International Tourism Conference in Budapest

The Tourism Summit international conference, the summit meeting of the tourism industry, will be held in Budapest on October 14-15, organizer Visit Hungary told MTI. According to their information, more than a thousand people have registered for...

Shooting in Hungarian schools? Parents are not happy about the Defence Basics subject

The planned air rifle shooting as part of the school Defence Basics subject divides parents: while some view it positively for sports and discipline, others are concerned about firearm use in class. Do kids need another extra subject, or would...

What to know about the life and legacy of wildlife advocate Jane Goodall

Famed primatologist Jane Goodall, renowned for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, dedicated her life to helping all wild animals — a passion that lasted until her death this past week. She spent decades promoting humanitarian causes and the...

Have you heard about the concept of the Hungarian euro?

Hungary has not yet officially set a date for adopting the euro, but economic and social pressures are increasingly pushing for joining the common currency. More and more Hungarians want to use the euro According to the latest Eurobarometer...

Have you heard about the concept of the Hungarian euro?

Hungary has not yet officially set a date for adopting the euro, but economic and social pressures are increasingly pushing for joining the common currency. More and more Hungarians want to use the euro According to the latest Eurobarometer...

Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut supplies

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Lőrinc Mészáros’s wealth grows in a year by as much as the annual budget of several Hungarian cities

Once again, Lőrinc Mészáros tops Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the richest Hungarians. His fortune increased by hundreds of billions of forints in just a single year—a pace almost impossible to grasp by everyday standards. Where does such wealth come...

Hungarian President Awarded Kazakhstan’s Highest Honour during State Visit

At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok arrived in Astana for an official visit that underscored the strategic depth of Hungarian–Kazakh relations. Upon arrival at the presidential palace, Sulyok was...

Hungary shivers: Record-breaking cold hits the country at -4.6°C

Hungary experienced an exceptionally cold dawn on Friday, as a new national record for this date was set in the northern village of Zabar, Nógrád County. According to preliminary data published by HungaroMet, the temperature dropped to -4.6...

Hungary's Orban From Copenhagen Summit: "The EU Has Decided To Go To War"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is newly warning that EU leaders are preparing for war with Russia, soon after he participated in the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen. He has denounced this as "horrifying" that "the EU has...

Hungary to ease wind turbine installations in certain districts

A new legislative package under public consultation proposes designating zones, primarily in the northwestern part of the country, where wind turbines can be installed under more favourable conditions. If the proposal is approved, 17 subcounties...

Designer Walk in the 2nd District of Budapest, 9 - 11 October

Discover the expanding Design District of the 2nd district of Budapest with its unique workshops, showrooms, art spaces, design shops. A few iconic and newly opened places in the Margit Quarter have come together to invite you to a Designer Walk...

New era in transport: Serbian section of Budapest-Belgrade railway opens!

On Friday, the Serbian section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line was officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in the joint infrastructure project between the two countries. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attended the first...

Hungary Signs Largest LNG Supply Contract with Engie to Boost Energy Security

As reported by Економічна правда. Hungary has signed the largest LNG procurement contract in its history with the French company Engie – this is the second such deal in two months aimed at expanding supply sources and reducing dependence on...

Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Hungary, 11 - 19 November

The 22nd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival kicks off with a screening of Living Together, Of Course..., a documentary about an Israeli-Palestinian stand-up comedian. This year’s festival runs from November 11 to 19 and...

Renewed 'Moonlight Gorge' Hiking Trail in Hungary Officially Unveiled

Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. has completed the conservation and ecotourism renovation of the Holdvilág Gorge, ensuring that one of Hungary’s most visited ravines can now welcome hikers more safely while offering them an even richer experience. This was...

Hungarian state-owned power utility company acquires majority stake in leading Serbian energy construction companies

Hungarian state-owned power utility company MVM Zrt., which signed a share purchase agreement with Serbia’s Maneks Group in July to increase its stake in Energotehnika Juzna Backa and Elektromontaza Kraljevo from 33.4% to 60%, has successfully...

Mohu’s Recycling Success Met With Bitter Irony by Large Retail Partners

Any frustrated shoppers waiting in line at Hungary’s supermarkets to return cans and bottles while assistants strive to restore the machines that are key to the process back to working order may take comfort: their patience is contributing to an...

Hungarian railway company to close busy railway line because of a Debrecen battery factory

On 19th October, MÁV will permanently close the railway line number 106 between Debrecen and Nagykereki. Although parts of the line were refurbished in recent years, passenger rail services on this section will cease due to the land requirements...

Budapest Expanded Media Art Biennale Grapples With The Digital Zeitgeist – Susan Schulman

In an era when the digital medium has become not just a tool but an extension of consciousness itself, We Are Not Alone, part of the Budapest Expanded Media Art Biennale, boldly explores new traditions and languages shaped by our time. On view at...