Soros to set up worldwide network of universities to ‘fight for democracy’
Budapest, Hungary – After CEU is forced to leave Budapest, George Soros is back with a new plan to combatContinue Reading
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Hungary: Orbán goes green on climate change as long as it remains ‘Christian-democratic’
Budapest, Hungary – Last week, Prime Minister Viktor Orban unveiled the government’s climate and environmental strategy, an ambitious plan theContinue Reading
Prague, Budapest and Bratislava ranked among best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve
Bratislava, Slovakia – The Czech, Hungarian and Slovak capitals have all been ranked among the best destinations in the worldContinue Reading
Orgies, megaphones and parking-mafias… a year in Hungarian politics
Budapest, Hungary – 2019 was an exciting year in Hungarian politics with two elections, a number of surprises, and aContinue Reading
Czech online supermarket Rohlik.cz expands to Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic – Rohlik.cz, the largest Czech online supermarket, has entered its first foreign market and expanded to Hungary,Continue Reading
Hungary’s “embarrassing” Water Polo Championship mascot mocked online
Budapest, Hungary – On Monday, Hungary unveiled its mascot for the 2020 European Water Polo Championships that will be heldContinue Reading
Hungary: CEU’s prestigious BabyLab at risk of being walled in
Budapest, Hungary – The operation of Central European University’s prestigious BabyLab is now sabotaged by an Italian restaurant, La Fabbrica’sContinue Reading
Central European capitals sign “Pact of Free Cities” against populism
Budapest, Hungary – On Monday 16 December, the mayors of Bratislava, Budapest, Prague and Warsaw all met in the HungarianContinue Reading
Budapest voted Europe’s Best Christmas Market ahead of Vienna and Gdańsk
Budapest, Hungary – After finishing second last year, the Hungarian capital’s Advent Feast at the Basilica was finally voted Europe’sContinue Reading
Protests as Orbán’s “Kulturkampf” moves to tighten control over theaters
Budapest, Hungary – According to draft legislation seen by Reuters on Friday, Hungary’s nationalist government plans to set up aContinue Reading
Unique ‘Catwalk Concert’ to close Budapest theatre showcase festival
Budapest, Hungary – Turning everyday administration procedures into a play where folk songs are merged with a fashion show –Continue Reading
Hungary: Cracks in the opposition, Borkai’s resignation and Erdogan’s visit
Budapest, Hungary – It was a busy couple of weeks for Hungary. As cracks in the Opposition’s Unity started to appearContinue Reading
Stand-up comedian Louis C.K. coming to Slovakia and Hungary
Bratislava, Slovakia – American stand-up comedian Louis C.K., known for his provocative, bawdy and salacious humor, will be performing inContinue Reading
Football: A look back at Poland’s last two European Championships
Poland secured their place in the Euro 2020 finals recently by beating North Macedonia and finishing top of Group G.Continue Reading
Pol’and’Rock and Sziget shortlisted among best international festivals
Warsaw, Poland – The Pol’and’Rock and Sziget Festivals have been shortlisted among the ‘Best Overseas Festivals’ in the world byContinue Reading
