Hungary’s participation in African Lion and Flintlock 2026 reflects a growing strategic role within Western security frameworks. Beyond alliance commitments, these exercises provide operational experience, strengthen military networks, and enhance Hungary’s global presence through cooperation with African and Western partners.

Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ has finished filming, with viral behind-the-scenes photos immediately reviving the powerful visual imagery associated with Christ’s crucifixion. The film is scheduled for release in 2027.

Hungarian space technology firm REMRED has been selected by the European Space Agency to lead the MoonRAD project, a mission aimed at developing a satellite for lunar orbit to support communication, navigation, and space weather monitoring.

‘The premise is clear. Art is not confined to institutional settings but integrated into the fabric of everyday life. This exhibition reinforces that approach. The works function not merely as visual ornament but as catalysts for engagement, inviting a dialogue with the viewer that is at once intellectual and emotional.’

‘Interestingly, after Ady’s death in January 1919, for years it did not even occur to anyone that a public space in Hungary might be named after him. The first mention comes from a 1927 newspaper report: the Debrecen Museum, tasked by the city with renaming two hundred streets, named one after Endre Ady.’

Celebrated worldwide, May Day began as a workers’ protest for fair conditions and evolved into a global symbol of labour rights, solidarity and social progress.

Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era offers a long anticipated return to the roots of the Heroes titles. Mixing elements from the most successful predecessors, it manages to grant a fresh environment to nostalgia. The early access is just the start: Olden Era promises to be more.

The Budapest Zoo will open the central hall of its long-awaited Biodome this summer, offering a year-round tropical oasis filled with exotic plants, rare animals and immersive experiences.

Both Atlético Madrid and Arsenal scored from penalty kicks in a 1–1 draw in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final in Madrid, Spain. Referee Danny Makkelie awarded a third PK in the match for Arsenal, but rescinded the call after VAR review. Who will get to play the final in Budapest, Hungary, on 30 May will have to be decided in London, UK, next week.

Hungary’s growing partnership with the Organization of Turkic States has evolved far beyond symbolic diplomacy, according to experts at the Danube Institute, who described the relationship as a key geopolitical, economic, and energy asset that the incoming government should preserve.

As Europe debates migration, sovereignty, living costs, and the green agenda, MCC Brussels hosts a launch event for Frank Füredi’s new book In Defence of Populism on 20 May. Joined by Matthew Karnitschnig, Füredi will examine populism, democracy, and Europe’s shifting political landscape.

The Ludovika Festival will take place between 7 and 9 May in Budapest, offering a mix of security policy discussions, scientific lectures, concerts and family-friendly programmes at the Ludovika Campus.

In a game that is sure to be talked about for generations, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain bested Bayern Munich 5–4 (!) at home in the first leg of the first UEFA Champions League semi-final. The final will be held at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on 30 May.

A number of people in education in the United States have been called out on X for posting messages seemingly condoning the assassination of President Donald Trump.

Hungary’s tourism sector remains more optimistic than other industries, with performance expectations outpacing the national average despite a slight decline in April.

Marie-Louise Eta is the first woman to be appointed as head coach in one of the big four European men’s football leagues. Thus far, she has suffered two losses with her team, Union Berlin, including one against relegation-bound VfL Wolfsburg. Can she turn things around and set a trend of female coaches in men’s pro football?

A travelling exhibition celebrating Hungary’s most influential scientists has opened in Washington, featuring Nobel laureate Katalin Karikó.

Israeli police confiscated a Hungarian flag from a protester, claiming it resembled the Palestinian flag and could provoke tensions, according to media reports. The incident quickly drew ridicule online, with critics questioning how the Hungarian tricolour could be mistaken in such a context.

‘Rome did not pause its conquests to question the justice of its dominion. Nor did the British Empire convene theological disputations on the rights of colonized peoples at the height of its expansion. Yet Spain did.’

‘The 50th annual American Hungarian Educators Association (AHEA) conference took place at Cleveland State University on 16–18 April, 2026. The program consisted of panels on history, cultural studies, literature, linguistics, music, and science on the theme of 250 Years of Hungarian Contributions to the USA, featuring presenters from North America and Hungary.’

‘Instead of treating falsehood as falsehood, we pretend it is just one more opinion deserving of recognition and debate. In doing so, we open the door to insanity, allowing it to metastatize and masquerade as ideology.’

The Hungarian Civil Collaboration Association (MPEE) has identified 12 core values that unite Hungarians, based on a nationwide survey. Presented by President of MPEE Enikő Győri, the findings highlight strong public support for peace, family, work, and transparency. The initiative is aiming to define a shared ‘national minimum’ beyond party politics.

More than 20 productions will be staged across four venues at the 38th Kisvárda Festival, offering a broad snapshot of Hungarian-language theatre in the Carpathian Basin.

An unnamed Hungarian company has applied to launch ‘Rainbow TV’, a new channel targeting LGBTQ audiences. The move comes just days after the European Court of Justice ruled Hungary’s child protection law unlawful, requiring the country to roll back legislation that prohibits the promotion of homosexuality and gender issues in media accessible to children.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Balázs Orbán accuses the European Union of making modern gender ideology one of its core values, by referring to Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union in the recent CJEU decision that ruled that the 2021 Child Protection Act in Hungary violates EU law.

Despite Tisza candidate Péter Magyar finally ousting the long-reigning conservative Fidesz party and PM Viktor Orbán in Hungary, many of the supporters of Magyar still feel anxiety and are unable to rejoice. The left-leaning Telex felt that this was a common enough phenomenon to warrant an article of its own, where they spoke to two psychologists about the issue.

Hungary is marking Earth Day with a wide range of events, from international conferences and clean-up campaigns to educational programmes and cultural activities aimed at raising environmental awareness.

To mark the 2,000th anniversary of Pontius Pilate’s appointment, the Rubicon Institute hosted an event in Budapest on the historical Jesus Christ, highlighting key archaeological and textual evidence of his life. Professor Tibor Grüll and Péter Antalffy discussed the topic before a full audience.

The 60 pairs of iron shoes on the riverbank in Budapest are not only a piece of art but a tool to commemorate the victims of Hungary’s and Europe’s darkest era, the Holocaust.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has publicly apologized after The Washington Free Beacon uncovered that she had used a racial slur on social media in the past. In the meantime, Mayor Mamdani is also facing criticism for supposed anti-white policies from the right.