Kós became the second Hungarian male swimmer to win this event at the Olympics, following Sándor Wladár, the current president of the Hungarian Swimming Federation. This victory marked Hungary’s 30th Olympic gold in swimming, and the first Hungarian gold medal in Paris.

The purpose of World Breastfeeding Week is to increase awareness of the positive health outcomes associated with breastfeeding and the need to support mothers in breastfeeding for as long as they choose.

Deif, who orchestrated the 7 October terrorist attack against Israel and served as a military commander during the ongoing Gaza war, was killed in Khan Yunis. His killing preceded that of Ismail Haniyeh, who the day before his death attended the inauguration of the Iranian President in the company of none other than Enrique Mora, the Spanish EU official coordinating nuclear negotiations with Tehran.

The ‘Mákvirág’ cake is a light almond flour and poppy seed sponge, complemented by a soft white chocolate cream, crispy black sesame brittle, and enhanced with poppy liqueur and blackcurrant.

Mathias Corvinus Collegium Director General Zoltán Szalai highlighted at the opening ceremony that MCC training is not merely based on textbook knowledge but starts where public and higher education end. ‘This training is for those who want a bit more, who feel they have more ambition and talent,’ he explained.

From 1 August 2024, MVM will automatically adjust and record the amount of discounted natural gas at the reduced utility price for each day in the case of temperature-dependent monthly billing.

The men’s sabre fencers secured the Hungarian delegation’s third medal in Paris on Wednesday. Last Saturday, Eszter Muhari won a bronze in épée, while Kristóf Milák won Hungary’s first silver medal in the 200-metre butterfly yesterday.

At the press conference held on-site, State Secretary for Architecture at the Ministry of Construction and Transport Regő Lánszki stated that in the past 35 years, no educational institution investment of this magnitude occurred in Hungary, making this project one of the largest and most significant state investments in Budapest.

Thanks to the Mexican award, the Hungarian animation Shoes and Hooves has become eligible for submission in the Best Short Film category at the Oscars.

The adaptation of Stefan Zweig’s The Royal Game, starring Gergely Váradi and Károly Hajduk, was a great success at the 29th edition of the American festival showcasing independent short and feature films.

The number of foreign guests increased by 19 per cent, and the number of guest nights by 9.4 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year. Tourist accommodations welcomed 825,000 foreign guests, who spent 2.0 million guest nights in the country.

The munitions manufacturing facility at the Várpalota Defence Industrial Complex, operated in partnership with German Rheinmetall, will contribute to reducing Hungarian dependence on supply chains, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky stated at the inauguration ceremony on Monday.

Although the insect farming for feed purposes, which is still unique in Hungary, produces an annual amount of only 6,000 tonnes and therefore cannot yet replace soy, it is already so popular that buyers have pre-ordered the factory’s entire output for five years, the CEO said.

Under the new, more favourable conditions, the programme’s aim remains to increase the productivity and added value of domestic micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through support for technological and organizational renewal.

Balázs Orbán emphasized at a party political roundtable discussion on Thursday at the 33rd Bálványos Summer Open University and Student Camp that peace advocates will eventually become the majority in Europe, stating that ‘time is on their side’.

This year, ten flower floats will be on display in the parade, led by the Holy Crown float. Additionally, the parade will be preceded by an entire week of carnival events, with free concerts for the public every evening on Kossuth Square.

Analysts found that 23.5 per cent of Hungarians now have some money left in their pockets at the end of the month, compared to 19.7 per cent a year earlier. One in three Hungarians managed to save some amount monthly, although the overall proportion has decreased by 0.2 per cent compared to the previous year.

During the mission, the Hungarian research astronaut will spend 14 days aboard the International Space Station, conducting scientific experiments that will not only benefit the domestic space sector but also position Hungary competitively on the international stage in one of the 21st century’s most rapidly developing industries.

During the handover ceremony, Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky highlighted that the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the necessity for every country to have a well-functioning defence industry capable of supplying the nation at all times and in all situations.

As Hungary’s premier higher education institution covering the full spectrum of teacher training, it is particularly important for ELTE that 20 per cent of those admitted will start their studies as teacher trainees. Numerically, this means that ELTE admitted the highest number of applicants (2,500) to teacher training in the last 15 years.

The meeting explored the application of artificial intelligence in the legal field. They reviewed best practices on how artificial intelligence can be employed in judicial practices and legal services to enhance the efficiency of law enforcement, citing the anonymization of documents as an example.

‘Eventually, he fired the gun, which made a loud bang, and meanwhile, the special unit of the French gendarmerie arrived, with three burly men carrying submachine guns, and disarmed the man,’ the Hungarian expert detailed the traumatic events.

In the Sportgarden, visitors will be able to follow the events of the Paris Olympics and cheer on Hungarian competitors on a giant screen. In addition, various community sports can be tried in the sports park, such as table tennis, teqball, badminton, or basketball.

The joint global study, conducted between October and December 2023, was based on responses from more than 150,000 employees in 188 countries. According to the survey, the most important factor for employees globally when choosing a job is long-term job security, whereas in Hungary, remuneration is the top priority.

This Sunday, more than 11,000 people took part in the 42nd Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim between Révfülöp and Balatonboglár, surpassing last year’s attendance.

The poll results concerning the perceived suitability of political leaders for the prime ministerial position are revealing: among potential candidates for a parliamentary election, Viktor Orbán is considered the most suitable to lead Hungary by 49 per cent of Hungarians.

Nearly half a million prospective parents across the country have benefited from the baby-expecting loan so far: since the programme’s inception, 246,000 families have applied for the support, resulting in the birth of a total of 211,000 children.

According to Interior Ministry State Secretary Bence Rétvári announced in a Facebook post that the government has put forward a draft regulation for public consultation regarding items that cannot be brought into schools or can only be brought in with restrictions.

In a letter posted on the social media platform X on Sunday, Joe Biden stated: ‘I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.’ He also promised to elaborate on the details of his decision in a speech to the nation later this week.

This weekend’s race promises excitement on the track, with four teams appearing to be in contention for victory. As a unique circuit often likened to ‘Monaco without the walls,’ the Hungaroring might disrupt the usual competitive hierarchy.