‘In April 2026, the homeland will need the Hungarians of Transylvania’ Orbán says at speech in Cluj-Napoca

Speaking at the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) congress in Cluj-Napoca, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán applauded the work of the RMDSZ over the past 35 years and spoke openly of the vital importance of the ethnic...

Every third Hungarian’s money is worth less now than a year ago

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) recently released an experimental dataset providing a detailed picture of how earnings have changed in the first half of 2025. Growth has slowed down Although the figures initially seem positive, a...

Green Dreams (are made of this): Who are we to Disagree?

The reality of being a climate activist in today’s age is not one of optimism. However, it should not be one of pure pessimism either (as hard as that might be with Trump in power). While it might be tempting to despair at the reality of having...

Booker shortlist features veteran authors – and many bets are on Kiran Desai

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Given the sweep of the annual Booker Prize, the premier prize for literature written in...

Red Rule in Buda Castle: Propaganda, Corruption & Control under the 1919 Hungarian Council Republic

During the 1919 Hungarian Council Republic, Buda Castle and District I became sites of symbolic displays, political lectures, and proletarian events, while corruption and requisition abuses among the Red Guard and bureaucrats undermined the...

Orbán: “In April 2026, our homeland will need the Hungarians of Transylvania”

Speaking to RMDSZ delegates, PM Orbán described the Hungarian nation as a community bound not merely by geography or blood, but by “a shared language, culture, history, and spirit.” The prime minister stressed that this spiritual and cultural...

Literature Nobel for Hungary’s ‘master of the apocalypse’

STOCKHOLM: The Nobel Prize for Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai considered by many as Hungary’s most important living author, whose works explore themes of postmodern dystopia and melancholy. The Swedish Academy honored...

2026 vote in Hungary to determine nation’s freedom, sovereignty — prime minister

BUCHAREST, October 10. /TASS/. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the parliamentary elections in his country next year will determine the fate of the Hungarian nation. "I want to say clearly and distinctly that next year will not only...

Record Success for Hungarian Gastronomy at Michelin Guide Gala

Hungarian gastronomy celebrated another milestone on Thursday night as ten restaurants received Michelin stars at the Budapest ceremony of the renowned French restaurant guide. The Platán in Tata and the Stand in Budapest successfully retained...

You won’t believe how many Hungarian restaurants scored Michelin stars this year!

Ten Hungarian restaurants received Michelin stars at the prestigious French guide’s award ceremony in Budapest on Thursday evening — a record-breaking moment for Hungarian gastronomy. Michelin stars awarded to Hungarian restaurants Hungary’s...

EU doubles down on gender ideology with self-ID plan

This week, Hadja Lahbib, a European Commissioner, announced the bloc’s LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy. She declared that it would be a “new phase in our efforts to promote equality for LGBTIQ+”, aimed “at protecting LGBTIQ+ people from harmful...

How Orbán’s Anti-Ukraine Crusade Fuels Hungary’s Election War Machine

As Hungary gears up for the 2026 elections, Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party is doubling down on anti-Ukraine rhetoric, painting Kyiv as a threat to national sovereignty and economic stability. By demonising Ukraine and linking rival Péter Magyar to...

'Peace March' on Hungary's October 23 National Holiday to Start at Elvis Presley Square

Laszlo Csizmadia, president of the pro-government COF-COKA organisation, has said the Peace March to be held on Hungary's October 23 national holiday sent a clear message that the country "will not be a colony, and we will defend our sovereignty"....

Today In Culture, Friday, October 10, 2025: Diane Simpson’s Art Institute Sculptures | Stanley Tigerman Book Launch | Ari Emanuel Closes Frieze Deal

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Ari Emanuel Closes Purchase Of Frieze From His Former Company, Endeavor Ari Emanuel, former head of the Endeavor talent agency...

Study Finds Hungarians Place Hopes in Smart Cities and Personalized Medicine

A joint study by Bosch Hungary and Richter Gedeon Nyrt., presented at the BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day on Sep. 23 at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus, explored which trends the public sees as the most promising for the coming decade....

Slovenia and Hungary bolster cross-border fund with additional EUR 4m

Following the discussions at Thursday's forum in Hungary, which focused on the joint fund, the state secretary at the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad Vesna Humar confirmed that each government would contribute a further EUR 2 million....

Blessed Mary Magdalene Bódi: Hungary’s New Virgin-Martyr of World War II

Hungarian Catholics are celebrating the beatification of Mary Magdalene Bódi (1921-1945), honored as a martyr. The ceremony took place during celebrations Sept. 6 in Veszprém, an archdiocese dating back at least 1,000 years. Her cause was approved...

László Krasznahorkai Of Hungary Receives The Nobel Prize In Literature Of 2025

The year 2025 has added another golden line in the world's ledger of literature, as the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the name that wandered unobtrusively earlier through the hallowed corridors of European letters — László Krasznahorkai...

Consumer Protection a 'Top Priority' in Hungary, Says Gov't Minister

Consumer protection is a "top priority" for the government, National Economy Minister Marton Nagy said at a conference. Nagy said consumer protection was not just a strategic tool for enforcing the security of Hungarian households, but a guarantee...

Velvet Bar & Café brings day-to-night elegance to Budapest’s Al Habtoor Palace

Budapest’s social scene gains a new jewel this October with the opening of Velvet Bar & Café at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest. Blending the charm of the city’s café heritage with a glamorous evening cocktail experience, Velvet offers two distinct...