Is Viktor Orbán arrogant?
In his Tusványos speech last week, the Hungarian prime minister said the things he has been saying for seven years,Continue Reading
Author: Kafkadesk Budapest office
Coordinated by Ábel Bede, Kafkadesk's Budapest office is made up of a growing team of freelance journalists, editors and fact-checkers passionate about Hungarian affairs and dedicated to bringing you all the latest news, events and insights from Hungary.
Killing the small business: why Hungarian freelancers are angry
Budapest, Hungary – A businesswoman’s opinion on the Hungarian government’s sudden tax reform. On July 11, more than 300,000 HungarianContinue Reading
Hungary’s rebirth as one of Central Europe’s most progressive maternity leave states
Budapest, Hungary – Life is full of many important milestones, including leaving home, getting married and having children. Speaking ofContinue Reading
Viktor Orban to attend US conservative conference in Texas
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will travel to the United States next month to take part inContinue Reading
What’s the point of writing about Hungarian politics?
Though all journalists would benefit from reading more about Hungary than writing at the moment, there is still plenty ofContinue Reading
HBO Max stops original content production in Central Europe
Budapest, Hungary – Warner Bros Discovery announced this week that it would halt all local original productions for HBO MaxContinue Reading
From Ancient Rome to today: the development of gambling in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – We tend to think that things just happen; the world is how it is today because that’sContinue Reading
Hungary stuns England with historic 4-0 win
Budapest, Hungary – England has suffered a shocking and historic defeat against Hungary in yesterday’s UEFA Nations League match. “ItContinue Reading
Hungarian minister should “study ‘Economics for Dummies’”, says Ryanair CEO
Budapest, Hungary – Low-cost carrier Ryanair isn’t pulling any punches in its ongoing dispute with the Hungarian government, as shownContinue Reading
“Beyond stupid”: Ryanair slams Hungary’s extra-profits tax
Budapest, Hungary – Low-cost carrier Ryanair is up in arms against a new tax introduced by the Hungarian government. OnContinue Reading
What’s the purpose of historical fiction? – The Informant (A Besúgó) review
Though it’s sometimes held back by rushed plot points, HBO’s first-ever exclusively Hungarian production makes creative decisions with its charactersContinue Reading
Old guard and new faces… who’s who in Orbán’s new cabinet?
Hungary’s new government includes a returning Europhile, a remaining Russophile, and a new Sinophile alongside some familiar faces. The oldContinue Reading
Hungary’s Orban warns of “era of dangers, insecurity and wars”
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban painted a grim picture of the decade to come in his acceptanceContinue Reading
Croatia angered at Orban’s Adriatic Sea coast “territorial aspiration”
Budapest, Hungary – Croatia has summoned the Hungarian ambassador in Zagreb over comments from Prime Minister Viktor Orban. In aContinue Reading
Less than half of Hungarians in favour of Ukraine joining the EU
Budapest, Hungary – Less than half of Hungarians would be in favour of Ukraine’s EU membership, according to a recentContinue Reading
What’s next for Hungary?
After a heavy defeat, the opposition turns to infighting and ponders what to do. Meanwhile, Fidesz’s intelligentsia debates whether theContinue Reading
Hungary denies claims it was warned about Russia’s invasion plans
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian authorities vigorously denied claims they were warned in advance by Russia about its intention to invadeContinue Reading
Hungary is “authoritarian regime”, says Obama
Budapest, Hungary – Former US President Barack Obama has described Hungary as an “authoritarian regime” alongside the likes of China,Continue Reading
Hungary refuses to impose Russian oil and gas embargo
Budapest, Hungary – Despite growing pressure to introduce harsher sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, Hungary has dismissedContinue Reading
How the Hungarian Opposition’s disastrous night unfolded
Fidesz won its greatest ever majority, while the Opposition only gained seats in Budapest. Far-right Mi Hazánk also got inContinue Reading