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...

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...

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...

Khel Vaani | After Delhi’s Para Glory, Los Angeles 2028 Is India’s Next Frontier

Last Updated:October 06, 2025, 14:40 IST After a stunning 22-medal performance in Delhi, India’s para-athletes have shown what’s possible. The challenge now is to scale up and aim for 50 medals at Los Angeles India's Nishad Kumar celebrates after...

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...

Air Canada’s Vacation’s Nino Montagnese has a message for travel advisors

As it celebrates 50 years of travel, Air Canada Vacation’s Vice President, Nino Montagnese penned a letter to travel advisors and supplier partners to say ‘Thanks.’ In it, Montagnese writes: “I wanted to take a moment to personally reach out and...

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...

Babiš vows loyalty to Europe as Czech government talks begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babiš, whose party topped a national vote this weekend, vowed a pro-western course as he started talks on the next government expected no sooner than in November. Babiš’s ANO (YES) party won 34.5 per cent of the...

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...

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...

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's Fidesz on the defensive after paedophile allegations against high-level government officials

Hungary’s ruling conservative Fidesz party has been placed on the defensive this week after opposition MPs brought rumours circulating online into the political arena regarding the alleged involvement of Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen in a...

Hungarian drone violates Ukrainian airspace; explosion near South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant: September 26 latest

Ukrainian military spotted reconnaissance drone over the Hungary–Ukraine border, President Zelensky says it could be spying on infrastructure. IAEA reports drone explosion near South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant. Hungarian reconnaissance drone...

Budapest Design Week: 175 Programs on Between 8 - 19 October

With the motto Fluid Boundaries, reflecting on the blurring boundaries of the design industry, the 2025 Budapest Design Week awaits visitors with more than 175 colorful events, the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency (MDDÜ) just announced to MTI. As...

Sting 3.0, MVM Dome Budapest, 18 June

17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING has added new concerts to his highly revered “STING 3.0” World Tour, including Budapest on Thursday, June 18 at MVM Dome. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic...

Classical Music Playlist, September 29, 2025

Asger Hamerik was the most well-known Danish composer after the earlier Niels Gade. From 1871 he served as director of the Peabody Institute Music Conservatory in Baltimore for 27 years, until 1898. During that time he composed his Symphony No. 5,...

Hungarian Defence Ministry denies involvement in drone launches into Ukraine

A Hungarian flag. Photo: Getty Images The Hungarian Defence Ministry has claimed that it is not involved in the launch of drones towards Ukraine, which was reported by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday 26 September. Source: Hungarian...