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07/09/2025

The Galya Lookout Tower, one of Hungary’s highest and most beautiful panoramic towers, was renamed in honor of Lajos Thuróczy in the Mátra Mountains. On the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary nature lover and one of the founders of the National Blue Trail, a memorial plaque was unveiled and the lookout tower was ceremoniously renamed.

On the 100th anniversary of his birth, Hungary’s Galya Lookout Tower was renamed the Lajos Thuróczy Lookout Tower.

06/09/2025

From the pair’s clutch of four eggs, two chicks successfully hatched.

This summer, Black-winged Kite advanced to become Hungary’s newest breeding bird species by building a nest.

05/09/2025

Researchers from the University of Szeged (SZTE) have identified a genetic connection between Sarmatian populations buried near the Ural Mountains and those who later settled in the Carpathian Basin, according to a new study published on the university’s website.

University of Szeged researchers uncover genetic link between steppe nomads and early Hungarian Plain settlers.

05/09/2025

An opinion piece by the news portal ma7.sk explores why Hungarian youth are falling for the one-man party TISZA, presenting the psychology of political seduction.

Opinion piece examines political appeal of the TISZA party, the secrecy around their tax plans, and the impact they have on young voters.

05/09/2025

The Főtér Festival, a meeting place for the Hungarian community of Baia Mare and Maramures, runs from September 1 to 7.

The Főtér Festival has brought together the region’s dispersed Hungarians for a celebration of heritage, music, and community building.

05/09/2025

Vehicle operators are now legally responsible for ensuring that all occupants are wearing seatbelts—regardless of whether the violation is committed by the driver or a passenger.

As of July 5, Hungary has introduced stricter traffic regulations, extending objective liability to include the failure to wear a seatbelt

05/09/2025

A major international conference exploring fashion and costume history, titled Transcultural Fashion/Costume Narratives, is taking place from September 5–7 in Fertőd (western Hungary) and Budapest. The three-day event is hosted by the Esterházy Palace and the Kunsthalle, Hall of Arts (Műcsarnok), according to a statement released by the Institute for Art Theory and Methodology of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA MMKI).

From Esterházy Palace to Budapest’s Kunsthalle, global experts explore the cultural power of clothing, costume, and media across borders.

05/09/2025

Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, firmly rejected further criticism from his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski, on Thursday in Budapest.

Hungarian Foreign Minister defends national interests and criticizes Brussels over sanctions, economic isolation, and Ukraine conscription.

05/09/2025

Interest in Home (Otthon) Start has exceeded all expectations, with young people realizing that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy their own home, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote in a post on his page on Thursday.

The Prime Minister highlighted record interest in the government’s housing initiative and pledged further family-friendly tax cuts.

05/09/2025

The discount airline will fly twice a week between Hungary and the capital of North Macedonia from March 30, 2026, airportal.hu reported.

Wizz Air will relaunch flights between Budapest and Skopje from March 30, 2026, offering two weekly connections on Mondays and Fridays.

05/09/2025

Hungary continues to lead Europe with the lowest household gas and electricity prices, thanks to the government’s utility price reduction scheme, according to Szilárd Németh, government commissioner responsible for maintaining the policy.

Energy commissioner warns that ending Russian imports and lifting subsidies would triple household costs and threaten energy security.

05/09/2025

Miklós Barabás and Gyula Benczúr masterpieces are to be sold via public tender as part of the Dunaferr group’s asset liquidation.

Barabás and Benczúr originals offered in public sale as Dunaferr liquidation puts €51,000 worth of cultural treasures up for grabs.

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