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Media: European Council chief urges EU capitals to unblock Ukraine's accession process by bypassing Hungary
European Council President António Costa has taken the lead in advancing Ukraine's EU membership bid despite opposition from Hungary ahead of a key summit of EU leaders in Copenhagen this week. As reported by Politico, according to five diplomats...

Several EU countries defend veto rights on EU membership applications for their own reasons, which could harm Ukraine – media
Some European Union countries do not support the idea of introducing a qualified majority to accelerate the accession of Ukraine and Moldova for their own reasons and thus may become situational allies of Hungary, not sharing its position on...

European Democrats Mock Hungary's Victor Orbán Over ‘Safari’ Protest at Family Estate
The European Democrats, a centrist political group in Brussels, mocked Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after images of anti-corruption protesters dressed as zebras outside a lavish estate tied to his family went viral. Nearly a thousand...

One of Budapest’s most iconic thermal baths is closing for renovations until 2028
Spas are a huge part of Budapest’s cultural fabric – and the Gellért, a legendary art nouveau spa richly decorated with Zsolnay tiling, is one of the most iconic venues in the city. However, as of today (October 1), you won’t be able to visit the...
Red Bull is conquering sport with no plans of slowing down
When Newcastle take on Saracens on Friday evening in their first Prem fixture of the season, it will mark the start of a new era for the club. One Newcastle fans hope will see the team sprout new wings. Red Bull’s takeover of English rugby’s...

Record Autumn Low: Historic Cold Hits Northern Hungary
A seasonal record daily low of -1.8 C was measured in Lénárddaróc, in northern Hungary, on Tuesday, the national weather service said on its website. The second coldest spot in Hungary was Zabar, also in northern Hungary, with -0.4 C, HungaroMet...

House of Music Hungary Launches Free Online Series on World Music Day
The House of Music Hungary is celebrating World Music Day with the launch of a new online series that will showcase exclusive performances recorded in its concert hall. The initiative aims to make the institution’s unique productions accessible...

Cinemira International Children Film Festival in Budapest in October
The Cinemira International Children’s Film Festival is Hungary’s only event dedicated to films for children and teenagers. This year, the festival expands to two weekends to reach a wider young audience. Cinemira TEEN takes place from October 8-10...

Food Courier Troubles: Wolt Fined Again in Hungary
The Budapest Metropolitan Government Office fined the local unit of food delivery company Wolt HUF 60m over occupational safety violations, the National Economy Ministry (NGM) said. Inspectors found a lack of protective equipment, improperly fixed...

Hungary Must Lead EU on Migration — An Interview with Juan Soto Gómez
Juan Soto Gómez is a Spanish conservative activist and commentator, and the founder and CEO of Fortius, recognized for his sharp interventions on migration, sovereignty, and the future of Europe’s right. He was a distinguished speaker at the...

BMW opens new Hungarian plant for series production of BMW iX3
BMW Group has inaugurated its new vehicle manufacturing facility in Debrecen, Hungary. The plant is set to commence series production of the BMW iX3, the first vehicle from the Neue Klasse, by late October. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs...

Sunday Brunch at Pavilon Restaurant & Bar in Budapest
The city’s favorite Sunday Brunch at Pavilon Restaurant & Bar, the green oasis of Dorothea Hotel. Every Sunday from 12:30 to 15:00, indulge in a lavish, weekly-changing buffet that blends seasonality, creativity, and international flavors. With...

Snag for EU’s support of Kyiv after aid opponent wins Czech election
The prospect loomed of the EU’s support for Ukraine being further hampered by some of its members after the billionaire Andrej Babis won the Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections. Babis’s campaign pledge of halting military aid to Ukraine...

Influence Media Joins More Agencies Global Network
Hungarian-owned integrated communications agency Influence Media has joined the More Agencies global agency network, which provides customized marketing, communications, and public affairs services in nearly 30 countries through its local...

Hungary, Slovakia Push Back on US Demands to Cut Russian Oil
Sun 28 Sep 2025 | 10:44 PM Slovakia has reaffirmed its continued reliance on Russian oil despite mounting pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump, joining Hungary in resisting calls to halt energy imports from Moscow. During a meeting in...

European Championship of Mongolian National Wrestling to Take Place in Budapest
Ulaanbaatar, October 1, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Mongolian National Wrestling Federation (MNWA) has released the official tournament schedule and activities for October 2025. The highlight of the month will be the “Golden Cup” tournament, featuring a...

Hungarian propaganda against Ukraine: what the Orban regime is spreading
H Статті ₴ Kyiv is funding Hungarian opposition journalists to criticize Orban. Ukrainian Intelligence has taken control of the opposition party Tisza and is now, together with Brussels, trying to replace the Hungarian government with a puppet...

LEGO Inaugurates HUF 54 Billion Expansion in Hungary - World's 2nd Largest LEGO Plant
Danish toy maker LEGO inaugurated a HUF 54bn expansion at its manufacturing base in Nyiregyhaza (NE Hungary). The investment, which expanded packaging and manufacturing capacity and created 300 jobs, was supported with a HUF 4.3bn government...

Gustav Mahler: Symphony of a Thousand, Opera House Budapest, 1 October
classical Mahler’s monumental work, which sets the universe to music, has been part of the OPERA’s repertoire since 2020. This year, the powerful prayer will once again be performed on the stage of the Opera House, with the participation of our...

New 1.3 Billion Forints Scheme to Fight Cybercrime Launched in Hungary
A scheme supported by the European Union aimed at detecting, documenting and preventing cybercrime, identifying the perpetrators, and recovering the assets affected has been launched by the national police headquarters ORFK and the national...