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Oldest Known Meteor Shower, the Lyrids, Reaches Peak Next Week

The Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest ever recorded, will peak on 22 April. Skywatchers can expect up to ten meteors per hour at its height, with the best views in the early morning. Some may even spot bright…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 17.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Media Authority Criticizes Freedom House Report on Press Freedom in Hungary

Hungary’s media authority (NMHH) has raised concerns about the credibility of Freedom House’s Freedom in the World report, criticizing its opaque authorship, vague sourcing, and narrow scoring system used to assess global press freedom….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 16.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Epic Love, Cinematic Sets, and Circus Magic Await in Budapest This November

Recirquel’s immersive new production Walk My World is under construction in Budapest’s Millenáris Grand Hall. Opening in November, it blends myth, circus, dance, and cinema into a vast interactive world inspired by the tragic tale of Aeneas and Dido….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 16.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

Palladino Outlines Trump Administration’s Priorities in Central Europe

‘US policy towards Central Europe is grounded in realism, respect, and renewed engagement,’ US Chargé d’Affaires Robert Palladino emphasized, speaking on US–Central European relations at the Central European Summit, jointly organized by the Oeconomus Economic Research Foundation and the Centre…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 15.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

DAC Files Official Complaint for Anti-Hungarian Banner by Slovan Fans

During a game between FC DAC 1904 and Slovan Bratislava in the Slovakian football league, the home Slovan fans held up a disparaging banner which referred to Hungary as ‘Mongolia’, along with the message ‘Slovakia is the country of Slovakians…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 15.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Minister Hankó Touts Hungarian Family Policy Achievements at KINCS Event

‘The families give our economy its strength,’ Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó has told the press at a joint press conference with Mária Kopp Institute for Demography and Families (KINCS) President Tünde Fűrész. Minister Hankó highlighted the specific…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 14.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Two-Thirds of Hungarians Now Tune In to Podcasts, Study Finds

The number of regular podcast listeners in Hungary has tripled in just three years, and today, two-thirds of the population listens to podcasts with some frequency, according to a new study commissioned by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

Natalism Is Trending, and America Should Join In

‘Society thrives as a partnership across generations, with intact families of mothers and fathers raising children as its cornerstone. Post-liberalism taps this spirit and spurns individualism’s drift for a natalism that rebuilds us all. Data screams crisis; incentives like tax…
  • Kelli Buzzard
  • ‎ —‎ 14.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Astronauts Complete NASA Training Ahead of Axiom Mission 4

Hungarian research astronaut Tibor Kapu and his backup, Gyula Cserényi, have successfully completed NASA’s astronaut training, marking a significant step forward for Hungary’s HUNOR programme and their upcoming mission to the International Space Station.​…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, TECH

Hungary Opens Doors to the World at Osaka Expo 2025

After 75 years, Japan is once again hosting the world for six months, as Expo 2025 Osaka opened its gates to visitors over the weekend. The Hungarian Pavilion, inaugurated by Minister for National Economy Márton Nagy on Sunday, offers a…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 14.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Do Millionaires Like Cheese? Covert Measures Against Mihály Borsa, 1960–1974

‘Borsa first came to the attention of state security in 1960, and from 1962 onward, he became a target of internal counterintelligence under the code name “Milliomos” (Millionaire). Initially, he was monitored within the group file titled “Együttműködők” (The Collaborators),…
  • László Bernát Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 13.04.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Were the Kings of the Árpád Dynasty Real Hungarians?

‘It goes without saying that the House of Árpád is the first Hungarian dynasty of rulers. But is this statement really so self-evident?…we cannot rule out the possibility that princes by descent existed already before Levedi. The Árpád and Hungarian…
  • Gábor Bencsik
  • ‎ —‎ 13.04.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Semmelweis University Jumps to 31st Place in Global Cardiology Ranking
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Semmelweis University Jumps to 31st Place in Global Cardiology Ranking

To achieve this result, SE had to surpass hundreds of American and European universities, including Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute, Sorbonne University in Paris, King’s College London, and Boston and Washington universities in the United States.

Ádám Bráder
13.08.2024
Kurultaj, Hungary’s Largest ‘Tribal Assembly’, Held Over the Weekend Amidst Great Interest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Kurultaj, Hungary’s Largest ‘Tribal Assembly’, Held Over the Weekend Amidst Great Interest

The ninth Kurultaj traditional tribal assembly took place in Bugacpuszta amidst great interest over the weekend. ‘These traditions are not merely entertainment; they form the basis of our identity. They provide an opportunity for both present and future generations to learn about and respect the lifestyle, culture, and values of our ancestors,’ State Secretary for Bilateral Relations Boglárka Illés emphasized in her opening speech at the event.

Joakim Scheffer
12.08.2024
Michelle Gulyás: Hungarian Pentathlon Olympic Champion by Day, Detective by Night
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Michelle Gulyás: Hungarian Pentathlon Olympic Champion by Day, Detective by Night

Following a spectacular performance during the last day of the Paris Olympics, 23-year-old Michelle Gulyás won the gold medal in pentathlon. However, many would be surprised if she told them that when she is not competing in the Olympic games, she is chasing criminals.

Ádám Bráder
12.08.2024
Disney Releases Trailer for Controversial Snow White Film Starring Rachel Zegler
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Disney Releases Trailer for Controversial Snow White Film Starring Rachel Zegler

Disney’s Snow White, starring Latina actress Rachel Zegler in the titular role, will be coming to film theatres on 21 March 2025. Disney has released the official teaser trailer for its controversial new film.

Márton Losonczi
12.08.2024
Hungarian Forests Face Rapid Climate Change Requiring Urgent Forestry Interventions
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Forests Face Rapid Climate Change Requiring Urgent Forestry Interventions

On the Blue Planet Podcast forestry expert Kornél Czimber highlighted that forest engineers are employing bioinformatics tools to protect and develop forests, including developing vaccines and creating propagation materials suitable for producing specimens resistant to specific harmful effects.

Ádám Bráder
12.08.2024
The Privacy of Rapture — Reviewing the Film Eternal Winter
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Privacy of Rapture — Reviewing the Film Eternal Winter

The award-winning 2018 Hungarian drama Eternal Winter, directed by Attila Szász, based on a screenplay by Norbert Köbli, is a powerful account of the tragic fate of the Swabians in Hungary under the Soviet occupation of the country.

Thomas Paul Moran
12.08.2024
Hungarian Athletes Win 19 Medals, Finish 14th in Medal Table
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Athletes Win 19 Medals, Finish 14th in Medal Table

Hungary was represented by 178 athletes across 20 sports, where they won a total of 19 medals—6 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze—securing the 14th position in the medal table. This placed Hungary ahead of larger nations such as Brazil, with a population of 205 million, and Spain, with 48.7 million. Hungary’s dominance in the region was also evident, with the other best-performing nation in East-Central Europe, Romania, finished 23rd.

Ádám Bráder
12.08.2024
Amidst Wokery at Olympics, Novak Djokovic Proudly Displayed His Christian Faith
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Amidst Wokery at Olympics, Novak Djokovic Proudly Displayed His Christian Faith

One of the most decorated male tennis players in the history of the game, 37-year-old Serbian Novak Djokovic has been on a gold-winning spree for the last couple of years. Be it the Australian Open, Wimbledon or any other major tennis tournament, he has performed exceptionally well. Djokovic has always highlighted the fact that the source of his unyielding determination is his Christian faith, which always gives him strength to overcome the hardest challenges on the court.

Lili Zemplényi
11.08.2024
Nine Interesting Facts about Budapest Cinemas
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Nine Interesting Facts about Budapest Cinemas

At first glance, today’s cinema culture in Budapest seems very bipolar. There seems to be a tension between those who believe that traditional screening venues are long out of date and those who doubt whether a multiplex experience can be called cinema at all. One thing is certain: the story of Budapest’s cinema culture continues to unfold every day, and the main protagonists are us, cinema lovers.

translated by Hungarian Conservative
10.08.2024
Hungarian Film Pelikan Blue Wins Grand Prize at International Animation Festival in Tel Aviv
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Film Pelikan Blue Wins Grand Prize at International Animation Festival in Tel Aviv

László Csáki’s 2023 animated documentary Pelikan Blue won the grand prize in the feature film category at this year’s Animix International Animation and Comics Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Márton Losonczi
09.08.2024
Paris Olympics Nearing Its End — A Snapshot of Hungary’s Performance So Far
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Paris Olympics Nearing Its End — A Snapshot of Hungary’s Performance So Far

Hungary is currently sitting in 13th place on the Olympic medal table with four golds, three silvers, and four bronzes. That is the best in our region, ahead of Romania (15th place), Ukraine (16th), and Croatia (22nd). Also, with the exception of New Zealand, all the countries ahead of us have significantly higher populations.

Márton Losonczi
09.08.2024
Deepfake Technology and Its Risks Scrutinized by Media Authority Podcast
CULTURE & SOCIETY TECH

Deepfake Technology and Its Risks Scrutinized by Media Authority Podcast

The NMHH Podcast is hosted by radio programme host and financial writer and blogger Endre Kántor. The seventh episode is now available on the authority’s YouTube and Spotify channels, as well as on the Apple podcast platform.

Ádám Bráder
09.08.2024
Hungary’s Future Still Relies on Strong Agriculture, Gulyás States at Wheat-Collecting Ceremony
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Future Still Relies on Strong Agriculture, Gulyás States at Wheat-Collecting Ceremony

Hungary is among the countries that can not only feed its own population but also provide food for an additional population equivalent to that of Hungary. With 20 August approaching, the celebration of wheat and bread becomes a central theme in the country.

Ádám Bráder
09.08.2024
Celebrating Hungarian American Purple Heart Recipients Tibor Rubin and László Rábel
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Celebrating Hungarian American Purple Heart Recipients Tibor Rubin and László Rábel

Two Hungarian American soldiers, both serving in the US Army, have received both the Purple Heart and the highest military award in the US, the Medal of Honor: Corporal Tibor ‘Ted’ Rubin for his service in the Korean War, and Staff Sergeant László Rábel for his service in the Vietnam War.

Márton Losonczi
08.08.2024
Majority of Hungarians Oppose Imane Khelif’s Participation in the Olympics
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Majority of Hungarians Oppose Imane Khelif’s Participation in the Olympics

A recent opinion poll has revealed that the majority of Hungarians would not have allowed Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to compete in the Olympics. However, Hungarian society is divided on how to address the participation of intersex athletes in the competition.

Joakim Scheffer
08.08.2024
Hungarian–Ukrainian Bilingual School Established in Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian–Ukrainian Bilingual School Established in Budapest

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary reportedly pledged to President Zelenskyy of Ukraine that he would provide state funding for a Ukrainian-Hungarian bilingual school during their July 2024 meeting, and he has followed through with his pledge.

Márton Losonczi
08.08.2024
Turkmen Cultural Days in Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Turkmen Cultural Days in Budapest

The Wednesday evening programme featured a grand gala concert with performances by Turkic artists, alongside a representation from Hungary by the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble. Additionally, an exhibition showcasing the best of Turkic culture was opened at the House of Traditions as part of the series.

Ádám Bráder
08.08.2024
Woodrow Wilson and His Global Vision of Democracy
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

Woodrow Wilson and His Global Vision of Democracy

‘At times the only way to make the world safe for democracy, as Wilson envisioned, is to assume an amoral position, which may require a courtship of impure partners, even at the risk of tolerating their immoral policies. Yet notwithstanding the apparent Wilsonian recession in the U.S.-led West, and for that matter, the rest of the world, President Wilson’s vision is so heavily rooted in American political culture that its values shall continue to have a global appeal.’

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
08.08.2024
The Challenge Defining the United States’ Foreign Policy: Decoupling from China
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Challenge Defining the United States’ Foreign Policy: Decoupling from China

As the confrontation between the United States and China intensifies, the question of whether decoupling is achievable in practice could not be more timely. According to David Harvilicz, it is indeed possible, and he outlined a three-point plan of action in that regard at this year’s National Conservatism Conference in Washington.

Joakim Scheffer
07.08.2024
Advanced Space Sciences Programme to Launch in English at Debrecen University
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Advanced Space Sciences Programme to Launch in English at Debrecen University

Originally launched in September 2022, the programme is part of a consortium of 17 Hungarian universities, offering four distinct yet coordinated space science courses.

Ádám Bráder
07.08.2024
POLITICO Draws Contrast Between Tim Waltz, JD Vance Relations with Viktor Orbán
CULTURE & SOCIETY POLITICS

POLITICO Draws Contrast Between Tim Waltz, JD Vance Relations with Viktor Orbán

Within hours of the announcement of Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the American news site POLITICO published an article comparing Governor Walz’s views of PM Orbán of Hungary to that of Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the Vice Presidental candidate on the Republican side.

Márton Losonczi
07.08.2024
Algerian Olympic Committee Director Makes Antisemitic Remarks Defending Controversial Boxer Imane Khelif
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Algerian Olympic Committee Director Makes Antisemitic Remarks Defending Controversial Boxer Imane Khelif

The director of the Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee claims that the ‘Zionist lobby’ is trying to break controversial boxer Imane Khelif’s spirit in what he calls an ‘attempt to stop an Arab or Muslim girl from rising in the ranks of female boxing’. Khelif made headlines after allegations emerged that she has XY chromosomes, a characteristic of biological males, while competing in the 66 kg women’s category at the Paris Olympics.

Joakim Scheffer
07.08.2024
What Happened in the First Ever US Presidential Election in 1788–1789?
CULTURE & SOCIETY

What Happened in the First Ever US Presidential Election in 1788–1789?

In the first US presidential election in 1788–1789, it was not the eventual winner that was in question, since George Washington ran unopposed. Rather, it was about the way the US Constitution would be put into practice, both during the election process and thereafter in Washington’s first term as President of the United States.

Márton Losonczi
06.08.2024
Sziget Festival Begins Tomorrow to Welcome Visitors from 100 Countries with Extensive Lineup and Activities
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Sziget Festival Begins Tomorrow to Welcome Visitors from 100 Countries with Extensive Lineup and Activities

Over the six days of the festival, approximately 600 performances will be showcased. Many acts will come from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, as well as from Senegal, India, Tanzania, New Zealand, and Benin. The festival can accommodate 95,000 people daily, with 10,000–15,000 of these being staff and partners, leaving space for up to 80,000 ticket holders.

Ádám Bráder
06.08.2024
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 Crew, Including Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu, Arrives in Houston
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Axiom Space’s Ax-4 Crew, Including Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu, Arrives in Houston

On Monday, Axiom Space officially confirmed that in partnership with Hungary, Poland (with support from the European Space Agency), and India, each of these nations will send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).

Ádám Bráder
06.08.2024
How Can Startups Succeed in International Markets? — Experts Share Their Insights at MCC Feszt 2024
CULTURE & SOCIETY

How Can Startups Succeed in International Markets? — Experts Share Their Insights at MCC Feszt 2024

In the process of international expansion, many fundamentally successful businesses and start-ups falter. What is the reason and how can companies successfully break into foreign markets? These were the questions addressed in a vibrant panel discussion on the second day of this year’s MCC Feszt.

Joakim Scheffer
06.08.2024
MCC Feszt 2024: What to Expect in the US Presidential Election in November?
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

MCC Feszt 2024: What to Expect in the US Presidential Election in November?

This year’s presidential election in the United States was a prominent topic at MCC Feszt 2024. A whole panel of speakers, namely Miklós Szánthó, James Carafano, Mark Milosch, and István Stumpf, discussed how they see the contest between Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is shaping up.

Márton Losonczi
05.08.2024
Eötvös and Mozart Meet in Harmony at the Arcus Temporum Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Eötvös and Mozart Meet in Harmony at the Arcus Temporum Festival

The festival, scheduled for 23–25 August, will commence with a promenade concert titled ‘Steps’. The canopy walkway will be transformed into the Eötvös Path, featuring nine short compositions by the late Hungarian composer Péter Eötvös, who passed away on 24 March.

Ádám Bráder
05.08.2024
Hungary As a Military Nation — Minister of Defence Discusses Modernization of Defence Forces at MCC Feszt 2024
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary As a Military Nation — Minister of Defence Discusses Modernization of Defence Forces at MCC Feszt 2024

Hungarian military force development is currently taking place in several dimensions: rearmament, real estate and infrastructure development, and transformation of the HDF’s organizational culture. On the second day of this year’s MCC Feszt, Hungarian Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky gave a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Hungarian armed forces, future plans, and why he considers Hungary a military nation.

Joakim Scheffer
05.08.2024
Isolation vs Connectivity Discussed by Experts at MCC Feszt 2024
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Isolation vs Connectivity Discussed by Experts at MCC Feszt 2024

Vasif Huseynov, Titus Techera, Amitav Acharya, and Şuay Nilhan Açıkalın gathered for a panel discussion on the last day of MCC Feszt 2024 in Esztergom, Hungary to discuss how major world powers approach international relations in these turbulent times.

Márton Losonczi
05.08.2024
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