloc was widely supported...
I was born and raised in Hungary. Skip the crowds in Budapest and visit these 5 charming towns instead.
2025-10-06T13:43:02Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app When traveling to Hungary, it may be tempting to spend all your...

Orban alleges EU, Ukraine of intervening in Hungary’s politics
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed that top EU officials are collaborating with Ukraine to interfere in Hungary’s internal affairs with the aim of removing his government. Speaking on a podcast on Saturday, Orban said,...

Babiš wins Czech election but falls short of majority
Andrej Babiš’s ANO party has won the Czech parliamentary election held on Oct. 3–4, securing 34.5 percent of the vote and 80 of the 200 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. Despite the commanding victory, it leaves Babiš short of the 101 seats...

Europe Watches Closely: Will Babiš Become the ‘Czech Orbán’?
As the Czech parliamentary elections reshape Central Europe’s political map, European media are following developments in Prague closely. Outlets in Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia describe the return of Andrej Babiš as a potential turning point...

Orban Accuses EU of Meddling in Hungary’s Internal Policies
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused high-ranking officials within the European Union of collaborating with Ukraine to meddle in Hungary’s internal affairs in an effort to unseat his administration. These claims come amid...

Unloving Italy? On the Italian Hysteria over Israel
I lie awake thinking of Italy, love and broken illusions. And even the news of the return of the Hamas-held hostages to Israel does not dispel all my sadness. I visualize some of the happiest times in my life. My parents and I, former refuseniks,...

From Silence to Streets: The Power of Peaceful Mass Mobilization in the 1989 Velvet Revolution
Illustration created by Brewminate with AI, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license The Velvet Revolution endures as one of modern history’s clearest demonstrations that legitimacy, not violence, anchors...

Hungary Bans Multiple Ukrainian Media, Links Move to ‘Soros Peddling’
Hungary has banned a list of 12 Ukrainian media outlets, calling it a reciprocal move in response to Kyiv’s earlier decisions to ban outlets due to Russian interference. Kyiv has recently banned multiple pro-government Hungarian websites,...