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A burnt out Russian T-34/85 tank in Budapest in 1956/Fortepan

From Revolutionary to Informant — A Story from the Post–1956 Era

How did a Jewish 1956 revolutionary become an informant in the Kádár regime, even reporting on his own wife? A tragic story with unexpected twists and turns from the era of retaliation after the revolution….

Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre Announces 2025 Season

From mesmerizing operas to energetic dance performances and family-friendly musicals, the Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre promises an exciting 2025 season from May to September, catering to audiences of all ages….

Texhibition 2025 Celebrates a Decade of Textile Art in Budapest

The Texhibition celebrates its tenth anniversary with a rich programme showcasing Polish textile art, music-inspired creations, and a retrospective of a decade’s achievements. The exhibition runs at Budapest’s FUGA from today until 19 January ….
The restored St Stephen's Hall in the Castle District in Budapest in 2021

Rebirth of the Castle: The National Hauszmann Programme and the Aesthetics of Tradition

‘In few countries was the period of 19th century national revival more productive than post-Compromise Hungary, where the national-cultural revival was accompanied by a period of economic prosperity and renewed political prominence. And, within Hungary, no other building complex captures…
A giant Menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum is seen on the last day of the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, the Hanukkah, at Nyugati square of Budapest in front of the building of Westend railway station, a construction of French arhitecht Gustave Eiffel on December 4, 2013.

Hanukkah Celebrated in Budapest, with a Prisoner Exchange Agreement on the Horizon

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century after it was liberated. This year’s Hanukkah will start on 25 December and end on 2 January 2025….

Hungary on the Brink of Peace: Viktor Orbán’s Year-End Reflections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in his year-end interview with M1 News, expressed cautious optimism about peace in the Ukraine war, reflecting on three challenging years marked by conflict, economic upheaval, and diplomatic struggles. He shared his vision for a…

‘The Israeli Embassy’s undercover man’ — The ‘Shalom’ Investigation in Communist Hungary

In the 1960s, the Communist Secret Service launched an undercover operation targeting rabbis and Jewish youth who were engaging in Zionist activities. The investigation ended in some young people being handed suspended prison sentences and a 15-year ban on rabbinic…

Police Officers Lead by Example with Generous Food Donation Drive

Budapest police officers have donated over nine tonnes of non-perishable food and treats to help those in need. The contributions, including baby food and festive goodies, will be distributed to children’s homes, large families, and care centres….

Key Reforms to Hungary’s Election System Passed by Parliament

The Hungarian National Assembly has approved changes to electoral laws, including the redistribution of constituencies, optional ballot envelopes, and revised candidate withdrawal deadlines. These measures aim to align with demographic trends and streamline voting procedures….

Budapest Municipal Government Sued for Failing to Elect Deputy Mayor

Since the Budapest City Council did not elect a Deputy Mayor in their November session, Capital Government Commissioner Botond Sára is taking the municipal government to court for failing to comply with its legal obligations. Sára has also raised concerns…

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