• Watch: Hungary Maintains Veto on Ukraine's EU Membership

    • 2 Jul 2025 5:07 PM

    Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán said Thursday that a state-run consultation had given him a “strong mandate” to oppose Ukraine’s accession to the European Union during the EU summit in Brussels. As the closest EU ally of Russia, the nationalist leader has repeatedly raised objections and placed hurdles in the way of Kyiv’s efforts to join the 27-member bloc.

  • Campus Festival in Debrecen, 16 - 20 July

    • 1 Jul 2025 4:36 PM

    If you're an expat living in Hungary, the 2025 Campus Festival in Debrecen is an unmissable summer highlight. Taking place from July 16 to 20 in the scenic Nagyerdő (Great Forest) area, this vibrant event offers a rich blend of music, culture, and community spirit. 

  • Spectacular 'Zsolnay Light Festival' in Pécs, 3 - 6 July

    • 1 Jul 2025 3:25 PM

    One of the most popular events in Pécs, the Zsolnay Light Festival, famous for its spectacular public building paintings and light painting competitions, will begin on Thursday. This time, in addition to the downtown locations, programs will also be offered in the local cultural district.

  • Preview: VeszprémFest, Veszprém, 8 - 12 July

    • 1 Jul 2025 10:21 AM

    This summer, VeszprémFest 2025 brings an exceptional lineup of international music icons to Hungary. From July 8 to 12, blues legends, Grammy-winning pop and rock stars, and genre-blending performers will take the stage in the beautiful História Garden of Veszprém.

  • Biggest Budapest Pride Event Ends Incident-Free

    • 30 Jun 2025 9:38 AM

    Shortly before 8pm, the Budapest Pride event ended on the Műegyetem embankment in the capital. “We made history here today,” said Viktória Radványi - according to the President of Budapest Pride, over 200,000 took part in the march this year. This year’s Pride attracted international attention, with delegations from over 30 countries, including more than 70 members of the European Parliament plus many foreign diplomats.