A former Esterházy-estate revived by a Hungarian family
An estate that used to be home to Hungary's wealthiest noble family for hundreds of years was in disrepair for decades. Until the Séra family decided to revive the property, and revive the champagne...
We might destroy Lake Balaton in 15 years if we act mindlessly
Hungary experienced the worst drought in living memory in the summer of 2022. Record low water levels were being recorded on several rivers, some of which were almost dry enough to cross on foot,...
Why are there Yangtze River jellyfish in Hungarian lakes?
December 29. 2022. – 04:52 AM
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Thüringer Barbara
Hungary has been called the country of water, but sadly, there isn't much left to substantiate that name today. A new, award-winning nature documentary by a young Hungarian filmmaker looks at the...
The secret Budapest eatery that even the New York Times raved about
The Guardian and the New York Times have both sung the praises of an iconic Budapest eatery and its returning clientele and unique atmosphere. We too have sampled the mystique of Öcsi's, and this is...
The computer for everyone that made a video game-superpower out of Hungary
December 27. 2022. – 05:03 AM
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Stöckert Gábor
A whole generation grew up on the C64, which had an unusually big impact on Hungary: 40 years ago it opened the door for Hungarian programmers to dazzle the West by making high quality video games.
Why do Hungarians hang bonbons on their Christmas tree?
Other than the usual Christmas tree decorations, Hungarians also hang bonbons called "szaloncukor" on their trees. If in the past you have wondered where this tradition comes from, here's the answer!
Trapped in ice for two years on an expedition for the monarchy
December 24. 2022. – 07:21 AM
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Stöckert Gábor
On Christmas Eve in 1873, deep in the Arctic, members of an Austro-Hungarian expedition held a simple celebration. The crew's Hungarian surgeon later desribed their adventurous escape from the land...
One hyper-prolific researcher may have boosted Óbuda University's international ranking
A researcher of Persian origin, often publishing with foreign authors, has alone managed to collect almost half of the university's citations in five years. Citations are an important indicator in...
EC approves 22 billion euros for Hungary, but with strict conditions
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for the Hungarian government's plans on how to spend the cohesion funds, but only if some serious requirements are met.
Former leader of UK's Revolutionary Communist Party to head Brussels branch of Fidesz – affiliated...
The professor was the main ideologue of the small party, and used to hold views directly opposed to those of Fidesz.
