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Direct flight between Budapest and Mumbai

Later this year, Wizz Air will launch a direct flight between Budapest and Mumbai every day of the week, and this will soon be followed by a connection between Hungary and the Indian capital, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced in New Delhi.

Hungary donates 4.6 million euros to support Christians in Syria

The Hungarian government will support Christian social missions, humanitarian programmes, the construction of a Syrian Orthodox school and a religious centre in Syria with 4.6 million euros, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, responsible for programmes to help persecuted Christians, announced in Brussels.

The university where futures are shaped

The National University of Singapore (NUS) consistently makes the top 100 in all higher education rankings worldwide, and this year it came a quite prestigious 11th in one ranking. We asked the rector of NUS, renowned mathematician and French knight, Professor Eng Chye Tan about the secret of their success.

Southeast Asia wants to go its own way

The United States would also benefit from a multipolar world order, but for the time being it is not willing to give up its hegemonic role, according to George Yeo, former foreign minister of Singapore, who recently visited Budapest at the invitation of the Danube Institute. He also spoke to Eurasia about how he sees the role of Southeast Asia in the emerging new world order and how Singapore's situation is similar to that of Hungary.

ASEAN faces new challenges

Jakarta hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related non-binding intergovernmental meetings from 5 to 7 September, with the participation of heads of state and government from the 10 member countries of the alliance and senior officials from India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Canada, as well as the United States, China and Russia.

New Age

15/03/2025 16:45

Japanese, Russian and American astronauts go to the International Space Station

The Crew-10 mission of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX, a space exploration company sent four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The rocket took off on Friday local time, with two Americans, a Japanese, and a Russian astronaut.

Trump's diplomatic push to spare lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk

Geurasia

15/03/2025 08:00

Trump's diplomatic push to spare lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk

U.S. President Donald Trump held indirect talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, as his envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with the Kremlin leader in Moscow. Trump urged Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops currently facing Russian forces in the Kursk region.

Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia is just around the corner

Geurasia

13/03/2025 15:57

Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia is just around the corner

The final obstacles to a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been removed, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced.

Traveling halfway around the world for Morocco

Geurasia

12/03/2025 15:39

Traveling halfway around the world for Morocco

Morocco is in an exceptional geographical position: it is a gateway to Africa, Europe and even the Middle East, and across the ocean to the USA . It is no wonder that the North African country is a member of the Belt and Road Initiative and is increasingly close to China. Chinese companies are also building one of the country's flagship projects, the high-speed rail network. At the same time, more and more tourists from the Far East are discovering Morocco.

Ukraine agrees 30-day ceasefire after Saudi talks with US

Geurasia

11/03/2025 23:03

Ukraine agrees 30-day ceasefire after Saudi talks with US

In a crucial and long-awaited development toward ending the ongoing war, Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, contingent upon Russia's reciprocal commitment. This agreement emerged from extensive discussions held on March 11, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.

Geurasia

11/03/2025 09:26

Border demarcation in Central Asia

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the exact location of the borderlines has been a matter of dispute throughout Central Asia, and the conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is a good example, where tensions have been caused by competing land claims and local politicians, as well as competition for water resources and farmland.

The Organization of Turkic States: A Future Built on Unity, Growth and Shared Vision

Geurasia

10/03/2025 22:42

The Organization of Turkic States: A Future Built on Unity, Growth and Shared Vision

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) stands as a testament to the power of unity, shared history, and strategic cooperation.

China sets 5 percent GDP growth target for 2025

Geurasia

05/03/2025 20:46

China sets 5 percent GDP growth target for 2025

China's national legislature on Wednesday started its annual session, with a string of confidence-boosting development goals unveiled, including an economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2025.

Debunking Western media's 'China collapse' myth<br>

Economics

03/03/2025 18:38

Debunking Western media's 'China collapse' myth

China’s economy continues to defy Western media narratives of decline, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and high-quality growth despite global challenges.

Geurasia

03/03/2025 16:28

The two sessions begins in China

China's top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, will hold its annual session from March 4 to 10 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Monday.

Geurasia

28/02/2025 18:13

War and peace

As of 20 January, Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States of America, and he has already announced in his pre-inauguration press conferences that a new era, a new world order and a new system of international relations are emerging.

John B. Cobb – who carried the fate of the earth on his shoulders

Ancient Knowledge

28/02/2025 06:00

John B. Cobb – who carried the fate of the earth on his shoulders

A few weeks before his hundredth birthday, Dr John B. Cobb, Jr., a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a globally renowned American theologian, philosopher, and ecologist, passed away in his home in Claremont. He was an honorary doctor of six universities and the author of more than fifty books.

History

28/02/2025 06:00

Megatrends – The sustainability shift

To understand global events and trends, it is essential to recognise the importance of megatrends. The future will belong to those who can most accurately identify these megatrends and align their operations with the principles of sustainability during this era of great transitions.

Culture and Innovation

28/02/2025 06:00

Ne Zha 2 – sensation in Chinese cinemas

On the first day of the Year of the Snake, a mischievous, scruffy little boy burst through the doors of Chinese cinemas, and within days, Ne Zha 2 had become the highest-grossing Chinese film of all time.

Smart and premium: NIO is a pioneer in Europe

2T2C

28/02/2025 06:00

Smart and premium: NIO is a pioneer in Europe

Smart, electric, with revolutionary battery swap technology: the NIO is a pioneer in the car market. The premium Chinese car brand is already gaining popularity in Europe and has built its first factory outside China in Hungary. We spoke to Zhang Hui, Vice President of NIO Europe at the Budapest Eurasia Forum, about what makes their cars special, the future of electric vehicles and the role of Hungary.

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