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Opposition politician sends bailiffs to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Márton Tompos has been trying to obtain the documents on the state's purchase of ventilators for two years, but the Hungarian Foreign Ministry has refused to hand them over despite a final court...
No way will I keep my mouth shut if I don’t like something – this is what I teach my students too
180 kilometres in six days, from Miskolc to Budapest: the March for Knowledge is aiming to raise awareness about the state of Hungarian public education, and will culminate in a demonstration in...
The latest from Arte Weekly: Europe tries to kick the habit of wasting food, and a 101-year old...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plunged Europe into economic turmoil, but also revealed European solidarity. Countries across Europe try to get a handle on colossal food waste. Lastly, we hit the road...
From preaching peace to "sanction bombs"
Although they presented themselves as the champions of peace in the spring, towards the end of 2022, it was all about the fight against "the Brussels sanctions" and "the dollar left" for Hungary's...
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?
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
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!
