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  • Cabaret Voltaire's First-Ever Concert in Budapest on 3 June

    • 13 Apr 2026 4:51 PM

    One of the most influential electronic music formations from the United Kingdom, Cabaret Voltaire will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first performance with a series of concerts. Budapest is among the lucky stops on the tour, and on June 3 the iconic group will finally perform live in Hungary at Dürer Kert.

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  • Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar Beat Orbán?

    • 9 Apr 2026 9:32 AM

    Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.

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  • Watch: New Documentary Reports on Widespread Vote-Buying in Hungary

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    • 9 Apr 2026 7:57 AM

    B.my.Lake is one of Hungary’s premier electronic music festivals, often referred to by fans as the "Mecca of Techno." Traditionally held near Lake Balaton, the festival has recently moved to the scenic North Beach (Északi Strand) in Velence, located just about 45 minutes from Budapest.

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  • Foreign Interference in Hungary Election 'Visible from Across the Atlantic'

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    JD Vance said, straight after talking about an unprecedented level of foreign interference in the Hungarian election campaign, “I’m here to help him (Orbán) in this campaign cycle”.

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  • Watch: Big Fight Preview - Trump & Putin-backed Orbán vs. Péter Magyar

    • 8 Apr 2026 1:22 PM

    Viktor Orban, the European Union's longest-serving prime minister, could lose power in an election on April 12 after 16 years at Hungary's helm, opinion polls show.

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  • Watch: Orbán, Trianon & 'Politics of Trauma' in Hungary - TVP

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    Hungary’s history still haunts its politics. From the Treaty of Trianon to Viktor Orbán’s nationalist strategy and his surprising alliance with Vladimir Putin, we explore how historical trauma is shaping the 2026 elections, and why the long shadow of history still impacts votes in Hungary?

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