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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

A world on one campus - UP celebrates cultural diversity International Students Day

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted its annual International Students Day celebration, a vibrant event that honoured the rich cultural diversity of its international student community. The day-long event, held under the beautiful...

The 13th Baltic Pitching Forum crowns projects from Lithuania, Estonia and Hungary

10/10/2025 - This year’s edition celebrated Baltic and Hungarian talent, reaffirming Vilnius as the key hub for short-film development in the region The winners of the 13th Baltic Pitching Forum (© Tautvydas Stukas) The 13th edition of the Baltic...

Food and beauty companies invest in Europe amid K-culture wave and U.S. tariffs

Published: 10 Oct. 2025, 16:15 Updated: 11 Oct. 2025, 00:04 Ramyeon designed with characters from the hit Neflix animated film ″KPop Demon Hunters″ is displayed at a supermarket in Jung District, central Seoul on Sept. 22. [YONHAP] Korean food and...

Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming

Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why...

Hankó: Hungarian Higher Education on the Rise Despite Brussels’ Obstacles

Hungarian universities continue to move up in international rankings, Minister for Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó said on Thursday, highlighting the country’s growing presence in global higher education and research. Speaking on M1...

The Depositary of French Culture in Hungary

Established in 1947, the French Institute in Hungary is one of the oldest foreign cultural centers in Budapest. It has lived through many events in Hungarian history over these years, has organized numerous programs and collaborations, having...