Budapest’s St Stephen’s Day celebrations drew a record crowd, with over 798,000 visitors detected via mobile data—a 12.5 per cent rise from last year. The fireworks alone attracted more than 450,000 people, including nearly 89,000 foreign tourists, marking a 27 per cent surge compared to 2024.
‘Again and again, I find myself marveling at how beautifully God arranges everything. From the way we found this place, to how we were able to purchase it, to the way the Hungarian Cultural Center was established—it’s clear that His hand has guided us through it all.’
‘There’s so much that can be done or can happen even if you don’t speak any Hungarian. If you’re the person in your family who cares about your Hungarian heritage but you don’t share what you know, who is going to? It’s up to you to do it.’
‘The core question is not only what actions we take against climate change, but how we psychologically and socially cope with the weight of a transforming world. Anxiety usually becomes paralysing when it is not accompanied by opportunities for action. Hence, from a mental health perspective, it is crucial not to frame climate change as an inevitable catastrophe…’
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.
The European Commission’s failure to appeal the Court’s ruling in the Pfizergate case highlights ongoing transparency issues in the EU. Missing texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO raise questions about accountability in vaccine negotiations—questions the Commission’s vague explanations have yet to answer.
What role has Tusványos played in strengthening Hungarian–Romanian dialogue? Can Szeklerland be granted autonomy? Is Hungary’s Ukraine policy justified? We spoke with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian Parliament at the Tusványos Festival—which he helped found—in the heart of Transylvania.
‘I started teaching the children ever since more of us from Wisconsin started attending the Csipke Camps…I try to put together a small performance for every major holiday, and in doing so, I help them learn more about Hungarian traditions. We meet weekly…but we gather beyond the rehearsals, to spend time together—we sing too, and try to preserve our Hungarian identity also in this way.’
Budapest Central European Fashion Week kicks off on 1 September, showcasing nearly 100 designers from seven countries. This year, fresh graduates from Hungarian design universities also debut, marking a milestone for next-gen fashion in the region.
Ferencváros beat the Armenian champions FC Noah 4–3 at home, thus 6–4 on aggregate, and have advanced to the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where they will face the Bulgarian side Ludogorets. Paks and ETO FC Győr have also made it through in their respective ties in the UEFA Conference League; however, Puskás Akadémia have been eliminated.