Many of the citizens of Transylvania in Romania are of Hungarian descent and speak Hungarian.
Hungary’s U-Turn
Hungary, once a liberal democracy, regressed to a semi-autocratic regime.
Since Fall of Berlin Wall, East-Central Europe Has Been in Eternal “Transition”
At times, transition seemed to mean simply the transfer of resources from one ruling elite to another.
The Revenge of Rural Hungary
The Hungarian countryside has retaliated for the reversal of its economic fortunes at the ballot box.
Starting Out With Fidesz
The evolution of a Hungarian political party.
Cultivating Empathy in Hungary
Hungarians can be a mistrustful lot.
Europe: The Sky’s Not Falling
Yes, the far right performed well in Europe’s elections. But wherever voters had a clear choice between economic democracy and right-wing xenophobia, they went left.
Europe’s Trojan Horse
Nearly one-fifth of seats in the European Parliament will now be held by parties devoted to destroying it from within.
Red Mud and Other Messes
In 2010, Hungary suffered a massive toxic sludge spill, from which it’s still recovering.
The First Roma Feminist
Roma women must confront not only the prejudices of society as a whole but also discrimination within traditional Roma families.