UK travel warning as new entry requirements issued for popular destinations

It could take a little longer than usual to get through border control. The new entry/exit system for certain European countries starts next week(Image: Getty) Brits planning an autumn getaway are being warned that border checks may take slightly...

Slovenian Film Days Open in Budapest with Oscar Entry Little Trouble Girls

The 9th Slovenian Film Days will begin on Thursday in Budapest with the screening of Slovenia’s Oscar-nominated film Little Trouble Girls (Kaj ti je deklica) by Urška Djukić. The festival’s opening event takes place at Toldi Cinema, followed by a...

British virtuoso to perform live in Budapest – secure your ticket now before they sell out!

Today, 17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING has added new concerts to his highly revered “STING 3.0” World Tour, presented by the Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation, including Budapest on Thursday, June 18 at MVM Dome. British virtuoso...

This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 06 October

Every day has a story. Every date carries echoes from the past. What happened on October 4th throughout history? What moments shaped nations, science, art, and people? In this article, we will journey through those events. On October 4, 1957, the...

Incredible true story of bed-hopping female spy who used sex as weapon & inspired 007 character before tragic end

THE makers of a new film about Britain’s greatest female spy have been caught up in Russia’s war against the West. Movie The Partisan tells the incredible real-life story of a bed-hopping Polish aristocrat who was so successful against the Germans...

Trump wants to slap 100% tariffs on movies made outside the US

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that the US' film industry had been "stolen" by other countries through what he described as unfair competition. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on movies...

Reciprocal Response: Hungary Blocks Ukrainian News Outlets

Hungary on Monday decided to block certain Ukrainian news portals as a reciprocal response to a similar move by Ukraine, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday. In a Facebook post, Gergely Gulyas said Ukraine, in spite of its...

Ballet Pécs: Carmen, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 30 September

Carmen is the symbol of freedom. Her story is the drama of inextinguishable, uninhibited love. "Carmen\'s story, the characters\' world of extreme emotions and Bizet\'s music is very powerful and inspiring. For me, the main inspiration comes from...

European Council president seeks to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine’s EU accession, Politico reports

European Council President Antonio Costa is exploring ways to overcome Hungary’s continued resistance to Ukraine’s bid for European Union membership, Politico reported on Sept. 29, citing undisclosed diplomats and officials. The news comes ahead...

Hungary: Hate speech and media pressure in election run-up

Hungarians were shocked last week to learn that the chief of police in the southern city of Hodmezövasarhely had taken his own life. In the preceding days, he had been the target of personal attacks in a pro-government local newspaper after...

Late-night TV in the US has a storied history of political commentary and presidential engagement

Earlier this month, it looked as if late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had lost his job after his network, ABC, pulled his show over controversial comments he made about the death of Charlie Kirk. But within a week he was back, and his show...

As Trump threatens 100% tariffs on overseas film productions, will studios say ‘bye bye’ to beautiful Budapest?

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted to his Truth Social page that he wants to restore the film business after it was “stolen” by foreign countries, slamming California Governor Gavin Newsom for making it so easy for them to do so, “like...

Winners and losers from the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix

It was a pole-to-checkers victory for George Russell at the Singapore Grand Prix, but further down the field, we saw drama in the McLaren camp as the F1 2025 title fight gets ever closer to its conclusion. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners...

Rocky IV: The Quintessential Cold War Sports Movie at 40

“Two worlds collide, rival nations. It’s a primitive clash venting years of frustrations…Is it East versus West or man against man?” “Two worlds collide, rival nations. It’s a primitive clash venting years of frustrations…Is it East versus West or...

Yungang Fashion Festival blends millennial heritage with modern design

[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The ancient capital Datong in Shanxi province witnessed a remarkable fusion of history and haute couture as the Yungang Fashion Festival kicked off in front of the iconic Cave 20 of the Yungang Grottoeson...

Chemical Castration Coming for Pedophiles in Hungary?

Opposition Jobbik deputy leader Balazs Ander said on Monday that he had recently submitted a parliamentary resolution proposal aimed at tightening penalties for pedophile crimes and strengthening the child protection system. Ander told a press...

Rio edition of Zayed Charity Run ends with 3,000+ runners

Rio de Janeiro: The Zayed Charity Run has concluded its second stop of the 2025–2026 season in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing more than 3,000 runners from around the world, including over 200 participants from the UAE, in a vibrant event...

Pro-European party wins Moldovan elections; hromadske gets banned in Hungary: September 29 latest

Moldova's pro-European party, led by the current President Maia Sandu, won parliamentary elections. Hungary banned several Ukrainian media outlets, including hromadske. Ukraine destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using an FPV drone. Pro-European...

Dragon boating strengthens China-Hungary friendship

BUDAPEST, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese festival tradition is finding new life on Hungary's rivers, where long, brightly painted dragon boats have become a symbol of friendship between the two countries, according to Peter Jarosi, president of...

Hungary rejects Zelensky's claim of drone airspace violation

BUDAPEST, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Hungary on Friday firmly rejected a claim by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Hungarian reconnaissance drones may have violated Ukraine's airspace. Zelensky wrote earlier on the social media platform X...