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State Secy Potápi: Gov’t to Continue Cooperation With Western European Hungarian Organisations

The state secretary noted that after the coronavirus pandemic, the government could re-launch its children and youth programs this year.

Ukraine Crisis: PM Orbán, Johnson Discuss State of Affairs

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday talked to his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the phone and discussed the "worrisome" situation in Ukraine, the PM's press chief has said.

FM Szijjártó: Hungary to Speed Up Paks Expansion, Solar Energy Investments

Hungary will speed up the construction of the Paks nuclear power station so that it can start operations by 2030, Szijjártó said.

Zelenskyy Criticizes Hungary for Not Having a Common Position With Other EU Countries

Zelenskyy believes that Hungary and Turkey in particular are not showing solidarity with his country: "Something is wrong with Hungary," he said.

Justice Minister Briefs Ambassadors of EU Member States

Regarding the bloc's future, "I underlined that it is worrying how the European Parliament is trying to achieve its ideological goals by disguising them as citizens' recommendations," the minister said.

FM Szijjártó: Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade Project Reaches Milestone

Once the final construction plan is approved, the construction phase of the project can begin, Szijjártó said.

Orbán Meets Le Pen: ‘Europeans Must Be Protected’

The prime minister and Le Pen agreed that European parties "representing traditional values must work together to protect the continent's nations in times of danger and war."

Society

Hungary’s Population Decline Continues in April

The natural population loss was 4,368 in April this year as against 8,564 in April 2021.

Teachers’ Union to Take All Legal Steps to Defend Right to Strike

The union, which held a congress on May 27 and 28, decided to uphold its strike demands and continue legal procedures to protect the right to strike.

Former President Áder: Protecting Global Ecological Balance Gains in Importance

This year's festival focuses on "green redesigning", including the reasonable and sustainable management of recyclable materials and efforts to reduce waste, János Áder said.

Close to 11,000 Refugees Arrive From Ukraine on Friday

Police issued temporary residence permits valid for thirty days to 301 people, the police website said on Saturday.

Close to 10,000 Refugees Arrive from Ukraine on Thursday

Budapest police received 259 refugees, 102 children among them.

Ukrainian War: Number of Refugees Fleeing to Hungary Shows Sharp Decline

"On Sunday, when I was in the BOK hall, there was only one refugee in the entire hall," someone who works in the central, state-organized relief center said.

Hungarian Woman Who Killed, Dismembered Ex-partner in Vienna Sentenced

The court in Szolnok convicted the woman for killing her partner in a Viennese apartment and transporting the dismembered body in a rental car to Hungary, where she hid the remains in an irrigation canal with the help of her mother.

Economy

Petrol Station Owners: License-Plate-Based Fuelling Unfeasible

According to Gábor Egri, President of the Association of Independent Petrol Stations if drivers fill up with petrol at the official price and the number plate is not Hungarian, there is not much they can do afterward.

Wizz Air Flight Turns Back From Runway in Budapest

Passengers were asked to leave the flight, and facility operator Budapest Airport.

Technology Minister Palkovics Opens Intl Automobile and Tuning Show

In his opening address, László Palkovics said Hungary's automotive industry was at a turning point and will need to be prepared for "unprecedented challenges" in terms of new technologies.

Finance Min: Next Year’s Draft Budget Includes 3.5% Deficit Target

Varga said in a comment posted on social media that the government's aim was to create a crisis-proof economy.

Details: New Fuel Prices for Vehicles with Foreign License Plates

Those who traveled to Hungary to refuel could often save tens of euros on a single fill-up. This, however, quickly changed today.

Hungarian Erste Bank Wrongfully ‘Sanctions’ Russian and Belarusian Clients

Erste Bank acknowledged that there had been mixups when it suspended the account services of several Russian and Belarusian clients, but said it would withdraw the wrongful terminations.

GKI CEO on Govt’s Windfall Taxes: ‘No Such Thing as Extra Profit’

According to László Molnár it is incomprehensible why the government does not instead impose a special tax on successful sectors such as construction.

Culture

Hungarian Company’s ‘Water Snooper’ Wins Second Place in NASA Competition

"Technical discussions are underway about participating in another mission, where the goal would be to reach the South Pole of the Moon within a year, Dr. Tibor Pacher, founder and leader of Puli Space Technologies said.

Pécs to Celebrate Renowned Op Art Artist Vasarely with Festival

The festival, to be organized for the first time, will open with a glass exhibition, to be followed by an op art themed fashion show and a DJ show.

Museum of Ethnography Inaugurates New Home – PHOTOS!

Museum director Lajos Kemecsi said the 150-year-old institution was getting a home "tailored to its own needs" for the very first time.

New York to Host Second Hungarian Contemporary Arts Festival

The festival's organizer, the Hungary L!ve Arts Foundation, aims to bring Hungarian culture closer to New York, MOME said in a statement.

Budapest Margaret Island Theater Cancels Performance of Pro-Russian Ukrainian Pianist

"The Margitszigeti Színház Nonprofit Kft. strongly rejects the pianist's position and joins the official position of Hungary and the international community condemning Russia's war aggression against Ukraine with many civilian victims in all respects," the theater writes.

Müpa Starts Ticket Sale for 2022/23 Season

Chinese pianist star Yuja Wang will give a concert with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Viktoria Mullova with the Orchestra de la Suisse Romande and Marting Grubinger with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra.

mRNA Pioneer Katalin Karikó Awarded Honorary Degree from Yale University

An Ivy League research university founded in 1701, Yale said that "Karikó's personal story of perseverance and resilience, which came to be widely known during the pandemic, has been inspirational to many".

Sport

World #5 Chess Player, Hungarian-born Richárd Rapport to Switch to Romanian Colors

The Hungarian Chess Federation (MSSZ) was convinced that Richárd Rapport would be the first player on the Hungarian men's national team at the 2024 Olympiad in Budapest.

“All-Hungarian” German Cup Final Won by RB Leipzig

While SC Freiburg employs Roland Sallai, RB Leipzig includes Hungarian football's perhaps biggest talent Dominik Szoboszlai, in addition to defender Willi Orbán and goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi.

Hungarian Mountaineer Szilárd Suhajda Climbs Fourth Highest Peak on Earth

"My happiness is boundless, I can't wait to tell the story of my climb - it was a great experience!", Szilárd Suhaja wrote.

Singing of Szekler Anthem at Hockey World Cup Generates Outcry in Romania

"If you don't respect Romania, you have no business wearing a red-yellow-blue jersey!" said Romanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Sorin Grindean.

Govt Commissioner: Hungary Grande Partenza ‘Exceeded all Expectations’

Révész said "at least a quarter of a million people" encouraged riders along the route, contributing to "a sensational mood."

Giro d’Italia: Cavendish Wins 3rd Stage

Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands, the winner of the first stage on Friday, maintains his lead.

Áron Szilágyi Wins Sabre Gold at FIE Grand Prix in Padua

The three-time Olympic champion defeated American Cody Ji and German Colin Heathcock 15-10, Frenchman Tom Seitz 15-5, and Romanian Iulian Teodosiou 15-6 in the main draw of 64.

Lifestyle

Lunar Eclipse in Hungary – PHOTOS and VIDEO

On Monday there was a total lunar eclipse at dawn, visible from Hungary as a partial lunar eclipse on the horizon before sunrise.

Valley of Arts Festival to Offer over 2,000 Programs near Lake Balaton

The main venue of pop music will be at Kapolcs's Panorama Stage with concerts by Budapest Bar, Blahalouisiana, Hiperkarma, Vad Fruttik, 30Y, Carson Coma and László Dés.

Keszthely Chosen One of Best Waterfront Cities in Europe

The Hungarian lake town of Keszthely found next to Lake Balaton managed to come in ninth place.

Hungarian Chicken Thigh Hunter’s Stew “Vadas” – with Recipe!

Hungarian Hunter’s Stew (Vadas - literally ‘of the wild’) is a characteristically mysterious, but without a doubt Hungarian dish.

Hungarian Winners of Giro d’Italia Get Porcelain Trophies From Hollóháza

The Giro winners' trophy is a traditional-shaped goblet vase, all three handmade with extraordinary care, entirely by hand by master porcelain makers.

Only Hungarian Music to Be Played in Shops for a Day in Support of Hungarian Artists

"I thought that Hungarian popular music deserved enough attention to be played on these channels, like in shops. I then contacted background music providers and asked them to play only Hungarian music for one day," recalled Szabolcs Nagy, the main organizer of the event.

Study Names Budapest One of Best European Destinations for Marathon Runners

Budapest offers runners an attractive running route, with 394 landmarks across the city to take in.

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State Secy Potápi: Gov’t to Continue Cooperation With Western European Hungarian Organisations

Ukraine Crisis: PM Orbán, Johnson Discuss State of Affairs

FM Szijjártó: Hungary to Speed Up Paks Expansion, Solar Energy Investments

Zelenskyy Criticizes Hungary for Not Having a Common Position With Other EU Countries

Justice Minister Briefs Ambassadors of EU Member States

FM Szijjártó: Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade Project Reaches Milestone

Orbán Meets Le Pen: ‘Europeans Must Be Protected’

Hungary’s Population Decline Continues in April

Teachers’ Union to Take All Legal Steps to Defend Right to Strike

Former President Áder: Protecting Global Ecological Balance Gains in Importance

Close to 11,000 Refugees Arrive From Ukraine on Friday

Close to 10,000 Refugees Arrive from Ukraine on Thursday

Ukrainian War: Number of Refugees Fleeing to Hungary Shows Sharp Decline

Hungarian Woman Who Killed, Dismembered Ex-partner in Vienna Sentenced

Petrol Station Owners: License-Plate-Based Fuelling Unfeasible

Wizz Air Flight Turns Back From Runway in Budapest

Technology Minister Palkovics Opens Intl Automobile and Tuning Show

Finance Min: Next Year’s Draft Budget Includes 3.5% Deficit Target

Details: New Fuel Prices for Vehicles with Foreign License Plates

Hungarian Erste Bank Wrongfully ‘Sanctions’ Russian and Belarusian Clients

GKI CEO on Govt’s Windfall Taxes: ‘No Such Thing as Extra Profit’

Hungarian Company’s ‘Water Snooper’ Wins Second Place in NASA Competition

Pécs to Celebrate Renowned Op Art Artist Vasarely with Festival

Museum of Ethnography Inaugurates New Home – PHOTOS!

New York to Host Second Hungarian Contemporary Arts Festival

Budapest Margaret Island Theater Cancels Performance of Pro-Russian Ukrainian Pianist

Müpa Starts Ticket Sale for 2022/23 Season

mRNA Pioneer Katalin Karikó Awarded Honorary Degree from Yale University

World #5 Chess Player, Hungarian-born Richárd Rapport to Switch to Romanian Colors

“All-Hungarian” German Cup Final Won by RB Leipzig

Hungarian Mountaineer Szilárd Suhajda Climbs Fourth Highest Peak on Earth

Singing of Szekler Anthem at Hockey World Cup Generates Outcry in Romania

Govt Commissioner: Hungary Grande Partenza ‘Exceeded all Expectations’

Giro d’Italia: Cavendish Wins 3rd Stage

Áron Szilágyi Wins Sabre Gold at FIE Grand Prix in Padua

Lunar Eclipse in Hungary – PHOTOS and VIDEO

Valley of Arts Festival to Offer over 2,000 Programs near Lake Balaton

Keszthely Chosen One of Best Waterfront Cities in Europe

Hungarian Chicken Thigh Hunter’s Stew “Vadas” – with Recipe!

Hungarian Winners of Giro d’Italia Get Porcelain Trophies From Hollóháza

Only Hungarian Music to Be Played in Shops for a Day in Support of Hungarian Artists

Study Names Budapest One of Best European Destinations for Marathon Runners