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  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

MCC Sees Unprecedented Interest in Free University and Youth Courses

A record number of young people have applied to the Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s free talent programmes, prompting an extension of the University Programme application deadline to 4 August. Interest spans from primary school to university-level courses….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 01.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Freezes Prices on Dozens of Medicines to Protect Families and Pensioners

To curb unjustified price hikes, Hungary’s government and the pharmaceutical sector have agreed to voluntarily cap prices on 44 popular over-the-counter and prescription medicines until mid-2026, aiming to protect families and pensioners….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 01.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Artist Selected to Exhibit at 2025 London Art Biennale

Hungarian painter Ágnes Zászkaliczky will showcase her evocative vision of a fragile Venice at the 2025 London Art Biennale, joining over 350 artists from 60 countries in Chelsea Old Town Hall. Known for blending classical artistry with modern expression, Zászkaliczky’s…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 01.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Paradox of Slavery in American History

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S., yet the legacy of human bondage extends far beyond American shores. From African complicity in the slave trade to Black slaveholders in early America, and the persistence of slavery in parts…
  • Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 01.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Bottle Return System Surpasses Expectations in First Year

Hungary’s new bottle return system has exceeded expectations in its first year, with citizens returning millions of containers daily. In a podcast with former president János Áder, MOHU’s CEO outlined successes, challenges, and ambitious waste plans ahead….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 30.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Government Ramps Up Drought Response, Criticizes EU for Burdening Farmers

As Hungary braces for a record hot summer, the government is covering farmers’ water fees and expanding irrigation efforts. Agriculture Minister István Nagy criticized Brussels and the Tisza Party for backing EU plans that would shift drought costs to farmers….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 30.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Until You Had Castles, You Had No Country — Ten Years Since Hollókő Castle’s Restoration

‘Hollókő Castle is a key site within Hungary’s National Castle Programme, a state-led initiative to restore and honour the historic strongholds that once defended our homeland. The planned third phase of the programme will further elevate the castle’s stature as…
  • Konrád Gazdag
  • ‎ —‎ 29.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

Hungary’s Significant Role in the Balkans

‘In short, for the vast majority of the people in the region, Hungary would be the most acceptable and desirable form of Europe and Europeanization. Of course, the close connection with Trump, whom many truly appreciate and respect in the…
  • Miša Đurković
  • ‎ —‎ 29.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Adventures of a Swindler in America: 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…In this part, let us continue the adventurous story of Béla Estván, a swindler who pretended to be…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 28.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Baguda — Perpill: The Intersection of Collective and Individual in Contemporary Sculpture

‘“Perpill” is more than a collection of objects. It is an intellectual and visual experiment that connects the ideals of collective creation with a renewed interpretation of sculptural tradition. The BAGUDA group stands as an exemplary model of how individual…
  • Konrád Gazdag
  • ‎ —‎ 28.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Marking Hungarian Border Patrol Day

Hungary marks Border Patrol Day on 27 June, honuoring King Saint Ladislaus, founder of the country’s first patrol force. Unique in Europe, Hungary has led in border protection, notably since 2015. Despite EU pressure and daily fines, it continues efforts…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 27.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, TECH

Hungarian Geometric Discovery Could Revolutionize Spacecraft Design

Researchers at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics have created the world’s first monostable tetrahedron—an object that always flips to rest on the same face—potentially transforming spacecraft design and landing systems….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 26.06.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Liberal Mayor Stops Public Transport in Budapest to Protest Orbán
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Liberal Mayor Stops Public Transport in Budapest to Protest Orbán

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony halted public transport for ten minutes to protest PM Orbán’s supposed draining of the city finances. He blames a state-imposed ‘solidarity contribution’, while the national Fidesz government blames the liberal city leadership’s poor fiscal management and claims the order to halt public transport was illegal.

Márton Losonczi
06.06.2025
Trump vs Musk: An Epic Fallout — UPDATED
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Trump vs Musk: An Epic Fallout — UPDATED

They were close friends and allies only a week ago, now they are bitterly feuding with each other: US President Donald Trump and the world’s richest man Elon Musk cannot seem to agree if the new spending bill reduces or increases the deficit.

Márton Losonczi
06.06.2025
New Plant Defence Mechanism Identified by Hungarian Researchers
CULTURE & SOCIETY

New Plant Defence Mechanism Identified by Hungarian Researchers

Researchers at the University of Szeged have uncovered a new layer of plant immunity: guard cells not only close pores to block pathogens but also produce defensins—antimicrobial proteins—triggered by jasmonic acid. The finding could lead to eco-friendly crop protection methods using plants’ own defences.

Ádám Bráder
05.06.2025
Bryan Leib Challenges David Pressman to a Debate
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Bryan Leib Challenges David Pressman to a Debate

Hungarian influencer Stefi Déri has proposed a debate between Bryan Leib and former US Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman. Pressman often criticized Hungary, drawing frequent rebuttals from Leib. While Leib has accepted the challenge, Pressman has yet to respond.

Márton Losonczi
05.06.2025
Hungary Issues Nationwide Second-Level Warning Due to Extreme Heat
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary Issues Nationwide Second-Level Warning Due to Extreme Heat

Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer has issued a second-level heat alert across the entire country from Thursday to Sunday night. With temperatures rising well above seasonal norms, health authorities urge citizens to take precautions to avoid heat-related risks.

Ádám Bráder
05.06.2025
4 June: Hungary’s Day of National Unity Remembers the Trianon Treaty
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

4 June: Hungary’s Day of National Unity Remembers the Trianon Treaty

On 4 June, Hungary marks the Day of National Unity, commemorating the 1920 Treaty of Trianon, which redefined the country’s borders and left millions of ethnic Hungarians outside the nation’s territory. The day honours shared identity beyond borders.

Ádám Bráder
04.06.2025
Technology in the Classroom: MCC Panel Discusses the New Era’s Conundrum
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Technology in the Classroom: MCC Panel Discusses the New Era’s Conundrum

Glenn Fahey, Catherine L’Ecuyer, János Setényi, and Avrum Tomer have discussed the benefits and drawbacks of using new technology, primarily AI, in the public education system to teach our children on Day 2 of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s Budapest Budapest Summit on Technology and Society.

Márton Losonczi
04.06.2025
The Last Romantics — Classical Beauty Brought Alive at Hotel Clark Budapest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Last Romantics — Classical Beauty Brought Alive at Hotel Clark Budapest

‘ART CORNER is an ongoing project by Hotel Clark and Leo Bistro that brings art into everyday life, in a relaxed and welcoming setting. The Last Romantics is a perfect example of this mission: an exhibition that honours the past, embraces the present, and offers classical beauty to every visitor.’

Konrád Gazdag
03.06.2025
Uzbekistan–Hungary Trade and Economic Cooperation: Current Trends and Future Prospects
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Uzbekistan–Hungary Trade and Economic Cooperation: Current Trends and Future Prospects

‘Hungary views Uzbekistan as an important partner in Central Asia, while Tashkent, in turn, sees Hungary as a potential “entry point” into the EU economic space. Key drivers of future growth could include the development of production and logistics chains in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, as well as the promotion of Uzbek textiles, agricultural goods, and other products in the Hungarian market.’

Bekhzodbek Paygamov
03.06.2025
Uzbekistan and Hungary: New Horizons of Mutually Beneficial Environmental Cooperation
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Uzbekistan and Hungary: New Horizons of Mutually Beneficial Environmental Cooperation

‘In June 2024 Hungarian eco-activists participated in the International Environmental Camp in Samarkand, organized by the Zamin Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Ecology, UNICEF, UNDP, FAO, and other partners. This event strengthened the ties between the youth of both countries, laying the groundwork for a new generation of environmentally responsible leaders.’

Shokhruz Samadov
03.06.2025
Budapest — A Refreshing Canvas for Storytelling
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest — A Refreshing Canvas for Storytelling

‘As someone who is politically homeless, I have no interest in producing propaganda for any government or its leader. But I do believe Hungary’s policies—particularly its border fence and stringent asylum processes—offer a compelling case study in slowing mass immigration, especially from Islamic-majority countries.’

Travis Brown
03.06.2025
JD Vance Favourite to Win in 2028 with Bookies, Followed by Third Trump Term
CULTURE & SOCIETY

JD Vance Favourite to Win in 2028 with Bookies, Followed by Third Trump Term

Major bookmakers are already taking bets for the winner of the 2028 US presidential election. According to the odds, Vice President JD Vance is the favourite right now, followed by, surprisingly, a third term by President Trump.

Márton Losonczi
03.06.2025
The Extraordinary Virtues of Cardinal Kung
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Extraordinary Virtues of Cardinal Kung

‘The story of Cardinal Kung is that of a faithful shepherd—a saintly figure who refused to renounce God and His Church, despite the consequences of a life sentence imposed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Three months before his arrest in 1955, then-Bishop Kung stood by his clergy and the faithful in China, rejecting numerous offers of safe passage out of the country.’

Mario Alexis Portella
03.06.2025
Blue Planet Podcast Highlights Urgency of Protecting Ecosystems from Invasive Species
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Blue Planet Podcast Highlights Urgency of Protecting Ecosystems from Invasive Species

Preserving native species and biodiversity is essential in slowing the spread of invasive species and minimizing their damage, emphasized former President János Áder and ecologist László Garamszegi in the latest episode of the Blue Planet podcast.

Ádám Bráder
02.06.2025
Termez Dialogue: A New Era of Central–South Asian Connectivity
CULTURE & SOCIETY REVIEW

Termez Dialogue: A New Era of Central–South Asian Connectivity

The first Termez Dialogue brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from Central and South Asia to discuss regional connectivity, peace, and development. Held in the historic city of Termez, the forum emphasized shared heritage and the urgent need for cooperation on trade, infrastructure, and stability across the region.

Eldor Aripov
02.06.2025
Letter from Jerusalem — Part III
CULTURE & SOCIETY OPINION

Letter from Jerusalem — Part III

‘It is important to understand the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate’s place in the intricate interplay of local and international as well as sacred and profane interests that often seems to govern every important decision in the Holy Land. Pious pronouncements…from Europe and elsewhere abroad almost invariably collapse under the weight of the sheer complexity of local realities…’

Nicholas Tobias
01.06.2025
A Teacher from Kolozsvár, One of Our First Female Scientists — The Story of Elvira Valentini
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Teacher from Kolozsvár, One of Our First Female Scientists — The Story of Elvira Valentini

‘[Elvira Valentini] had always been interested in the flora of the Balkans…She thought that in Fiume, after teaching, she would explore the countryside and continue her scientific work. But that was not to be. A few months later, war broke out, and her family called Elvira home, asking her to stay there. The shot fired in Sarajevo thus marked not only the beginning of the First World War, but also the end of an ambitious Hungarian woman’s scientific career.’

Emese Hulej
01.06.2025
Paris Saint-Germain Blow Out Inter to Claim First UCL Title
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Paris Saint-Germain Blow Out Inter to Claim First UCL Title

In the most lopsided scoreline in the history of the finals of the primary European club competition, Paris Saint-Germain beat Internazionale 5–0 in Munich, Germany. Transylvanian Hungarian István Kovács refereed the historic game.

Márton Losonczi
01.06.2025
A Book That Should Be a Medical Prescription against Climate Anxiety
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Book That Should Be a Medical Prescription against Climate Anxiety

‘The Beginning of the World also responds to our emotional needs. It skillfully brings together personal experience, scientific arguments, and the fears and doubts we all have. It gives space to the human aspect. But it also offers us the chance to transcend, at the level of action, our everyday weaknesses, both individual and human.’

Sára Gacsályi
01.06.2025
Kraus Naftali vs Communist State Security: Halting Jewish Assimilation
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Kraus Naftali vs Communist State Security: Halting Jewish Assimilation

‘Overall, it is clear that Kraus was a religious Israeli Hungarian publicist who rightly earned the communist dictatorship’s ire. To hinder his activities, a covert procedure was launched, and his conversations and correspondence were monitored both directly and indirectly; in other words, he was treated as an enemy of the regime for decades.’

László Bernát Veszprémy
31.05.2025
Beyond the Óperencia: The Turncoat Hussar Who Gave His Life for America’s Independence
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia: The Turncoat Hussar Who Gave His Life for America’s Independence

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 look at the story of Mihály Fabriczy Kováts, whose name is even commemorated on a plaque in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Lázár Pap
31.05.2025
Alice Weidel, Péter Szijjártó Address the Crowd at Day 2 of CPAC Hungary 2025
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Alice Weidel, Péter Szijjártó Address the Crowd at Day 2 of CPAC Hungary 2025

CPAC Hungary 2025 continued on its Day 2 with speeches by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó of Hungary and by one of the most anticipated guests at the event, the leader of the German AfD party Alice Weidel.

Márton Losonczi
30.05.2025
Balázs Orbán Warns at CPAC Hungary: ‘We could lose our country’
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Balázs Orbán Warns at CPAC Hungary: ‘We could lose our country’

Political director to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Balázs Orbán sat down with US political commentator Dave Rubin for a brief discussion during CPAC Hungary 2025. Their conversation focused on Hungary’s distinctive conservative approach to key issues such as border protection, the war in Ukraine, and also touched upon the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections.

Joakim Scheffer
29.05.2025
CPAC Hungary 2025 Kicks Off with Keynote Speech by Prime Minister Orbán, Video Message from President Trump
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

CPAC Hungary 2025 Kicks Off with Keynote Speech by Prime Minister Orbán, Video Message from President Trump

The fourth annual CPAC Hungary is currently taking place in Budapest, Hungary, the first under the Presidency of Donald Trump in the United States—’the Age of the Patriots’, as the organizers refer to it. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary delivered the keynote speech for the illustrious event.

Márton Losonczi
29.05.2025
Hungarian Media Authority Awards Funding, Fines TV2 over Age Rating Errors
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Media Authority Awards Funding, Fines TV2 over Age Rating Errors

Hungary’s media authority has awarded over 127 million forints to support new TV content, while issuing fines to TV2 for misclassifying the Rise of the Raven series and to Hír TV for volume regulation violations. Further investigations into TV2 are underway.

Ádám Bráder
29.05.2025
House of Music Wins Special Prize at European Museum Awards
CULTURE & SOCIETY

House of Music Wins Special Prize at European Museum Awards

Budapest’s House of Music received a special prize at the European Museum of the Year Award in Poland, praised for its visitor-focused innovation, interactive exhibits, and community-building role in promoting music culture for all generations.

Ádám Bráder
28.05.2025
Explore the Secrets of the Zoo after Dark in Exclusive Guided Tours
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Explore the Secrets of the Zoo after Dark in Exclusive Guided Tours

Budapest Zoo kicks off its Evening Walks series this Thursday, offering visitors exclusive behind-the-scenes access to animal care areas, including the vet clinic, Shark School, and exotic bird nursery—led by expert keepers after regular hours.

Ádám Bráder
28.05.2025
MCC Offers a Unique Career Path — Applications for Talent Programmes Now Open
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

MCC Offers a Unique Career Path — Applications for Talent Programmes Now Open

‘The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) offers an incomparable career path as the flagship of Hungarian talent education, from the age of ten to the doctorate. MCC’s free programmes complement public and higher education to provide students with practice-oriented training that responds to the challenges of the 21st century.’

Mathias Corvinus Collegium
28.05.2025
Shameful Proposal: The EU Considers Boycotting Israeli Athletes from International Competitions
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Shameful Proposal: The EU Considers Boycotting Israeli Athletes from International Competitions

European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef has proposed the exclusion of athletes from a country engaged in a legitimate war of self-defence against a terrorist organization. The EU was preparing further measures against Israel, although Hungary intervened.

Dávid Nagy
28.05.2025
Korean Couple Puts Hungarian Lángos on Seoul’s Culinary Radar
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Korean Couple Puts Hungarian Lángos on Seoul’s Culinary Radar

When a Korean couple discovered lángos during a trip to Budapest, they didn’t just bring back memories—they brought back a mission. Today, their Seoul restaurant, The Langos, is serving up Hungary’s favourite fried dough to a growing crowd of curious locals and Hungarian expats.

Joakim Scheffer
27.05.2025
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