My Europe: Hungary and political ad bans on social media

The first round of the Polish presidential election was held on May 18. In what was a very heated campaign, political parties and a number of newly established proxy organizations (e.g. Facebook pages run by fake political NGOs) in Poland together...

Have you heard about the concept of the Hungarian euro?

Hungary has not yet officially set a date for adopting the euro, but economic and social pressures are increasingly pushing for joining the common currency. More and more Hungarians want to use the euro According to the latest Eurobarometer...

Have you heard about the concept of the Hungarian euro?

Hungary has not yet officially set a date for adopting the euro, but economic and social pressures are increasingly pushing for joining the common currency. More and more Hungarians want to use the euro According to the latest Eurobarometer...

Polish ex-justice minister Ziobro investigated for alleged misuse of funds

Polish prosecutors have formally requested the removal of parliamentary immunity for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who is facing serious charges of abuse of power and misappropriation of funds. These allegations include the improper use...

Babiš is back: Billionaire's return steers Czechia away from Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia

PRAGUE — Four years ago, it seemed that the days in politics of billionaire Andrej Babiš were numbered. The ANO movement Babiš created (an abbreviation of Action of Dissatisfied Citizens that means “Yes” in Czech) to counter mainstream political...

Babiš is back: Billionaire’s return steers Czechia away from Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia

PRAGUE (AP) — Four years ago, it seemed that the days in politics of billionaire Andrej Babiš were numbered. The ANO movement Babiš created (an abbreviation of Action of Dissatisfied Citizens that means “Yes” in Czech) to counter mainstream...

A look back at the ‘No Kings’ protests on Oct. 18

Last Saturday an estimated 450 Grand County residents — and more than a few tourists — joined millions of other Americans on “No Kings” day to protest our country’s drift toward dictatorship. Placards they carried highlighted many worrying trends,...

International Tourism Conference in Budapest

The Tourism Summit international conference, the summit meeting of the tourism industry, will be held in Budapest on October 14-15, organizer Visit Hungary told MTI. According to their information, more than a thousand people have registered for...

Lőrinc Mészáros’s wealth grows in a year by as much as the annual budget of several Hungarian cities

Once again, Lőrinc Mészáros tops Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the richest Hungarians. His fortune increased by hundreds of billions of forints in just a single year—a pace almost impossible to grasp by everyday standards. Where does such wealth come...

What to know about the life and legacy of wildlife advocate Jane Goodall

Famed primatologist Jane Goodall, renowned for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, dedicated her life to helping all wild animals — a passion that lasted until her death this past week. She spent decades promoting humanitarian causes and the...

Shooting in Hungarian schools? Parents are not happy about the Defence Basics subject

The planned air rifle shooting as part of the school Defence Basics subject divides parents: while some view it positively for sports and discipline, others are concerned about firearm use in class. Do kids need another extra subject, or would...

Commissioner Jorgensen: Europe Needs To be Independent from Russian Gas

Europe needs to be completely independent of Russian gas, said EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen during his visit to the Nova Provadia compressor station on Tuesday. Together with Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Hungarian Deputy...

Commentary: China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat

(Xinhua) 14:30, October 29, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- China is doubling down on technological innovation to fuel its high-quality development in the next five-year period. This transition is poised to generate significant positive...

New era in transport: Serbian section of Budapest-Belgrade railway opens!

On Friday, the Serbian section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line was officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in the joint infrastructure project between the two countries. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attended the first...

Designer Walk in the 2nd District of Budapest, 9 - 11 October

Discover the expanding Design District of the 2nd district of Budapest with its unique workshops, showrooms, art spaces, design shops. A few iconic and newly opened places in the Margit Quarter have come together to invite you to a Designer Walk...

Mohu’s Recycling Success Met With Bitter Irony by Large Retail Partners

Any frustrated shoppers waiting in line at Hungary’s supermarkets to return cans and bottles while assistants strive to restore the machines that are key to the process back to working order may take comfort: their patience is contributing to an...

Plane carrying foreign tourists crashes in Kenya, killing 11

A plane crash killed 11 people, mostly foreign tourists, in Kenya's coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The airline, Mombasa Air Safari, said in a statement that eight Hungarian and two German...

After a year of student-led protests, the cracks in Serbia’s government have turned into fissures

On 1 November 2024, a concrete canopy collapsed at the railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city, killing 16 people. The tragedy triggered the longest wave of protests the country had seen in a decade – a spontaneous uprising...

Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Hungary, 11 - 19 November

The 22nd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival kicks off with a screening of Living Together, Of Course..., a documentary about an Israeli-Palestinian stand-up comedian. This year’s festival runs from November 11 to 19 and...

Renewed 'Moonlight Gorge' Hiking Trail in Hungary Officially Unveiled

Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. has completed the conservation and ecotourism renovation of the Holdvilág Gorge, ensuring that one of Hungary’s most visited ravines can now welcome hikers more safely while offering them an even richer experience. This was...