Germany Probes Hungarian Citizens Registering as Ukrainian Refugees for Aid

The German government is investigating hundreds of cases in which Hungarian citizens, including those with dual citizenship, registered in the country as Ukrainian refugees to receive financial assistance. Possessing a passport from an EU member...

Parking to become paid in more areas of Budapest: here’s where to be alert

Residents and commuters in Budapest’s District XIV should prepare for changes from January, as the Zugló municipal council has unanimously decided to expand paid parking in the district during an extraordinary council meeting. New paid parking...

People We Meet: The San Francisco composer who became an immigration court-watcher

Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. On a recent Thursday morning, Nicholas Weininger waited in a long line of people outside the San Francisco immigration court for a security...

Ideology vs education: Here’s why publishers and authors are fighting US book bans

At this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, one topic dominated discussions among publishers and literary rights advocates: escalating efforts to remove books addressing themes such as LGBTQ+ lifestyles and race relations from United States schools and...

Kafka and László Krasznahorkai’s legacy is a reminder — to write is to defy the silence of a fractured world

“When I am not reading Kafka, I am thinking about Kafka. When I am not thinking about Kafka, I miss thinking about him. Having missed thinking about him for a while, I take him out and read him again.” László Krasznahorkai, ‘The White Review’,...

Global outcry as US conservatives target books on LGBTQ and race

Escalating attempts to remove works featuring themes such as LGBTQ lifestyles and race relations from US bookshelves are facing growing resistance from publishers and rights groups, a major topic at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Spearheaded by...

Towering over Hungary: These are the country’s tallest structures

Some of Hungary’s tallest landmarks rise above cities, forests, and rivers, offering both breathtaking views and fascinating stories. From industrial towers to historic cathedrals, here are some of the giants that shape the nation’s skyline. The...

Top Hungarian legislator attends photo exhibition on HCM City

HCM City (VNA) – As part of his official visit to Vietnam, Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo on October 19 attended and cut the ribbon to open an exhibition featuring photos taken by Dezső – a Hungarian naval doctor in Ho Chi...

Hungary: Maja T. and the lingering doubt over rule of law

Maja T. entered the courtroom in Budapest's District 5 on October 8, 2025 in a prisoner transport belt and handcuffs, accompanied by helmeted police officers. One of the officers closed the window to block out the chants of "Free Maja!" that rose...

Putin expected to meet Trump in Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP): Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Hungary soon for talks with United States President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine – despite the Russian leader facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant....

How Putin could attend Hungary peace talks with Trump without being shot down or detained

Hungary is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest for peace talks with President Donald Trump. The summit aims to explore ways to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite complex legal and political challenges, Hungary has vowed...

Hungary launches petition against EU's Ukraine war funding, Orban says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's war effort. "A few weeks ago in Copenhagen,...

How could Vladimir Putin come to Budapest with all the sanctions and arrest warrants?

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have reportedly agreed to meet in the near future, with Budapest mentioned as a potential venue. The news sent diplomatic shockwaves across Europe, as it would mark the Russian president’s first visit to EU soil...

Can Putin, Who Faces International Arrest Warrant, Enter Hungary To Meet Trump?

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 19:58 IST Putin is wanted under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on charges of illegally deporting children from Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP Photo) In the coming weeks, a...

Indian missions worldwide celebrate Diwali, showcasing cultural heritage and global unity

Indian diplomatic missions across the world celebrated Diwali on Saturday, October 18, reflecting India's diverse cultural heritage and the festival's universal message of light triumphing over darkness. From Japan and Myanmar to Hungary, Fiji and...

Educating Future Executives

The Budapest campus of the renowned French management school ESSCA offers professional business education and humanistic values in a great international atmosphere. According to its mission statement, ESSCA creates knowledge and develops...

Putin’s Visit To Budapest Poses Diplomatic Dilemma For EU, NATO

Home Europe Putin’s Visit To Budapest Poses Diplomatic Dilemma For EU, NATO Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday that Hungary will ensure Putin can enter the country for the summit and return home afterwards. When Russia’s...

Plans for Second Trump-Putin Summit in Budapest

In the run-up to meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky in Washington, US President Donald Trump made a surprise phone call to Russian President Putin. According to Trump, the two leaders have agreed to meet in person in Budapest....

Putin may face difficulties getting to Budapest for meeting with Trump – media

The Hungarian capital is expected to host the next meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, but it may be difficult for Putin to get to Budapest due to risks associated with crossing the airspace of European...

Hungarian Laszlo Krasznahorkai Named For Nobel Literature Prize

NEW DELHI- In line with the objective of bringing seminal authors to greater global renown, the 2025 Nobel Prize for Literature was conferred on Hungarian litterateur Laszlo Krasznahorkai, who’s demanding, yet pensive, post-modern, near-surrealist...