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.

‘Thanks be to God He did not let them kill him,’ said the Hungarian prime minister in his regular public radio interview this morning. Viktor Orbán expressed hope that this means God has plans for the president.

Tamás Sulyok stated that several key areas aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries were reviewed during the Thursday meeting. He added that in light of Hungary holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union, he requested Peter Pellegrini’s support to help Hungary, as an honest mediator.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on 18 July that the next EPC summit will be held in Hungary this year, and in Albania and Denmark next year.

This year, in the ‘Employability–Performance Improvement’ category, the QS awarded Corvinus University of Budapest. The commendation highlighted that the university has taken significant steps to enhance the employability of its graduates, nurturing future leaders who will make a substantial impact in their respective fields.

The new regulation does not apply to all electric scooters: scooters weighing more than 25 kilograms require insurance if their design speed exceeds 14 km/h, and all scooters require insurance if their design speed exceeds 25 km/h, regardless of weight. It is not yet clear how authorities will determine the design speed of a given vehicle on the spot.

Katalin Karikó and Ferenc Krausz had seen the designs and ‘gave their blessing’ to the project. The creation of the Wall of Nobel Laureates, designed by Péter Csuth and realized by the Colourful City Group, was supported by the Hungarian government.

The Minister highlighted that this is the first expressway tunnel in Hungary to be realized purely through state investment. Following the trial operation of the Bécsi Hill tunnel, part of one of the largest domestic road construction projects of the year, and after the traffic authorization, soon 11 expressways will reach the national border. In 2010, there were only three.

This legislative package, initiated by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Ministry of National Economy, the Hungarian National Bank, and the Hungarian Banking Association was submitted to parliament this spring. It provides legal tools and measures for authorities to take action against online perpetrators.

Public M4 Sport will start televising the Olympics next Wednesday afternoon, covering the first matches of the football tournament, then broadcasting the Hungarian women’s handball team’s first game the following day.

The Hungarian Defence Forces are set to receive a total of sixteen medium-lift rotary-wing aircraft from Airbus Helicopters, as part of the government’s force development programme.

The programme includes the installation of charging stations with a total capacity of 600 kilowatts at ten locations, each equipped with at least 150-kilowatt charging heads, thus enabling faster and more convenient charging for customers.

Shortly after assuming the presidency of the European Union, Viktor Orbán visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, followed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to facilitate the end of the Russo-Ukrainian war.

The Hungarian Grand Prix will be held at the Hungaroring on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 19–21 July. The trophies the podium finishers will receive, neo-classical style vases made by the Herend Porcelain Manufactory featuring a special Far Eastern motif called the ‘Imperial Peony’, were also presented at the race circuit in Mogyoród at a press conference held today.

The Hungarian team won the combined event in 11:56.66 minutes, surpassing the second-best Ukrainians by 36 seconds.

Banning energy drinks for people under 18 has been discussed for a while in Hungary. Now a draft decree that details the planned stipulations has been published on the website of the Ministry of Justice.

The Hungarian Defence Forces’ Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (AAT), a one-year programme, has equipped the newly graduating non-commissioned officers with various skills. With these capabilities, they will not only be able to fulfill their leadership duties but also serve the nation in a manner befitting and worthy of an NCO, Command Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defence Forces Zoltán Kaszab stated during an internal inauguration ceremony held at the barracks’ assembly ground. This year’s NCO inauguration will be held on Saturday, 13 July, at Heroes’ Square in Budapest.

After the three-day recount, it was confirmed that Karácsony received 371,538 votes, while Vitézy received 371,245.