Hungarian 'master of the apocalypse' Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

STOCKHOLM – Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art." "Laszlo Krasznahorkai is a great...

Lando Norris shrugs off being booed after winning in Mexico to lead championship

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Ghostly Shot of World's Rarest Hyena Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

South African photographer Wim van den Heever says it took him ten years to finally photograph the rare and elusive brown hyena in Namibia’s abandoned mining town of Kolmanskop. Brown hyenas are the rarest of all hyena species, with...

Rights group urges European Union to vote on Hungary’s rule of law breach

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday called for the European Union member states to vote on whether Hungary is breaching EU treaty values, following what HRW called “erosion of the rule of law.” According to the statement, Victor Orban’s government...

World Cup qualifying: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record while Ireland close gap on Hungary

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Hungarian 'Master of the apocalypse' Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

"Ever since, I have never forgotten the taste of freedom," he said in an interview on the Friderikusz Podcast in 2023. DARK THEMES MAY RESONATE WITH 21ST CENTURY READERS His writing may resonate with readers immersed in news from Russia's war in...

Climate Adaptation, the Foundation of Business Continuity

The impact of climate change on business has shifted from being a distant threat to becoming part of our everyday reality. Today, business continuity itself is at stake. Companies can no longer focus solely on mitigating climate change; they must...

QC explores ways to enhance cooperation with Hungary

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Chamber (QC) held the Qatari Hungarian Business Meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Mohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi, QC Board Member, while the Hungarian side was led by Viktor Dombi, Chairman of the Middle East and...

Hungarian novelist named 2025 Nobel laureate in Literature

2025-10-09T16:38:36+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Stockholm Hungarian novelist Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, becoming the second Hungarian writer to receive the award after Imre...

Hungary's forint falls 1% after economy minister criticises interest rates

Hungary's currency, the forint, fell 1% to 393 against the euro following remarks by Economy Minister Marton Nagy that the country's real interest rate is excessively high, Portfolio.hu reported on October 7. Nagy, speaking on the sidelines of...

British International School Budapest Students Outperform Global Average in IB Results

Nearly one in five students scored 40 points or higher, earning places at top universities including Cambridge, LSE, and Imperial College London. BISB provides an educational journey from the English National Curriculum to the International...

Hungarian ‘Master of the apocalypse’ Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

STOCKHOLM: Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. “Laszlo Krasznahorkai is a great...

New buses to serve passengers in Budapest from tomorrow

Photo: FB/Gergely Karácsony From Wednesday onwards, the brand-new maximidi Mercedes buses will begin operating, initially on route 121 in Újpest, followed by service on route 27, announced Gergely Karácsony, the Mayor of Budapest, on his Facebook...

Hungary Maintains Fiscal Stability While Supporting Families and Businesses

Hungary’s financial position remains stable, and the government continues to have the resources needed to support families, pensioners, and businesses, the Ministry for National Economy (NGM) announced in its latest fiscal update on the state...

Some good news on climate change ~ well, sort of

As oceans rise, glaciers melt and some parts of the world flood while others bake in drought, good news about climate change is scarce. Thus, a report last week from Ember Energy Research is worth noting. Ember is an energy think tank registered...

Hungarian Teachers Report Rising Satisfaction and Greater Autonomy, OECD TALIS Survey Shows

Hungarian teachers are reporting higher job satisfaction, greater professional independence, and stronger institutional support than before, according to the 2024 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Teaching and Learning...

Evan Ferguson fires Ireland to victory but Hungary's draw in Portugal sours the mood

Ireland's Evan Ferguson celebrates his goal(Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie) Football, bloody hell.....Clearly, this was a far cry from the drama of that Champions League final when Alex Ferguson uttered those words after Manchester United stunned...

Hungary is on the right track in its energy transition

Economy 8 October 2025, 4:20pm According to Milos Stefanovic, Hungary is on the right track with its energy transition as a producer of nuclear energy. For example, it is phasing out coal and developing small modular reactors (SMRs), as well as...

Train vs. Plane in Europe: When Each Wins in 2025

The European travel landscape has never been more complex than it is today. Despite every promise about sustainable transport and green initiatives, the reality remains surprisingly contradictory. While environmental concerns push us toward rail...

Sustainable Investment & Finance Association Established in Hungary by Major Players

Sixteen local financial institutions have established the Hungarian Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (HuSiF). In a statement issued on Tuesday, HuSiF said it aimed to promote the expansion of sustainable financing and support the...