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Nobel Laureate Rejects Nation's Artist Award Over Hungary's 'Cursed' Cultural Rift
- 3 Jul 2026 2:41 PM
- community & culture
Nobel laureate Laszlo Krasznahorkai said he reacted with "furious incomprehension" when the president of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA), established under the previous government of Viktor Orban, recently asked whether he would accept the Nation's Artist award if nominated.
Famous Classical Musicians to Perform at Auer Festival in Hungary this August
- 3 Jul 2026 2:26 PM
- community & culture
Renowned musicians will perform at the 12th Auer Festival held in Veszprem, in western Hungary, between Aug 3 and 9.
Secret Service Files from Communist-Era in Hungary to be Made Public
- 3 Jul 2026 2:18 PM
- current affairs
Some secret service files from the Communist regime, including non-classified descriptive data from the so-called "six-packs" and magnetic tapes, will be made public on October 22, the eve of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, government spokesperson Vanda Szondi told a press conference on Thursday.
ECtHR Rules Against Hungary in Police Brutality Case
- 3 Jul 2026 11:08 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against Hungary and awarded 5,500 euros in damages to a teen who was assaulted by police in 2019, after prosecutors failed to properly investigate the case, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee said on Thursday.
Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Final Comes to Budapest’s City Park
- 3 Jul 2026 8:18 AM
- sport
Budapest will host four days of international beach volleyball from 16 – 19 July, as the CEV finals. It brings some of Europe’s top national teams to City Park in the capital, offering spectators the chance to watch high-level competition in this open-air setting for free.
Free Folk Dance Series at Várkert Bazár in Budapest this Summer
- 3 Jul 2026 7:45 AM
- entertainment
Set in the Neo-Renaissance Garden overlooking the Danube, this summer dance series offers a relaxed and welcoming way to experience traditional Hungarian culture in Budapest. The open-air events are designed for everyone, from experienced folk dancers to complete beginners curious to try something new.
The Night of the Chairlifts in Hungary on 11 July
- 3 Jul 2026 7:11 AM
- getting around
Looking for a magical mid-summer adventure? Mark your calendar for Saturday, 11 July, as the annual Night of the Chairlifts (Libegők Éjszakája) returns to Hungary.
FLIRT Trains Back in Hungary After Heatwave Failure
- 2 Jul 2026 3:35 PM
- getting around
FLIRT trains resumed service on Wednesday morning after extreme heat forced their systems to shut down, Transport and Investment Minister David Vitezy said in a Facebook post.
Savage Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence with Budapest Mayor
- 2 Jul 2026 12:33 PM
- community & culture
The freedom of the United States also guarantees freedom in Europe, Caroline Savage, the charge d'affaires of the US Embassy in Budapest, said at a commemoration marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, held at a monument to George Washington in Budapest's City Park.
Nobel Laureate Rejects Nation's Artist Award Over Hungary's 'Cursed' Cultural Rift
- 3 Jul 2026 2:41 PM
- community & culture
Nobel laureate Laszlo Krasznahorkai said he reacted with "furious incomprehension" when the president of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA), established under the previous government of Viktor Orban, recently asked whether he would accept the Nation's Artist award if nominated.
Famous Classical Musicians to Perform at Auer Festival in Hungary this August
- 3 Jul 2026 2:26 PM
- community & culture
Renowned musicians will perform at the 12th Auer Festival held in Veszprem, in western Hungary, between Aug 3 and 9.
Secret Service Files from Communist-Era in Hungary to be Made Public
- 3 Jul 2026 2:18 PM
- current affairs
Some secret service files from the Communist regime, including non-classified descriptive data from the so-called "six-packs" and magnetic tapes, will be made public on October 22, the eve of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, government spokesperson Vanda Szondi told a press conference on Thursday.
ECtHR Rules Against Hungary in Police Brutality Case
- 3 Jul 2026 11:08 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against Hungary and awarded 5,500 euros in damages to a teen who was assaulted by police in 2019, after prosecutors failed to properly investigate the case, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee said on Thursday.
Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Final Comes to Budapest’s City Park
- 3 Jul 2026 8:18 AM
- sport
Budapest will host four days of international beach volleyball from 16 – 19 July, as the CEV finals. It brings some of Europe’s top national teams to City Park in the capital, offering spectators the chance to watch high-level competition in this open-air setting for free.
Free Folk Dance Series at Várkert Bazár in Budapest this Summer
- 3 Jul 2026 7:45 AM
- entertainment
Set in the Neo-Renaissance Garden overlooking the Danube, this summer dance series offers a relaxed and welcoming way to experience traditional Hungarian culture in Budapest. The open-air events are designed for everyone, from experienced folk dancers to complete beginners curious to try something new.
The Night of the Chairlifts in Hungary on 11 July
- 3 Jul 2026 7:11 AM
- getting around
Looking for a magical mid-summer adventure? Mark your calendar for Saturday, 11 July, as the annual Night of the Chairlifts (Libegők Éjszakája) returns to Hungary.
FLIRT Trains Back in Hungary After Heatwave Failure
- 2 Jul 2026 3:35 PM
- getting around
FLIRT trains resumed service on Wednesday morning after extreme heat forced their systems to shut down, Transport and Investment Minister David Vitezy said in a Facebook post.
Savage Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence with Budapest Mayor
- 2 Jul 2026 12:33 PM
- community & culture
The freedom of the United States also guarantees freedom in Europe, Caroline Savage, the charge d'affaires of the US Embassy in Budapest, said at a commemoration marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, held at a monument to George Washington in Budapest's City Park.