‘Even iron cannot resist time, and so it is with man. If put to work, it wears down; if left lying on the ground, rust consumes it. Since we must perish either way, it is a hundred times better to…
‘“The person of Zoltán Liska, chaplain serving at the Castle parish, has for some time been of interest to the state security organs…The wording of his speeches violates the agreement between church and state.” It is beyond doubt that the…
On 23 August, Europe observes the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Totalitarian Regimes. The European Network Remembrance and Solidarity’s (ENRS) campaign ‘Remember. 23 August’ highlights intergenerational trauma and courage in the face of oppression, offering expert insights, short…
In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let us continue the…
‘Dukai’s work is rooted in modernist movements such as constructivism, op art, minimalism, and the Bauhaus, yet it remains deeply personal. He frequently works with natural hand-woven linen, rusted metal, and reclaimed fabrics, employing traditional graphic techniques such as silkscreen,…
Budapest’s St Stephen’s Day celebrations drew a record crowd, with over 798,000 visitors detected via mobile data—a 12.5 per cent rise from last year. The fireworks alone attracted more than 450,000 people, including nearly 89,000 foreign tourists, marking a 27…
Debrecen Zoo joins the nationwide Night of Zoos with a programme highlighting wildlife conservation, responsible animal care, and the wonders of nocturnal creatures, offering families a unique nature experience after dark….
After 33 years, Hungary once again hosts a MotoGP World Championship round this weekend at Balaton Park in Balatonfőkajár. All eyes will be on Spain’s six-time world champion Marc Márquez, the runaway leader of the season….
Hungary’s highest state honor, the Order of Saint Stephen, was awarded to astronauts Bertalan Farkas and Tibor Kapu on 20 August at the Sándor Palace in Budapest, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to space exploration and Hungarian science….
‘Tóth informed the choir members that he had “received an ultimatum from the Ministry of the Interior”, which caused great outrage—someone reportedly shouted: “This can’t happen in 1966 Hungary!” But it did happen.’…
