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How far has Vučić’s “Leap into the Future” got by 2027?
Since the concept of the Leap into the Future government-led programme was first mentioned, alongside infrastructure projects (roads, railways, sewage systems), there were also announcements of the BIO4 campus and major energy investments. While...

Horrible sight: Budapest’s dreaded Hunger Rock emerges for the second time in a year
This is the first year the dreaded Hunger Rock has appeared twice in the Danube riverbed. On 2 July, a seemingly harmless but deeply troubling “old acquaintance” resurfaced in Budapest: the Hunger Rock once again emerged from the Danube. This...

Huns Opened Europe’s Gates, Now Hungarians Unlock the East
This article was originally published in Vol. 5 No. 2 of our print edition. Hungary as a Gateway for the US and the EU into the Turkic Silk Road Region Introduction Hungary’s history and geography have always positioned it as a gateway between...
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 7:46 a.m. EDT
A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don't know why New York wildlife officials have closed a trail in the Adirondack Mountains this summer due to a bull moose lingering around the area. The Goodman Mountain...

Why Poland remains a leader in religious vocations in Europe
Budapest, Hungary, Jul 25, 2025 / 06:00 am Poland stands out as the undisputed leader in religious vocations in Europe in 2025, with 206 new ordained priests, the highest number on the continent. This recent data from the Polish Catholic...

Wine Awards 2025: Italy’s finest wines take over Budapest – 11 prestigious wineries compete for top honours
On the occasion of the Winelovers Wine Awards 2025, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) office in Budapest organised, for the first time, a collective participation of Italian wineries in collaboration with Winelovers. Eleven prestigious Italian...

As drought devastates crops, Hungary fails to tap its lifesaving water reserves
As climate change continues to dry out Hungary, the country’s agriculture sector has largely failed to embrace the potential of irrigation. Over the past decades, periods of drought have become more frequent and intense, yet the proportion of...

Comment: There is only one thing the Hungarian nation wants: to survive
I almost regretted going to Budapest. Not that the city was no longer one of the most beautiful in Europe. But the poster campaign against George Soros and Jean-Claude Juncker I found disgusting. Why did Prime Minister Viktor Orbán throw mud so...

Chaos on the road to Budapest Airport: Travellers urged to leave an hour earlier amid roadworks, airport bus affected too
Photo: Daily News Hungary Travelling to Budapest Airport between 7 and 24 July? Brace yourself for potential delays. Due to roadworks near the Vecsés junction of the M4 motorway, passengers are advised to allow at least an extra hour for their...

U.S. Pressure On Huawei Reaches New Heights In Panama -
(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) PANAMA CITY: A while ago, the U.S. Embassy in Panama made a rare announcement: The U.S. government, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security, would replace Huawei telecommunications equipment in at 13 sites...

Where is the next F1 race? Belgian GP 2025 schedule at Spa and how to watch
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Low Danube water levels disrupt shipping amid Hungary heatwave
BUDAPEST: Unusually low water levels on the Danube river in Hungary are affecting shipping, agriculture, and local ecosystems along Europe's second-longest river, which serves as a key transport route across the continent. Temperatures peaked at...

Sri Lanka Reschedules €30M Debt with Hungary amid Financial Stability Efforts
As Sri Lanka continues to grapple with its worst economic crisis in decades, the country has taken another step forward in managing its crippling debt burden. In a significant development, Sri Lanka signed a bilateral agreement with Hungarian...

Revealing the Untapped Biodiversity Within Europe’s Villages
A groundbreaking new study has shed light on the complex interplay between biodiversity and human well-being in European villages, revealing nuanced trade-offs and synergies shaped by landscape context and urban proximity. Despite their...

Low water levels on Danube disrupt shipping as heatwave hits Hungary
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Unusually low water levels on the Danube river in Hungary are affecting shipping, agriculture, and local ecosystems along Europe’s second-longest river, which serves as a key transport route across the continent. Temperatures...
Rates Spark: Bearish Environment For U.S. Treasuries
The Big Beautiful Bill passed in US Congress, putting even more pressure on the fiscal outlook and thus longer-dated USTs. US payrolls came in better than expected, contributing to higher yields across the curve. The ECB minutes show more members...

Due to Refurbishment of The M4 Semi-Motorway, Travel Time Between the Airport and Budapest Increases
Between 7 and 24 July, Hungarian Concession Infrastructure Development Zrt. will carry out scheduled refurbishment works on the Vecsés junction section of the M4 semi-motorway in multiple phases. Although Ferenc Liszt International Airport is not...

Inside Budapest Pride: How organisers defied Orban’s ban with 100,000-strong march
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New Weather Record: This June Driest & Second Hottest Ever in Hungary
This June was the driest and second hottest recorded since 1901, weather forecaster HungaroMet said. The national median temperature averaged 22.3 C this June, 2.5 higher than the average in the years 1991-2020, and the second hottest since 1901....

EUR 3 billion for home renovations lost? Hungary fails to submit key climate plan
Illustration. Photo: depositphotos.com Hungary is risking missing out on European Union funds for home renovations because the government has failed to prepare a social climate plan by the end-of-June deadline, the leader of the opposition...