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‘Outdated, feudal agriculture’? EU and Hungary clash over the future of farming
The resources of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be distributed more fairly so they are accessible for the most disadvantaged sectors and regions, Christophe Hansen, the European Commissioner for agriculture and food,...

Hungarian tourist bus crashes near Subotica: 8 injured
A Hungarian tourist bus carrying 82 passengers was involved in a traffic accident near Subotica, Serbia, on Sunday afternoon, according to Serbian police reports. The bus was heading toward the Kelebia–Tompa border crossing when it collided with a...

Thousands join Budapest Pride March in opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ laws
More than 50,000 people took to the streets of Budapest Saturday to celebrate the annual Pride March, with many directly protesting against the government’s recently imposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws. While government officials, led by conservative Prime...

Henrico County Public Schools District Education: 50,916 students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year
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Educators master AI integration and social-emotional learning in Barcelona
Two groups of educators, six of them from the Alternative Learning Programme (ALP) of Paola and the others from Romania and Hungary, completed an Erasmus+ teachers’ training mobility programme in Barcelona, between June 23 and 27. One group...

Here’s how your student ID can save you lots of money this summer in Hungary
Here’s why keeping your student ID handy during the summer can save you tens of thousands of forints. Benefits extend beyond graduation The student ID isn’t just a school-related credential—it’s also a discount card that continues to offer perks...

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Giant trolls built from trash want to save humans from themselves WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates giant wooden trolls from recycled materials to promote environmental awareness. Over 12 years, Dambo and his team have...

Sarajevo Film Festival Unveils Lineup Exploring Life and Survival in “Unstable Social Frameworks”
The Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina unveiled the lineup for its 31st edition on Wednesday. The festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student films – will feature 15 world, six international, 28...

Rising expenses deterring couples from having children: AP CM Naidu
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the state government will soon unveil a new policy framework to address declining fertility rates and demographic imbalance. Speaking at the Amaravati Summit on World...

Millions call on EU to protect regional cultures — Will Brussels listen?
Cultural and linguistic diversity, respect for the rights of minorities and participatory democracy are fundamental values of the European Union, Hadja Lahbib, the commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, said in Strasbourg...

Colorado Springs learns about the flavors of Transylvania meals
Transylvania is renowned as the land of Dracula and medieval castles, but the food heritage of Romania, according to Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street cooking magazine, deserves a close examination. Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street is a...

Ambassador Summoned after Hungarian Beaten to Death by Ukrainian Conscription Officers
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador to Budapest after Ukrainian conscription officers beat a Transcarpathian Hungarian man who later died of his injuries, the ministry’s parliamentary state secretary said on Thursday. "It...

A Conservative Case for Religious Freedom
Eighty percent of Americans believe religion is losing its influence in public life. In the past, John Wilsey might have found a silver lining in that news. When he was writing on American civil religion in his 2015 book, American Exceptionalism...

Hungarian nationalists try to ban Jewish slaughter
Slaughter should not cause more suffering for animals than strictly necessary. Therefore, ritual kosher and halal slaughter should be forbidden, the Nationalist Our Homeland (Mi Hazánk) party in Hungary argues. For kosher or halal slaughter,...

Hungary Unveils Robot Dog to Teach Kids the Value of Animal Welfare
A new robot dog in Hungary is turning heads, wagging its digital tail, and teaching kids how to care for animals. The Unitree Go2 robot dog is more than just a tech toy. It is a full-on lesson in empathy, responsibility, and real-world pet care....

Pride in Budapest: Does a parade in Hungary’s capital augur trouble for Viktor Orbán?
“When it comes to pronouns, we don’t even have any!” said Tibor Várady, owner of Espresso Embassy, a popular cafe and specialty coffee shop in downtown Budapest. Várady’s comment is a joking reference to his native Hungarian, a famously difficult...

Big changes ahead: Spain’s new ‘Emergency Lane’ law will hit drivers in 2026
An ambulance speeds through heavy traffic in Budapest, Hungary, as cars create an emergency lane—new rules like these are coming to Spanish roads in 2026. Credit : csikiphoto, Shutterstock If you’ve ever been gridlocked on a Spanish motorway, you...

Ukraine Denies Hungary’s Claims on Ethnic Hungarian Soldier’s Death
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expressed its position regarding the statements made by the Hungarian government about the alleged death of a Hungarian from Zakarpattia at the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC). The MFA described...

Lake Balaton Still Tops Hungary’s Fishing Rankings despite Decline
Last year, anglers caught 633 tons of fish from Lake Balaton, which is 9.8 percent less than in 2023, but the lake still kept its top spot in Hungary’s big water catch rankings, based on the Hungarian Fishing Association (MOHOSZ) report, which...

Overseas Event of the Hungary-Serbia Railway Cultural Integration Midsummer Annual Meeting Successfully Held in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 8, Hungary, the China Railway Group Limited (CREC) Overseas Event of the Hungary-Serbia Railway Cultural Integration Midsummer Annual Meeting was successfully held […] BUDAPEST, Hungary, July...