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Beyond the Óperencia — The Boy from Makó Who Went from Being a Penniless Immigrant to King of the American Press: Part I

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. This part will look at the life…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 10.08.2025
Farkas Molnár in the 1920s
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Boy with a Flying Toy: Visitors Can Learn about the Oeuvre of Artist Farkas Molnár in Pécs

‘The recurring motif of [Farkas Molnár’s] paintings, reminiscent of his childhood games with his siblings and the Bauhaus kite festivals, is a—what a beautiful term—“flying toy”, a flying model, a symbol of longing, separation, and at the same time a…
  • Barnabás Leimeiszter
  • ‎ —‎ 09.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Trump Admin Contemplates Defunding Hospitals That Give Sex Change to Minors

The Trump administration is planning on ceasing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement payments to hospitals that perform sex change treatments on minors, the National Review has learnt from an anonymous source inside the Department of Health and Human Services. However, the…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 08.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Three Red Dot Awards for Hungary’s Museum of Ethnography

The Museum of Ethnography in Budapest has won three Red Dot Awards in the Brands & Communication Design category, honoring its permanent collection exhibition, multimedia solutions, and the catalouge of the ZOOM exhibition….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 08.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

F1 Hungarian GP Draws Record Foreign Visitors to Budapest

Budapest hotels reached over 86 per cent occupancy during the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, hosting nearly 100,000 guests, mostly from abroad, as Formula 1 boosted tourism and accommodation demand across the capital and nearby towns….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 07.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Harry Potter Films Return for a Final Cinema Marathon in Budapest

Budapest moviegoers will have one last chance to see all eight Harry Potter films on the big screen in restored 4K before they are pulled from cinemas due to the upcoming TV remake, with screenings running from 7 August to…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 07.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

More Hungarians, Strong International Turnout Expected at This Year’s Sziget

The 31st Sziget Festival kicks off with higher ticket sales than last year, more Hungarian visitors, and headliners like Charli XCX, Shawn Mendes, and Post Malone. Organizers promise a refreshed layout and hundreds of performances from around the world….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 06.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, TECH

Hungarian School Team Wins Top Prize at Global FIRST LEGO League Final

Students from Bodrogkeresztúr’s Eötvös József Primary School claimed first place in their category at the prestigious 2024/2025 FIRST LEGO League world final in Hong Kong, surpassing more than 6,000 teams from around the globe….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 06.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, TECH

Study Reveals How Hungarian Youth Use Their Phones from Morning to Midnight

A new study by Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority shows that Hungarian youth rarely give their smartphones a break, with daily usage patterns tied to gender, age, location, and mental wellbeing, revealing sharp contrasts between younger and older users’…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 06.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Veszprém and Bakony–Balaton Region Named Sports Region of Europe 2026

Veszprém, Hungary and the Bakony–Balaton Region have been named the Sports Region of Europe 2026 by ACES Europe. Known for its handball legacy and outdoor activities around Lake Balaton, the region was recognized for promoting healthy lifestyles and community sports,…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 05.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Launches Forestry Climate Adaptation Forum to Safeguard Forests

Hungary’s Agriculture Ministry has announced the establishment of the Forestry Climate Adaptation Forum, tasked with developing a national forestry climate adaptation strategy and an action plan for the Great Hungarian Plain to counter the impacts of climate change….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Marks 75 Years since Second Unification with Virtual Exhibition

The Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library is marking the 75th anniversary of Budapest’s second unification with a virtual exhibition, showcasing documents, maps, and photos that tell the story of the districts annexed to the capital in 1950….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.08.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Universities Continue Global Rise Despite EU Headwinds
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Universities Continue Global Rise Despite EU Headwinds

Three Hungarian universities now rank among the top 2 per cent globally, and 12 in the top 5 per cent, according to the latest international rankings. Despite political tension with the EU, Hungary’s education reforms show measurable academic and research progress.

Ádám Bráder
19.06.2025
Military History Comes Alive Across Hungary During Night of Museums
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Military History Comes Alive Across Hungary During Night of Museums

Visitors interested in military history and technology can explore a wide range of exhibits on 21 June during Hungary’s Night of Museums, from secret WWII encryption tools to modern fighter jets and interactive defence tech displays.

Ádám Bráder
19.06.2025
A Life of Service — The Educational and Ethnographic Legacy of Sándor Karácsony
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Life of Service — The Educational and Ethnographic Legacy of Sándor Karácsony

‘Karácsony’s influence extended beyond scouting; he was also a respected teacher and writer. His works often reflected his educational philosophy and his commitment to nurturing the youth. His legacy in Hungarian education and scouting remains significant, as he played a crucial role in shaping the lives of many young people through his innovative approaches and unwavering dedication.’

Kristóf Dallman
18.06.2025
Balázs Orbán, John Mearsheimer Talk Ukraine War at Budapest Global Dialogue 2025
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Balázs Orbán, John Mearsheimer Talk Ukraine War at Budapest Global Dialogue 2025

Political Director for the Prime Minister of Hungary Balázs Orbán and John Mearsheimer, political scientist and Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, got together for a fascinating panel discussion at the Budapest Global Dialogue 2025, where they talked about the possible outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the differences between realist and liberal foreign policy.

Márton Losonczi
18.06.2025
Watergate: The Night That Led to the Only Presidential Resignation in US History
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Watergate: The Night That Led to the Only Presidential Resignation in US History

On this day, 53 years ago, on 17 June 1972, five former CIA operatives broke into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC. This is the historic scandal known as Watergate that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon two years later, who remains the only POTUS in history to resign from office.

Márton Losonczi
17.06.2025
Pearls Among the Hills — The Story of Lavender Tihany
CULTURE & SOCIETY INTERVIEW

Pearls Among the Hills — The Story of Lavender Tihany

‘Tihany somehow brings peace in every season: it is a joy to see Balaton, to walk around the area, to eat delicious food together, and of course, June gives the biggest joy when you can smell the scent of lavender everywhere. This peninsula is a gem that cannot be explored enough.’

Anna Demeter
17.06.2025
Vietnamese Values in the Digital Age: Budapest Forum Marks 75 Years of Friendship
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Vietnamese Values in the Digital Age: Budapest Forum Marks 75 Years of Friendship

On 15 June 2025, Budapest hosted the forum Positioning Vietnamese Values Abroad in the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Era at the Hungarian Parliament. The event explored how diasporas use AI to preserve national identity and marked a deepening of cultural ties, led by the Vietnamese Women’s Forum in Europe.

Hugo Martin
17.06.2025
‘Satans’ in the Buda Castle: Undercover Investigations Against the Lutherans
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘Satans’ in the Buda Castle: Undercover Investigations Against the Lutherans

In the early 1950s, Hungary’s secret police targeted the Bécsi Kapu Square Lutheran congregation in one of its most extensive church surveillance operations. Despite amateur methods and critical errors, including mistaken identity, the investigation dragged on—highlighting both the paranoia and inefficiency of Rákosi-era state security.

László Bernát Veszprémy
16.06.2025
Leonard Lauder, Son of Cosmetics Mogul Estée Lauder, Passes Away at 92
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Leonard Lauder, Son of Cosmetics Mogul Estée Lauder, Passes Away at 92

Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of Estée Lauder Companies and son of founder and legendary business mogul Estée Lauder of Jewish Hungarian ancestry, passed away at 92 on Saturday, 14 June.

Márton Losonczi
16.06.2025
János Áder Announces Planet Budapest 2026 at Environmental Awards
CULTURE & SOCIETY

János Áder Announces Planet Budapest 2026 at Environmental Awards

Former President Áder János announced the upcoming Planet Budapest 2026 expo while attending an environmental competition awards ceremony, where nearly 1,000 young participants presented sustainability solutions focused on climate and water issues.

Ádám Bráder
16.06.2025
Hungarian Historical Film The Riddle Pact Wins Three Awards in Las Vegas
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Historical Film The Riddle Pact Wins Three Awards in Las Vegas

The Hungarian historical drama Királytalálkozó (The Riddle Pact) won three awards at the Vegas Movie Awards, marking a major international debut for the film that revisits the legendary 1335 summit of Central European kings.

Ádám Bráder
16.06.2025
Beyond the Óperencia — Thanks to Kossuth, It Was Worth Being Hungarian in America
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — Thanks to Kossuth, It Was Worth Being Hungarian in America

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let us explore the Kossuth emigration that made such a deep impression on American society that the ‘Hungarian cult’ was still thriving in the United States even more than ten years after the Hungarian governor-president’s tour.

Lázár Pap
15.06.2025
‘Let it be a purple cow!’ — The Hungarian Who Came Up With the Milka Trademark
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘Let it be a purple cow!’ — The Hungarian Who Came Up With the Milka Trademark

‘The idea first became a plan, then a highly acclaimed, successful advertising campaign…for which they needed to find a cow…The photographer accepted the assignment and travelled all over the Alps until he found the ideal model in the Simmental Valley. The animal was painted purple under strict veterinary supervision and then photographed. It has been Milka’s advertising cow ever since.’

Magyar Krónika
15.06.2025
International Recognition for Hungary at Annecy Animation Fest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

International Recognition for Hungary at Annecy Animation Fest

Hungary’s animation industry was honoured at the Annecy International Animation Festival, gaining international attention, forging new partnerships, and highlighting over a century of creative excellence in film, education, and technology.

Ádám Bráder
13.06.2025
Hungarian Football Club Fehérvár FC Bought for Less Than $0.01
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Football Club Fehérvár FC Bought for Less Than $0.01

Fehérvár FC (formerly known as Videoton), once a Hungarian football giant, has been relegated for the first time in 25 years. After public drama between its owner and the Mayor, the city municipality bought the club for the nominal fee of 1 HUF. Now under municipal control, survival—not promotion—is the goal for next season.

Márton Losonczi
12.06.2025
96 Per Cent of Transylvanian Hungarians Support Fidesz, New Poll Finds
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

96 Per Cent of Transylvanian Hungarians Support Fidesz, New Poll Finds

Despite opposition leader Péter Magyar walking on foot from Budapest to Nagyvárad (Oradea) to court voters, Fidesz remains immensely popular with Transylvanian Hungarians holding dual citizenship. A new poll by a Koloszvár (Cluj)-based research firm found that 96 per cent of them would back Prime Minister Orbán’s party in an election.

Márton Losonczi
12.06.2025
Heatwave and Holiday Drive Record Travel Across Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Heatwave and Holiday Drive Record Travel Across Hungary

Hungary saw a major tourism boom over the Pentecost weekend, with 45 per cent more visitors at Lake Balaton and a nationwide surge in hotel stays driven by warm weather and holiday travel. Tourism revenue rose 35 per cent, hitting a record 12.1 billion forints.

Ádám Bráder
12.06.2025
USAID Documentary by Hungarian Gov Gets Hype on X
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

USAID Documentary by Hungarian Gov Gets Hype on X

After Trump’s second-term crackdown on USAID—backed by Musk’s DOGE—the Fidesz faction in the Hungarian National Assembly announced a documentary in April exposing alleged ties to local liberal groups. Now, posts about it on X are blowing up, with tens of thousands of likes fuelling fresh attention to the scandal.

Márton Losonczi
11.06.2025
National Athletics Centre Crowned in Two Categories at Global Architecture Awards
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

National Athletics Centre Crowned in Two Categories at Global Architecture Awards

Budapest’s National Athletics Centre has won two public choice awards at the prestigious Architizer A+Awards, earning global recognition for its iconic design and sustainable transformation following the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

Ádám Bráder
11.06.2025
Woke Activist Doxxing ICE Agents Gets Busted and Begs for Forgiveness
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Woke Activist Doxxing ICE Agents Gets Busted and Begs for Forgiveness

Jack Quillin, posting under the X account LA Scanner, happily shared compromising information about the whereabouts of ICE agents during the Los Angeles riots. However, once internet users shared his personal information, he quickly started begging for forgiveness and deleted his account.

Márton Losonczi
11.06.2025
Hungary’s Night of Museums to Celebrate Jókai and Community
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Night of Museums to Celebrate Jókai and Community

Hungary’s beloved Night of Museums returns on 21 June with over 2,700 programmes at 470 venues. This year’s event pays tribute to Mór Jókai, offering a vibrant mix of literature, arts, and family-friendly activities, from concerts to card games.

Ádám Bráder
11.06.2025
Uzbekistan’s Golden Visa Programme — Another Step Towards Attracting Foreign Investors
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Uzbekistan’s Golden Visa Programme — Another Step Towards Attracting Foreign Investors

Uzbekistan’s new ‘Golden Visa’ programme offers 5-year residency to foreign investors for $150,000 per family member. Aimed at boosting investment and economic growth, the initiative strengthens legal guarantees, fosters international cooperation, and reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to openness and reform.

Dunyo Information Agency
11.06.2025
Budapest Airport Gets Boost with New TRIBE Hotel Opening
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Budapest Airport Gets Boost with New TRIBE Hotel Opening

A new four-star hotel, the TRIBE Budapest Airport Hotel, has opened just steps from Terminal 2 of Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Developed by WING and operated with Accor, the stylish new facility offers 167 rooms, a rooftop bar, and direct airport access.

Ádám Bráder
10.06.2025
Communist Hungary’s Futile Spy War against the US and the UK
CULTURE & SOCIETY REVIEW

Communist Hungary’s Futile Spy War against the US and the UK

A new volume by historian István Pál explores Hungary’s Cold War espionage operations in the US and UK. New York–Washington–London reveals key cases from 1950–1970, offering rare insight into the shadowy world of state socialist intelligence and its often flawed, yet revealing, tactics abroad.

László Bernát Veszprémy
10.06.2025
Hungarian Goalkeeper Ármin Pécsi Signed by Liverpool
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Goalkeeper Ármin Pécsi Signed by Liverpool

Liverpool FC has announced the signing of 20-year-old Hungarian goalkeeper Ármin Pécsi from Puskás Akadémia. Midfielder and Hungarian national team captain Dominik Szoboszlai is already playing for the reigning English champions; while another Hungarian international, left-back Milos Kerkez, is reportedly close to joining the Reds.

Márton Losonczi
10.06.2025
Beyond the Óperencia — The Hungarian Chronicler of the New World
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Hungarian Chronicler of the New World

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika will be looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, we will take a look at Sándor Bölöni Farkas’ life and travelogue, Journey to North America, which was the first to introduce the New World to the Hungarian public.

Lázár Pap
08.06.2025
The Hungarians’ Fierce Struggle Against the Tatars — The Battle of Mohi in 1241
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Hungarians’ Fierce Struggle Against the Tatars — The Battle of Mohi in 1241

‘The losses and military failures suffered by the Tatars, most of which occurred in Hungary, are rarely mentioned among the reasons for their unexpected withdrawal from Central Europe…Since Hayton’s best-selling work in Europe attributed the stopping of the Mongols to the Austrian prince, the heroic resistance of the Hungarians was almost completely forgotten.’

László Veszprémy
07.06.2025
Pentecost: The Descent of the Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Church
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Pentecost: The Descent of the Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Church

This Sunday, Christians celebrate Pentecost, marking the Holy Spirit’s descent upon the disciples 50 days after Easter. As one of Christianity’s most important feasts, Pentecost signifies the birth of the Church and the spreading of the Gospel.

Ádám Bráder
06.06.2025
Liberal Mayor Stops Public Transport in Budapest to Protest Orbán
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Liberal Mayor Stops Public Transport in Budapest to Protest Orbán

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony halted public transport for ten minutes to protest PM Orbán’s supposed draining of the city finances. He blames a state-imposed ‘solidarity contribution’, while the national Fidesz government blames the liberal city leadership’s poor fiscal management and claims the order to halt public transport was illegal.

Márton Losonczi
06.06.2025
Trump vs Musk: An Epic Fallout — UPDATED
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Trump vs Musk: An Epic Fallout — UPDATED

They were close friends and allies only a week ago, now they are bitterly feuding with each other: US President Donald Trump and the world’s richest man Elon Musk cannot seem to agree if the new spending bill reduces or increases the deficit.

Márton Losonczi
06.06.2025
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