Budapest Geothermal Summit Stresses Role in Energy Transition

“We’ve never seen so much geothermal extraction as today,” said Csaba Lantos, Hungary’s Minister of Energy, in his opening speech, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities in geothermal energy development in Hungary. “By 2030, we will...

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...

Alarming study: fire risk across the Carpathian region up, two Hungarian counties severely impacted

A groundbreaking study by researchers from Corvinus University of Budapest has unveiled the most fire-prone zones across the Carpathian Mountains, revealing that Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and Heves counties in Hungary are among the areas facing the...

The leaders of the battery sector gather again this November at the Hungarian Battery Days

The Hungarian Battery Days will return on November 6–7, 2025, for its fifth edition, organised by the Hungarian Battery Association and White Paper Consulting. The conference will explore the latest industry trends, regulatory developments, and...

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Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will...

László Krasznahorkai: Hungarian author wins Nobel Prize in literature for 2025

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Hungary Urged to Act Quickly on AI to Avoid Falling Behind

Laszlo Palkovics, the government commissioner for artificial intelligence, pointed to the untapped potential of AI and pressed for action to address the related technology challenges at a workshop hosted by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH). If...

Hungary as a Bridge between the Turkic World and Europe

The Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) inaugurated its newest research centre, the Ludovika Centre for Turkic Studies (LCTS), on 22 September in the Chapel of Saint Ladislaus. The centre focuses on the cultural, political, and economic...

The Case of Hungary’s Georg Spöttle: GRU Ties Surface in Pro-Orbán Media

An investigation by Direkt36 reports that pro-government pundit Georg Spöttle—a regular on Fidesz-aligned TV and portals—maintained a close relationship with a Russian military intelligence (GRU) officer. The finding surfaced indirectly: a...

New Page in the History of Budapest Airport

On June 6, 2024, the sale and purchase agreement for Budapest Airport Ltd., the operator company of the Hungarian capital's Ferenc Liszt International Airport, was signed. The Hungarian state acquired an 80% stake, while French co-investor VINCI...

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...

Siemens Mobility Expands Budapest R&D Center

German rail technology giant Siemens Mobility is expanding its research and development (R&D) center in Budapest through a series of international innovation projects, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency reports. The EUR 14.7 million...

Gabriel-Chemie Group opens a major expansion at its Hungarian production site in Nyíregyháza, Hungary

Nyíregyháza – Gabriel-Chemie Group is pleased to announce the successful completion and official opening of its major expansion project at the Hungarian production site. With a total investment of around € 6.5 million, the company is sending a...

How Lando Norris silenced Mexico boo-boys and flipped F1 title race momentum

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Let the Work Speak for Itself

Still from Where the Buffalo Roam. Even though I’ve been making these annual appeals for several decades now, I’m a terrible fundraiser. I was even let go as a canvasser right out of college for a Nader-raider environmental outfit working to save...

Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2025 revealed

The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, Sibiu, Romania, on 2 October 2025. The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to enhance the visibility of...

Hungarian propaganda against Ukraine: what the Orban regime is spreading

H Статті ₴ Kyiv is funding Hungarian opposition journalists to criticize Orban. Ukrainian Intelligence has taken control of the opposition party Tisza and is now, together with Brussels, trying to replace the Hungarian government with a puppet...

Russian Roulette in Energy Security: Hungary, Ukraine, and Russian dependence

Energy security has become a strategic issue in Europe since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. However, Hungary is taking a different path. While the EU is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary continues to rely on Russia,...

World Aquatics breaks ground on future headquarters in Budapest

BUDAPEST, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- A landmark development is starting in Budapest's 13th District on Tuesday, as the foundation stone was laid for the new global headquarters of World Aquatics (formerly FINA). The world's third-largest sports federation...

How quickly the diplomatic climate changes: Congress on 'U.S. set to supply' Raytheon missiles to Pakistan

The Congress on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) took a swipe at the Modi Government over the U.S. reportedly set to supply Raytheon Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, saying how quickly "diplomatic setbacks" accumulate....