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Hungary on the Frontline against Turning Georgia into Another Proxy-war Wasteland

Coordination between political forces defending their fragile democracies in Europe is now deemed essential.

Prime Minister Orbán in Ankara: Ukraine and Energy Supplies Dominate Talks

Both leaders underscored the urgency of brokering peace in Ukraine.

“The future has begun:” Prime Minister Orbán Meets with Donald Trump

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and Gellért Jászai, President of 4iG, also took part in the talks.

Hungary Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Syrian Christians

Tristan Azbej warned that misinformation endangers Syrian Christians, urging responsible communication.

Minister Calls for Meeting to Address Corruption Issues in EU Institutions

János Bóka proposed to start working together with the incoming Polish Presidency to convene the meeting.

Hungarian Embassy in Damascus Closed after Fall of Assad Regime

Hungary remains committed to supporting stability in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Christian communities.

Hungarian EU Presidency: Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area from January 1.

The Hungarian Presidency of the EU Council played a pivotal role in advancing Schengen enlargement.

Society

30 Years of Serbia’s Hungarian Association “Exemplary”

Lőrinc Nacsa also acknowledged the late István Pásztor, the former president of the VMSZ.

FDA Accepts Richter’s Marketing Authorization for Denosumab Biosimilars

Hikma, a UK-based company, signed an exclusive sales and licensing agreement with Richter.

Secretary of State Addresses the Decline and Future of the Hungarian Community in Slovakia

"Our goal is not only to preserve the Hungarian minority in Slovakia but also to increase its prosperity."

Government Allocates over HUF 3,750B to Support Families in 2025

Hungary has been consistently improving family living conditions and promoting childbearing for 14 years.

Top Footballer’s Life Saved by Emergency Surgery

The 34-year-old striker began feeling unwell during a league game, but initially dismissed the symptoms.

Another Newborn Saved in Hospital’s Incubator for Unwanted Babies

She is the sixth baby to be left anonymously in the incubator of Kecskemét hospital recently.

Fidesz MEP Calls for Full Restoration of Minority Rights in Ukraine

Viktória Ferenc expressed hope that cooperation would ensure the preservation of minority rights.

Economy

FDA Accepts Richter’s Marketing Authorization for Denosumab Biosimilars

Hikma, a UK-based company, signed an exclusive sales and licensing agreement with Richter.

Mercedes in Kecskemét Prepares for Future Models with One-Month Pause

The production halt aligns with similar breaks across Mercedes-Benz’s global passenger car and powertrain plants.

New Terminal to Propel Budapest Airport amid Tourism Growth

Passenger traffic at the airport is projected to reach 18 million in 2024, and grow to 20 million annually by 2030.

BYD Shifts Focus to Mid-Range Cars at Szeged Plant

The Dolphin and Atto 3 will be the first models produced in Szeged.

Wisent 2 and Leopard Tanks Boost Defense Capabilities

Every modern army requires robust, tracked armored vehicles with advanced defensive capabilities.

Swiss Automotive Giant Feintool Relocates to Hungary, Leaving Germany Behind

Feintool cited several reasons for its decision, including high energy costs, and a weak economy.

Finance Minister Varga: Artificial Intelligence to Bring a New Era in Taxation

The Hungarian EU presidency has focused on artificial intelligence to enhance tax solutions and cooperation.

Culture

Erasmus+ and Horizon: EU Ombudsman Asked to Probe Exclusion of Hungarian Students

The restrictions are also contrary to fundamental European values, such as equality and solidarity.

Guns N’ Roses and Katy Perry Headline Budapest’s 2025 Concert Scene

This marks Katy Perry's second performance in Hungary.

“Inclusive” EU Must End Discrimination against Hungarian Students, says Minister

Brussels had unlawfully excluded Hungarian students and researchers from the Erasmus and the Horizon programs.

Hungarian Works on Display at Vatican Nativity Scene Exhibition

This year's exhibition is special as it coincides with the beginning of the Jubilee Holy Year.

Music Marathon to Celebrate 340th Anniversary of Händel’s Birth

The 2025 event will differ from previous editions by not being organized with the Budapest Festival Orchestra.

Prima Primissima Awards Honor Hungary’s Finest in Arts, Science, and Sport

The monetary value of the awards was increased to maintain their significance.

Third Volume of the National Atlas of Hungary Unveiled

The new monumental volume is the result of years of work by a team of over 100 specialists.

Sport

Hungary Faces Uncertainty in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers as FIFA Revises Rules

FIFA’s revision of the qualifying system has changed the group structure.

Top Footballer’s Life Saved by Emergency Surgery

The 34-year-old striker began feeling unwell during a league game, but initially dismissed the symptoms.

Milos Kerkez’s Outstanding Premier League Performance Catches Real Madrid’s Eye

The 21-year-old Hungarian national team player has proven his worth on the international stage.

European Championship: Women’s Handball Team Advances to the Semi-finals

The national team won their sixth match in a row on Sunday.

Winning Streak Continues: Key Victory against Montenegro at the European Handball Championship

The Hungarians have almost no time to rest as they will play Poland on Friday evening.

Women’s Handball Team Advances to European Championship Semi-Finals

With a 29-19 victory over North Macedonia, the national team finished the group stage as leader.

Women’s Relay Team Shines with Silver and National Record

This achievement marked the first time a Hungarian relay team medaled at the short-course championships.

Lifestyle

New Terminal to Propel Budapest Airport amid Tourism Growth

Passenger traffic at the airport is projected to reach 18 million in 2024, and grow to 20 million annually by 2030.

Culinary Scene Celebrates Ten Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Platán restaurant in Tata and Stand restaurant in Budapest retained their coveted two Michelin stars.

Budapest’s City Park Ice Rink Earns Spot among Europe’s Top Winter Destinations

European ferry company DFDS listed the top ten include iconic locations across the continent.

Actor Chuck Norris Backs Initiative for Children’s Hospice

The fundraising is launched for the 13th time and runs until December 22.

Research Reveals Migratory Birds’ Role in Antibiotic Resistance Spread

Shorebirds, in particular, are of interest due to their ability to spread diseases across continents.

New Fallow Deer Trophy Record Set in Western Hungary

The National Trophy Judging Board confirmed a score of 240.41 CIC points.

Pannonhalma Archabbey’s Winemaker Named Best Domestic Producer

The "Wine Producer of the Year" is the highest honor for Hungarian winemakers, and the winner holds the title indefinitely.

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Hungary on the Frontline against Turning Georgia into Another Proxy-war Wasteland

Prime Minister Orbán in Ankara: Ukraine and Energy Supplies Dominate Talks

“The future has begun:” Prime Minister Orbán Meets with Donald Trump

Hungary Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Syrian Christians

Minister Calls for Meeting to Address Corruption Issues in EU Institutions

Hungarian Embassy in Damascus Closed after Fall of Assad Regime

Hungarian EU Presidency: Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area from January 1.

30 Years of Serbia’s Hungarian Association “Exemplary”

FDA Accepts Richter’s Marketing Authorization for Denosumab Biosimilars

Secretary of State Addresses the Decline and Future of the Hungarian Community in Slovakia

Government Allocates over HUF 3,750B to Support Families in 2025

Top Footballer’s Life Saved by Emergency Surgery

Another Newborn Saved in Hospital’s Incubator for Unwanted Babies

Fidesz MEP Calls for Full Restoration of Minority Rights in Ukraine

FDA Accepts Richter’s Marketing Authorization for Denosumab Biosimilars

Mercedes in Kecskemét Prepares for Future Models with One-Month Pause

New Terminal to Propel Budapest Airport amid Tourism Growth

BYD Shifts Focus to Mid-Range Cars at Szeged Plant

Wisent 2 and Leopard Tanks Boost Defense Capabilities

Swiss Automotive Giant Feintool Relocates to Hungary, Leaving Germany Behind

Finance Minister Varga: Artificial Intelligence to Bring a New Era in Taxation

Erasmus+ and Horizon: EU Ombudsman Asked to Probe Exclusion of Hungarian Students

Guns N’ Roses and Katy Perry Headline Budapest’s 2025 Concert Scene

“Inclusive” EU Must End Discrimination against Hungarian Students, says Minister

Hungarian Works on Display at Vatican Nativity Scene Exhibition

Music Marathon to Celebrate 340th Anniversary of Händel’s Birth

Prima Primissima Awards Honor Hungary’s Finest in Arts, Science, and Sport

Third Volume of the National Atlas of Hungary Unveiled

Hungary Faces Uncertainty in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers as FIFA Revises Rules

Top Footballer’s Life Saved by Emergency Surgery

Milos Kerkez’s Outstanding Premier League Performance Catches Real Madrid’s Eye

European Championship: Women’s Handball Team Advances to the Semi-finals

Winning Streak Continues: Key Victory against Montenegro at the European Handball Championship

Women’s Handball Team Advances to European Championship Semi-Finals

Women’s Relay Team Shines with Silver and National Record

New Terminal to Propel Budapest Airport amid Tourism Growth

Culinary Scene Celebrates Ten Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Budapest’s City Park Ice Rink Earns Spot among Europe’s Top Winter Destinations

Actor Chuck Norris Backs Initiative for Children’s Hospice

Research Reveals Migratory Birds’ Role in Antibiotic Resistance Spread

New Fallow Deer Trophy Record Set in Western Hungary

Pannonhalma Archabbey’s Winemaker Named Best Domestic Producer