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.’

Hungary’s chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert from Thursday through Tuesday as forecasts point to a prolonged period of extreme temperatures. Health authorities are urging residents to take precautions, particularly those in vulnerable groups.

Forecast models indicate that a new heatwave will intensify across Hungary this week, with temperatures expected to climb to between 36°C and 39°C. A passing cold front brought little rainfall but briefly delayed the arrival of the extreme heat.

A 100-year-old Ford Model T has arrived at the Hungarian National Museum ahead of the opening of the American Dream exhibition. The historic vehicle, designed with contributions from two Hungarian engineers, will be among the highlights of the exhibition exploring the history of Hungarians in the United States.

The Danube’s unusually low water level has once again revealed remarkable remnants of the past, including World War II shipwrecks, abandoned barges, and unexploded wartime ammunition. As the river nears a historic low, long-submerged artefacts are re-emerging across Hungary.

Gránit Pólus Group has refinanced Budapest’s Westend complex with a €290 million green loan provided by a consortium of four banks. The transaction is one of Hungary’s largest real estate refinancing deals and reflects growing demand for sustainable commercial property investments.

The Associated Press has published an odd story about trans people having to do sex work in Nepal after their non-profit lost its funding from USAID. While the piece seemingly aimed to garner support for the defunded foreign aid agency, it only drew mockery online and more opposition to spending US taxpayer money abroad on LGBTQ projects.

The European Commission has accused TikTok of breaching the Digital Services Act, saying the platform’s design could expose children to cyberbullying and online predators. The preliminary findings could lead to a fine of up to 6 per cent of the company’s global annual turnover.

According to the latest numbers by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 45 per cent, nearly half, of all people serving sentences in the German prison system are foreign-born.

‘Perhaps it’s that we’re genuine: we’re exactly as people see us…Week after week, we offer what we have—no more, no less—but with a great deal of love.’

Thousands of Formula One fans from around the world gathered at the Hungaroring for Friday’s opening practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix. While attendance has yet to reach its peak, the upgraded circuit, expanded fan areas and international atmosphere are already drawing large crowds.

Argentina’s critics are seeking punishment even after Spain denied Lionel Messi another World Cup, with petitions demanding investigations, suspension and even a permanent ban. The backlash follows a 2026 campaign, much like the victorious 2022 run, marred by controversial refereeing decisions and allegations of FIFA favouritism; the largest petition claimed 23 million signatures.

Semmelweis University is expanding its international presence by opening a new campus in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Under a 10-year partnership with Westpfalz-Klinikum, up to 80 students will begin their studies each year, combining pre-clinical training in Budapest with clinical education in Germany.

Elon Musk has been one of the most vocal critics of the new movie The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan. When an X user suggested that he should fund a historically accurate adaptation of Homer’s epic made by Mel Gibson, director of the 2006 historical drama Apocalypto, he replied with a two-word response: ‘I’m down.’