Hungary’s return to space is not only a possibility but also a duty, said government commissioner Orsolya Ferencz on Space Research Day, stressing that the HUNOR programme is a national mission that must inspire the next generation of scientists.
Hungary may see a double-digit minimum wage increase next year, though the planned 13 per cent rise looks unlikely, Economy Minister Márton Nagy said in Budapest. Talks are ongoing between employers, unions, and the state over the final figure.
Hungary has retaliated against Ukraine’s decision to block foreign outlets by banning access to several Ukrainian sites, including Ukrainska Pravda. Minister Gergely Gulyás called Kyiv’s move censorship, arguing that silencing critical media undermines its EU bid.
Left-wing journalists in Hungary have been trying to smear Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén as someone implicated in the prostitution scandal at the Szőlő Street Juvenile Corrections Centre in Budapest, Hungary, without any basis in reality. Miklós Szánthó, the head of the Center for Fundamental Rights, has responded to the smear campaign in a fiery Facebook video.
The World Cat Federation (WCF) is a prestigious pet organization founded in 1988 that gives out its Best Cat award annually based on a point system. Over the weekend, for the first time in ten years, they held a show in Budapest, Hungary, to the delight of Hungarian cat enthusiasts.
Hungary’s automotive sector is set for a major boost as BMW opens its Debrecen plant, producing only fully electric models. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó hailed the launch as a milestone that will strengthen industry and drive economic growth.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Hungary of flying reconnaissance drones across the border, warning Budapest it was engaging in a ‘dangerous’ game. Hungary firmly rejected the claim, calling it fabricated and politically motivated. The row adds to a long list of clashes between the two uneasy neighbours.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán and Slovak PM Robert Fico marked the 130th anniversary of the Mária Valéria Bridge in Esztergom, stressing Central European unity, warning against Brussels’s war agenda, and calling for peace over destabilization.
The governing PAS party has claimed victory in Moldova’s election, with the campaign overshadowed by raids, bans on opposition candidates, and accusations of meddling from both Russia and the EU. Moldovan authorities once again restricted access for voters from Transnistria, while Telegram’s CEO accused French intelligence of censorship attempts and meddling.
Hungarian Gripens scrambled from Šiauliai, Lithuania, on 25 September to intercept Russian jets near Latvia. NATO praised Hungary’s role in protecting Baltic airspace, even as Budapest faces criticism within the Alliance for its stance on Ukraine.
Hungary’s flagship international research programme, Hu-rizont, brings together Hungarian experts and global partners to tackle key social and economic challenges, with billions in funding and dozens of projects underway at leading universities.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán dismissed allegations of paedophilia linked to a correctional facility in Szőlő Street as a foreign-backed disinformation campaign, while warning of legal consequences and defending his government’s policies on energy, taxes, and family support.
Slovakia’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment asserting the primacy of domestic over international law. Backed by PM Robert Fico’s government, the changes enshrine traditional values, define gender as male and female, restrict adoption rights, and give parents more control over sex education—moves likely to spark criticism from the EU.
Despite Viktoria Plzeň taking an early lead and having a player sent off in the first half, Ferencváros managed to win a point in their first UEFA Europa League league phase game of the season. Aleksandar Pešić scored the equalizer in the very last minute of the match.
Budapest is once again hosting the World Press Photo exhibition, opened on 25 September by Mayor Gergely Karácsony. Running until 9 November at the Biodome, the showcase features 42 award-winning photographers from 31 nations, highlighting stories of war, resilience, and coexistence between humanity and nature.
What is Israel planning to do after the Western recognition of Palestine? Will there be a point when Washington doesn’t back Israel further? Why has the Hungarian government become a pro-Israeli government? We spoke with the former Political Director of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the fragile situation of the Jewish state at the Danube Institute’s Geopolitical Summit in Budapest.
US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke on Wednesday about Russian energy, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine. The call came as Trump urged Europe to end Russian imports, while Budapest insists geography leaves it no choice. FM Péter Szijjártó stressed that Hungary’s energy security is a matter of pipelines, not ideology.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has defended an 82-year-old Franciscan Friar who was accosted by opposition protesters at his church. In the video shared by the Prime Minister, the demonstrators can be heard yelling at Father Pál, who is objecting to their presence right by his church.
Google has announced plans to restore YouTube accounts previously banned over COVID-19 and election content. The move comes after admitting that US political pressure, including lobbying from the Biden administration, influenced earlier restrictions.
Hungary’s National Economy Ministry (NGM) criticized the European Commission and the opposition Tisza Party on Thursday, warning that proposed progressive tax hikes and subsidy cuts would endanger families, small businesses, and jobs.
Budapest’s City Assembly has amended the taxi regulation to improve transparency and passenger safety, introducing stricter rules on payment, identification, and vehicle appearance, though taxi drivers continue to push for fare increases and a cap on numbers.
The deaths of seven AfD candidates before North Rhine–Westphalia’s local elections stirred controversy after economist Stefan Homburg called the cluster ‘statistically almost impossible’. Despite official findings of natural causes, AfD leader Alice Weidel echoed concerns—highlighting broader tensions around democratic pluralism in Germany.
A man has opened fire from a rooftop at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas, killing one and injuring two. The perpetrator committed suicide at the scene with his gun. Information about the victim has not yet been released by local law enforcement.
Hungary’s border fence, Western Europe’s migration failures, and the future of European sovereignty dominated the opening day of the MCC–MRI summit in Szeged, marking the tenth anniversary of the Migration Research Institute. Policymakers, academics, and church leaders agreed that Hungary’s model—closing borders and aiding people in their regions—remains Europe’s only viable strategy.
‘His death shows that ignorance and hatred can be fatal—yet his life teaches and obliges us to take our faith seriously, to give courageous testimony, and to stand publicly for our values, even in hostile environments.’
Hungary is urging the EU to classify Antifa as a terrorist organization following the assassination of free speech activist Charlie Kirk. With past violent attacks in Budapest and controversial EP immunity for suspect Ilaria Salis, officials argue that Antifa poses a serious threat to public safety and that Brussels must align with US counterterrorism measures.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that new factories and major infrastructure projects in the Great Hungarian Plain will create around 50,000 jobs, while recent railway upgrades will cut the Budapest–Brașov journey by five hours.
Visa has launched its Digital Payments Programme in Hungary to help micro and small businesses adopt online payments and boost competitiveness in e-commerce, offering six months of free card acceptance and a range of digital solutions.
Ferenc Sajdik, iconic Hungarian cartoonist behind Pom Pom meséi and A nagy ho-ho-horgász, has died at 95. Born in Germany to Hungarian parents, he discovered his passion for caricature while training as a printing press operator. Over his career, he illustrated 300 books and received Hungary’s Kossuth Prize.
The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee has given cover to Péter Magyar, Ilaria Salis, and Klára Dobrev, refusing to lift their immunity despite ongoing Hungarian cases. Orbán blasted the move as ‘shame and disgrace’, calling Magyar ‘Brussels’ man’.