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A photograph of Nelio Biedermann, the 22-year-old Swiss-Hungarian author of Lazar, alongside his book which features a white horse on a brown background and the title of the book. Biedermann is blond and wearing a cream sweater.

'Gen Z's Thomas Mann': Lázár author Nelio Biedermann on family secrets, historical horrors

May 17, 2026 10:53 pm

The 22-year-old author, who is being called a literary sensation, discusses his ancestral secrets, historical horrors, the six-year writing journey behind his old-school intergenerational family saga, and the weight of success

Who is Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary

May 10, 2026 8:07 am

Jubilation in Budapest as new leader invites people to ‘step through gate of regime change’

Beyond Trending: What is 'illiberal' democracy?

May 06, 2026 1:27 pm

Although the implications of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat remain to be seen, experts view it as a serious setback for the “illiberal” model of democracy. What is “Illiberal” democracy?

With Viktor Orbán's defeat, a liberal right victory in Hungary

April 15, 2026 12:23 am

After 16 years as prime minister, Orbán was routed in the elections

Viktor Orbán's defeat is also a loss for Trump and Putin

April 14, 2026 1:23 pm

It also sends a message to populist leaders worldwide that populism can take you only so far. The polarisation created by such leaders can also galvanise populations to unite against them, even behind relatively weak alternatives

Hungary turns page: New PM Magyar's praise of Trump, openness to talks with Putin after Orban's exit

April 14, 2026 12:38 am

On Monday, Magyar said that if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to call him, he would take the call and urge him to end the war in Ukraine.

Hungary's Magyar wants to take over as prime minister as early as May 5, says 'no time to waste'

April 13, 2026 6:55 pm

Magyar thanked Moscow and Beijing for offering their congratulations and willingness to work with Hungary’s new government.

Who is Péter Magyar, the former Orbán ally set to become Hungary’s next PM

April 13, 2026 6:42 am

Magyar built his campaign around domestic concerns such as the economy and corruption.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake

April 13, 2026 4:57 am

Trump repeatedly endorsed the Hungarian leader and US Vice President JD Vance made a two-day visit to Hungary last week meant to help push Orbán over the finish line.