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 section, let us continue the…
In Budapest, Hungarian space pioneers Charles Simonyi, Bertalan Farkas, Tibor Kapu, and Gyula Cserényi reflected on the challenges of space travel and the future of research, highlighting Hungary’s past and present contributions to global space exploration….
‘Climate change does not affect all groups in society equally…women and other marginalized communities often suffer disproportionately from its impacts. This statement applies particularly to countries of the Global South, where some communities are increasingly exposed to climate impacts, which…
‘Hungarian folklore has particularly preserved the memory of Mihály Dobozi, a minor nobleman of Fejér County. Fleeing with his wife, Ilona, his horse faltered beneath the double burden. His wife implored him to kill her rather than allow her to…
‘When people raise the flag, they are not only showing love for their country—they are also raising a flag about concerns that political elites have long ignored. From the failures of multiculturalism and the impact of uncontrolled immigration to the…
Budapest Central European Fashion Week returns 1–7 September with more than 50 events, from runway shows and sustainability workshops to culinary programmes, art collaborations, and international conferences on fashion’s future….
‘By connecting historical roots, pre-Christian customs and modern cultural practices, the Perbenyik St Stephen Days serve as a living bridge between Hungary’s past and present. Although Upper Hungary is now part of Slovakia, the festival reflects enduring national identity and…
Ferencváros fell agonizingly short of the Champions League, beating Qarabağ 3–2 in Baku after losing the home tie, but still losing 5–4 on aggregate. Goals from Joseph, Varga, and Tóth sparked hopes of a miracle comeback, yet a late save…
Budapest’s public transport ticketing system is set for a major upgrade as Centre for Budapest Transport begins replacing its decade-old network of ticket and pass vending machines with modern devices. The renewal project will start this year and finish in…
Two Hungarian films, László Nemes Jeles’s Orphan and Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend, will premiere in competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, marking a major moment for Hungarian cinema on the global stage….
