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Why are there Yangtze River jellyfish in Hungarian lakes?
Why are there Yangtze River jellyfish in Hungarian lakes?
Hungary has been called the country of water, but sadly, there isn't much left to substantiate that name today. A new, award-winning nature documentary by a young Hungarian filmmaker looks at the...
The secret Budapest eatery that even the New York Times raved about
The secret Budapest eatery that even the New York Times raved about
The Guardian and the New York Times have both sung the praises of an iconic Budapest eatery and its returning clientele and unique atmosphere. We too have sampled the mystique of Öcsi's, and this is...
The computer for everyone that made a video game-superpower out of Hungary
The computer for everyone that made a video game-superpower out of Hungary
A whole generation grew up on the C64, which had an unusually big impact on Hungary: 40 years ago it opened the door for Hungarian programmers to dazzle the West by making high quality video games.
Why do Hungarians hang bonbons on their Christmas tree?
Why do Hungarians hang bonbons on their Christmas tree?
Other than the usual Christmas tree decorations, Hungarians also hang bonbons called "szaloncukor" on their trees. If in the past you have wondered where this tradition comes from, here's the answer!
Trapped in ice for two years on an expedition for the monarchy
Trapped in ice for two years on an expedition for the monarchy
On Christmas Eve in 1873, deep in the Arctic, members of an Austro-Hungarian expedition held a simple celebration. The crew's Hungarian surgeon later desribed their adventurous escape from the land...
One hyper-prolific researcher may have boosted Óbuda University's international ranking
One hyper-prolific researcher may have boosted Óbuda University's international ranking
A researcher of Persian origin, often publishing with foreign authors, has alone managed to collect almost half of the university's citations in five years. Citations are an important indicator in...
EC approves 22 billion euros for Hungary, but with strict conditions
EC approves 22 billion euros for Hungary, but with strict conditions
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for the Hungarian government's plans on how to spend the cohesion funds, but only if some serious requirements are met.
Former leader of UK's Revolutionary Communist Party to head Brussels branch of Fidesz – affiliated MCC
Former leader of UK's Revolutionary Communist Party to head Brussels branch of Fidesz – affiliated...
The professor was the main ideologue of the small party, and used to hold views directly opposed to those of Fidesz.
Orbán on 2022: In the end, we were on our own
Orbán on 2022: In the end, we were on our own
The Hungarian Prime Minister evaluated the year behind, and said the most important goals for 2023 were to stay out of the war and the recession, and to bring inflation down to a one-digit number.
Hungarian Academy of Sciences demands reinstatement of fired teachers
Hungarian Academy of Sciences demands reinstatement of fired teachers
The scientific body has requested the intercession of President Katalin Novák in its latest resolution on the state of Hungarian public education.
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