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Việt Nam, Hungary step up parliamentary diplomacy
HÀ NỘI — The official visit to Việt Nam by Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér from October 18 – 22 not only demonstrates the mutual respect between the two nations but also reaffirms the commitment of their senior leaders to...
Op-ed: Drip by drip into madness – My war with dropper bottles
There are many small annoyances in life that test the human spirit: tangled headphone cords (remember those?), shopping carts with one rogue wheel, or the mysterious disappearance of socks in the dryer. And then, there are dropper inserts. Those...
Thinking of buying a used electric car in Hungary? Here’s why it’s worth waiting and what to watch out for
The share of electric cars in Hungary’s used car market remains relatively small for now, but change is clearly on the horizon. According to a forecast by Das WeltAuto, the first real wave of used electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to appear...
Budapest’s newest shopping centre opens today!
Zugló has a new landmark: on 16 October, Zenit Corso officially opened its doors behind Bosnyák Square, becoming Budapest’s newest, most modern shopping and community centre. Developed by Bayer Construct, the project covers more than 6.7 hectares,...
Zelenskyy tells Trump he is ready to join meeting with Putin in Budapest, urges stronger pressure on Russia
Washington, DC [US], October 19 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday urged US President Donald Trump to adopt a tougher stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he was ready to attend the upcoming summit in...
World News | Zelenskyy Tells Trump He is Ready to Join Meeting with Putin in Budapest, Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia
Washington, DC [US], October 19 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday urged US President Donald Trump to adopt a tougher stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he was ready to attend the upcoming summit in...
Protest disrupts Israeli historian’s lecture at top Hungarian university, ministers call for investigation
A public lecture at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest was interrupted by protesters on Thursday, leading to the suspension of the event and prompting government ministers to call for an immediate investigation. The lecture, titled...
Hungary Warns Vineyard Disease Now In Most Wine-Growing Regions
An infectious grapevine disease has now been detected in almost all of Hungary’s wine-producing regions, including in one of the world’s oldest classified wine areas, the national food safety agency said Wednesday. The disease, flavescence doree,...
Hungarian company proposes new cement plant in Libya
Libya: Hungary-based company Rotary International has proposed building a new cement plant in Libya as part of the country’s infrastructure reconstruction programme. The project was presented during talks in Tripoli between the company and Mustafa...
Rare celestial spectacle over Hungary: Northern Lights reappear as the week begins with frosty mornings – video
On Saturday evening, those lucky enough to enjoy clear skies were treated to a rare sight – the Northern Lights once again appeared over Hungary. This time, the Aurora Borealis illuminated the northern horizon not only in shades of pink but also...
Hungarian Pavilion One of Top Attractions at Osaka World Expo - Here's Why
The Hungarian Pavilion captivated more than one million visitors at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. Hungary’s participation was a resounding success, offering a unique interpretation of the Expo’s central theme by focusing on tradition, the harmony...
The Russia–Ukraine War as Seen From Budapest
President Donald Trump recently demonstrated willingness for a summit with Russia, in Budapest, to seek an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Balázs Orbán, political director to the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (no relation), sat down with...
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...
MIIR’s investigation presented at the Climate Arena Conference 2025 in Budapest
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Hungarian Pavilion Attracts over One Million Visitors at Osaka World Expo
The Hungarian Pavilion captivated more than one million visitors at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. Hungary’s participation was a resounding success, offering a unique interpretation of the Expo’s central theme by focusing on tradition, the harmony...
Second phase of busy Budapest traffic hub renovation to begin
The renovation of one of Budapest’s busiest traffic hubs, the Flórián Square overpass, is entering its next stage. Busy traffic hub of Budapest is being renovated Photo: BKK According to the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), the technical...
Climate & Democracy with Jamie Raskin, Heather McGhee and Rebecca Willis
Greg Dalton: This is Climate One. I’m Greg Dalton. Our climate and democratic systems are under threat. Jamie Raskin: We have to save the democracy in order to save the climate and save our species. Greg Dalton: For some people, progress on...
Hungarian firm to build cement plant in Libya
A Hungarian company is planning to build a cement plant in Libya as part of the OPEC member’s plan to reconstruct the infrastructure and other sectors, aided by a surge in its oil export revenues following an increase in its crude output. Rotary...
Genetic evidence suggests that some conquering Hungarians were of Uralic origin!
A groundbreaking study on the origins of the Hungarian people has been published in the prestigious scientific journal Cell. As part of an international collaboration, the Institute of Archaeogenomics of the Research Centre for the Humanities at...
EU delegation visits IIT Bhubaneswar; eyes climate innovation, collaboration
A delegation from the European Union (EU) visited IIT Bhubaneswar on Thursday to explore opportunities for strengthening research, innovation, and academic collaboration between European organisations and the premier institute. The delegation, led...