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On the southern shore of Lake Balaton, the ice has reached a thickness of 12-15 centimeters.
17/01/2026

On the southern shore of Lake Balaton, the ice has reached a thickness of 12-15 centimeters.

Winter sports enthusiasts can now enjoy one of the most popular winter pastimes on Lake Balaton and Lake Velence.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities are investigating allegations of a possible vote-buying scheme allegedly involving...
16/01/2026

Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities are investigating allegations of a possible vote-buying scheme allegedly involving opposition politician Yulia Tymoshenko, following a broader probe launched by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) back in December.

Investigators said the case involves alleged bribery of MPs, while the former prime minister denies all accusations.

On January 15, the Committee of National Remembrance (NEB) organized a panel discussion in Budapest entitled “Set in sto...
16/01/2026

On January 15, the Committee of National Remembrance (NEB) organized a panel discussion in Budapest entitled “Set in stone?” on the Beneš decrees with Hungarian participants from southern Slovakia.

Anyone who rejects the Beneš peace order can be punished. This is a violation of freedom of expression, as it restricts a fundamental right.

The program structure of the new season reflects a commitment to supporting young designers as a key mission.
16/01/2026

The program structure of the new season reflects a commitment to supporting young designers as a key mission.

Designers from eight countries will attend the 17th Budapest Central European Fashion Week, taking place from February 9 to 15.

The Liszt Academy of Music has unveiled the 2026 edition of the prestigious Bartók World Competition, once again focusin...
16/01/2026

The Liszt Academy of Music has unveiled the 2026 edition of the prestigious Bartók World Competition, once again focusing on composers.

The aim is to store solar energy that has already been generated but is currently being lost, thereby reducing the vulne...
16/01/2026

The aim is to store solar energy that has already been generated but is currently being lost, thereby reducing the vulnerability of households and the load on the electricity system.

Government to subsidize home battery storage with €6,300 grants as part of a €2.1 billion initiative to boost solar utilization.

The 11 percent minimum wage increase will benefit those involved in agriculture as well, announced Minister of Agricultu...
16/01/2026

The 11 percent minimum wage increase will benefit those involved in agriculture as well, announced Minister of Agriculture István Nagy on his social media page.

István Nagy said higher wage thresholds and flat-rate taxation will improve income security for farmers and agricultural enterprises.

The 21-year-old athlete has closed an outstanding year, winning two European Championship titles.
16/01/2026

The 21-year-old athlete has closed an outstanding year, winning two European Championship titles.

Our athletes made a strong showing in several other categories, highlighting the nation’s continued dominance in continental swimming.

Mihály Kiss, a master’s student in computer science and software engineering at the University of Szeged (SZTE), has dev...
16/01/2026

Mihály Kiss, a master’s student in computer science and software engineering at the University of Szeged (SZTE), has developed an AI text recognition tool that works in Hungarian. Based on tests, the solution is able to distinguish with remarkable accuracy between texts written by humans and those generated by large language models.

The tool is able to distinguish with remarkable accuracy between texts written by humans and those generated by large language models.

While the UK has barred her entry, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that she is “always welcome to Hunga...
16/01/2026

While the UK has barred her entry, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that she is “always welcome to Hungary.”

How does one become a fighter pilot? And once you are one, how do you stay alive after ejecting into the sea? What are t...
16/01/2026

How does one become a fighter pilot? And once you are one, how do you stay alive after ejecting into the sea? What are their tasks and what kind of year are air traffic controllers expecting in Szolnok (central Hungary)? These were among the questions answered on the January 13 broadcast of M1’s program HadERŐ – Hazámat szolgálom! (DefenseForce – I serve my country!).

In the program, Attila Demkó spoke to viewers about the security policy challenges facing our country and Europe in the new year.

The Hungarian government continues to say no to migration, contrary to the Tisza Party (largest opposition – editor’s no...
16/01/2026

The Hungarian government continues to say no to migration, contrary to the Tisza Party (largest opposition – editor’s note), thus this will also be an important issue in the April elections, Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, wrote on Facebook on Thursday.

The minister was responding in his recent post to the stabbing of two people by an Eritrean immigrant in Ulm, Germany, the previous day.

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