Top news of the day: Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel; Israel says Gaza deal to take effect only after Cabinet’s nod, and more

Nobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Thursday (October 9, 2025) that it has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2025 to the Hungarian...

Compelling and visionary oeuvre: Hungary's Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize

The Nobel Prize in 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 honoured him "for his...

Ambassador Posa Highlights Strong Cultural Ties Between Central Europe and the Western Balkans

The V4 Film Days officially opened on Wednesday evening in Sarajevo, with a ceremony hosted at Kino Meeting Point. The event marked the beginning of Hungary’s presidency of the Visegrad Group (V4), which it will chair for the seventh time from 1...

Visa hurdles derail higher education dreams for Bangladeshi students

Ariful Haque had chosen Germany for higher studies and secured an appointment for his master’s application in December 2022. Two years later, he received a return email from the German embassy only in May 2025. He then submitted the required...

Two Leading Institutions Join Forces to Train Hungary’s Next Generation of Professionals

The Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation (MCC) and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen talent development and professional training in Hungary, the two organizations announced on...

Nobel Prize in literature goes to Laszlo Krasznahorkai of Hungary

Laszlo Krasznahorkai of Hungary will receive this year's Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. Krasznahorkai won "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre" in the "midst of apocalyptic terror" which "reaffirms the...

EU pledges to crack down on conversion therapy, LGBTQ+ hate

Lahbib on Wednesday presented the LGBTIQ+ Strategy for 2026-2030 to combat growing attacks against members of the community. “It seems we are moving backwards,” she said, adding that this is a “worrying trend.” Half of EU countries currently have...

Screening of Hungarian Romantic Comedy “Gone Running” to Be Held in Sarajevo as Part of the V4 Film Festival

The Embassy of Hungary in Bosnia and Herzegovina is inviting the public to attend the screening of the romantic comedy “Gone Running”, directed by Hungary’s most successful filmmaker Gábor Herendi, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM at Kino...

Backlash against the LGBT movement is an attempt to return to normal

Blogs A decade ago, no one had heard of gender ideology. Now, saying men and women are the only sexes is enough to be accused of hate or extremism by Western journalists. (LifeSiteNews) — To understand how the mainstream press reports on the...

Demonstration in Budapest condemns ongoing aggression on Gaza

Budapest - Saba: A mass demonstration took place in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Monday, the first since the start of the war of genocide, condemning the ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip. A large number of Hungarian citizens, foreign...

How MAGA trumped neoliberalism

When discussing Trump and interpreting what he might, or does, represent, we run into two problems. The first is that Trump’s recombination of ideas is not conventional and cannot be easily put into one ideologically recognisable box. Trump’s own...

Oktoberfest Polo Cup 2025: a unique blend of polo, German culture, and international charm

The Oktoberfest Polo Cup 2025 at La Estancia Polo Club once again brought together tradition, style, and sport in a unique atmosphere. Held on the picturesque Etyek farm, the event was not only one of the highlights of Hungary’s polo season but...

North Macedonia Church Doubles as Monument to a Fugitive Politician

For years since the foundations for the new Church of St. Constantine and Helena in Skopje’s main square were laid in 2012, the area was fenced off, ugly and unpleasant to everyone. Now that the church and the space around it has opened up,...

Turkish expert: Gabala Summit marks an important evolution of OTS from a cultural platform toward a strategic security actor – INTERVIEW

Baku, October 9, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC The October 2025 summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala, Azerbaijan, has become a landmark event not only for the participating countries but for all of Eurasia. Under the slogan...

László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel prize for literature – the Hungarian novelist’s grand tales of alienation speak to our times

Awarding the Nobel prize for literature to László Krasznahorkai today, the Swedish Academy commended the author’s “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. But in itself their decision...

Propaganda cannot destabilize a region, but damages the reputation of Hungarians

“It’s not enough to just respond to disinformation. What is needed is that we promote our own narrative to people, to immunize them against fake news,” said Rozana Tuzsanszka, co-founder of Varosh, a regional news site in the Transcarpathia...

Nobel Prize 2025 Literature Winner: Who is Laszlo Krasznahorkai? Check Education, Career Details, Awards and Achievements

Nobel Prize 2025 Literature Winner: The Nobel Prize 2025 is one of the most prestigious awards in the world, honoring individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions in their fields. Established by Alfred Nobel, the Nobel...

Timothée Chalamet's living the dream. But a stunning ultimatum from Kylie Jenner and her children threatens to change EVERYTHING: 'He's on the brink'

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner shocked the world this week when they were seen together in public for the first time in two months. Less than one year ago, it seemed the pair were hot and heavy. They were attending Hollywood award shows...

Bits & Bites: Restaurants ask on social media for support; Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe opens

Struggling restaurants take to social media to ask for help, Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe opens in Canton, and the Amma's Kitchen founder shares how food and faith intertwine. Originally Published: October 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

Velvet Bar & Café Brings Dual Personality to Budapest’s Hospitality Scene

The venue offers a distinctive dual concept: a refined café and patisserie during the day, and a stylish, atmospheric cocktail bar by night. With one of the city’s most diverse vermouth selections and a creative list of signature cocktails, Velvet...