At the European Parliament last week, Fidesz MEP Tamás Deutsch accused Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony of coming to Brussels, Belgium and Strasbourg, France, to actively lobby against Hungary receiving its frozen COVID recovery and EU cohesion funds….
A new exhibition at the Hungarian Railway Museum in Budapest guides visitors through 200 years of global railway history—from 19th-century British steam engines to modern Japanese bullet trains—marking the bicentennial of public rail transport….
Debrecen has been named one of the top three finalists in the race for the 2027 European Green Capital title, joining Heilbronn (Germany) and Klagenfurt (Austria), the European Commission announced on Friday….
European Parliament Vice President Nicolae Ștefănuță has voiced support for the Stop Killing Games petition, advocating for gamers’ rights and calling for laws that prevent companies from permanently shutting down purchased digital games….
Sziget Festival 2025 has introduced a discounted night ticket, giving festivalgoers access to late-night shows and new electronic music venues, including the Delta District. The Night Ticket by Revolut costs 21,900 HUF—35 per cent less than a full-day pass….
The Mathias Corvinus Collegium is expanding its Roma Talent Programme, offering long-term educational support, mentoring, and scholarships to Roma high school and university students. Applications for the free programme are open until 10 August….
This year’s Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, held on the first weekend of August, will be entirely cashless. Festipay will manage all on-site payments with contactless terminals, offering fans a faster and safer experience at the Hungaroring….
Hungary and China are set to establish a joint research and testing centre for smart vehicles and energy storage in Zalaegerszeg. The project, involving major Chinese partners, will support global markets and expand Hungary’s role in green innovation….
The ‘Stop Killing Games’ campaign is gaining traction across Europe, with over 1.2 million signatures demanding legislation to preserve access to purchased games. Industry pushback is only strengthening supporters’ resolve to fight for digital ownership rights….
