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Hungary Launches Forestry Climate Adaptation Forum to Safeguard Forests

Hungary’s Agriculture Ministry has announced the establishment of the Forestry Climate Adaptation Forum, tasked with developing a national forestry climate adaptation strategy and an action plan for the Great Hungarian Plain to counter the impacts of climate change….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Marks 75 Years since Second Unification with Virtual Exhibition

The Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library is marking the 75th anniversary of Budapest’s second unification with a virtual exhibition, showcasing documents, maps, and photos that tell the story of the districts annexed to the capital in 1950….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Art+ Cinema Hosts Seven Days of Film Legend Kurosawa’s Masterpieces

Budapest’s Art+ Cinema will host a week-long Akira Kurosawa retrospective from 14–20 August, showcasing some of the legendary Japanese director’s most acclaimed films, from Ran and Seven Samurai to Dreams and Dersu Uzala….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 05.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

National Library Publishes Rare Babits Manuscripts Online

To mark the 142nd anniversary of Mihály Babits’s birth, the National Széchényi Library has made his early manuscripts available online, offering scholars and readers access to rare documents from one of Hungary’s greatest literary figures….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Wilders, Vlaardingerbroek Rally Behind Sydney Sweeney, Declare ‘Woke is Dead’

Sydney Sweeney has found herself at the centre of a woke outrage after critics accused her American Eagle advert of racism and sexism. Dutch right-wing political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek defended Sweeney, arguing that the backlash reflects a deeper cultural hostility…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 04.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

40th Hungarian Grand Prix Delivers Surprise Performances

Lando Norris claimed victory at the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix with a daring one-stop strategy, despite early doubts. McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Mercedes driver George Russell completed the podium on a race day full of surprises….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 04.08.2025
Maerten de Vos, Allegory of the Seven Liberal Arts (1590). Private collection
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, PHILOSOPHY

The Conservative ‘Idea of a University’

‘In the twenty-first century, it might be thought quixotic…to be highlighting ideas about the purpose of universities that have anything to do with conservatism…The dominance of a progressive liberal “idea of a University” should not, however, let us forget that…
  • Nicholas Tate
  • ‎ —‎ 03.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — When the American Press Had a Hard Time Interpreting the Ethnic Relations of the Monarchy

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. This part will explore how Americans perceived…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 03.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘Crystal’ in the Castle: The Spy Operation That Targeted the IMF

In 1982, Hungary’s state security services launched Operation ‘Crystal’ to surveil an IMF delegation staying at Budapest’s Hilton Hotel. Phones were tapped, documents copied, and economic secrets uncovered—all under the watchful eye of the Kádár regime. The operation reveals the…
  • László Bernát Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 03.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Orbán Warns of New Migratory Threat, Predicts a ‘Big Win’ in 2026

At the closing day of the fifth MCC Feszt, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of a new migratory threat while criticizing the EU’s war footing and leadership failings. From youth engagement to digital strategy, Orbán outlined Hungary’s key challenges…
  • Joakim Scheffer
  • ‎ —‎ 02.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Michael Shellenberger and Panel Share Climate Change Scepticism at MCC Feszt 2025

At MCC Feszt 2025 in Hungary, climate change sceptic Michael Shellenberger argued that fears over climate change are exaggerated, citing falling emissions and positive environmental trends. He and fellow panellists Leonardo Orlando and Liliana Smiech have criticized modern environmentalism as…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 02.08.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

The 1990 August Invasion of Kuwait 35 Years Ago — Hungarian Perspectives

‘These Hungarians were among the luckier individuals in Europe. No less than 800 Westerners and Japanese were trucked to strategic locations in Kuwait to serve as human shields. At the same time, thousands of other expats were not allowed to…
  • Dániel Farkas
  • ‎ —‎ 02.08.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest’s Kiscelli Museum Showcases the History and Culture of Telephone Communication
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest’s Kiscelli Museum Showcases the History and Culture of Telephone Communication

Budapest’s Kiscelli Museum invites visitors to explore the history and cultural impact of telephony with its interactive exhibition ‘Hello? Hello!’, open until 18 January. The show spans from the late 19th century to today with vintage phones, soundscapes, and hands-on features.

Ádám Bráder
23.06.2025
Beyond the Óperencia — The Adventures of a Swindler in America: Part I
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Adventures of a Swindler in America: Part I

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 Béla Estván, who emigrated to the United States in the 1850s. The man of Austrian descent pretended to be Hungarian in order to make it easier for himself to succeed in his new homeland.

Lázár Pap
22.06.2025
Hungary, among Other European Countries, Hosts Israeli Athletes
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungary, among Other European Countries, Hosts Israeli Athletes

‘The Olympic Committee highlights that this arrangement has been carefully coordinated with various sports federations and includes collaborations with local clubs throughout Europe. This cooperative effort not only exemplifies excellent diplomatic relations but also a shared commitment to sports and cultural exchange.’

Sáron Sugár
21.06.2025
The Watching Eye: Szilágyi Dezső Square Calvinists Targeted
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Watching Eye: Szilágyi Dezső Square Calvinists Targeted

‘At one point, Benedek remarked that “the communists…have committed many crimes and have a lot of blood on their hands,” just like the Catholic Church—but, he added, at least the Catholics are Christians.’

László Bernát Veszprémy
21.06.2025
Ernő Fináczy and the Moral Purpose of Education in 20th-Century Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Ernő Fináczy and the Moral Purpose of Education in 20th-Century Hungary

Ernő Fináczy (1860–1935) was a leading Hungarian educator, historian of pedagogy, and university professor whose work shaped generations of teachers. Rooted in moral philosophy and inspired by Herbart, he emphasized education’s ethical mission and authored landmark works on the history of education still valued today.

András Máté
20.06.2025
Ferencváros, Other Hungarian Clubs Get Their Opponents in European Qualifiers
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Ferencváros, Other Hungarian Clubs Get Their Opponents in European Qualifiers

Hungarian clubs now know their European opponents: Ferencváros will face either FC Noah (Armenia) or FK Budućnost Podgorica (Montenegro) in Champions League qualifying. In the Europa League, Paks will take on CFR Cluj (Romania), while Puskás Akadémia meet Aris Limassol (Cyprus), and Győr await Tre Fiori (San Marino) or Pyunik (Armenia) in the Conference League.

Márton Losonczi
20.06.2025
Hungary’s Leading Technical University Embraces Performance-Based Funding Model
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Leading Technical University Embraces Performance-Based Funding Model

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) will adopt a new performance-based funding model, securing long-term financial support to enhance its engineering, IT, and research capacities as part of a 25-year strategic agreement with the government.

Ádám Bráder
20.06.2025
Sándor Sík: Champion of Christian Values in Education
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Sándor Sík: Champion of Christian Values in Education

‘Sándor Sík’s life and work exemplify the integration of Christian values with modern educational principles. As a Piarist, poet, and scout leader, he emphasized love, respect, and community in his pedagogy. His contributions to scouting and education fostered moral and community-oriented development in students, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire educators and scouts.’

Kristóf Dallman
19.06.2025
Hungarian Universities Continue Global Rise Despite EU Headwinds
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Universities Continue Global Rise Despite EU Headwinds

Three Hungarian universities now rank among the top 2 per cent globally, and 12 in the top 5 per cent, according to the latest international rankings. Despite political tension with the EU, Hungary’s education reforms show measurable academic and research progress.

Ádám Bráder
19.06.2025
Military History Comes Alive Across Hungary During Night of Museums
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Military History Comes Alive Across Hungary During Night of Museums

Visitors interested in military history and technology can explore a wide range of exhibits on 21 June during Hungary’s Night of Museums, from secret WWII encryption tools to modern fighter jets and interactive defence tech displays.

Ádám Bráder
19.06.2025
A Life of Service — The Educational and Ethnographic Legacy of Sándor Karácsony
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Life of Service — The Educational and Ethnographic Legacy of Sándor Karácsony

‘Karácsony’s influence extended beyond scouting; he was also a respected teacher and writer. His works often reflected his educational philosophy and his commitment to nurturing the youth. His legacy in Hungarian education and scouting remains significant, as he played a crucial role in shaping the lives of many young people through his innovative approaches and unwavering dedication.’

Kristóf Dallman
18.06.2025
Balázs Orbán, John Mearsheimer Talk Ukraine War at Budapest Global Dialogue 2025
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Balázs Orbán, John Mearsheimer Talk Ukraine War at Budapest Global Dialogue 2025

Political Director for the Prime Minister of Hungary Balázs Orbán and John Mearsheimer, political scientist and Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, got together for a fascinating panel discussion at the Budapest Global Dialogue 2025, where they talked about the possible outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the differences between realist and liberal foreign policy.

Márton Losonczi
18.06.2025
Watergate: The Night That Led to the Only Presidential Resignation in US History
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Watergate: The Night That Led to the Only Presidential Resignation in US History

On this day, 53 years ago, on 17 June 1972, five former CIA operatives broke into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC. This is the historic scandal known as Watergate that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon two years later, who remains the only POTUS in history to resign from office.

Márton Losonczi
17.06.2025
Pearls Among the Hills — The Story of Lavender Tihany
CULTURE & SOCIETY INTERVIEW

Pearls Among the Hills — The Story of Lavender Tihany

‘Tihany somehow brings peace in every season: it is a joy to see Balaton, to walk around the area, to eat delicious food together, and of course, June gives the biggest joy when you can smell the scent of lavender everywhere. This peninsula is a gem that cannot be explored enough.’

Anna Demeter
17.06.2025
Vietnamese Values in the Digital Age: Budapest Forum Marks 75 Years of Friendship
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Vietnamese Values in the Digital Age: Budapest Forum Marks 75 Years of Friendship

On 15 June 2025, Budapest hosted the forum Positioning Vietnamese Values Abroad in the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Era at the Hungarian Parliament. The event explored how diasporas use AI to preserve national identity and marked a deepening of cultural ties, led by the Vietnamese Women’s Forum in Europe.

Hugo Martin
17.06.2025
‘Satans’ in the Buda Castle: Undercover Investigations Against the Lutherans
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘Satans’ in the Buda Castle: Undercover Investigations Against the Lutherans

In the early 1950s, Hungary’s secret police targeted the Bécsi Kapu Square Lutheran congregation in one of its most extensive church surveillance operations. Despite amateur methods and critical errors, including mistaken identity, the investigation dragged on—highlighting both the paranoia and inefficiency of Rákosi-era state security.

László Bernát Veszprémy
16.06.2025
Leonard Lauder, Son of Cosmetics Mogul Estée Lauder, Passes Away at 92
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Leonard Lauder, Son of Cosmetics Mogul Estée Lauder, Passes Away at 92

Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of Estée Lauder Companies and son of founder and legendary business mogul Estée Lauder of Jewish Hungarian ancestry, passed away at 92 on Saturday, 14 June.

Márton Losonczi
16.06.2025
János Áder Announces Planet Budapest 2026 at Environmental Awards
CULTURE & SOCIETY

János Áder Announces Planet Budapest 2026 at Environmental Awards

Former President Áder János announced the upcoming Planet Budapest 2026 expo while attending an environmental competition awards ceremony, where nearly 1,000 young participants presented sustainability solutions focused on climate and water issues.

Ádám Bráder
16.06.2025
Hungarian Historical Film The Riddle Pact Wins Three Awards in Las Vegas
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Historical Film The Riddle Pact Wins Three Awards in Las Vegas

The Hungarian historical drama Királytalálkozó (The Riddle Pact) won three awards at the Vegas Movie Awards, marking a major international debut for the film that revisits the legendary 1335 summit of Central European kings.

Ádám Bráder
16.06.2025
Beyond the Óperencia — Thanks to Kossuth, It Was Worth Being Hungarian in America
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — Thanks to Kossuth, It Was Worth Being Hungarian in America

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 explore the Kossuth emigration that made such a deep impression on American society that the ‘Hungarian cult’ was still thriving in the United States even more than ten years after the Hungarian governor-president’s tour.

Lázár Pap
15.06.2025
‘Let it be a purple cow!’ — The Hungarian Who Came Up With the Milka Trademark
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘Let it be a purple cow!’ — The Hungarian Who Came Up With the Milka Trademark

‘The idea first became a plan, then a highly acclaimed, successful advertising campaign…for which they needed to find a cow…The photographer accepted the assignment and travelled all over the Alps until he found the ideal model in the Simmental Valley. The animal was painted purple under strict veterinary supervision and then photographed. It has been Milka’s advertising cow ever since.’

Magyar Krónika
15.06.2025
International Recognition for Hungary at Annecy Animation Fest
CULTURE & SOCIETY

International Recognition for Hungary at Annecy Animation Fest

Hungary’s animation industry was honoured at the Annecy International Animation Festival, gaining international attention, forging new partnerships, and highlighting over a century of creative excellence in film, education, and technology.

Ádám Bráder
13.06.2025
Hungarian Football Club Fehérvár FC Bought for Less Than $0.01
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Hungarian Football Club Fehérvár FC Bought for Less Than $0.01

Fehérvár FC (formerly known as Videoton), once a Hungarian football giant, has been relegated for the first time in 25 years. After public drama between its owner and the Mayor, the city municipality bought the club for the nominal fee of 1 HUF. Now under municipal control, survival—not promotion—is the goal for next season.

Márton Losonczi
12.06.2025
96 Per Cent of Transylvanian Hungarians Support Fidesz, New Poll Finds
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

96 Per Cent of Transylvanian Hungarians Support Fidesz, New Poll Finds

Despite opposition leader Péter Magyar walking on foot from Budapest to Nagyvárad (Oradea) to court voters, Fidesz remains immensely popular with Transylvanian Hungarians holding dual citizenship. A new poll by a Koloszvár (Cluj)-based research firm found that 96 per cent of them would back Prime Minister Orbán’s party in an election.

Márton Losonczi
12.06.2025
Heatwave and Holiday Drive Record Travel Across Hungary
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Heatwave and Holiday Drive Record Travel Across Hungary

Hungary saw a major tourism boom over the Pentecost weekend, with 45 per cent more visitors at Lake Balaton and a nationwide surge in hotel stays driven by warm weather and holiday travel. Tourism revenue rose 35 per cent, hitting a record 12.1 billion forints.

Ádám Bráder
12.06.2025
USAID Documentary by Hungarian Gov Gets Hype on X
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

USAID Documentary by Hungarian Gov Gets Hype on X

After Trump’s second-term crackdown on USAID—backed by Musk’s DOGE—the Fidesz faction in the Hungarian National Assembly announced a documentary in April exposing alleged ties to local liberal groups. Now, posts about it on X are blowing up, with tens of thousands of likes fuelling fresh attention to the scandal.

Márton Losonczi
11.06.2025
National Athletics Centre Crowned in Two Categories at Global Architecture Awards
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

National Athletics Centre Crowned in Two Categories at Global Architecture Awards

Budapest’s National Athletics Centre has won two public choice awards at the prestigious Architizer A+Awards, earning global recognition for its iconic design and sustainable transformation following the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

Ádám Bráder
11.06.2025
Woke Activist Doxxing ICE Agents Gets Busted and Begs for Forgiveness
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Woke Activist Doxxing ICE Agents Gets Busted and Begs for Forgiveness

Jack Quillin, posting under the X account LA Scanner, happily shared compromising information about the whereabouts of ICE agents during the Los Angeles riots. However, once internet users shared his personal information, he quickly started begging for forgiveness and deleted his account.

Márton Losonczi
11.06.2025
Hungary’s Night of Museums to Celebrate Jókai and Community
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary’s Night of Museums to Celebrate Jókai and Community

Hungary’s beloved Night of Museums returns on 21 June with over 2,700 programmes at 470 venues. This year’s event pays tribute to Mór Jókai, offering a vibrant mix of literature, arts, and family-friendly activities, from concerts to card games.

Ádám Bráder
11.06.2025
Uzbekistan’s Golden Visa Programme — Another Step Towards Attracting Foreign Investors
CULTURE & SOCIETY CURRENT

Uzbekistan’s Golden Visa Programme — Another Step Towards Attracting Foreign Investors

Uzbekistan’s new ‘Golden Visa’ programme offers 5-year residency to foreign investors for $150,000 per family member. Aimed at boosting investment and economic growth, the initiative strengthens legal guarantees, fosters international cooperation, and reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to openness and reform.

Dunyo Information Agency
11.06.2025
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