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Republic of Ireland vs Armenia Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025
Republic of Ireland and Armenia return to action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they square off at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday. It has been a slow start to the campaign for the two nations, who are separated by just two points in the...

News digest: Fico grabs the Orbán playbook (again) — Brussels, brace yourself
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Go away with ... JT Habersaat
Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency Comedian and author JT Habersaat is a keen observer of life, which is why a lot of things he hears make their way into his stand-up shows. “I tend to pull from real life quite often,” said Habersaat, who resides...

Russian Roulette in Energy Security: Hungary, Ukraine, and Russian dependence
Energy security has become a strategic issue in Europe since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. However, Hungary is taking a different path. While the EU is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary continues to rely on Russia,...

International Labour Organization To Face 8% Job Losses If U.S. Doesn’t Pay Dues
Home Asia International Labour Organization To Face 8% Job Losses If U.S. Doesn’t Pay... An official 35-page draft document outlines proposals to reform the ILO, which promotes international labour rights, and reduce costs. The International...

Hungary is heavily dependent on Russian energy, but public ignorance about the issue is immense
How dependent is Hungary on Russian energy? In recent times, increasingly harsh anti-Russian remarks by US President Donald Trump have once again drawn attention to Hungary’s energy imports from Russia, particularly its dependence on oil and gas....

Hungarian Army Practices Deployment of Anti-Drone Corridors
The Hungarian Army practiced deploying anti-drone corridors during the Exercise Adaptive Hussars 2025, the country’s largest military drills in modern history. The Ministry of Defence of Hungary released videos showing the exercises conducted in...

Events dedicated to the peaceful neutrality policy of Turkmenistan were held in Austria and Hungary
In early October 2025, an event dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan was held in Vienna. The event was organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Austria with the...

Budapest-Croatia travel boost: Croatia completes last section of A5 motorway – ceremonial opening tomorrow!
After years of anticipation, a continuous motorway link between Hungary and Croatia will soon be fully operational, marking a major milestone in regional transport and economic development. On Monday, 6 October 2025, the last section of Croatia’s...

What Japan’s New PM Means for Hungary
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan’s current and longtime ruling party, has selected Sanae Takaichi as its new party leader and is set to become the country’s first female Prime Minister in its history. While that in itself is a historic...

Balázs Hankó: Tisza wants to deceive Hungarian students about the Erasmus programme
The Tisza Party, following Brussels’ lead, wants to mislead Hungarian students about their right to participate in the Erasmus programme and undermine the successful Pannónia Scholarship Programme — “and doing so in true collar style,” said...
Hungary defies EU and NATO pressure, holds tight to Russian oil and gas
As the European Union moves to end its dependence on Russian energy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration urges NATO members to cut ties with Moscow’s oil, Hungary remains a staunch outlier. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government...

Continuing Innovation: The Second Century of Russia’s VVER Nuclear Technology
The VVER (water-water energetic reactor) technology was born during the time of the Soviet Union. In its main features (light water under pressure as coolant, low-enriched uranium fuel, two-circuit design), it coincided with the Western PWR)...

Foundation stone laid for World Aquatics headquarters in Budapest
At the ceremony, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás said water has always been more than a natural gift for Hungary — it is “part of our identity, culture, and heritage.” He recalled that Hungary’s water polo players have...

Balázs Hankó: The Tisza Party wants to deceive Hungarian students about the Erasmus programme
The minister stated, “we know that the worse it is for Hungarians, the better it is for the Tisza Party.” He recalled that in late 2022, Brussels unlawfully excluded Hungarian students and researchers from the Erasmus and Horizon programmes. In...

Iakov Goldovskiy Biography: An Entrepreneur in the Petrochemical Sector
Profile of a business figure whose expertise bridges finance, chemistry, and international development. Iakov Goldovskiy is an entrepreneur and owner of the Austrian Petrochemical Holding company. He was born on February 26, 1962, in Kryvyi Rih...

Chart of the Day: CATL Leads Chinese Clean-Tech Firms in Overseas Investments
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, has emerged as the leading investor among China’s clean technology companies in terms of overseas plant establishment since 2021,...

Cumberland Valley vs Bermudian Springs
Brain Busters: Cumberland Valley vs Bermudian Springs Coming up, Cumberland Valley and Bermudian Springs go head to head in a contest of brains and speed. It all starts now on WGAL 8 Brain Busters from studio B. Yes, these WGAL 8 Brain busters....

Anxiety Disorders - An Out-of-Control Fear? A Guide for Expatriates in Budapest
Moving abroad can be an exciting experience, offering new adventures and opportunities. However, for many expats living in Budapest, this journey might also lead to increased feelings of anxiety; for example, worries about financial status,...

Al-Musallam lays the foundation stone for the new World Aquatics headquarters in Budapest
World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam BUDAPEST, Oct 7: World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam described the laying of the foundation stone for the federation’s new headquarters in Budapest as a historic milestone and a launchpad toward...