Hubert Kós added the one major 200m backstroke title missing from his collection on Wednesday, winning European gold in Paris to become the reigning European, world and Olympic champion. One day before the final, he had come within 0.38 seconds of breaking Aaron Peirsol’s 2009 world record, prompting Michael Phelps to praise him online.

Nearly one-fifth of Hungary’s music royalty revenues could be at risk by 2028 because of the unregulated expansion of artificial intelligence, according to a new ProArt report. The organization estimates that cumulative losses between 2025 and 2028 could reach 12 billion forints.

Hungary will mark its 20 August national holiday with a three-day programme across Budapest, with events taking place at ten locations. This year’s fireworks display will last 10 minutes, shorter than usual, and the celebrations will cost 4 billion forints.

Seven-year-old William Evans has been found dead and bound in her mother’s home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her mother and her two trans women lovers are now charged with the murder of the boy, along with child endangerment. According to the detective in charge of the case, the victim was likely tortured before his death.

The Labour government’s plans to distribute asylum seekers more evenly across the United Kingdom have sparked controversy after a former military base near the village of Piddington, home to just 400 people, was selected to house 1,250 migrants. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said wealthier communities must ‘play their part’, while residents fear the impact on their small village.

The Aeropark aviation museum will welcome visitors on Saturday with a programme exploring the past, present and future of flying. The Night Of Aviation event will feature historic aircraft, illuminated cockpits, engine demonstrations, airport tours and talks with aviation professionals.

The ninth Budapest Classic Film Marathon will screen 100 restored films from September 15 to 20, including the original version of The Match Of The Century starring Ferenc Puskás and Tony Scott’s The Hunger featuring David Bowie. The festival will also mark the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution.

Hungary has become a leading regional centre for scientific research and education in animal welfare by 2026, according to the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest. The university said its cross-institutional and interdisciplinary model is unique in the region.

Around 900 Hungarian high school students from across the Carpathian Basin and the global Hungarian diaspora will gather in Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary for the third National Hungarian High School Camp. Polish–Hungarian and media camps will also be taking place at the same location.

Brazilian influencer Bianca Barreto has been convicted of a ‘social racism’ offence for misgendering transgender MP Duda Salabert from the left-wing Socialism and Liberty Party (Partido Socialismo e Liberdade). She was sentenced to two years in prison and a R$20,000 (around $3,800) fine.

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham was knocked to the floor by Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington on Saturday, escalating a dispute that had so far remained verbal and online. The row was sparked by Cunningham’s criticism of transgender participation in women’s sports and was even joined by former NBA players who ridiculed the debate by announcing plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as women.

Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos and club CEO José Ángel Sánchez paid tribute to Ferenc Puskás at St Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest on Saturday. The ceremony took place before Madrid’s 2–1 preseason win over Ferencváros and ahead of next year’s centenary of the Hungarian legend, which the club has pledged to help commemorate.

‘The aim of these three-to-eight-week (most commonly seven-week) summer camps is to provide children with programs that develop not only their physical abilities, but also their social skills—all while they are away from their parents and in a gadget-free environment.’

A statue commemorating Hungarian poet Miklós Radnóti in Bor, Serbia, has been vandalized, prompting the Hungarian National Council of Vojvodina to file a police report. The monument honours the poet, who was murdered during the Holocaust after being forced into labour in the town in 1944.

Following the plagiarism scandal of Professor Jason Arday, the woke doctoral thesis topics researched by students at the University of Cambridge is also receiving critical attention from the public. These include Gay Masculinity, Intimacy and the (Un)queer State, or the Legal Mobilization by Black Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer (LBQ) Womxn in Kenya and South Africa.

Lucas Jumalon, a 22-year-old professional poker player from Spokane, Washington, beat a field of 9,208 players in this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming the $10 million first prize.

Hungary’s public broadcaster has signed a cooperation agreement with the Sziget Festival to broadcast performances by Hungarian artists on M1, with the concerts also available for a limited time on the Médiaklikk streaming platform.

Professor of sociology Jason Arday, who focuses on racial justice in his research, has been facing accusations of plagiarism. The heightened scrutiny of his work revealed a number of dubious statements he himself or other academic institutions have made about him, such as about his supposed professional football career, or being a subject in a documentary made 21 years before he was born…

Researchers from the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre in Szeged have participated in an international study examining hybrid molecules derived from a stingray and a South American frog, offering new insights into the development of targeted anti-cancer therapies.

‘It is of great importance that we look upon this vast, flat land and appreciate its serene beauty, rich culture, remarkable resilience, and enduring value. Let this inspire all Hungarians to strive for a more arable, sustainable, and agriculturally prosperous future for the region…’

Nándor Nagy won the 44th Lidl Lake Balaton Cross Swim after completing the 5.2-kilometre (3.2-mile) course in under an hour. Nearly 11,000 participants took part in Hungary’s largest open-water swimming event, which was held after being postponed twice due to poor weather.

Motown icon Martha Reeves has blamed poor weather and the lack of stage monitors after her national anthem performance at the WPBL opener triggered a massive online backlash. Reeves and her two accompanying singers struggled with key and tempo, prompting visible surprise throughout the stadium and a wave of viral mockery that overshadowed the league’s historic opening game.

Hungary’s electricity crisis has opened a debate over who is actually expected to sacrifice to ease pressure on the grid. MLSZ moved football matches and accepted concrete disruption; civilians in some communities reportedly faced inspections and fines, while Sziget Festival retained the option of proceeding largely unchanged, prompting accusations of double standards and unequal burden-sharing.

Conservative activist Riley Gaines went to a WNBA game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to support Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham for speaking out against biological men in women’s sports. However, the league staff asked her to put down her sign that said ‘Sophie, Thank You, A Girl Mom.’

Budapest has launched the upgraded MOL Bubi bike-sharing system, introducing a larger fleet that includes electric bicycles, a redesigned mobile app and plans to significantly expand the network over the coming years.

UEFA has threatened to boycott the 2030 FIFA World Cup if football’s governing body proceeds with plans to sell partial ownership interests in the tournament to private investors. While the move sparked fears of an unprecedented split, the proposal may already be losing all of its momentum.

Ferencváros advanced against the originally favoured Dutch side FC Twente in the second UEFA Europa League qualifying round. FTC won the first leg in the Netherlands 2–1, then tied the second leg 2–2 at home, playing one man down. Haitian international Lenny Joseph scored three goals across the two games.

Hungary’s national angling association has warned that the coming week will be critical for fish stocks at Lake Velence as extreme heat, low water levels and calm weather increase environmental risks. Officials say water quality remains suitable for fish, but conditions could deteriorate rapidly.

A bust of the late lead singer of the British rock band Freddie Mercury has been unveiled in Balatonszemes, Hungary, becoming only the third publicly displayed sculpture dedicated to the musician.

‘Nestled in the rainforest, the house belonged to an elderly lady who rented out two bedrooms while continuing to live there herself. It soon became apparent that the reason she spoke English with an unusual accent was simple: she was Hungarian! Apart from a single tourist couple, she was the only fellow Hungarian we encountered during our stay in Hawaii.’