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William Blake, The Temptation and Fall of Eve, 1808 (illustration of Milton's Paradise Lost).
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

A Christmas Reflection in the Eyes of John Milton

‘Lucifer certainly did not want to be God, for he was intelligent enough to know that he was not of the same substance of our Creator, but he wanted to be or rule like God. Envious of God, he thus…
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 25.12.2024
British and German officers meeting in No-Man's Land during the unofficial truce around Christmas in 1914
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

The Christmas Truce of 1914: An Example for Today’s Belligerents

‘In 1914, a simple chanting of a Christmas carol brought bitter enemies together, as if they had always been united. In a sense, they were united through Christ, Who made them see each that they could live in harmony. Could…
  • Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
  • ‎ —‎ 24.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

8+1 Interesting Historical Facts about Christmas and the Winter School Break in Hungary

Christmas and the winter holiday have always had special significance in Hungary, even in Socialist times. We have collected some fun facts for you related to Hungarian Christmases through time—enjoy!…
  • translated by Hungarian Conservative
  • ‎ —‎ 24.12.2024
A giant Menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum is seen on the last day of the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, the Hanukkah, at Nyugati square of Budapest in front of the building of Westend railway station, a construction of French arhitecht Gustave Eiffel on December 4, 2013.
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hanukkah Celebrated in Budapest, with a Prisoner Exchange Agreement on the Horizon

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century after it was liberated. This year’s Hanukkah will start on 25 December and end on 2 January 2025….
  • Sáron Sugár
  • ‎ —‎ 23.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Dominik Szoboszlai Shines Against Tottenham

The high-profile clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool ended in a scoreline very dear to Hungarian football fans, 3–6, to Liverpool. Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai scored a goal and made an assist during the victory solidifying the Reds’ place on…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 23.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

TV Premiere of the Most-Watched Hungarian Film of 2023, Semmelweis

On 29 December Duna Television will premiere the acclaimed Hungarian film Semmelweis. The most-watched Hungarian production of 2023 portrays the heroic efforts of Ignác Semmelweis, known as the saviour of mothers, as he makes a groundbreaking medical discovery….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 23.12.2024
Nativity Scene next to the country’s Christmas tree on Kossuth Lajos Square, Budapest on 1 December 2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Let’s Revive Our Christmas Traditions!

Christmas traditions were our ancestors’ way of ensuring the coming year’s success and their families’ health. Magyar Krónika has listed some of the old Hungarian festive customs….
  • translated by Hungarian Conservative
  • ‎ —‎ 22.12.2024
Urban Verbunk performing live
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, INTERVIEW

Urban Verbunk: A Daring Reimagination of Hungarian Folk Dancing

Urban Verbunk is an all-male dance troupe founded in 2018. Its leader, Ahmed Moussa, spoke with Hungarian Conservative to explain the philosophy and the passion behind their ‘urban folk’ project that popularizes Hungarian culture across countries and continents….
  • Ildikó Bíró
  • ‎ —‎ 21.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, POLITICS

‘The Israeli Embassy’s undercover man’ — The ‘Shalom’ Investigation in Communist Hungary

In the 1960s, the Communist Secret Service launched an undercover operation targeting rabbis and Jewish youth who were engaging in Zionist activities. The investigation ended in some young people being handed suspended prison sentences and a 15-year ban on rabbinic…
  • László Bernát Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 20.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Rachel Zegler’s New Film is a Disaster at the Box Office

Actress Rachel Zegler, who wished that Donald Trump and his supporters ‘may never have peace’ after the 2024 US presidential election, had to suffer major embarrassment after her new film Y2K became a giant box office flop, even being beaten…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 19.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

MCC Acquires Majority Stake in Inforádió

Starting 1 January 2025, Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) will become the 75 per cent owner of Inforádió, marking a strategic partnership aimed at combining the station’s media expertise with MCC’s intellectual resources….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 19.12.2024
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Police Officers Lead by Example with Generous Food Donation Drive

Budapest police officers have donated over nine tonnes of non-perishable food and treats to help those in need. The contributions, including baby food and festive goodies, will be distributed to children’s homes, large families, and care centres….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 18.12.2024
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Dominik Szoboszlai Scores His First Goal For Liverpool
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Dominik Szoboszlai Scores His First Goal For Liverpool

The young Hungarian supertalent beat World Cup-winning Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez with a shot from the edge of the area after a corner, giving the lead to Liverpool. The game ended in a 3–0 victory for the Reds against Aston Villa. This was the first time a Hungarian player scored in the English Premier League in over a decade.

Márton Losonczi
05.09.2023
Canadian Court Rules Against Dr Jordan B. Peterson, He Will Be Punished for Exercising Freedom of Speech
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Canadian Court Rules Against Dr Jordan B. Peterson, He Will Be Punished for Exercising Freedom of Speech

On 23 August, the Ontario Divisional Court dismissed Dr Peterson’s legal complaint against the College of Psychologists of Ontario; therefore, he is forced to comply with the demands of the Ontario College of Psychologists (OCP), which includes going through a so-called ‘specified continuing education or remedial program.’ In a Fox News interview, the famous clinical psychologist recently said that he will comply with the order but will publicize his entire experience so the public could ‘decide for themselves’ about it.

Sáron Sugár
05.09.2023
Salvaging Food to Protect the Planet: A Hungarian Business Advocating the Upcycling Revolution
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Salvaging Food to Protect the Planet: A Hungarian Business Advocating the Upcycling Revolution

Regarding their first product, beer mash granola, the founder and chief executive of the upcycling enterprise Ételmentő explained that beer mash, a by-product of brewing, was traditionally used as animal feed, and today it is sometimes discarded. However, the company she founded transforms it into a breakfast cereal rich in fibre, protein, and vitamin B.

Ádám Bráder
04.09.2023
Monk and Scientist: Ányos Jedlik, the Great 19th Century Inventor Who First Lectured in Hungarian
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Monk and Scientist: Ányos Jedlik, the Great 19th Century Inventor Who First Lectured in Hungarian

Else then a faithful Catholic and an exceptional scientist, Jedlik was also an ardent patriot. Even prior to the enactment of the law that established the Hungarian language as the language of public education, he extensively used Hungarian during his lectures, and Hungarian technical terms in his scientific work, enriching the Hungarian language with a new scientific vocabulary.

Lili Zemplényi
04.09.2023
Sparkling Wine in Hungary: Industry Making Large Strides in Quality
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Sparkling Wine in Hungary: Industry Making Large Strides in Quality

Wine and sparkling wine consumption is declining in Europe, but in Hungary, it is fashionable to consume sparkling wine, and the industry is on the rise.

Ádám Bráder
04.09.2023
Resisting Hitler from the Right: An Analysis of the Marburg Speech
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Resisting Hitler from the Right: An Analysis of the Marburg Speech

While resistance to Hitler and Nazism is widely researched and celebrated, those who opposed National Socialism from the right are often forgotten. Zoltán Pető therefore attempts to shed light on a lesser-known chapter of anti-Nazi resistance.

Péter Sasvári
03.09.2023
The Essential Hungarian Landscape — A Praise of the Balaton Uplands
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Essential Hungarian Landscape — A Praise of the Balaton Uplands

Year after year, tens of thousands of Hungarians make a pilgrimage to the Balaton Uplands, considered by many to be the most beautiful Hungarian region. Dear international reader, if you would like to come to Hungary, but you are already bored with Budapest—head to the Balaton Uplands, and recharge your batteries!

Gellért Rajcsányi
03.09.2023
Hungary’s Space Strategy: The Country’s First Official Long-Term Plan to Utilise the Potential of Space
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Space Strategy: The Country’s First Official Long-Term Plan to Utilise the Potential of Space

The swift growth of the space industry has already begun to impact smaller nations like Hungary, making it necessary for them to address the challenge effectively. In response to the industry’s rapid rise, the government released the country’s first space strategy document in 2021.

Georgii Karpenko
03.09.2023
The Wild Boar: Hungary’s Historical Villain
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Wild Boar: Hungary’s Historical Villain

This Saturday marks the anniversary of the death of Prince Emeric, the first Hungarian heir to the throne, who died at a tragically young age. His death during a hunting accident gave rise to conspiracy theories about his assassination and turned the wild boar into an unusual political actor and symbol in Hungarian history.  

Péter Sasvári
02.09.2023
Hungarian Directors Showcase Their Talent at the Venice Film Festival
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Directors Showcase Their Talent at the Venice Film Festival

Gábor Reisz’s third feature film, Explanation for Everything, is also part of the official programme, in the Orizzonti section. Additionally, Dorka Vermes’ debut feature, Arni, will be presented in the College Cinema section.

Ádám Bráder
01.09.2023
Polish Minister: The Meeting of Central European Youth Seeks to Provide Answers to the Challenges of Today
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Polish Minister: The Meeting of Central European Youth Seeks to Provide Answers to the Challenges of Today

During the event, Marek Kuchciński and International Director at the University of Public Service (NKE) Ákos Mernyei planted two oak trees in the park of the Renaissance castle of Krasiczyn. One tree symbolizes the friendship of the nations in the region, while the other represents the Polish–Hungarian summer university organised in Krasiczyn since 2018.

Ádám Bráder
01.09.2023
The Grand Boulevard of Budapest and its Peculiar Past
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Grand Boulevard of Budapest and its Peculiar Past

The creation of the Grand Boulevard was one of the most ambitious projects ever of the City Works Council, established in 1870. Spanning 25 years, the construction of the road leading from Margaret Bridge to Boráros Square in Pest was carried out in phases, significantly influencing the city’s spatial structure.

Ádám Bráder
01.09.2023
The Art of Documenting: Robert Capa, the Photojournalist
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Art of Documenting: Robert Capa, the Photojournalist

The birth of an ever-changing art, modern photojournalism is linked to a world-famous Hungarian: Robert Capa. A permanent exhibition in Budapest introduces visitors to his exceptional life and work.

Lili Zemplényi
30.08.2023
Coptic Pope Tawadros II Visits Hungary On Occasion of Hungarian National Day
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Coptic Pope Tawadros II Visits Hungary On Occasion of Hungarian National Day

The roots of Christianity in Egypt can be traced back almost two millennia. Coptic Christians, who have their own distinct culture and language, have been living in the country since before the arrival of Muslim Arabs. For the most part, Muslims and Christians coexisted peacefully in Egypt until the mid-twentieth century, when things turned for the worse, due to growing radical Islamism and anti-Christian sentiments.

Sáron Sugár
30.08.2023
How Far Can Dominik Szoboszlai Go? — An Objective Analysis of His Performance At Liverpool So Far
CULTURE & SOCIETY

How Far Can Dominik Szoboszlai Go? — An Objective Analysis of His Performance At Liverpool So Far

The 22-year-old Hungary National Team captain has played through all three Premier League games for his title-challenging Liverpool side this season. The British media is also impressed with his performance. It’s been a long time since a player from Hungary has played such a prominent role at such a prestigious club.

Márton Losonczi
29.08.2023
The Hungarian Answer to ChatGPT: PULI
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Hungarian Answer to ChatGPT: PULI

Dr Zijian Győző Yang of the Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics stressed in a recent interview that Hungarian researchers are lucky that in Hungary, more and more research institutes have access to large supercomputers. His institute also recently acquired such a supercomputer, which enabled the Hungarian researchers to compete with their international rivals.

Ádám Bráder
29.08.2023
Hussar Units to be Reintroduced into the Hungarian Defence Forces
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hussar Units to be Reintroduced into the Hungarian Defence Forces

‘The time has come when the Hungarian Defence Forces are once again embracing this intellectual legacy, taking charge of preserving the Hussar tradition, allowing the Hungarian Hussar to finally find his way back to where the heroes’ memory is honoured with respect and appreciation,’ the Hungarian defence minister said at the biannual Hussar Gathering in Nyíregyháza.

Ádám Bráder
29.08.2023
Snow White Is No Longer White in the New Disney Film — Is It Not ‘Cultural Appropriation’?
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Snow White Is No Longer White in the New Disney Film — Is It Not ‘Cultural Appropriation’?

In the new, 2024 Disney adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Snow White will be played by Latina actress Rachel Zegler despite her name and the former popular depictions of the princess. The dwarfs are also removed due to ‘ableism’. The Disney Corporation has been putting out some ‘woke’ films lately, and it seems it’s not going well for them in the box office.

Márton Losonczi
28.08.2023
When the Holy Crown of Hungary Ended Up in the Mud
CULTURE & SOCIETY

When the Holy Crown of Hungary Ended Up in the Mud

When it became evident that the War of Independence was lost, Prime Minister Bertalan Szemere and his men buried the Holy Crown and the other coronation regalia near Orsova (Orșova) in August 1849, to prevent the Habsburgs from laying their hands on them. The crown jewels were only found in September 1853.

László Bernát Veszprémy
28.08.2023
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
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