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A Piece of Hungary for Hungarians Abroad with Dual Citizenship

Árpád János Potápi said that today there are more than 1 million 170 thousand new Hungarian citizens.

Hungary Does Not Blackmail the EU, Viktor Orbán Claims

According to the prime minister, it is a fake news that the country vetoed the aid to Ukraine because there was no vote.

Former Slovak PM Instrumental to Security of the Region, Says Foreign Minister

Péter Szijjártó believes the Visegrád Group was able to achieve a historic result under former Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Hungary Has Powerful Allies in the Fight for EU Funds

France and Germany say the Hungarian government's reform efforts should be taken into account.

Hungary and Slovakia Both Profiting from Cooperation

Both countries are reliable NATO allies, with Slovakia contributing dozens of police officers to the protection of the besieged Hungarian-Serbian border.

It Is High Time to Re-evaluate Sanctions, Viktor Orbán Says

According to the prime minister, it is extremely unfair that Bulgaria has not been accepted yet as a member of the Schengen Area.

MPs Object Against Dutch and German Parliament’s Interference

Recent declarations are deemed a violation the rights and division of competences in EU treaties.

Society

Punishment for Counterfeiting Too Lenient, Think Hungarians

Globally economies loose as much as 500 billion dollars due to the trade with counterfeit goods.

Innovative Hungarian Pregnancy App to Help Expectant Mothers

PregHello was created to bring together professionally reviewed content and provide pregnant women with the information they need.

Call from Brussels to Hungary over Teachers’ Protests

Although it is usually not acceptable for an external player to interfere in the internal affairs of a state, those in Brussels see things differently.

Parents Can Have Their Say on Education and Teachers’ Strike in Consultation

Many parents disagree with teachers involving students in demonstrations that are clearly political in nature.

The Blue Planet Foundation Supports Sustainability Startups

The foundation launched its .wave business development program earlier this year to support the development of innovative start-ups fighting climate change.

After a Record-breaking October, a Warmer Than Usual November

The weather has been gracious to citizens worried about their utility bills.

Support Now More Effective for Victims of Crime

Data shows that crime is rapidly falling in the country, while detection figures are rising.

Economy

Electric Vehicle Boom in Hungary Recognized Abroad

Hungary's car industry is set to become fully electric.

Government Lifts Fuel Price Freeze

In the last few days, demand has skyrocketed, consumers have been stockpiling, and a panic has set in, which foreshadowed the end of the price freeze.

Hungary Has Powerful Allies in the Fight for EU Funds

France and Germany say the Hungarian government's reform efforts should be taken into account.

Oil Price Cap Would Make Hungary’s Energy Supply Impossible, Foreign Minister Says

"It is not a matter of taste, it is not a political statement, it is a physical reality," argued Péter Szijjártó.

EU to Push Ahead With Global Minimum Tax Despite Opposition

The measure has been called an attempt to form a cartel to raise taxes and end competition

Hungary Exempt from Russian Oil Price Cap

Foreign minister says the country's interests have been defended.

The Blue Planet Foundation Supports Sustainability Startups

The foundation launched its .wave business development program earlier this year to support the development of innovative start-ups fighting climate change.

Culture

Sculptor Margit Kovács Was Born 120 Years Ago

One of the best loved Hungarian artists of the 20th century was born on 30 November 1902

Berlin Museum Introduces Guided Tours in Hungarian

The Berlinische Galerie's retrospective presents the best known figures of modern Hungarian art.

Call from Brussels to Hungary over Teachers’ Protests

Although it is usually not acceptable for an external player to interfere in the internal affairs of a state, those in Brussels see things differently.

Parents Can Have Their Say on Education and Teachers’ Strike in Consultation

Many parents disagree with teachers involving students in demonstrations that are clearly political in nature.

Hungarian Traditions Become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Hungarian folk string band tradition and the breeding of Lipizzan horses have been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

National Center for Circus Arts Helps Displaced Ukrainian Artists

The center had been hosting and assisting Ukrainian refugees, especially circus artists and their families, since March.

Royal Box at the Opera Opens for Families

President Katalin Novák wants to ensure that all families get the opportunity to access high-quality cultural events.

Sport

Hungarians Win Five Medals at the Teqball World Championships

The Hungarian team was the most successful in the competition held in Nuremberg.

Tickets for 2023 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Already Sold Out

If you want to experience the Hungarian Formula 1 feeling, there is still time, since tickets for the other two days of the race will go on sale soon.

No Rainbow over Qatar – ‘Progressive’ Teams Only Tough against Hungary

Germany and England both backed out of wearing rainbow-colored "One love" armbands during the World Cup in Qatar.

Legendary Hungarian Center-Back Kálmán Mészöly Passes Away

The "Blond Rock" played sixty-one times in the Hungarian national soccer team's jersey.

Hungary has its First Male Taekwondo World Champion

Omar Salim and his brother, Sharif were both competing in Guadalajara.

Death of Teenage Basketball Star Shocks Hungary

Young African player has opted for traditional medicine in his native country instead of modern treatment.

Ferencváros Wins Europa League Group after a Draw

The Hungarian champions won Group H by drawing 1-1 at home to AS Monaco in the fifth round, while Crvena zvezda beat visiting Trabzonspor 2-1.

Lifestyle

Number of Passengers on Wizz Air’s Budapest Flights Triple

The Hungarian airline added Saudi Arabia and Portugal to its route network this year.

Tickets for 2023 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Already Sold Out

If you want to experience the Hungarian Formula 1 feeling, there is still time, since tickets for the other two days of the race will go on sale soon.

Innovative Hungarian Pregnancy App to Help Expectant Mothers

PregHello was created to bring together professionally reviewed content and provide pregnant women with the information they need.

After a Record-breaking October, a Warmer Than Usual November

The weather has been gracious to citizens worried about their utility bills.

Lake Balaton Still Popular in Winter, But Its True Potential Remains Untapped

The well-liked Hungarian lake could make better use of the Advent season than it does now, according to tourism organizations.

Running Santas Help Children in Care

The Santa Claus run was organized in Budapest for the seventh time last weekend.

Advent at the Danube Bend

Festive holiday events are hosted in Szentendre, Esztergom, and Vác.

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Opinion: Ukraine Deputy PM Acknowledges “Issue” with Rights of the Hungarian Minority

Ideological Tit-for-tat Continues at the University of Theatre and Film Arts

Interview: Monopolies on Free Speech Must be Challenged

Intelligence Services: Opposition Received More than 4 Million Euros from US

Police Officers Take Professional Action against Illegal Immigration

There Must Be a Strong Hungarian Entrepreneurial Community, Says PM Orbán

Hungarian President Encourages Businesses to Adopt Family-friendly Approach

Exiled Leader of Ukrainian-Hungarians Received by President Novák

Viktor Orbán Reveals How Much He Pays for His Utilities

Opposition Reluctant to Accept Invitations to Public Media

A Piece of Hungary for Hungarians Abroad with Dual Citizenship

Hungary Does Not Blackmail the EU, Viktor Orbán Claims

Former Slovak PM Instrumental to Security of the Region, Says Foreign Minister

Hungary Has Powerful Allies in the Fight for EU Funds

Hungary and Slovakia Both Profiting from Cooperation

It Is High Time to Re-evaluate Sanctions, Viktor Orbán Says

MPs Object Against Dutch and German Parliament’s Interference

Punishment for Counterfeiting Too Lenient, Think Hungarians

Innovative Hungarian Pregnancy App to Help Expectant Mothers

Call from Brussels to Hungary over Teachers’ Protests

Parents Can Have Their Say on Education and Teachers’ Strike in Consultation

The Blue Planet Foundation Supports Sustainability Startups

After a Record-breaking October, a Warmer Than Usual November

Support Now More Effective for Victims of Crime

Electric Vehicle Boom in Hungary Recognized Abroad

Government Lifts Fuel Price Freeze

Hungary Has Powerful Allies in the Fight for EU Funds

Oil Price Cap Would Make Hungary’s Energy Supply Impossible, Foreign Minister Says

EU to Push Ahead With Global Minimum Tax Despite Opposition

Hungary Exempt from Russian Oil Price Cap

The Blue Planet Foundation Supports Sustainability Startups

Sculptor Margit Kovács Was Born 120 Years Ago

Berlin Museum Introduces Guided Tours in Hungarian

Call from Brussels to Hungary over Teachers’ Protests

Parents Can Have Their Say on Education and Teachers’ Strike in Consultation

Hungarian Traditions Become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

National Center for Circus Arts Helps Displaced Ukrainian Artists

Royal Box at the Opera Opens for Families

Hungarians Win Five Medals at the Teqball World Championships

Tickets for 2023 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Already Sold Out

No Rainbow over Qatar – ‘Progressive’ Teams Only Tough against Hungary

Legendary Hungarian Center-Back Kálmán Mészöly Passes Away

Hungary has its First Male Taekwondo World Champion

Death of Teenage Basketball Star Shocks Hungary

Ferencváros Wins Europa League Group after a Draw

Number of Passengers on Wizz Air’s Budapest Flights Triple

Tickets for 2023 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Already Sold Out

Innovative Hungarian Pregnancy App to Help Expectant Mothers

After a Record-breaking October, a Warmer Than Usual November

Lake Balaton Still Popular in Winter, But Its True Potential Remains Untapped

Running Santas Help Children in Care

Advent at the Danube Bend