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...

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

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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...

As Trump talks of designating antifa a foreign terrorist group, experts see danger

Earlier this month, President Trump hosted a roundtable at the White House about antifa, the far-left movement or ideology opposed to fascism. Some of the right-wing influencers gathered around the table urged him to designate antifa as a foreign...

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...

And action! How the Odeon came and went from town

The superb Art-Deco 1400-seater Odeon cinema by impresario Oscar Deutsch was the first cinema in Bury St Edmunds to be designed especially for sound films. Yes, there were cinemas preceding the Odeon: The Central (today’s Abbeygate in Hatter...

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...

German city crowned Europe’s green capital for ‘strong commitment’ to climate change

Published on 06/10/2025 - 11:36 GMT+2 •Updated 11:40 Europe’s greenest cities have been unveiled in a prestigious ceremony this month, securing a staggering €1 million in collective sustainability grants. On 2 October, Heilbronn (Germany) was...

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....

“How quickly diplomatic climate changes”: Jairam Ramesh as Pakistan secures Air-to-Air Missiles deal with US

Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Wednesday took a dig at the BJP-led Central Government’s foreign policy after the US Department of War announced that Pakistan will receive American manufacturer Raytheon’s...

Events dedicated to the peaceful neutrality policy of Turkmenistan were held in Austria and Hungary

In early October 2025, an event dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan was held in Vienna. The event was organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Austria with the...

Uzbekistan’s Priorities in the Organization of Turkic States: A Factor Ensuring Sustainable Development of Turkic Countries

Fourth, alongside deepening cooperation in humanitarian, economic, and legal spheres, Uzbekistan consistently develops avenues of interaction related to coordinating responses to threats to regional stability. For example, at the Shusha Summit in...

Anxiety Disorders - An Out-of-Control Fear? A Guide for Expatriates in Budapest

Moving abroad can be an exciting experience, offering new adventures and opportunities. However, for many expats living in Budapest, this journey might also lead to increased feelings of anxiety; for example, worries about financial status,...

Al-Musallam lays the foundation stone for the new World Aquatics headquarters in Budapest

World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam BUDAPEST, Oct 7: World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam described the laying of the foundation stone for the federation’s new headquarters in Budapest as a historic milestone and a launchpad toward...