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The reconstructed Royal Riding Hall in the Buda Castle photographed on 7 June 2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

‘Don’t let this happen in your wonderful country!’ — A Dispossessed American’s Plea To Hungary

‘Life is not easy for many Hungarians, but Hungary has one big thing going for it: a strong sense of itself as a nation and a people. If it is true that hope comes from cultural memory married to the…
  • Rod Dreher
  • ‎ —‎ 14.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Celebrates Culinary Excellence in the 2024 Michelin Guide

Hungary’s culinary scene shines brightly as the 2024 Michelin Guide awards reaffirm excellence. Iconic venues like Tata’s Platán and Budapest’s Stand retained two stars, while eight other restaurants, including one newcomer, received their coveted Michelin star this year….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 14.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian–Turkish Cultural Season Concludes with Prestigious Gala Concert

The Hungarian–Turkish Cultural Season has concluded with a prestigious gala concert held in Ankara, Türkiye, on 12 December. The season commemorated the 100th anniversary of Hungarian–Turkish diplomatic relations and featured more than 150 cultural, culinary, and scientific programmes….
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 13.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Film Festival Returns with Record-Breaking Submissions

The Hungarian Film Festival dates back to 1965, when it began in Pécs as the Hungarian Feature Film Festival, exclusively showcasing feature-length productions. Over the decades, the programme expanded to include documentary and animated films, with its name changing to…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 13.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Armenia, Ireland, and Portugal or Denmark: Hungary’s Opponents in the WC Qualifiers

Hungary will face Armenia, Ireland, and the winner of the Portugal–Denmark Nations League quarter-final in the group stage of the European qualification round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Hungary have not…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 13.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Donald Trump Named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

Time Magazine awarded its Person of the Year title, which has been given out since 1927, to Donald Trump after his great comeback victory in the 2024 US presidential election despite unprecedented challenges. This is the second time he has…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 13.12.2024
Alexandra Szentkirályi poses with a banner promoting the event series ‘At Home in Budapest’ on 16 November 2024.
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, REVIEW

Fidesz Budapest Chair Alexandra Szentkirályi Launches Budapest-Themed Talk Show

Alexandra Szentkirályi, the Chairwoman of the Budapest branch of the ruling Fidesz party and 2024 Budapest Mayoral candidate, has sat down with urban planning expert Koppány Kőrösi, prop master Endre Pallós, location manager Viktor Mitev, and Minister of Foreign Affairs…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 12.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungarian Team Secures Four Silver Medals at Prestigious Secondary School Programming Contest

Four Hungarian students achieved silver medals at the Romanian Master of Informatics (RMI), a renowned international programming competition held in Bucharest from 27 to 29 November 2024. Competing among 190 students from ten countries, their success highlights Hungary’s promising talent…
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 12.12.2024
The partially frozen waterfall at Lillafüred, with the Hotel Palota in the background
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Festival Academy Budapest Celebrates a Decade of Excellence with Nationwide Events

The Festival Academy Budapest (FAB) is marking its 10th anniversary with a spectacular line-up of festivals, masterclasses, and competitions, transforming Hungary into a hub of classical music and cultural celebration….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 12.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Survey Reveals Hungarian Optimism Regarding AI-Induced Changes in Workforce

A recent survey by BNP Paribas Cardif and Medián reveals that most Hungarians view artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to improve work efficiency. While workforce changes are anticipated in the near future, optimism prevails among employees about AI’s impact….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 11.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Tourism Triumphs in Hungary with Record Visitors and Michelin Recognition

Hungarian tourism is thriving, with a record-breaking year in visitor numbers and accolades for the country’s gastronomy. Liszt Ferenc Airport is Europe’s fastest-growing hub, and the government continues to invest in the sector’s future, signalling sustained growth….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 11.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Biden Ranked Worst President in Modern History in December Poll

In a survey by Daily Mail and J.L. Partners, one of the most accurate predictors of the result of the 2024 US presidential election, incumbent President Joe Biden was ranked as the worst among nine recent Presidents by 1,006 registered…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 10.12.2024
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Russian Chess Grandmaster to Represent Hungary in the Future
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Russian Chess Grandmaster to Represent Hungary in the Future

Sanan Sjugirov, a distinguished Russian chess grandmaster, ranked 31st in the world with an Elo rating of 2705, is changing his sport nationality to Hungarian to be able to compete in European tournaments.

Ádám Bráder
28.08.2023
The Mystery of the Year 1000: The Birth of Central Europe
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Mystery of the Year 1000: The Birth of Central Europe

The year 1000 is not only memorable for Hungarians: at the turn of the first millennium, unexpected events took place in the whole of Europe, including on the fringes of the continent barely touched by Latin Christianity, in Poland and Hungary, where Christian conversion had been going on for years.

László Veszprémy
27.08.2023
Attractive Aspects — The Possible Reasons Behind the Growing Number of Germans Moving to Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Attractive Aspects — The Possible Reasons Behind the Growing Number of Germans Moving to Hungary

In recent years, the number of German citizens moving to Hungary permanently, not only for holiday, study or work, has been increasing. The motives behind this phenomenon are often personal, but they also stem from certain realities of German society.

Bence Bauer
27.08.2023
Chinese Reality Show Shot in Budapest Garners Exceptional International Interest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Chinese Reality Show Shot in Budapest Garners Exceptional International Interest

During the filming, the twenty stars and the 200-member crew managed all hospitality-related tasks independently over twenty-one days, from sourcing ingredients to preparing dishes and serving. This allowed Chinese fans travelling to Hungary encounter their favourites while shopping for food.

Ádám Bráder
26.08.2023
The Coronation of Hungarian Kings: Holy Crown Uniting Ruler and Nation
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Coronation of Hungarian Kings: Holy Crown Uniting Ruler and Nation

The coronation ceremony of the Kings of Hungary was a highly formalised and strict ritual, which conferred sovereignty onto them via the Holy Crown. It represented the bond between king and nation, and the monarch’s duty to uphold the laws, customs, and liberties of Hungary.

Péter Sasvári
26.08.2023
Cross Displayed At St Stephen’s Day Fireworks Lauded Internationally on Social Media
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Cross Displayed At St Stephen’s Day Fireworks Lauded Internationally on Social Media

Many people of faith have taken to X to share their appreciation for the 20 August displays of religious imagery at the fireworks and lights show. They include Dutch political pundit Eva Vlaardingerbroek and American columnist Rod Dreher.

Márton Losonczi
25.08.2023
Strand Festival Begins Packed to the Brim
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Strand Festival Begins Packed to the Brim

Norbert Lobenwein, one of the founders of the festival, stated that despite preparing for survival before the season, the Strand Festival started its first day with a full house and a lot of people are expected for the weekend as well.

Ádám Bráder
25.08.2023
Going Through Living Hell for Their Faith — The Story of Hungarian Protestant Galley Slaves
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Going Through Living Hell for Their Faith — The Story of Hungarian Protestant Galley Slaves

The Habsburg Court regarded Protestantism simply as the ideological expression of the nobility, that is, the ‘spirit of rebellion’. In addition, it was part of the absolutist thinking of the era that only a mono-religious country could be politically united.

Artúr Köő
25.08.2023
World Athletics Championships: Insane Viewership, Hungarian Bronze Medal
CULTURE & SOCIETY

World Athletics Championships: Insane Viewership, Hungarian Bronze Medal

Taking stock of the Budapest Athletics World Championships on Day 5: record-breaking spectator numbers, a Hungarian bronze, and amazing competitions.

Ádám Bráder
24.08.2023
Iraqi Christians Only Have a Future if the Country Will Be a Safe Place for its Diverse Minorities — A Discussion with Jeremy P. Barker
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Iraqi Christians Only Have a Future if the Country Will Be a Safe Place for its Diverse Minorities — A Discussion with Jeremy P. Barker

In the latest episodes of the Reflections from Budapest podcast, Director of the Middle East Action Team at the Religious Freedom Institute Jeremy P. Barker explained that their work aims to promote religious freedom rights for everyone everywhere, recognising and hoping that includes even the smallest and most persecuted religious minorities, whether that’s Christians or Yazidis in the Middle East, or Uyghurs in China and others.

Sáron Sugár
24.08.2023
How Video Games Portray Hungary and Its People
CULTURE & SOCIETY

How Video Games Portray Hungary and Its People

As video games have become an intrinsic part of culture today, it is worth exploring how Hungary and Hungarians are represented in what can be considered an entertainment industry product but also an influential art form.

Georgii Karpenko
24.08.2023
Hungarian State Opera House Boasts Over Fifty Thousand Summer Visitors
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian State Opera House Boasts Over Fifty Thousand Summer Visitors

The high attendance rates of the plays and the frequent standing ovations confirmed the State Opera House’s expectations that it is worthwhile to stage popular pieces from the operatic literature in classic performances with an air-conditioned auditorium in the summer. The July–August performances of the the first full summer season of the Opera were favoured by both tourists and locals from the capital city and the countryside.

Ádám Bráder
23.08.2023
Tucker Carlson: Hungary Is a Magnificent Country Because It’s Holding On to Its Values
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Tucker Carlson: Hungary Is a Magnificent Country Because It’s Holding On to Its Values

The leading political pundit in the US, Tucker Carlson, visited our country again on 22 August 2023. The internationally influential commentator gave a speech at the widely successful MCC Feszt After event at Millenáris Park in Budapest. His speech—in accordance with the traditions of MCC Feszt in Esztergom—was preceded by panel discussions tackling the important issues of our day.

Márton Losonczi
23.08.2023
Town Names in Czechia that Speak of the Centuries-Old Bohemian–Hungarian Frontier, Rivalries and Alliances
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Town Names in Czechia that Speak of the Centuries-Old Bohemian–Hungarian Frontier, Rivalries and Alliances

Czech toponyms that include the adjective ‘Hungarian’ allude to the historical, centuries-old relationship between Hungary and Czechia that has not always been perfect, but nonetheless close. This is a region where the fates of the two countries were intertwined for a long time—the Bohemian–Hungarian frontier.

Lili Zemplényi
22.08.2023
Hungary Donates 38 School Buses to Transylvanian Students
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Donates 38 School Buses to Transylvanian Students

From September onwards, the Rákóczi Association will operate 58 school buses in Transylvania, helping more than 720 ethnic Hungarian children reach school in 48 settlements. The operation of the buses will cost 231 million forints per academic year, which will be covered by the Hungarian state, thus school attendance will impose no financial burden on the families or schools.

Ádám Bráder
22.08.2023
Hadik: The Much-Awaited Resurrection of Hungarian Historical Films
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hadik: The Much-Awaited Resurrection of Hungarian Historical Films

Hungarian cinemagoers have been craving enjoyable historical films for a long time. Finally, Hadik arrived, which, although not faultless, is a great example of the genre well done.

Péter Sasvári
22.08.2023
This Is How Hungary Celebrated Its 1023rd Birthday
CULTURE & SOCIETY

This Is How Hungary Celebrated Its 1023rd Birthday

Our nation marked the 1023rd anniversary of the foundation of its state. Celebratory events were held all across the country, from Esztergom to Debrecen, with the greatest festivities taking place in the capital city of Budapest. There, the holiday crowd was treated to an Air Show by the pilots of the Hungarian Air Force and Europe’s largest fireworks and lights show, among other things.

Márton Losonczi
21.08.2023
Katalin Novák: A Nation Needs Role Models
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Katalin Novák: A Nation Needs Role Models

In her remarks before she presented the highest Hungarian state awards on the occasion of the 20 August national holiday, President of the Republic Katalin Novák stated: ‘We need role models with whom we speak the same language, with whom we share a common history, who are like us, yet more and better than us, whom we can look up to while recognising ourselves in them.’

Ádám Bráder
21.08.2023
‘You Have Saved Europe!’ — Cardinal Dominik Duka to the Hungarian Nation
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘You Have Saved Europe!’ — Cardinal Dominik Duka to the Hungarian Nation

The spirit and dedication to God of Cardinal Duka were not broken when in prison as an underground clergyman—he kept conducting masses for his prison mates that he disguised as occasions of a chess club. A couple of years ago, in an interview with Mandiner, he said: ‘My personal experience is, as someone who also suffered imprisonment for the sake of justice, is that the question often arises: “who is really the prisoner?”. It was not clear whether it was us or those who were looking at us from the other side of the bars.’

Lili Zemplényi
21.08.2023
How the Lessons of the War in Ukraine Are Reshaping Future Battlefields
CULTURE & SOCIETY

How the Lessons of the War in Ukraine Are Reshaping Future Battlefields

It could be argued that modern tools and methods are part of what shapes the outcome of war, but not the decisive factors, as they have not brought about the drastic change in the pattern of war that many expected.

Dávid Nagy
21.08.2023
Géza Szőcs: The Transylvanian Literary Giant Even the Securitate Could Not Break
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Géza Szőcs: The Transylvanian Literary Giant Even the Securitate Could Not Break

Géza Szőcs, a Transylvanian Hungarian poet, writer, public intellectual and politician, who resisted the oppression of the Romanian communist dictatorship, was born exactly 70 years ago today.

László Bernát Veszprémy
21.08.2023
Resilience and Renaissance: The Journey of Jewish Life and the Dohány Street Synagogue in Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Resilience and Renaissance: The Journey of Jewish Life and the Dohány Street Synagogue in Hungary

National anniversaries, especially 15 March, were regularly celebrated in the Dohány Street synagogue. Mourning services were also held on the occasion of the passing of great Hungarian statesmen. In addition to the regular services, the synagogue also hosted a number of special events. On 20 December 1860, a ‘Jewish–Hungarian brotherhood’ ceremony was held, attended by statesmen, scholars, writers and artists, and for the first time, the Szózat was sung in a Jewish synagogue. On 8 April 1861, a memorial service was held for István Széchenyi, and in 1894 for Lajos Kossuth.

László Bernát Veszprémy
20.08.2023
The Admonitions of King St Stephen of Hungary: Ageless Guidance for Believers, Statesmen and Descendants
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Admonitions of King St Stephen of Hungary: Ageless Guidance for Believers, Statesmen and Descendants

King Saint Stephen’s ‘Admonitions’, with more than half of its chapters addressing Christian faith and the church, transcends legal and religious realms, potentially safeguarding familial unity for generations.

Hungarian Conservative editorial
20.08.2023
Tram Network Between Buda and Pest Re-connected 77 Years Ago
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Tram Network Between Buda and Pest Re-connected 77 Years Ago

As all the Danube bridges were destroyed by the retreating Germans, tram service could start again between the two sides of the city over Liberty Bridge only on 20 August 1946.

Ádám Bráder
20.08.2023
The Order of Saint George — The Oldest Secular Knightly Order in Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Order of Saint George — The Oldest Secular Knightly Order in Hungary

Surprisingly, the earliest royal secular knightly order in Europe was founded in 1326 in Hungary, a country just emerging from civil war, by King Charles I, in honour of St George, the patron saint of knights since the crusades.

László Veszprémy
19.08.2023
The First Crack in the Communist Iron Curtain: The Pan-European Picnic
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The First Crack in the Communist Iron Curtain: The Pan-European Picnic

This Saturday marks the 34th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic, when East German refugees, attempting to defect to West Germany, were allowed to enter Austria by the Hungarian authorities. The Picnic is also a symbol of a borderless, free, united and Christian Europe.

Péter Sasvári
19.08.2023
World Athletics Championships 2023: Organisers and Venues Ready For Opening Day
CULTURE & SOCIETY

World Athletics Championships 2023: Organisers and Venues Ready For Opening Day

Ádám Schmidt called attention to the championships’ mascot, Youhuu the Hungarian racka sheep, a lovable and entertaining character. He also mentioned that, for the first time in the 40-year history of the world championships, short films about the athletes will be shown to the audience before certain events.

Ádám Bráder
18.08.2023
Guess Where the First LEN European Aquatics Championships Were Held
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Guess Where the First LEN European Aquatics Championships Were Held

At the historic 1926 event, the Hungarian men’s water polo team got the gold by beating all other teams in the tournament, while swimmer István Bárány triumphed in the 100-metre freestyle competition.

Márton Losonczi
18.08.2023
Francis Joseph: King and Emperor
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Francis Joseph: King and Emperor

Francis Joseph, King of Hungary and Emperor of Austria, was born on 18 of August in 1830. He left a complex legacy, but, at least in Hungary, he is mostly remembered as a benevolent fatherly figure.

Péter Sasvári
18.08.2023
Exhibition of Ágoston Véső’s Life’s Work Opens in Debrecen
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Exhibition of Ágoston Véső’s Life’s Work Opens in Debrecen

The 92-year-old Munkácsy Prize-winning painter, while building upon the legacy of his Nagybánya predecessors, has also reflected on the historical tragedies of the 20th century in his art.

Ádám Bráder
18.08.2023
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