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Legendary Rock Band Aerosmith Comes to Budapest
Aerosmith will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a major world tour, which will include taking…
Hungarian Confectioner Wins World’s Best Ice Cream Competition
Ádám Fazekas, a confectioner from Budapest, has won the Gelato Festival World Masters competition. The…
Coronavirus in November: Drastically Spreading Virus, Record High Mortality Rate in Hungary
The epidemiological statistics of Hungary continue to sharply deteriorate. In November, the negative shift was…
PM Orbán: ‘We understood Merkel, she understood us’, but era of ambiguity over
According to the prime minister, “the era of ambiguity, stealth politics and drifting has ended…
Foreign Minister: Hungary Economy among ‘Winners of New World Economy’
Hungary’s economy rebounded to pre-pandemic levels by mid-2021, while the global economy is only expected…
Budapest Mayor Karácsony Asks USA Not to Equate Orbán with Hungary
Gergely Karácsony apologized to a subcommittee of the United States Congress for the actions of…
Justice Minister: EU Enlargement Key to Future of Europe
The key to the future of Europe is the enlargement of the European Union and…
Father-in-law of Fidesz MEP Tamás Deutsch Murdered
László Lazsányi, father-in-law of Fidesz MEP Tamás Deutsch, and a well-known footballer in the 1980s,…
Rock Legend Kóbor, Singer of Original Version of Scorpions Classic “White Dove,” Dies of Covid
János Kóbor, legendary singer of Hungarian rock band Omega, died at the age of 79…
Teacher’s Unions Announce Strike after “Unacceptable” Pay Raise Offer by Gov’t
While talks are still ongoing, the government has already announced an increase in teacher’s salaries…
FM Szijjártó: Critics of Hungary-Russia Gas Deal Idle on Energy Diversification
Those slamming Hungary for cooperating with Russia on energy issues have themselves failed to act…
WizzAir Already Experiencing Effects on Travel from Omicron
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air, like many other airlines, is already feeling the negative impact…
Fidesz’ Németh: Maintaining Dialogue with US on Highest Level Key for Hungary
Zsolt Németh, the head of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, discussed security policy, economic cooperation and…
Minister Novák: Warsaw Meeting Involved Leaders Wanting to Preserve Sovereignty
Several political leaders who want to preserve sovereignty met in Warsaw on Saturday and decided…
Press Roundup: Porn Tycoon and Twin-Tailed Dog Party to Run for Seats in Parliament
Weeklies from across the political spectrum ponder the significance of outsiders in next April’s parliamentary…
Coronavirus: Almost 500 Fatalities, More Than 22,000 New Cases Registered Over the Weekend
489 patients died of Covid over the past 72 hours, while 22,699 new coronavirus infections…
Orbán to Ask Ethnic Kin Abroad to Participate in Hungary General Election
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will send letters to ethnic Hungarians abroad in the coming weeks…
House Speaker Kövér Says Opposition’s Policy Is “Openly Treacherous”
László Kövér, the speaker of parliament, accused the leftist opposition of pursuing “an openly treacherous…
PM Orbán Aims to Change Politics of Brussels
Brussels is supporting migration and does not protect families and children which should be the…
KDNP Expresses Concern Over Tusk-Márki-Zay Meeting
Leaders of Hungary’s junior ruling Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) have sent a letter to…
FM Szijjártó: Hungary Wants Ukrainian Relations of Mutual Respect
Hungary has an interest in Ukraine developing as a country of security, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s…
HR Ministry Marks Day of Persons with Disabilities
As there are nearly one million people living with some form of disability in Hungary,…
Army Program’s Final Airbus H145m Helicopter Arrives in Hungary
The last newly purchased Airbus H145M medium-sized military multirole helicopter to complete a fleet of…
Hungary Opens Ninth Support Center for Victims of Domestic Violence
A new victim support center has opened in Nyíregyháza, in eastern Hungary, bringing the total…
Construction Phase of Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade Set to Start in 2022
The construction phase of the Paks nuclear plant upgrade project is set to get under…
President Áder Vouches for Environmental Protection at Planet 2021 Expo
The aim of the Planet 2021 Budapest sustainability expo is not to scare monger but…
EU to Set Up News Agency Against Fake News, Leaves Out Hungary’s State Media
The European Union wants to take up the fight against fake news by setting up…
Coronavirus – LMP: Hungary Must Prepare for Prolonged Economic Slowdown
Hungary must prepare for the possibility of a prolonged economic slowdown due to the coronavirus…
Bird Flu: Whole Wild Bird Population of Festetics Castle in Keszthely Had to Be Destroyed
Due to bird flu, the entire bird population of the Helikon Castle Museum in Keszthely…
Pegasus Case: Data Authority Waiting for List of Targets
Hungary’s data protection authority (NAIH) has yet to close its investigation of the Pegasus case,…
Tram and Local Train in Budapest Decorated with Christmas Lights
On Wednesday, the “Light Fleet” of the Budapest Public Transport Company (BKK), consisting of six…
Vaccine Mandate for Health-Care Workers Legal, Top Court Rules
The government mandate requiring health-care workers to get vaccinated against Covid is not unconstitutional, as…
Government Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Roche Group
Hungary’s government signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Swiss pharmaceutical group Roche on Friday. Minister…
Tusk: “European People’s Party Welcomes Péter Márki-Zay”
On Thursday, the opposition’s joint candidate for prime minister, Péter Márki-Zay, held talks with Donald…
President Appoints András Koltay to Head Media Authority
President János Áder on Friday appointed András Koltay, the rector of the University of Public…
“There is no single uniform concept of rule of law” – Interview with Fidesz MEP László Trócsányi
Rule of law can vary from country to country because it is embedded historically, culturally,…
Orbán Gov’t Blocks Joint EU Representation at US Democracy Summit Because of Biden’s Snub
Hungary is blocking the European Union from participating in U.S. President Joe Biden’s Summit for…
Fidesz Vows to Stop ‘LGBTQ Lobby’ at Referendum, Opposition Says it’s Only Campaign Tool
The Parliament’s Fidesz-KDNP majority voted to hold a referendum concerning the child protection law. According…
Volt Festival 2022: Muse, The Killers, SUM41, Bring Me the Horizon, and Yungblud
After announcements for Sziget Festival, the first performers for the next VOLT Festival have been…
15 cm of Fresh Snow in Mátra Mountains – PHOTOS!
In the northeastern Hungarian Mátra Mountains, 15 cm of fresh snow fell by Friday morning….
PM Orbán: Brussels ‘Trying to Intervene’ in 2022 General Election
Hungary will use the referendum on its amendment to the child protection law to strengthen…
PM Orbán: Vaccination Day to Be Held in All Localities within 6 Weeks
A vaccination day will be held in all Hungarian localities within the next six weeks,…
Hungary’s Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 35,000
191 patients died of Covid over the past 24 hours, while 10,143 new coronavirus infections…
Planet 2021 – President Áder: Hungary Making Progress in Environmental Protection, More Needs to Be Done
Hungary has more work to do when it comes to environmental protection, but it must…
House Speaker: Norway’s ‘Gay Santa’ Ad ‘Desecrates a Beloved Holiday’
Speaker of Parliament László Kövér has slammed a Norwegian TV commercial featuring a gay Santa…
Foreign Minister: Hungary, Romania to Reconvene Mixed Cttee for Environmental Protection
Hungary and Romania will reconvene their mixed committee for environmental protection, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó…
Foreign Minister: ‘2021 Best Year in Hungarian-Russian Relations’
Due to vaccine purchases and the long-term gas supply agreement, “it is not an exaggeration…
Police Investigating Serbian Man Accused of Unruly Behaviour on Budapest-bound Flight
Budapest airport police have launched an investigation into the actions of an unruly Serbian passenger…
Pediatrician’s Association: More and More Children in Hospitals
Katalin Havasi, president of the Association of Pediatricians, believes that a vaccination rate of over…
Gov’t Extends National Vaccination Drive
The government has decided to add another week to the national vaccination drive now under…
Gov’t Extends National Vaccination Drive by Another Week
The government has decided to add another week to the national vaccination drive now under…
Sensational: Remains of Hungarian King Andrew I Identified in Tihany
The staff of the Research Center for the Humanities has reported a sensational find: the…
FM Szijjártó to Russia Today: West “Hypocritical” Regarding Russia and China
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó gave a thirty-minute interview to the Russian state-backed Russia Today TV‘s…
Justice Minister: Advocate General’s Proposal ‘Not the Verdict, Just an Opinion’
The opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union…
Hungary, Poland Suit Against Rule-of-law Conditionality ‘Should Be Dismissed,’ ECJ Advocate General Says
Campos Sánchez-Bordona, the Advocate-General of the European Court of Justice, on Thursday issued an opinion…
City Hall Case: After New Recordings, Mayor Karácsony Publishes All Sales Records since 2019
Two new recordings have been made public, with Gyula Gansperger still in the focus since…
mRNA Pioneer Karikó to Receive Franklin Medal
Katalin Karikó and co-researcher Drew Weissman will be among scientists recognised with next year’s Benjamin…
Coronavirus: Vaccination Rate Among Over-12’s at 70 %
The vaccination rate among Hungarians older than 12, the age group currently eligible for the…
Gov’t: Hungary Booster Vaccination Rate Highest in EU
Hungary has administered coronavirus booster shots to a greater share of its population than any…
Ethnography Museum to Reopen in ‘World-Class New Home’ Next Spring
The Museum of Ethnography will reopen at its new home, a “state of the art”…
United World Wrestling Chief Gets Hungarian State Award
Nenad Lalovic, president of United World Wrestling (UWW), was presented with the Officer’s Cross of…
Planet 2021 – Minister Süli: Green Future, Low Utility Bills Impossible Without Nuclear Energy
Climate protection, a green future and low utility bills are not possible without nuclear energy,…
Coronavirus: 218 Fatalities, More Than 10,000 New Cases Registered in Hungary
218 patients died of Covid over the past 24 hours, while 10,466 new coronavirus infections…
FM Szijjártó: Hungary ‘Generous’ in Its Support of Ukraine
Hungary has been “extremely generous” in its support of Ukraine in recent years, but still…
UK Nationals in Hungary Have One Month Left to Apply for Residency
UK nationals living in Hungary have only one month left to submit their residency application,…
OECD Forecasts Hungary’s Growth Slowing to 5 % in 2022
The OECD projects Hungary’s economic growth slowing to 5 percent in 2022 from 6.9 pc…
FM Szijjártó: NATO ‘Serious Miscalculation’ in Afghanistan
NATO has “seriously miscalculated” the situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Riga…
FM Szijjártó: NATO Must Focus on Challenges from South to Protect Europe
NATO must effectively handle challenges from the South and counter terrorism and migration if it…
Animal Welfare Laws Being Tightened in Hungary
Animal poisoning will be punished more severely, breeders will be prosecuted more severely, and participation…
Justice Min on LIBE Report: Gov’t Always Respected EU Values, Rejects Political Pressure
Widepsread corruption, threats to judicial independence, and media freedom are among the main findings of…
Hungary Donates 150,000 Covid Jabs to Tajikistan
Hungary is delivering 150,000 jabs of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to Tajikistan, Péter Szijjártó, the…
Hungary’s State Secretary for Sports Szabó Delegated to WADA Board
The sports ministers of the European Union have delegated Tünde Szabó, Hungary’s state secretary for…
FM Szijjártó: “Russia must be handled as a reality in the region”
The problems between East and West should be resolved through dialogue, a “new cold war”…
Coronavirus: 192 Fatalities, More Than 11,000 New Cases Registered in Hungary
192 patients died of Covid over the past 24 hours, while 11,152 new coronavirus infections…
Hungary Marks 25 Years as OECD Member
Hungary celebrated the 25th anniversary of its accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
Socialists Warn of Growing Poverty among Pensioners
The gap between pensions and wages is growing, and a growing number of Hungarian pensioners…
Agriculture Minister at Planet 2021: Hungary on Right Path to Food Security
The importance of food security and food sovereignty has grown considerably as a result of…
Budapest Mayor Will Not Veto Athletics World Championship
After a long political battle with varying intensity, the Budapest Mayor eventually announced that he…
Csontváry Painting Sets Record Starting Price for a Hungarian Work at Auction
Csontváry’s “Secret Island”, one of only a dozen or so paintings by the Hungarian master…
Hungary’s Popular Actor in Christmas Commercial Shown in Nine Countries
This year, Hungarian Telekom (Magyar Telekom) was the winner of German Telekom’s (Deutsche Telekom) competition…
Coronavirus: More Soldiers Assigned to Help out at Hospitals
The Hungarian Armed Forces is assigning more soldiers to help out staff at Hungary’s hospitals…
Justice Minister: Europe Can Only Be Reformed If Conservatives Dominate
The only way Europe can truly renew itself is if conservatives can be the dominant…
Coronavirus: More Than 3,000 Teachers Oppose Mandatory Vaccination
According to a new survey, several thousand teachers in Hungary do not want to be…
Coronavirus, EU, Alleged American Interference – FM Szijjártó Interviewed Again by CNN
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó gave an interview to CNN from the studio of the Hungarian…
Hungary Gross Wages Grow Above 9 % in September
Hungarian gross wages grew by an annual 9.1 percent in September, up from 8.9 percent…
Planet 2021 – Polish President: V4 Setting Example for EU to Follow
Cooperation in the Visegrad Group is setting an example in sustainability that the European Union…
Opposition to File Complaint about House Speaker Kövér’s Remarks
Hungary’s opposition alliance is filing a criminal complaint concerning Speaker of Parliament László Kövér’s recently…
Ruling Parties Defend Kövér, Suggest His Words were Twisted after Controversial Speech
In the wake of the publication of House Speaker László Kövér’s speech, in which he…
PM Orbán Congratulates New Czech PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has congratulated Czech counterpart Petr Fiala on becoming prime minister, the…
Constitution Protection Office Reacts to House Speaker László Kövér’s Speech
László Kövér’s speech last year, in which he named the opposition the greatest national security…
Planet 2021: President Áder Calls for Global Action Through Local Measures
The world must take action “globally as well as locally”, President János Áder said at…
Hospitals Ordered to Report Data Differently on Patients Needing Respiratory Care
Since last Friday, the number of patients on ventilators has fallen significantly, at least at…
Cabinet Chief: Gov’t to Conduct ‘Robust Campaign’ for Child Protection Referendum
The government firmly rejects any LGBTQ propaganda aimed at children and will conduct “a robust…
Press Roundup: Opposing Takes on Parliamentary Speaker’s Speech to National Security Officials
An opposition-leaning commentator believes the Speaker called on the security services to interfere with internal…
PM Orbán Holds Talks with European Commission Vice-president
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Maros Sefcovic, vice-president of the European Commission, for talks on…
Áder at Planet 2021: ‘Everyone must bear responsibility for the future’
The Planet Budapest 2021 Sustainability Expo and Summit got under way at the Hungexpo in…
President Áder at V4 Meeting: EU Must Protect Its Borders and Values
Europe is facing increasing migration pressure and the EU must prepare to protect its borders…
Coronavirus: Almost 200 Fatalities, More Than 6,000 New Cases Registered in Hungary
195 patients died of Covid over the past 24 hours, while 6,390 new coronavirus infections…
Press Roundup: Fears of Electoral Irregularities on Both Sides of the Political Spectrum
A liberal commentator fears that the new permanent residence regulations open up the possibility of…
Serval Captured in Northern Hungary Dies from Coronavirus
The serval, which was sighted last week in the Bükk Hills of northern Hungary and…
FM Szijjártó Suspects USA of Planning to Interfere in Hungarian Election
Péter Szijjártó has accused the United States of preparing to interfere in Hungary’s 2022 parliamentary…
Spox Kovács Shares Picture of His Unique and Surprising Advent Wreath
Sunday marked the first Sunday of the Advent season this year, and many Hungarian politicians…
Finance Minister: Growth to Exceed 5% in 2022
Hungary’s economy was one of the fastest to recover from the fallout of the coronavirus…
Hertha BSC Parts Ways with Hungarian Coach Dárdai
German Bundesliga team Hertha BSC Berlin parted ways with Hungarian coach Pál Dárdai on Monday,…
Great Hungarian Performance at Davis Cup Final Despite Defeats
Both the Australian and Croatian teams eventually beat the Hungarian men’s national tennis team at…
Coronavirus: Government Plans Further Vaccination Drives
The government is examining whether or not to declare Covid-19 immunity certificates as expired six…
Foreign Minister Calls for EU Help to Defend North Africa, Middle East Borders
The European Union should launch a comprehensive financial and technical programme to support the North…
Jobless Rate at 3.9% in October, KSH Reports
Hungary’s jobless rate was at 3.9 percent in October, edging down from 4.0 percent in…
“Kövér Must Go” – Reactions to House Speaker Labeling Opposition “National Security Threat”
The House Speaker labeling the opposition “the greatest threat to national security” in front of…
Fidesz’s Kövér Links Opposition to “Greatest National Security Risk”
A controversial speech made by László Kövér has been unveiled, in which the Speaker of…
First Vaccination Action Week’s Success in Numbers
In order to further increase vaccination coverage and control the epidemic, a Vaccination Action Week…
Budapest Mayor Signs Agreement on State Funding for City Public Transport
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony on Monday signed an agreement on the state funding of the…
Hungary Helps Christian Communities Survive, state secretary Soltész says
The Hungarian government supports Christian communities abroad in their fight for survival, Miklós Soltész, state…
LMP Pledges Annual HUF 300 Billion for Home Insulation Support
LMP will earmark an annual 300 billion forints (EUR 816m) to insulate residential buildings if…
Church Leaders Pray for Coronavirus Victims
Dignitaries of the Catholic, Reformed and Lutheran churches prayed together for coronavirus victims and the…
First Tram Train Linking Hódmezővásárhely and Szeged Starts Operation
The first tram train in Hungary, linking the cities of Hódmezővásárhely and Szeged, started operation…
Coronavirus: 460 Fatalities, 27,830 New Infections Registered Over the Weekend
460 patients died of Covid over the past 72 hours, while 27,830 new coronavirus infections were…
Press Roundup: Márki-Zay Supports Same Sex Marriage
A Christian conservative and a liberal commentator try to make sense of the opposition frontrunner’s…
Coronavirus: Hungary Joins Restrictions on Travellers from Southern Africa Over New Covid Variant
Hungary is joining a host of other countries in restricting air travel from the southern…
Coronavirus: Omicron Variant Not Yet Detected in Hungary
The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has not yet been detected in available samples in…