Hungary is buzzing with political excitement as the opposition makes bold moves ahead of the April elections. Peter Magyar, leading the Tisza party, has chosen Anita Orban, a well-known energy expert, to head up foreign policy. This is a big deal because Magyar's team is currently ahead in the polls
Hungary is gearing up for a big election in April. The opposition is making a bold move. They've brought in a top business leader to help fix the country's struggling economy. Peter Magyar leads the opposition. He's chosen Istvan Kapitany for a key role. Kapitany used to be a big shot at Shell. He
Bulgaria has finally made the big move to the euro. This change is a huge deal for the country. It's not just about new coins and notes. It's about being part of a bigger European family. The euro is now the official currency in Bulgaria. The old lev is gone. This means over 350 million Europeans n
Bulgaria is in for a windy Sunday, with weather alerts issued for the entire country. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has put out a warning for strong and stormy winds, with yellow and orange alerts in place. Twelve regions are under an orange alert, which means people sh
Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, recently made some bold statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. He questioned who actually started the conflict and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine. Orbán argued that Ukraine is not as small as some might think and that it's not entirely clear
Romania's government managed to stay in power after a recent vote, but not everyone is happy. The vote was about a plan to change retirement rules for judges and prosecutors. The idea is to make them work longer and get less money when they retire. This is not the first time they've tried this. A co
Bulgaria's government faced a tough situation recently. They had to pull back their 2026 budget plan. This was the first budget made in euros, even though Bulgaria hasn't officially switched to the euro yet. The reason? People were not happy. They took to the streets to protest. The protests were b
Hungary has been checking newborns for serious health issues for 50 years now. This started with tests for two rare conditions: phenylketonuria and galactosemia. Later, they added a test for congenital hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Today, they test for 27 different disorders, plus an optional test fo
Romania is taking a big step to fight flooding. They're creating a special fund to pay for important projects. This fund will help for at least five years. It's part of a deal with the European Union to get recovery money. Floods have been really bad in Romania lately. In 2024 and this year, floods
Romania's presidential election was a nail-biter, with a pro-European candidate emerging victorious over a hard-right nationalist. The outcome was a clear indication of the country's desire to strengthen its ties with the West. The election was a close call, with the front-runner, George Simion, ini
