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Hungarian Artists Showcased in Multidisciplinary Festival in New York

New York will host a Hungarian contemporary arts festival from 3–7 September, featuring exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, concerts, and workshops, offering American audiences a diverse introduction to today’s Hungarian art scene….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 18.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Total Renovation of the National Casino in Pécs Starts

The historic National Casino in Pécs is undergoing full renovation led by Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Vacant for two decades, the 150-year-old landmark will be revived as a cultural hub and talent centre, hosting events, student programmes, and a new dormitory….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 18.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Canadian-Hungarian Film Triumphs at 78th Locarno with Debut Award

Blue Heron, a Canadian-Hungarian co-production directed by Sophy Romvari, won the Best First Feature Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, marking a major international recognition for the young filmmaker’s debut….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 18.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — Pulitzer, Who Had to Choose Between the Press and Political Fame: Part II

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…
  • Magyar Krónika
  • ‎ —‎ 17.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Reclaiming Classic Education — From Theory to Action

‘This is not merely an educational crisis; it is a social crisis. It reflects a deeper malaise: the abandonment of tradition, the medicalization of social problems, and a growing anti-elitism that undermines teachers and trivializes excellence. But let me be…
  • János Setényi, PhD
  • ‎ —‎ 17.08.2025
Battle at Nicopolis, 1396, depicted by the Christians
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Era of Crusades — The Kingdom of Hungary and the French Army

‘From the middle of the 14th century, the Ottoman advance in the Balkans shifted the front line between Christianity and Islam to European territory. By 1390 Ottoman incursions had reached the southern borders of Hungary, marking the beginning of the…
  • László Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 17.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Operation Südwind at Oroszka: A Living Commemoration of Second World War History

‘In August 2025, the Oroszka Museum of Military History once again organized a commemoration of a major Second World War military operation, during which the battles along the River Garam were brought to life.’…
  • Konrád Gazdag
  • ‎ —‎ 16.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Five-Legged Deer Buck Shot in Hungary

An Austrian hunter shot a five-legged deer buck near Székkutas, Hungary earlier this month. Wild animals with an extra limb are extremely rare. In most of those rare cases, the deformity is caused by a congenital defect called polymelia….
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 15.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Greek MEP: ‘In Europe, we need more Orbáns and fewer Macrons’

‘Hungary chose sovereignty, and did so with courage. It’s sent a powerful message: The definition of who we are is ours to give. And in Europe, we need more Orbáns and fewer Macrons,’ Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou told the audience…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 15.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Over 30 Hungarian Railway Stations to Be Modernized by 2026

Hungary’s MÁV Group has launched a nationwide station renovation programme covering more than 30 locations in 14 counties, investing 15 billion forints from its own resources and the Hungarian Village Programme to modernize rail travel….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 15.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Minister of Agriculture Celebrates End of Summer Harvest

Minister of Agriculture István Nagy of Hungary has taken part in the New Bread Celebrations in Csorna, Győr–Moson–Sopron County, Hungary, where he thanked Hungarian farmers for ‘diligence, perseverance, and dedicated work’. The day prior, his ministry announced that the summer…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 14.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Prepares to Outperform Europe’s Largest Fireworks Display on 20 August Again

This year’s St Stephen’s Day celebration promises the most spectacular fireworks in its history, with over 45,000 light and pyrotechnic effects spread across a nearly five-kilometre display area, accompanied by a drone show and light projections….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.08.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Concert Week Draws Thousands, Boosting Tourism and Hotel Occupancy
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Concert Week Draws Thousands, Boosting Tourism and Hotel Occupancy

Budapest welcomed 10 per cent more tourists during the week of headline concerts by Guns N’ Roses, Jennifer Lopez, and Lionel Richie, with hotel occupancy and local guest numbers also seeing a major spike, according to Visit Hungary.

Ádám Bráder
24.07.2025
The Culture of Time: Watches as the Last Outpost of Manly Mode
CULTURE & SOCIETY PHILOSOPHY

The Culture of Time: Watches as the Last Outpost of Manly Mode

‘In an age where a phone tells better time than any Rolex, watches are thriving—not despite their obsolescence, but because of it. They are beautiful, technical, embodied objects in an abstract and disposable world. They are the final adornment, the last private ritual, the culture of time made visible—and kept close to the skin.’

Jonathan Price
24.07.2025
US Returns Priceless 1675 Manuscript to Hungary in Symbolic Gesture
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

US Returns Priceless 1675 Manuscript to Hungary in Symbolic Gesture

The US has returned a priceless 17th-century manuscript stolen from Budapest to Hungary. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called the gesture a milestone in cultural restitution and praised the renewed Hungarian–American partnership.

Ádám Bráder
24.07.2025
Pax Americana 2.0? Discussion at Tusványos 2025
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Pax Americana 2.0? Discussion at Tusványos 2025

At a panel discussion at Tusványos 2025, Hungarian MP Zsolt Németh shared his hopes on how the second Trump administration could bring about ‘Pax Americana 2.0’. This and other important questions were discussed by him, Carlos Roa, Botond Csoma, and Zsolt Szilágyi.

Márton Losonczi
24.07.2025
Tusványos Panel Warns of Super-Centralized Future of EU
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Tusványos Panel Warns of Super-Centralized Future of EU

Will Brussels dictate the future of Europe, or can member states reclaim control? A high-profile panel at Tusványos, including Hungarian EU Affairs Minister János Bóka and Rod Dreher, criticized the EU’s centralization drive, arguing that the European Commission now holds more power than many national governments.

Joakim Scheffer
23.07.2025
Balázs Orbán, Lord Frost, and Others Discuss New World Order at Tusványos 2025
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Balázs Orbán, Lord Frost, and Others Discuss New World Order at Tusványos 2025

At Tusványos 2025, global thinkers from all around the world, from Lebanon, the UK, and Hungary, discussed the decline of liberalism and rise of post-liberal democracy. Speakers like Balázs Orbán, Lord Frost, and Philip Pilkington argued that Western liberalism failed to deliver its promises, while others stressed the need to protect traditional values.

Márton Losonczi
23.07.2025
Hungarian Foreign Affairs Committee President Blames Russia for No Peace in Tusványos Speech
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Foreign Affairs Committee President Blames Russia for No Peace in Tusványos Speech

‘Russian responsibility in this failure is becoming increasingly clear,’ said Zsolt Németh, referring to the failed peace talks in Ukraine during the opening of the 34th Bálványos Summer Free University. At the same event, State Secretary for National Policy Lőrinc Nacsa also delivered remarks, emphasizing that the Hungarian government stands for Hungarians both beyond and within its borders.

Joakim Scheffer
23.07.2025
Two Hungarian Films Compete for the Golden Lion in Venice
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Two Hungarian Films Compete for the Golden Lion in Venice

Two Hungarian films—Orphan by László Nemes and Silent Friend by Ildikó Enyedi—have been selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, marking a rare dual presence for Hungarian cinema at the prestigious event.

Ádám Bráder
23.07.2025
Hungary Beats Serbia, Faces Spain in Men’s Water Polo WC Final
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Beats Serbia, Faces Spain in Men’s Water Polo WC Final

The Hungarian men’s water polo team defeated reigning Olympic champions Serbia in the semi-finals of the World Championships in Singapore, taking a crucial step towards making history by aiming to secure a record fifth world title—an achievement no other country has managed. In the final, the men’s team will face Spain, while the Hungarian women’s team will take on Greece on Wednesday.

Joakim Scheffer
22.07.2025
Families with Children Spend More on Telecom Services, Study Shows
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Families with Children Spend More on Telecom Services, Study Shows

Hungarian families with children spend far more on telecom services than childless households, mainly due to increased use of streaming and mobile subscriptions, according to the latest survey by the National Media and Communications Authority.

Ádám Bráder
22.07.2025
Tusványos 2025 Opens in Transylvania with Message of Strength and Dialogue
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Tusványos 2025 Opens in Transylvania with Message of Strength and Dialogue

The 34th Bálványos Summer University and Student Camp, better known as Tusványos, begins Tuesday in Băile Tușnad with the slogan ’You Can Count on Us’, offering political debates, cultural events, and high-level speeches through Sunday.

Ádám Bráder
22.07.2025
Heritage Foundation Founder Edwin Feulner Passes Away at 83
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Heritage Foundation Founder Edwin Feulner Passes Away at 83

Edwin Feulner co-founded the influential American conservative think tank Heritage Foundation in 1973, then served as its president for 36 years, between 1973 and 2013, and again for a year, between 2017 and 2018. He passed away on 18 July 2025.

Márton Losonczi
21.07.2025
Hungarian Animation and Documentary Renaissance Backed by National Film Institute
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Animation and Documentary Renaissance Backed by National Film Institute

With support from the National Film Institute, Hungary is reviving its beloved Hungarian Folk Tales series and launching a diverse slate of animated and documentary films exploring everything from myth and music to political repression and forgotten heroes.

Ádám Bráder
21.07.2025
Budapest Among World’s Top 50 Innovative Cities in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Among World’s Top 50 Innovative Cities in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge

Budapest has been named one of the world’s 50 most innovative cities in the 2025 Bloomberg Mayors Challenge, winning funding to pilot a project that transforms unsold produce into healthy meals for schools and elderly homes.

Ádám Bráder
21.07.2025
Beyond the Óperencia — The Hungarian Minister of War Who Tried to Make a Living as a Farmer in America
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Hungarian Minister of War Who Tried to Make a Living as a Farmer in America

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. This part will be about Lázár Mészáros, former Hungarian Minister of War, who tried to make a living as a farmer growing melons in America.

Lázár Pap
20.07.2025
Preserving One’s Honour or Mrs Géza Seifert and the Communist State Power
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Preserving One’s Honour or Mrs Géza Seifert and the Communist State Power

‘Whether, in light of all this, she truly managed—as she claimed in her oral history interview—“to strictly observe Jewish teachings” is something only posterity can judge.’

László Bernát Veszprémy
20.07.2025
How Much Can a Person Endure? — The Dramatic Story of Mrs Laya Inkey Thassy
CULTURE & SOCIETY

How Much Can a Person Endure? — The Dramatic Story of Mrs Laya Inkey Thassy

We can learn about the incomprehensible tragedies of Baroness Laya Inkey’s life from her son Jenő Thassy Jr’s book. Serbs, Russians, murders, rape, deportation, emigration: these are the keywords that describe Laya’s ordeal. An empowering story about willpower and perseverance.

Emese Hulej
19.07.2025
Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Cancelled by CBS
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Cancelled by CBS

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be coming to an end in May 2026, the American TV network CBS has announced. Colbert has been criticized by conservatives for being too partisan for a mainstream talk show ever since he took over David Letterman’s spot in 2015.

Márton Losonczi
18.07.2025
Hungarian Artists Protest Antisemitic Hip Hop Group Slated for Sziget Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Artists Protest Antisemitic Hip Hop Group Slated for Sziget Festival

Over 130 Hungarian artists are protesting the inclusion of Northern Irish hip hop group Kneecap in the Sziget Festival’s line-up, citing the band’s support for the Islamist terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Signatories argue this goes beyond free expression and promotes hate, contradicting the festival’s core values.

Márton Losonczi
18.07.2025
Hungarian Podcast Series Reflects on 100 Years of Radio and the Rise of Spoken Content
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Podcast Series Reflects on 100 Years of Radio and the Rise of Spoken Content

A new podcast series launched by Hungary’s media authority marks 100 years of national radio. In the first episode, veterans László Jáksó and Attila Várkonyi explore how radio adapted to change—and why podcasting is reshaping its future.

Ádám Bráder
18.07.2025
When Géza Seifert Stood Against the Party — A Forgotten Chapter of the 1956 Uprising
CULTURE & SOCIETY

When Géza Seifert Stood Against the Party — A Forgotten Chapter of the 1956 Uprising

Although Géza Seifert later became a loyal Communist collaborator and President of the National Representation of Hungarian Israelites, he briefly led a ‘revolutionary committee’ within the Budapest Jewish community during the 1956 uprising—a role long forgotten and absent from scholarly accounts. This article revisits that moment, based on newly examined archival sources.

László Bernát Veszprémy
17.07.2025
Budapest Brings Cinema to Unlikely Places for 75th Anniversary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Brings Cinema to Unlikely Places for 75th Anniversary

To mark the 75th anniversary of Greater Budapest, the city is launching its first travelling outdoor cinema series, Road Movie, featuring free screenings of beloved Hungarian films in unique locations like beaches and community centers.

Ádám Bráder
17.07.2025
Michael Mizrachi Wins WSOP Main Event and PPC in the Same Summer
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Michael Mizrachi Wins WSOP Main Event and PPC in the Same Summer

In an amazing feat, professional poker player Michael Mizrachi managed to take down both of the two most prestigious events at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada this summer, the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship for $1.331 million and the $10,000 Main Event for $10 million.

Márton Losonczi
17.07.2025
Recycling Turns to Healing as Hungarian Hospitals Receive Major Donations
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Recycling Turns to Healing as Hungarian Hospitals Receive Major Donations

MOHU has donated 230 million forints to three major Hungarian children’s hospitals, using funds from consumers who selected the charity option at bottle return machines. The initiative links sustainability with healthcare support.

Ádám Bráder
17.07.2025
Republicans Move to Defund PBS and NPR, Drawing Absurd Cries of ‘Fascism’
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Republicans Move to Defund PBS and NPR, Drawing Absurd Cries of ‘Fascism’

Former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich has posted a video in which he accuses President Trump of fascism for trying to strip the American broadcasting companies PBS and NPR of public funding. That is despite the fact that the 20th-century authoritarian regimes he is comparing him to did the exact opposite, and invested heavily in public media, turning it into a state-run propaganda machine…

Márton Losonczi
16.07.2025
Chinese Historical Drama Premieres in Hungary as Cultural Bridge
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Chinese Historical Drama Premieres in Hungary as Cultural Bridge

A new Chinese drama, Blossoms of the Dynasty, will soon premiere in Hungary, marking a major cultural exchange. The media deal behind the launch is seen as a symbolic step in deepening Hungary–China relations through shared storytelling and heritage.

Ádám Bráder
16.07.2025
Budapest’s Liberty Statue Renovation Reignites Political and Cultural Tensions
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Budapest’s Liberty Statue Renovation Reignites Political and Cultural Tensions

The renovation of Budapest’s Liberty Statue and Citadel, set for completion in spring 2026, has ignited a heated debate. At the centre: a cross placed at the statue’s base, raising questions about historical integrity, symbolism, and political intent.

Ádám Bráder
16.07.2025
Bryan Leib Congratulates Tibor Kapu on Successful Space Mission
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Bryan Leib Congratulates Tibor Kapu on Successful Space Mission

Senior Fellow for the Center for Fundamental Rights Bryan Leib congratulated Tibor Kapu on X after the Hungarian astronaut safely returned home from space after 20 days. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of Hungary also did the same.

Márton Losonczi
15.07.2025
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó: ‘Qatar is a friend of Hungary’
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó: ‘Qatar is a friend of Hungary’

As Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade stated in 2023: ‘Hungary and Qatar share the same position concerning the vast majority of the world’s gravest problems.’

Ibolya Lubiczki
15.07.2025
Blue Planet: A Green Financial Turn Requires Unity from State, Banks, and Citizens
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Blue Planet: A Green Financial Turn Requires Unity from State, Banks, and Citizens

Former Hungarian President János Áder says achieving climate neutrality by 2050 requires joint action from governments, banks, and citizens. His latest podcast explores the economic, financial, and regulatory challenges of green transformation.

Ádám Bráder
15.07.2025
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