Budapest’s House of Music received a special prize at the European Museum of the Year Award in Poland, praised for its visitor-focused innovation, interactive exhibits, and community-building role in promoting music culture for all generations.
Budapest Zoo kicks off its Evening Walks series this Thursday, offering visitors exclusive behind-the-scenes access to animal care areas, including the vet clinic, Shark School, and exotic bird nursery—led by expert keepers after regular hours.
The European Commission has indicated that it is prepared to initiate legal proceedings against Hungary should the transparency legislation move forward. In response, EU Affairs Minister János Bóka dismissed the renewed focus on the country’s rule of law as ‘political hysteria and pressure’.
‘The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) offers an incomparable career path as the flagship of Hungarian talent education, from the age of ten to the doctorate. MCC’s free programmes complement public and higher education to provide students with practice-oriented training that responds to the challenges of the 21st century.’
European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef has proposed the exclusion of athletes from a country engaged in a legitimate war of self-defence against a terrorist organization. The EU was preparing further measures against Israel, although Hungary intervened.
Since its July 2024 launch, Hungary’s MOHU REpont recycling system has collected over 2 billion bottles, cans, and glass containers, marking a major step in the country’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable waste management.
When a Korean couple discovered lángos during a trip to Budapest, they didn’t just bring back memories—they brought back a mission. Today, their Seoul restaurant, The Langos, is serving up Hungary’s favourite fried dough to a growing crowd of curious locals and Hungarian expats.
The infantry company of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ György Klapka 1st Armoured Brigade has successfully executed a highly sophisticated offensive operation during an international military exercise, showcasing exceptional professionalism, operational proficiency, and steadfast commitment to defence readiness.
At the Yerevan Dialogue conference, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of Hungary has criticized the EU’s political climate, lamenting the decline of rational debate and the proclivity to label views outside the liberal mainstream as ‘fascist’. He also defended Hungary’s national-interest-driven policies and praised Trump’s resurgence of patriotism and sovereignty on the global stage.
Famed Canadian psychologist and philosopher Jordan Peterson has recently appeared as the guest on a show by the popular YouTube channel Jubilee, where he debated 20 atheists taking turns who were trying to disprove four statements he made about religion and atheism.
Hungary is nearing full employment with over 4.6 million working, but key sectors face labour shortages. State Secretary Sándor Czomba warns of long-term demographic decline and stresses upskilling, regional job creation, and prioritizing Hungarian workers amid potential EU expansion.
‘Although the Court has automatic jurisdiction over member states having ratified the Rome Statute, it cannot prosecute a crime if the states involved have not recognized its jurisdiction. Neither Russia nor Ukraine have accepted the ICC’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression, the very crime with which the Russian regime is accused.’
Fidesz–KDNP accuses Mayor Karácsony and the Tisza Party of bankrupting Budapest within a year, squandering over 200 billion forints in reserves. The party demands answers on how the capital’s finances deteriorated under the current city leadership.
Budapest is requesting emergency legal protection to block state seizure of funds before the autumn tax deadline. Mayor Karácsony warns that without action, the city could lose its ability to function due to ongoing financial pressure from the government.
‘We can already assert with confidence that by the end of the decade, Richter is well positioned to become the leading gynaecological company in Europe,’ Gábor Orbán stated in an interview with Hungarian Conservative. The CEO of Gedeon Richter, the Hungary-based pharmaceutical giant, discussed the company’s successes in the US and global markets, as well as its future plans.
‘French chanson has always gone beyond melody. It demands reflection—on fame, identity and the role of the performer. Brassens defends privacy with irony, Brel pleads for fleeting adoration through fantasy and Balavoine anticipates the emptiness behind applause.’
According to Századvég’s report, 26 per cent of Europeans have missed at least one utility payment last year due to indigence, while the same number in Hungary is just 12 per cent. This, however, can change for the worse, they warn, if the EU’s proposed embargo on Russian energy comes into effect.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ended his Oradea march—meant to promote unity with minorities abroad—by accusing the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania of serving Viktor Orbán’s interests. Magyar seeks to capitalize on Orbán’s widely criticized remarks, seen as backing anti-Hungarian candidate George Simion, which have shaken Transylvania’s long-standing political status quo.
In this historical article, we take a look at the two earliest political parties vying for power in the United States, Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist Party against Thomas Jefferson and James Madison’s Democratic–Republican Party.
Hungarians are increasingly turning to the internet not just for shopping but to handle everyday tasks—from banking to travel planning. According to NMHH, online transactions are rising steadily, even when they come with a price tag for convenience.
Despite pro-Ukraine campaigns and signature drives, public support in Hungary for Ukraine’s EU accession has dropped, with 67 per cent now opposing it, according to a recent Nézőpont Institute poll. Only 23 per cent of Hungarians currently support the idea.
Hungary reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy on antisemitism. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has appointed EU Affairs Minister János Bóka to coordinate national and international efforts against rising antisemitism across Europe.
The EU plans to end all Russian gas and LNG imports by 2027, aiming to cut financial support for Russia and boost energy security. Measures target gas, oil, and nuclear imports, with national decoupling plans required. Hungary faces major costs—up to €3 billion—for refinery upgrades, infrastructure, and contract exits, though EU funds may offer partial relief.
‘In October of 2021, in the same elementary school, the homoerotic book, All Boys Aren’t Blue by George Johnson, was an approved book in the school library. Parents were criticizing the book at a school board meeting, but what was tragically comical is that the local newspaper couldn’t accurately report on the book because of pornography laws.’
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. To start with, here is the story of a turn-of-the-century emigrant, whose words help us understand the goals, dreams, and plans with which Hungarians set out for America back in the day.
‘This does not ruin the research activities of “Lantos” in his civilian life, nor does it detract from his achievements as a historian. It merely points to the fact that even the most prominent public figures were sometimes “found” by state security, and some of them, for one reason or another, said yes to collaboration—even if the candidate was Jewish and the target was the State of Israel.’
‘To some, it may seem like time for the world to throw in the towel and give in to the reality that the future of international trade lies in the hands of Moscow and Beijing, whose plans benefit first and foremost them. However, an alternative route has been proposed.’
‘As András Szöllősi-Nagy emphatically states, their task and goal is nothing less than “to justify the existing cultural continuity in Europe, which the terrible dictatorships of the last century could not break by any kind of prohibition or eradication. What drives us is to prove, through art, that this region, Central Europe, has always been part of European culture, and vice versa.”’
Hungarian artist Endre Kecső brings ancient myths to life at Nagyházi Contemporary with Aphrodisias, on view until 31 May. Inspired by the sacred city devoted to Aphrodite, the exhibition explores themes of love, fertility, and inner transformation through bold, symbolic paintings that bridge the gap between classical spirituality and contemporary art.
What is the message of the Washington, DC shooting? Will Israel change the course of its military operation in Gaza under international pressure? And why is Hungary an important ally for Israel? We asked Israel’s new ambassador to Hungary about the storm clouds gathering over the Jewish state.