Czech vote puts same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ rights in the balance

What’s the context? LGBTQ+ Czechs say coalition victory for populist Andrej Babiš' ANO party in election could dash hopes for marriage equality. LONDON - With populist billionaire Andrej Babiš likely to oust the Czech Republic's centre-right...

Serbian far-right activists: From a conference in Russia to an anti-migrant protest in Belgrade

Far-right organizations from several different countries, including two from Serbia, gathered in mid-September in Saint Petersburg at a conference with the main theme – fighting against the arrival of migrants. People’s Patrol, known for its...

Art All Around Us: Discover 360 Design Budapest at Buda Castle

Between October 9 and 19, the 360 Design Budapest exhibition will once again open its doors in the Buda Castle District, where visitors can view some 400 creations by nearly 100 Hungarian and regional designers and manufacturers. The aim of the...

New era in transport: Serbian section of Budapest-Belgrade railway opens!

On Friday, the Serbian section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line was officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in the joint infrastructure project between the two countries. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attended the first...

Rheinmetall to establish modern defence industry centre in Hungary

Rheinmetall will establish a modern defence industry development and engineering centre in Zalaegerszeg with an investment of approximately HUF 3.7 billion (EUR 9.5 million), creating 80 highly skilled jobs, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó...

Hungarian President Awarded Kazakhstan’s Highest Honour during State Visit

At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok arrived in Astana for an official visit that underscored the strategic depth of Hungarian–Kazakh relations. Upon arrival at the presidential palace, Sulyok was...

Culture Tips: Weekend of October 3

The latest culture tips from around Slovakia and the world. INTERNATIONAL Roman Ondak in New York Until October 25, visitors in New York can view works by Roman Ondak, one of Slovakia’s most internationally acclaimed contemporary artists. His...

Netflix Children’s Show ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ with Teenage Lesbian Kiss Scene Goes Viral Amid Mass Cancellations

A teen lesbian kiss scene in Netflix’s children’s show, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, has gone viral on social media amid mass cancellations of member subscriptions. “This is from a children’s cartoon on Netflix called Jurassic World: Camp...

Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Hungary, 11 - 19 November

The 22nd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival kicks off with a screening of Living Together, Of Course..., a documentary about an Israeli-Palestinian stand-up comedian. This year’s festival runs from November 11 to 19 and...

Road trip diaries: Art and inspiration between Hungary and Slovakia

There’s something magical about a road trip with your best friend, especially when it crosses borders. Two girls, one car, endless possibilities. The thrill starts the moment you leave the familiar streets behind and let the road guide you through...

Chimney Cake Festival, Budapest Zoo, 10 - 12 October

Between October 10-12, 2025, the great celebration of KÜRTŐSKALÁCS will take place at the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. After all, autumn cannot pass without one of the most eagerly awaited gastronomic events of the year, which this year is...

Tokayev presented order to President of Hungary

Astana. October 3. KazTAG – Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented an order to Hungarian President Tamás Szújók, reported Akorda. "The head of state awarded the Hungarian President the Order of Dostyk, 1st Class," reads the statement....

VISEGRAD BLOG: Will Czechia drift into Slovak and Hungarian direction after this week’s elections?

Czechia’s largest opposition party, billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babiš’ populist ANO, is widely expected to win the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 3-4. This would be a remarkable comeback after Babiš was narrowly ousted by a...

Hungary law permitting live facial recognition at outlawed Pride event challenged

The government of Hungary under Viktor Orbán does not like LGBTQ people, and has enacted policies to reflect that. This year, Hungarian Parliament passed controversial amendments to the Assembly Act, the Infraction Act, and the Facial Recognition...

Hungarian vetoes eclipse back-to-back summits of European leaders

Published on 02/10/2025 - 18:49 GMT+2 European leaders concluded two days of back-to-back summits in Copenhagen that were marked by the obstructions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose vetoes have hindered collective support for...

Hungary bans second Pride march as crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights continues

Hungary has banned Pécs Pride, which was due to take place on October 4, 2025, marking the second Pride event to be prohibited in the country this year. The decision follows the earlier ban on Budapest Pride, though the capital’s march went ahead...

Kazakh, Hungarian Presidents Pledge to Expand Trade and Economic Partnership

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Tamás Sulyok of Hungary reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and economic cooperation during an official meeting on Oct. 2 in Astana. President Kassym-Jomart...

Hungarian man sentenced to 2,5 years in U.S. prison for attempting to smuggle military radios to Russia

A U.S. court has sentenced 47-year-old dual Hungarian-Spanish citizen Bence Horváth to 31 months in prison for illegally attempting to smuggle American-made radios, suitable for military use, to Russia. According to prosecutors, Horváth ordered...

Culture BitesHejaz railway revival: a healing track for the region

This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews tell the story of the famous Hejaz railway, as Turkey, Syria and Jordan prepare to bring a section of it back to life. Back in the 1900s, Sultan Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire...

Unique in Romania: AISB pioneers a bold new model of education with the Global Impact Diploma

Education at AISB is stepping into the future. The American International School of Bucharest (AISB) proudly announces the launch of the Global Impact Diploma (GID), a groundbreaking academic pathway that empowers students to create real-world...