Hungary’s foreign minister said the country has returned to a pro-European course following the April elections, highlighting a new agreement with Ukraine on minority rights and reaffirming support for EU enlargement, including Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans.

A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for a record-breaking $3 million, becoming the most expensive video game ever auctioned. The rare cartridge, discovered inside an unopened NES console bundle after nearly four decades, surpassed the previous industry record by a wide margin.

The 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival has opened in Cluj-Napoca, featuring more than 200 films from 49 countries, including Hungarian director Gábor Holtai’s thriller Feels Like Home in the main competition.

Hungary’s parliament will vote next week on a constitutional amendment that would limit the prime minister’s time in office to eight years, while also debating reforms linked to EU funding and the future of the Sovereignty Protection Office.

Hungary’s government has pledged to safeguard the free operation of the book market, suspend the application of fixed-price regulations and review controversial publishing laws, Culture Minister Zoltán Tarr announced at the opening of the 97th Book Week in Budapest.

The Canadian government has introduced legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms unless they meet specific safety standards. The proposed law would also create a digital regulator and introduce new oversight for AI chatbots.

Ubisoft is set to close its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade as part of another round of cost-cutting measures that could affect up to 380 employees. The latest restructuring continues a years-long effort to reduce costs amid declining profits and a slower release schedule.

Budapest’s Police Headquarters and the Police Museum will welcome visitors during Museums’ Night with exclusive tours, forensic demonstrations, police dog shows, simulators, historic vehicles and interactive exhibits that offer a rare glimpse into law enforcement operations.

Budapest’s popular nostalgia transport services return throughout June, offering passengers the chance to ride historic trams, trolleybuses, vintage Ikarus buses and the city’s unique cabrio bus. Several special services will also operate during Museums’ Night and the anniversary of the Cogwheel Railway.

Nintendo delivered one of its biggest showcases yet during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, confirming the long-rumoured The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, revealing Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay, and unveiling a packed lineup of first-party and third-party titles coming to Switch 2 over the next year.