New HBO series set in late Kádár-era Budapest begins filming
Budapest, Hungary – HBO Europe is producing a new TV series set to explore the Hungarian democratic opposition and theContinue Reading
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On this Day, in 1848: the Hungarian Revolution broke out against Habsburg absolutism
On March 15, 1848, inspired by the upheavals of 1848 in Paris and Vienna, the Hungarian Revolution broke out inContinue Reading
Meet the tree-planting “commando” making Budapest a little greener
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in hisContinue Reading
Unveiling the dark secrets of Central Europe
“From obscure Christian sects and mainstream fundamentalists, to Talmudic mysticism, Islamic invasion and the ever-present hidden hand of paganism, thisContinue 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
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
SZFE: Art students fight for independence in Hungary’s intensifying culture wars
Students in Budapest, backed by academics, occupy the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) to protest government interference. TheContinue Reading
Fidesz and united opposition face off in special elections in Hungary
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Fidesz and the united opposition parties find themselves facing off in the first competitive and nationally relevantContinue Reading
Budapest tour guide: Reviewing the Memorial to National Togetherness
Budapest, Hungary – “For those who are Hungarian, Trianon still hurts”: 63% of Hungarians agree with this statement, according toContinue Reading
15,500 tickets sold for UEFA Super Cup in Budapest despite rising sanitary concerns
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Robert Lewandowski’s Champions League winners Bayern Munich face Europa League victors Sevilla tonight at the 68,000-seat PuskásContinue Reading
Where to go second-hand shopping in Budapest?
Fast fashion is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse emissions and 20% of wastewater, and the industry sucks up more energy thanContinue Reading
Another day in a sad decade for press freedom in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – Thousands marched for press freedom in Budapest on Saturday evening in solidarity with Index, Hungary’s largest andContinue Reading
Missing Pakistani student in Budapest confirmed dead
Budapest, Hungary – Raza Khan, a Pakistani CEU student, who has been missing in Budapest since March, has been confirmedContinue Reading
Hungary: Dutch nationals receive prison term for selling drugs at Sziget Festival
Budapest, Hungary – Two Dutch citizens, arrested last year at the popular Sziget music festival in Budapest for selling drugs,Continue Reading
The best casinos to visit in Hungary
Whether you’re living in Hungary or simply visiting the fascinating Central European country on a short break, it has plentyContinue Reading