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.

The two teams came into the game tied on points at the top of the Hungarian championship table. After ETO FC Győr beat Ferencváros 1–0 at home, they are now three points clear of their opponents, Fradi, the winners of the last seven championships. 20-year-old Hungarian player Kevin Bánáti scored the winner that prompted some VAR controversy.

Hungarian judoka Szofi Özbas secured gold in the women’s 70 kg category at the European Championships in Tbilisi, successfully defending her title and delivering Hungary’s 20th European championship gold in judo with a dominant and rapid victory in the final.

‘To survive—that was the guiding principle of Kató Farkas’s life, who passed away in her 100th year. No matter what happens, that is all you have to think about, she always told herself and others.’

‘This tank is not merely scrap metal. It is a stark reminder of how instruments of coercion outlive the eras that birthed them, and how the logic of war and domination can persist through generations.’

Skrillex will headline the closing day of Sziget Festival 2026, joining a star-studded line-up that includes Florence + the Machine, Twenty One Pilots and Lewis Capaldi.

Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar of Hungary has pledged to move Hungary’s PM office from the Carmelite Monastery, breaking with Viktor Orbán’s legacy, despite being formerly aligned with the Fidesz party. The new headquarters will be near Parliament, signaling a symbolic shift away from Buda Castle governance.

Hungary’s National Film Institute has paused new long-term financial commitments amid the government transition, as the future of its leadership remains uncertain despite continued growth in the country’s booming film industry.

The 14th European Remembrance Symposium in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 27–29 May 2026, will explore how collective memory is shaped and weaponized in today’s geopolitical climate. Bringing together an illustrious line-up of experts, the event examines disinformation, identity, and the role of historical narratives in modern political conflict.

Johnny Somali, the infamous American ‘nuisance streamer’ wreaking havoc in South Korea, after an international legal saga spanning over a year, has at last been sentenced to six months in prison with labour and 20 days of detention in jail.

A study commissioned by NMHH found that many Hungarian preschoolers use digital devices from an early age, with some receiving their own smartphone before turning three.

Project Hail Mary has emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2026. The author of the book on which it is based, Andy Weir, highlighted the lack of political messaging in his work in an interview with Will Jordan of The Critical Drinker YouTube channel.

The Museum of Ethnography will host a full-day programme on 25 April featuring performances, lectures, and interactive activities to mark the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

Péter Magyar of the Tisza Party has been elected the ninth Prime Minister of the Third Hungarian Republic. Here are ten interesting facts about the man who unseated Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary after 16 years of consecutive reign.

‘The Latin motto “Virtus Vulnere Viret”, meaning “Courage grows strong at the wound”, first appeared in humanist literature and became known as the motto of Mary Stuart…but it soon appeared in Hungarian Latin literature as well.’

‘The negatively signed evaluation of the East–West dichotomy in Prohászka is…the legacy of 18th–19th-century Western European thought—the French/Scottish Enlightenment and German Idealism. The turning point was brought about mostly by the Enlightenment…and the fetishization of technical progress. It was from this point onwards that the East became “lazy” and “backward” in the eyes of Western man.’

A Ukrainian user on X claims that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary ‘will execute anyone protesting’ after losing the upcoming Hungarian parliamentary election this Sunday. British comedian John Cleese of Monty Python fame responded to the tweet, seemingly in agreement.

Hungary aims for ten golds at the 2028 Summer Olympics under the LA10 programme, State Secretary for Sports Ádám Schmidt told Nemzeti Sport. He cited elite talent, stronger support systems, and investment in infrastructure as recent improvements in Hungarian sports, while warning that the youth’s drift to the digital world and political change in the upcoming election could threaten progress.

Woke political language is becoming ever more complex, as illustrated by recent remarks from Canadian progressive MP Leah Gazan. The acronym ‘MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+’, which she used during a statement criticizing Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, quickly went viral, garnering millions of views on social media.

Hungarian Film Day will expand into a week-long nationwide series of events this year, celebrating 125 years of Hungarian cinema. The programme will include screenings, professional events and film heritage tours.

During his visit to Budapest, US Vice President JD Vance addressed students at MCC Budapest. He discussed Western values, higher education, and global conflicts, while also lauding the achievements of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary and criticizing European leadership.

‘In light of the aspiration for digital immortality or a body enhanced by cybernetics, the Church reminds us that fragility and suffering are not flaws to be eradicated, but rather fundamental aspects of our existence that connect us to God.’