Over 130 Hungarian artists are protesting the inclusion of Northern Irish hip hop group Kneecap in the Sziget Festival’s line-up, citing the band’s support for the Islamist terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Signatories argue this goes beyond free expression and…
A new podcast series launched by Hungary’s media authority marks 100 years of national radio. In the first episode, veterans László Jáksó and Attila Várkonyi explore how radio adapted to change—and why podcasting is reshaping its future….
Although Géza Seifert later became a loyal Communist collaborator and President of the National Representation of Hungarian Israelites, he briefly led a ‘revolutionary committee’ within the Budapest Jewish community during the 1956 uprising—a role long forgotten and absent from scholarly…
To mark the 75th anniversary of Greater Budapest, the city is launching its first travelling outdoor cinema series, Road Movie, featuring free screenings of beloved Hungarian films in unique locations like beaches and community centers….
In an amazing feat, professional poker player Michael Mizrachi managed to take down both of the two most prestigious events at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada this summer, the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship for $1.331…
MOHU has donated 230 million forints to three major Hungarian children’s hospitals, using funds from consumers who selected the charity option at bottle return machines. The initiative links sustainability with healthcare support….
Former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich has posted a video in which he accuses President Trump of fascism for trying to strip the American broadcasting companies PBS and NPR of public funding. That is despite the fact that the…
A new Chinese drama, Blossoms of the Dynasty, will soon premiere in Hungary, marking a major cultural exchange. The media deal behind the launch is seen as a symbolic step in deepening Hungary–China relations through shared storytelling and heritage….
The renovation of Budapest’s Liberty Statue and Citadel, set for completion in spring 2026, has ignited a heated debate. At the centre: a cross placed at the statue’s base, raising questions about historical integrity, symbolism, and political intent….
Senior Fellow for the Center for Fundamental Rights Bryan Leib congratulated Tibor Kapu on X after the Hungarian astronaut safely returned home from space after 20 days. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of Hungary also did the same….
