Trump-Putin summit in Budapest axed over Russia’s hardline stance on Ukraine

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Direct current cable project linking Azerbaijan-Georgia-Romania-Hungary could be replicated

Friday, October 31, 2025 Digitalisation, high technologies, the agri-food sector, tourism and the defence industry are areas in which the model of cooperation established through the direct current cable project linking Azerbaijan, Georgia,...

“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Azerbaijan-Hungary relations on the rise

Relations between Baku and Budapest have often been low-profile in nature. However, this appears to be changing at a rapid pace. Links in fields such as energy are now transforming Hungary into Azerbaijan’s key partner in the European Union....

IU’s Hungarian and Estonian language programs are unique. Now, their futures are unclear

Three students conversed in Estonian under fluorescent lights Monday in IU’s Global and International Studies Building. A fourth student from the University of Arkansas tuned in via Zoom. Long-distance students frequently attend classes virtually...

Diplomatic entities in Belgium and Hungary hacked in China-linked spy campaign

Hungarian and Belgian diplomatic entities were allegedly targeted by a well-known Chinese hacking group in September and October. Incident responders at Arctic Wolf Labs discovered an active cyber-espionage campaign they attributed to a...

Budapest celebrates Türkiye’s 102nd Republic Day in grand style

More than 800 distinguished guests filled the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Monday evening to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye. Budapest Celebrates Türkiye’s 102nd Republic Day in Grand Style The national day...

Hungarian Battery Days to Bring Together Global Industry Leaders in Budapest

The two-day event will take place at the Budapest Marriott Hotel and feature experts, policymakers, and industry leaders from over 20 countries. Organized by the Hungarian Battery Association, the conference serves as one of Central Europe’s most...

Wizz Air launches record number of flights from Budapest this winter: new destinations and upgraded services!

Hungary-based airline Wizz Air is setting a new record this winter season. During the 2025–26 winter period, the carrier will operate more flights from Budapest than ever before. Compared to last year, Wizz Air is increasing its capacity by 8%,...

European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- The "European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025" directory has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market potential of the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector is enormous and...

China’s Tech Growth Seen as Global Driver of Innovation, Prosperity

Thu 30 Oct 2025 | 10:56 AM China’s accelerating technological innovation is emerging as a powerful engine for global prosperity rather than a threat, according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. As the nation advances toward its next five-year...

Love Field gets new high-tech security line options ahead of holiday travel rush

CLEAR, the popular airport identification technology company, is launching a new security system at Dallas Love Field Airport ahead of the holiday travel season. On Thursday, CLEAR will introduce its biometric eGates at Love Field TSA security...

Science Expo in the Hungarian Capital

From October 28 to 30, science is brought out of the labs and closer to the future as Hungary's largest science promotion event is reopened at the Millenáris event site. Over three days, the Science Expo brings the world of science closer to...

Italy weighs using EU defense loan on new tanks, eying Hungary team-up

ROME — Italy is considering using a European Union loan deal to pay for new tanks and armored vehicles supplied by Germany’s Rheinmetall, a source has told Defense News. The money for Lynx vehicles and Panther tanks would come from cheap so-called...

Minister Hankó: Hungarian-Turkish cooperation is a strategic alliance rooted in shared values

Balázs Hankó, Minister for Culture and Innovation, said Hungary and Turkey share more than diplomatic ties—what binds them is a strategic alliance that spans higher education, research, family policy, and cultural cooperation. He made the remarks...

“A European closed-loop battery supply chain could be achieved” – Interview with Jie (Jessie) Xu, senior research analyst at Rho Motion

Jie (Jessie) Xu will be a speaker at the Hungarian Battery Days on 6 November 2025. As battery production scales up across Europe, recycling has become both a necessity and a strategic challenge. In this interview, Jie (Jessie) Xu, a senior...

China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat

Tan Libin, chief customer officer of CATL, speaks at the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Munich, Germany, Sept. 7, 2025. (CATL/handout via Xinhua)China is doubling down on technological innovation to fuel its high-quality...

Geothermal heating of Zugló city centre could deliver fatal blow to Budapest’s thermal baths

Gigantic projects like the entire government district in Zugló, behind the Bosnyák square market, might be left without heating and hot water—unless the government office is willing to risk destroying Budapest’s thermal baths. Geothermal energy...

Hungary as a forerunner in the East

How does AFCA coordinate with global organizations such as the IMF or the World Bank to align regional financial policies with international standards? AFCA is a relatively young organization, only eight years old. Its distinctiveness lies in its...

Charming former Hungarian royal town will be the 2026 European Capital of Culture

On January 1, 2026, Trenčín (in Hungarian: Trencsén) will become the European Capital of Culture. On Friday evening, October 31, a symbolic countdown will be unveiled and launched in a spectacular show called Counting Down to the Future. The...

Ease Live drives interactive graphics for RTL+ Hungary Champions League coverage

The deployment follows the roll out of the Ease Live platform for the EURO 2024 tournament on France’s M6+ streaming service RTL+ Hungary has selected Ease Live interactive graphical overlays. Aiming to enhance interactive coverage for viewers of...