Opinion: A neighbour’s perspective on the Monument of National Solidarity in Budapest
Dunajska Streda, Slovakia – Saying Hungarians are divided is something of an understatement. But there’s one topic which appears likelyContinue 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.
Hungary’s Kornel Mundruczo unveils first English-language film for Netflix
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – The first English-language film of Hungarian award-winning director Kornel Mundruczo will be released on Netflix at theContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1940: Hungary signed the Tripartite Pact and joined the Axis
On November 20, 1940, Hungarian Prime minister Pál Teleki signed the Tripartite Pact making Hungary the fourth power after Germany, ItalyContinue Reading
Sándor Petőfi: The building of a Hungarian legend
Budapest, Hungary – Despite being a relatively small country with a scarcely spoken language, Hungarians have a notably large numberContinue Reading
Hungarians and Czechs clinch Nations League promotion, Slovaks relegated
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Hungary and the Czech Republic both won their Nations League group and clinched promotion to the competition’sContinue Reading
Hungary’s crusade against LGBTQI people continues amidst the pandemic
Despite skyrocketing COVID-19 cases and deaths, the party of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán still prioritises restricting LGBTQI rights over saving citizens. AsContinue Reading
What does Joe Biden’s victory mean for Hungary?
Though Joe Biden will pay closer attention to illiberalism in Hungary than Donald Trump did, his election is unlikely toContinue Reading
No rest for the wicked, or how Fidesz is exploiting the pandemic
On the same day as the Hungarian Parliament approved of the re-introduction of the state of emergency to fight againstContinue Reading
Hungary: What are Ferencvaros’ chances in the Champions League?
Budapest, Hungary – Ferencvaros was one of the most revered sides in Europe before fading away from the scene forContinue Reading
Loss and bewilderment: A journey through Budapest in the age of COVID-19
Budapest, Hungary – Anger and frustration silently build up behind the masks in the Hungarian capital despite restrictions being relativelyContinue Reading
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