A breakthrough by young researchers at the University of Debrecen could transform the way valuable metals are recovered from electronic waste. Their newly developed aerogel offers the most efficient and sustainable method yet for extracting gold, and the innovation has already won a major Hungarian award.
Democrats outperformed polling in both New Jersey and Virginia: Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger are now the governor-elects in the two states, respectively, both winning by wide margins. Even scandal-ridden Jay Jones won his race for Attorney General for Virginia by a decent amount. What does this mean for President Trump and the Republicans?
Netflix’s fantasy epic The Witcher returned for its fourth season on 30 October, once again captivating millions worldwide. Based on the novels of Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, the series stands out as a rare non-Anglo fantasy phenomenon—and its latest chapter highlights multiple Hungarian references, including the iconic character Zoltan Chivay.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered a national security investigation into a massive data leak involving the Tisza Party’s app, after the personal data of roughly 200,000 users was published online. The government suspects that Ukrainian individuals were involved in handling the database, calling the incident a grave security risk.
Hungary’s nuclear sector is internationally competitive and remains a strategic pillar of the country’s future economic performance, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Paris. As global energy demand surges, he stressed that only nuclear power can meet long-term needs safely and affordably.
László Bölöni won the European Cup with the Romanian club Steaua București in 1986. While coaching Sporting CP, he brought up Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the all-time greats of the game, to the senior team in 2002. Now, a documentary is coming out about his life.
‘It is hard to distinguish between the phases of the Soviet takeover and the start of the Communist vengeance.’
Skywatchers in early November will have the chance to observe the Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers, known for their bright, slow fireballs. The two showers peak on 5 and 12 November, offering many nights of spectacular autumn viewing.
‘Violent crime has arrived in a country where it was exceedingly rare. Iceland is now even a contributor to the online migrant-crime genre.’
Eötvös Loránd University and the Digital Heritage National Laboratory have unveiled a new AI-optimized high-performance server, boosting Hungary’s digital heritage and language technology research with major national support.
The Hungarian National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) has announced that it is launching a series of investigations into restaurants and stands selling the popular street food gyros across the country to ensure compliance with hygiene and raw food standards.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on 7 November, with energy cooperation expected to dominate the talks. According to Index, the two governments have worked for months on a deal involving American nuclear technology and gas exports that could fundamentally reshape Hungary’s energy strategy.
The National Rally (RN) continues to dominate the French political landscape, according to a fresh Elabe poll ahead of the 2027 presidential race. Jordan Bardella leads with up to 37.5 per cent, while Marine Le Pen follows at 34 per cent. The results underscore the party’s widening appeal, even among pensioners and moderate right-wing voters.
‘A significant milestone in Central European defence cooperation has been reached as the Regional Special Operations Component Command, led by Hungary, has officially achieved full operational capability. The command brings together the special operations forces of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia…’
A user going by the name ‘Based Hungary’ on the social media platform X has recently published a post, praising Hungary for renovating a ‘record number’ of 4,000 churches. Last month, State Secretary Miklós Soltész talked about the Hungarian government’s efforts to renovate churches, which is likely where the X user got their figure.
Hungary continues to report strong employment figures, with the number of registered jobseekers down significantly compared to 2010. The government says rising wages and supportive programmes are helping keep unemployment among the lowest in the EU.
‘Trump’s EO perhaps instinctively draws from the historical lesson: that love of one’s country is not a limitation of freedom—it is a precondition of a nation’s survival.’
Hungary has adopted its first Artificial Intelligence Act, aiming to ensure that citizens and small businesses benefit from technological change while remaining protected. The government says the law will create safe, transparent and responsible AI use across the country.
Hungary expects a broad agenda at the upcoming Washington meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump, including the war in Ukraine and future cooperation in defence, energy, and the economy, according to Orbán’s political director.
‘Germany faces a stark choice between continued strategic drift and fundamental transformation. The half-measures of constrained realism will prove no more effective than the delusions of values-based idealism when confronted with determined opposition…Only genuine sovereign realism…offers the possibility of effective foreign policy in the age of great power competition.’
‘It’s not easy to define, to experience, and to decide why we live in the present rather than the future…It’s hard to attract new members when families have so many other options for the weekend…Still, in four months, we’ve gained back several old friends and some new families. That’s why the scripture “hold on to what you have” echoes in me.’
‘Our world has changed, the international order has transformed, and every actor is trying to adapt. With the end of unipolarity, the hegemony of liberal foreign policy also ended…Free trade has given way to protectionism; moralizing, value-centric diplomacy has given way to transactional realism. However, this recognition apparently eludes the European Union.’
‘In international studies, the Hungarian merchant is considered one of the discoverers of Tibetan art, as he recognized the cultural values of the Himalayan peoples early on…He is also considered the second founder of the Asian Art Museum, founded by Ferenc Hopp, as he donated so many, mainly Indian and Tibetan statues and scroll paintings, to the collection.’
‘István Dukai is a Budapest-based graphic and visual artist whose works evoke the traditions of constructivism, minimal art, op art, and the Bauhaus. Behind the discipline of form lies a profound sensitivity and deep respect for materials. His art is guided by a reductionist approach where every line, curve, and colour has its own place and purpose.’
Of course, every human life is subject to the passage of time; no human body can survive once it has grown old, worn out, and its biological functions have ceased. Yet, according to the Bible, no human body dies permanently—everyone will be resurrected in the body, some in one way, some in another.
‘The debut of a Korean hypersonic missile prototype was one of the exhibition’s highlights, placing Seoul into an elite club.’
Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu, Transylvanian Roma priest Ottó Kalányos, and the Örökké Haza (Forever Home) project received Highlights of Hungary 2025’s three community awards, after a record-breaking over 140,000 votes cast by the public.
On this day, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther, the leader of the Reformation movement of the 16th century, a former Augustinian friar and professor of theology, and the author of the first common-language German translation of the Bible.
Hungary successfully concluded its largest military exercise since the political transition, the Adaptive Hussars 2025. The NATO-linked drill tested the army’s full spectrum of capabilities and marked a milestone in Hungary’s ongoing defence modernization.
‘It is deeply symbolic that the 43rd UNESCO General Conference is taking place in Uzbekistan—a nation that has played a pivotal role in fostering regional peace and dialogue.’