End of Orbán’s rule in Hungary

Viktor Orbán’s landslide election loss in April 2026 marks the end of 16 years of illiberal rule in Hungary and is widely read as a major setback for the European far‑right and its allies, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. At the same time, the unexpectedly strong victory of Péter … Read more

President Erdoğan’s Ramadan home visits

When I saw a few Twitter messages about the home visits, I asked Perplexity to compile what is noted about President Erdoğan’s and also a few other governmnent officials’ home visits during the Ramadhan. I have also added a gallery of visit images. I understand that some staging needed in any case, but it could … Read more

In the mean time, “Over 5,000 Turks file cases at European court over purge…

Over 5,000 Turks file cases at European court over purge EurActiv.com by admin   More than 5,300 Turks have filed complaints before the European Court of Human Rights over their government’s purge following a failed coup last July, the president of the court said Thursday (26 January). Over 201,000 inmates in Turkish prisons: Justice Ministry There are … Read more