A Rainy Start and a Quick Detour

This morning, when I walked into the faculty room, the first thing I did was open the window. It was raining, and since I’ve always found rain calming, I just wanted to hear it—it helps me feel at ease. But it wasn’t just the rain. Birds were chirping outside too, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. […]

The Memory That Makes Us

We’ve been watching a show called Severance, and it really got me thinking. The premise is about people whose brains have been surgically altered so that their consciousness is split into two: one personality exists only at work, while the other lives their private life. These two versions of the same person have no memory […]

Hungarian FM Hopes New U.S. Administration Will Facilitate Peace in Ukraine

I read on the Budapest Times that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed optimism that the incoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump could expedite the end of the conflict in Ukraine. He criticized the outgoing administration’s actions, suggesting they might hinder future peace efforts. Szijjártó emphasized the importance of maintaining open communication channels and […]

PM Orbán awards ‘Mr Russia’, Hungary interested in Russia’s new security system

I read on Daily News Hungary that Hungary is deepening ties with Russia through discussions on a new Eurasian security framework and honoring Klaus Mangold, a German businessman with strong Russian connections. Meanwhile, the Paks Nuclear Plant expansion faces cost overruns and delays, reflecting Hungary’s controversial foreign policy balancing between NATO and Russia. In my […]

A Simple Day by the Sea

I forgot to mention that I actually liked the hotel. It had a small courtyard, but parking was a bit tricky since the space was narrow everywhere. I had to be really careful not to scratch the car. We needed the car again later when we set out to find a nice beach. After just […]