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The Challenge of Being a Christian in Sudan

‘Christian leaders in Sudan have urgently appealed for help, calling on the global Church and the international community to intervene. Many feel abandoned, with their suffering overshadowed by other global crises. Nevertheless, our Christian brethren continue to hope against all…
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 11.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Concerns about Religious Freedom in Ukraine Undermine Its EU Aspirations

Ukraine’s decision to strip the leader of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of his citizenship sends a disturbing message to Orthodox communities living in the EU, where Kyiv seeks to join….
  • Lili Zemplényi
  • ‎ —‎ 10.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

MCC Expands Roma Talent Programme to Support Long-Term Development of Roma Students

The Mathias Corvinus Collegium is expanding its Roma Talent Programme, offering long-term educational support, mentoring, and scholarships to Roma high school and university students. Applications for the free programme are open until 10 August….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 10.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Strong International Line-Up Set for Tusványos in 2025

Under the banner ‘You Can Count on Us!’, the iconic Tusványos festival returns to Băile Tușnad, Romania this July, promising political debate, international guests, and Viktor Orbán’s annual speech. The event will foster dialogue amid geopolitical tensions and Hungary’s looming…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 09.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Government Eliminates Online Toll Sticker Fees, Saving Drivers Billions

From September, drivers in Hungary will save around 2 billion forints annually as the government eliminates the online convenience fee for motorway toll stickers, aiming to clean up the market and reduce hidden costs in digital services….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, TECH

Hungarian Students Sweep Medals at Regional Astronomy Olympiad in Slovenia

Every Hungarian student returned with a medal from the 10th Central European Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics held in Slovenia. Their success highlights Hungary’s strong presence in international scientific competitions….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 09.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Sziget Festival Criticized by Hungarian Journalist over Band’s Alleged Terror Ties

Hungarian journalist Tamás Vajda has sharply criticized the Sziget Festival for inviting Irish hip-hop group Kneecap, accusing the band of supporting terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. In an open letter, Vajda warns that giving such artists a stage reflects…
  • Sáron Sugár
  • ‎ —‎ 09.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary to Hold Referendum to Make 24 December Public Holiday

Hungary’s top court has approved a referendum on making 24 December a public holiday. Backed by the Jobbik party, the move would give Hungarians an extra day off for Christmas. While welcomed by many, critics warn that more non-working days…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 08.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Deus Vult Endures: Hungarian Infantrymen Gather to Honour Legacy and Lineage

‘Bound by shared sacrifice, common values, and the enduring love of homeland, generations of Hungarian infantrymen—past, present, and future—will continue to stand united. In a world of uncertainty, their example reminds us that honour, patriotism, and national sovereignty are not…
  • Konrád Gazdag
  • ‎ —‎ 08.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Backs Countryside Development with Strategic Policing Partnership

Hungary’s government renewed its strategic partnership with the national Civil Guard, aiming to strengthen rural life, enhance public safety, and support environmental protection efforts across the countryside, the agriculture minister announced….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 07.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

What’s in Store for Summer 2025? — Under 40 Holiday Plans

‘In 2025, a bolder, freer attitude to travelling has prevailed. Young people’s travel habits have changed significantly: post-pandemic uncertainty has given way to openness, a search for experiences, and increased flexibility.’…
  • Fanni Radnai
  • ‎ —‎ 06.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Does Money Buy Happiness? The Nature of Happiness in Disadvantaged Social Groups

‘…we examined the dimensions of life satisfaction in Hungary, Transylvania, and Upper Hungary among a target group of disadvantaged individuals, primarily of Roma background. The results indicate that financial situation, housing conditions, family and relationship ties, and broader support from…
  • Levente Székely
  • ‎ —‎ 06.07.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Trump’s America Turns Pro-Family—but Can It Fix a Civilizational Crisis?
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Trump’s America Turns Pro-Family—but Can It Fix a Civilizational Crisis?

The Danube Institute’s two-day conference on family formation and demographic decline continued with a panel discussion comparing Hungarian and American policies and perspectives on the issue. Participants agreed that the West faces a civilizational crisis but expressed hope in the Trump administration’s shift—led by Vice President JD Vance—toward a pro-family approach.

Joakim Scheffer
01.04.2025
Family Formation and the Future: Illustrous Event Kicks Off at the Danube Institute
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Family Formation and the Future: Illustrous Event Kicks Off at the Danube Institute

The Danube Institute’s two-day event dedicated to family formation has started with keynote addresses from Executive Director István Kiss; author and Budapest Fellow Helen Roy; Hungarian Ambassador to the Holy See Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, a descendant of the historic Habsburg family; and Minister for Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó of Hungary.

Márton Losonczi
01.04.2025
Zsolt Lőw Appointed as RB Leipzig Head Coach
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Zsolt Lőw Appointed as RB Leipzig Head Coach

Retired Hungarian footballer Zsolt Lőw has been appointed as the Head Coach of the German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a temporary basis until the end of the season. There, he will be coaching two Hungarian internationals: goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi and centre-back Willi Orbán.

Márton Losonczi
31.03.2025
Hungary’s Hubert Kós Wins Triple Gold, Sets World Record at NCAA Finals
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Hubert Kós Wins Triple Gold, Sets World Record at NCAA Finals

Hungary’s rising swimming stars shone at the NCAA finals in Washington. Hubert Kós stormed to three gold medals, including a world-record-breaking swim, and helped the University of Texas secure the NCAA team title. Zalán Sárkány retained his title in the 1650-yard freestyle, while Minna Ábrahám broke her school record in the women’s 200-yard event.

Joakim Scheffer
31.03.2025
An Alternative to Demographic Ostrich Policies
CULTURE & SOCIETY

An Alternative to Demographic Ostrich Policies

‘On average, women are having one less child today than they were having in 1990…A country’s population size is being sustained when its total fertility rate reaches 2.1, but more than half of the world’s countries are below this level…In parallel with depopulation, life expectancy is on the increase, resulting in a major transformation of the age structure of societies.’

Georgina Kiss-Kozma
30.03.2025
A ‘Violet’ at the Kiddush
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A ‘Violet’ at the Kiddush

‘There were agents who tried to submit reports as meaningless as possible to avoid harming anyone, while others fully embraced their role as secret informants. “Viola” clearly belonged to the latter category—she seemed to take pleasure in reporting on her friends and acquaintances…’

László Bernát Veszprémy
30.03.2025
What Americans Can Learn from the Palace of Culture in Marosvásárhely: Some Good Ideas for Trump and Co.
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

What Americans Can Learn from the Palace of Culture in Marosvásárhely: Some Good Ideas for Trump and Co.

‘It’s high time we tell our stories: paint them, etch them, carve them, and turn them into stained glass. The Palace of Culture in Marosvásárhely is a signal of triumph—a beautiful window into the culture of Transylvania and of Hungary. We need a shot of that cultural self-awareness and self-confidence on our side of the pond. We need some stained-glass ballads of our own…’

Evelyn Whitehead
30.03.2025
Hungarian Firm Develops AI-Driven, Contactless Vending Machines
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Firm Develops AI-Driven, Contactless Vending Machines

Szeged-based H-Vend Service Ltd has developed smart vending machines that can be managed remotely and operated contactlessly, thanks to EU funding. These high-tech machines feature touchless payments, AI-driven maintenance, and mobile integration, revolutionizing the vending industry.

Ádám Bráder
28.03.2025
Experts Warn Fast-Tracking Ukraine to EU Could Serve Russian Interests
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

Experts Warn Fast-Tracking Ukraine to EU Could Serve Russian Interests

The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs presented its comprehensive study on the potential consequences of fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession to the European Union at a panel discussion organized by Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Experts agreed that the EU must identify alternative means of supporting Ukraine’s stabilization and long-term development beyond full membership.

Joakim Scheffer
28.03.2025
Highlights of Hungary New Season Kicks Off at Budapest Event
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Highlights of Hungary New Season Kicks Off at Budapest Event

Highlights of Hungary, the initiative that honours outstanding achievements by Hungarians in all walks of life, has held a celebratory event to officially kick off its 12th season. Just like in the years prior, five famous ambassadors will nominate their candidates for the awards that will be given out at the end of the season, in October this year.

Márton Losonczi
28.03.2025
‘We will reach our limits before we come to our senses’ — Mathematician and Digital Expert Márta Tkacsik on Ecological Crisis
CULTURE & SOCIETY INTERVIEW

‘We will reach our limits before we come to our senses’ — Mathematician and Digital Expert Márta Tkacsik on Ecological Crisis

‘The Earth is likely to reach its physical, geological, and ecological limits in the near future, so the direction of the continuous human conquest of space will have to change. It must move inwards, towards a redistribution of proportions. I think it is the right attitude to be already working to recapture the human dimensions we have now lost.’

Réka Klementisz
27.03.2025
Hungary Named Guest of Honour at Annecy International Animation Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Named Guest of Honour at Annecy International Animation Festival

Hungary will be the guest of honour at the Annecy International Animation Festival, opening on 8 June, in celebration of 110 years of Hungarian animation. The National Film Institute unveiled the official Hungarian visual identity for the festival, designed by renowned illustrator Levente Szabó.

Ádám Bráder
27.03.2025
Soros Foundations Has Spent $90 Million on Brussels NGOs
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Soros Foundations Has Spent $90 Million on Brussels NGOs

Between 2016 and 2023 George Soros’ Open Society Foundations spent $90 million on funding Brussels, Belgium-based NGOs, a recently published study by the Center for Fundamental Rights has found. The spending accelerated in the year before the 2024 European Parliamentary election.

Márton Losonczi
27.03.2025
Time Machine Budapest Provides an Immersive Journey through the City’s History
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Time Machine Budapest Provides an Immersive Journey through the City’s History

Opening on 8 April, Time Machine Budapest invites visitors to experience the city’s most significant historical moments in an immersive and interactive way. The exhibition uses advanced audiovisual technology to recreate events from the 1848 revolution to life in the WWII ghetto, offering a powerful and engaging journey through time.

Ádám Bráder
27.03.2025
Hungarian Media Authority Disputes Press Freedom Report’s Objectivity
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Media Authority Disputes Press Freedom Report’s Objectivity

Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority has criticized the latest press freedom report by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, arguing that it presents a one-sided assessment of the Hungarian media landscape. The authority highlights methodological flaws and subjective claims in the report.

Ádám Bráder
27.03.2025
Ne Zha 2 Cracks Global Box Office Top 5, Closing In on Titanic
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Ne Zha 2 Cracks Global Box Office Top 5, Closing In on Titanic

Released on the Lunar New Year, the Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 has become a true success story. The film recently broke into the ranks of the global box office elite, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and is now on the verge of sinking James Cameron’s Titanic.

Joakim Scheffer
26.03.2025
Hungarian, American, and Singaporean Universities Launch Joint Medical Robotics Initiative
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian, American, and Singaporean Universities Launch Joint Medical Robotics Initiative

Óbuda University has launched a groundbreaking medical robotics project in collaboration with Stanford University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). With support from Hungary’s National Research, Development, and Innovation Office, the initiative aims to revolutionize surgical robotics and lab automation through cutting-edge AI-driven technology.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2025
‘Fado turns pain into a blessing’ — An Interview with Diána Petkovics
CULTURE & SOCIETY INTERVIEW

‘Fado turns pain into a blessing’ — An Interview with Diána Petkovics

‘[Fado] was as if I had always known it, as if it had been invented for me. It wasn’t the form, it was the emotion packed into it that was so familiar. Sad and accepting: suffering is part of life. Fado takes pain to an artistic level and turns it into a blessing.’
Read Magyar Krónika’s translated interview with the first Hungarian fado singer in Lisbon below!

Gergely Sámson
26.03.2025
Hungarian Researchers Explore New Alzheimer’s Treatment with Human Brain Cells
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Researchers Explore New Alzheimer’s Treatment with Human Brain Cells

A Hungarian research team is pioneering a new approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases by testing drug compounds on live human brain tissue. The Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM) announced that its researchers have secured 120 million forints in funding to advance this innovative study.

Ádám Bráder
26.03.2025
Remembering Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

Remembering Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre

‘Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation…34 years ago, on this day, was the death of a Catholic churchman who not only helped build Christendom in the then French-speaking part of Africa, but who was also an apostle against modernism and a champion for traditional Catholicism, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.’

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
25.03.2025
President Sulyok: No Political Scheming Can Destroy Polish–Hungarian Friendship
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

President Sulyok: No Political Scheming Can Destroy Polish–Hungarian Friendship

President Tamás Sulyok of Hungary spoke at a gala at the Gergely Csiki Theatre in Kaposvár, Hungary on the Day of Polish–Hungarian Friendship, 21 March. President Andrzej Duda of Poland also made a speech at the event celebrating the historical great relationship between the two nations.

Márton Losonczi
25.03.2025
SpaceX Falcon 9 Stage Creates Stunning Sky Phenomenon over Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

SpaceX Falcon 9 Stage Creates Stunning Sky Phenomenon over Hungary

On Monday evening an unusual glowing light streak appeared over Budapest and several other Hungarian cities, sparking curiosity and speculation. While many initially thought it was a meteor or an unidentified object, it was later confirmed to be a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage re-entering Earth’s atmosphere in a controlled descent, producing a spectacular light display.

Ádám Bráder
25.03.2025
Record-Breaking Year for Domestic Tourism — Hungary’s 2024 Travel Trends
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Record-Breaking Year for Domestic Tourism — Hungary’s 2024 Travel Trends

Hungary experienced a record-breaking year in tourism in 2024, with nearly 18 million visitors staying at domestic accommodations. Of these, 9.3 million were Hungarian travelers. According to data from the National Tourism Data Supply Centre, the most active regions for domestic tourism were Pest, Győr–Moson–Sopron, and Komárom–Esztergom counties.

Ádám Bráder
25.03.2025
Snow White Flops Massively at the Box Office, to the Surprise of No One
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Snow White Flops Massively at the Box Office, to the Surprise of No One

Walt Disney’s new live-action adaption of Snow White, starring Latina Actress Rachel Zegler, brought in just $86.1 million in revenue in its opening weekend worldwide, underperforming even the low end of projections. Given its massive production budget of $270 million, it is very likely to be a massive financial loss for the studio.

Márton Losonczi
24.03.2025
Ancient Garden Discovered beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Ancient Garden Discovered beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Archaeologists excavating beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre have uncovered traces of an ancient garden, aligning with descriptions in the Gospel of John. The discovery, which includes remnants of olive trees and grapevines, offers new insights into the historical setting of Jesus’s burial site.

Ádám Bráder
24.03.2025
Nations League Play-Off Ends in Disaster for Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Nations League Play-Off Ends in Disaster for Hungary

After losing the first leg 3–1 in Istanbul, Hungary had to endure an even bigger, 3–0 defeat in front of their own fans at the Puskás Arena in Budapest. Thus, Türkiye qualified for League A of the UEFA Nations League with 6–1 on aggregate, while Hungary has been relegated to League B after two seasons in the top division.

Márton Losonczi
24.03.2025
Estonia Opts to Secure Its Borders with Hungarian Radar Systems
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Estonia Opts to Secure Its Borders with Hungarian Radar Systems

‘The Hungarian-owned company Pro Patria Electronics has signed a contract with Estonia to deploy state-of-the-art passive radar systems at the Baltic nation’s border points. However, it’s not the first success of the Hungarian company on the international defence market.’

Dávid Nagy
24.03.2025
Hungarian Innovation Could Revolutionize Digital Degrees in the EU
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Innovation Could Revolutionize Digital Degrees in the EU

A Hungarian-developed blockchain solution could provide secure and easily accessible storage for degrees issued by EU universities, according to Gábor Dénes University. The technology, set to launch in Hungary by 2026, aims to create a unified digital degree database across the European Union.

Ádám Bráder
24.03.2025
A Shared Heritage: Celebrating Polish–Hungarian Friendship Through the Pauline Order
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Shared Heritage: Celebrating Polish–Hungarian Friendship Through the Pauline Order

‘Along with its growing prominence as a religious place, Jasna Góra also became known as a site of Poland’s struggle for its freedom and sovereignty. As Poland was fighting for its independence on multiple fronts, the monastery was one of few fortresses that stood against the Swedish invasion in the 17th century.’

Lili Zemplényi
23.03.2025
Digital Policy — Psychology Expert on Students’ Addiction to Tech Gadgets
CULTURE & SOCIETY INTERVIEW TECH

Digital Policy — Psychology Expert on Students’ Addiction to Tech Gadgets

‘To put it simply, we don’t need an educational system with pressure, rewards, and punishments from above, but children themselves need to start to understand and feel that it’s not good to make fun of someone, for example, because the tables can turn quickly, and that the person with the most likes on Instagram may not be the most valuable in the real world.’

Anita Farkas
22.03.2025
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