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Menzies grows Hungary footprint with AS Budapest agreement
Menzies Aviation, a leading global aviation services provider, has finalised its strategic partnership with Airport Service Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest) after securing approval from the Hungarian Competition Authority. The move opens up new...

Top Donegal musical talent to join English hitmaker George Ezra in hometown gig
UK chart-topper George Ezra has enlisted three of Donegal’s top talents for a special concert in his hometown of Hertford this September. Ezra, who is no stranger to Donegal, has selected an incredible line-up for a Hertford x Donegal showcase,...

Art of Italicus crowns global 2025 champion
Vincenzo Amorese from Bad Company 1920 in Madrid is the 2025 global champion of The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge. (L-R) Jelena Bulatovskaja, Vincenzo Amorese, and Connan Henry-Madden The seventh edition of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto’s...

Hungarian-Ukrainian politician accused of spying by Hungary denies wrongdoing
In an interview conducted in Ungvár (Uzhorod, Ukraine) with Atlatszo reporters, one of the central figures of the alleged Ukrainian spying scandal, Roland Ceber denied working for the Ukrainian intelligence. The Transcarpathia politician claims...

Globetrotting musician to perform in Eureka
Bryan Bielanski, an acoustic rock ‘n’ roll singer-songwriter based in Charlotte, North Carolina, will perform July 22 at 6 p.m. at the Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, 1595 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. This globetrotting musician has been touring the U.S....

14 timeless movies return to Dubai this summer
A journey through cinematic eras The 2025 program kicks off with two monumental silent-era films celebrating their centenary: Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush (1925) and Lon Chaney's The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Witness Chaplin's iconic 'Little...

‘More Foreign Workers in Hungary & Fewer Locals with Jobs are Not Linked’, Says Official
The National Economy Ministry addressed reports on the local labour market "based on false conclusions" in a statement issued on Wednesday. The ministry said there was "absolutely no correlation" between a decline in the number of people employed...

Danube Boat Tragedy: Retrial of Captain Ordered by Budapest Court Due to Judge Bias
In a binding decision, the Budapest Court of Appeals rejected appeals to an earlier decision and ordered a retrial of the first-instance procedure in the criminal case connected to the accident of the Hableany sightseeing boat, citing bias on the...

Yo ho ho, Trump's playing pirate in his threats against the media
Over the course of the last few months a “No Kings” movement has coalesced to oppose the authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump. Organized protests across all 50 states, coinciding with Trump’s military parade, were meant to draw...

Hungarian Opera and Ballet Return to Dubai with Exclusive Season Opener
The Dubai Opera and the Hungarian State Opera House have announced an extraordinary collaboration for the 2025–2026 season. As part of the season opener, the Opera House orchestra and artists from the Hungarian National Ballet will perform...

Revolut freezes crypto accounts in Hungary amid legal crackdown
Revolut has suspended all cryptocurrency services for Hungarian customers following the government's criminalisation of unauthorised crypto transactions under a sweeping legislative package. The neobank froze users’ entire crypto holdings as of...

EU Debate Over Budapest Pride Sparks Sharp Divisions Among Hungarian MEPs
“The European Commission stands firmly and proudly with the LGBTQI community in Hungary and in all EU Member States,” EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath said on Wednesday in Strasbourg. The EU Commissioner expressed his gratitude to those who...

Cut & Barrel: The New Go-To Place for Supreme Argentinian Steaks in Budapest
In the heart of Óbuda, set within the historic Goldberger textile factory, Cut & Barrel Salumeria & Vineria is a must-try place for those who appreciate expertly grilled steaks, and bold Latin American tastes. Since opening about a year ago, it...

Readers sound off on the U.S. backing Israel, Nazi-looted art and reckless driving
The U.S. is in league with Israel’s war crimes Orlando: The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are sites of two of the most heinous atrocities of the 21st century. What Israel practices with the Palestinians amounts to apartheid. The Gaza Strip is what...

5 things you probably didn’t know about the ‘F1’ movie
The Brad Pitt and Damson Idris starrer F1 made a splash at the box office after premiering on 27 June 2025, grossing over $300 million worldwide. Once a prodigal race driver, Sonny Hayes returns three decades later to prove his worth on the race...

Trump the pirate demands tribute from the media
Over the course of the last few months a “No Kings” movement has coalesced to oppose the authoritarian policies of President Trump. Organized protests across all 50 states, coinciding with Trump’s military parade, were meant to draw attention to...

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Will be 'Completely Cashless'
Hungarian-founded Festipay Zrt will facilitate cashless payments at the 40th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, to be held on the first weekend of August. The company told MTI on Wednesday that it operates hundreds of contactless terminals throughout...

'Unusual Guided Tours' at Budapest's Ethnographic Museum from Saturday
Unusual thematic guided tours related to the exhibitions of the Ethnographic Museum will be held in the Budapest city park institution from this Saturday until the end of July, according to MTI. During which period the general public can learn...

Free French Street Party in Budapest on 12 July
On the occasion of the French national holiday, the French Institute in Budapest will once again organise its traditional street ball, this year on July 12th. The free, outdoor event offers music, dance and culinary programs from the afternoon...

Over 500 Performers to Appear at Hungary's Annual Zemplén Fest this August
The 34th Zemplén Festival awaits audiences with more than five hundred performers at forty venues in twenty-five settlements between August 8 and 17, the organizers announced on Wednesday in Sátoraljaújhely. Festival director Gábor Hollerung...