European Commission launches investigation into Hungarian spy network

Stay updated on the latest news from Hungary by signing up for the free InsightHungary newsletter. Hungarian spy network exposed in Brussels Hungarian intelligence services spent much of the 2010s running a spy network in Brussels, attempting to...

Iakov Goldovskiy Biography: An Entrepreneur in the Petrochemical Sector

Profile of a business figure whose expertise bridges finance, chemistry, and international development. Iakov Goldovskiy is an entrepreneur and owner of the Austrian Petrochemical Holding company. He was born on February 26, 1962, in Kryvyi Rih...

Study Finds Hungarians Place Hopes in Smart Cities and Personalized Medicine

A joint study by Bosch Hungary and Richter Gedeon Nyrt., presented at the BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day on Sep. 23 at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus, explored which trends the public sees as the most promising for the coming decade....

Hungary Aims to Become Europe’s Innovation Hub with Strong R&D Growth

Hungary’s long-term goal is to become not only Europe’s manufacturing base but also one of its leading innovation centres, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Wednesday in Budapest. He emphasized that the foundations for a ‘dimensional shift’...

Hungary is on the right track in its energy transition

Economy 8 October 2025, 4:20pm According to Milos Stefanovic, Hungary is on the right track with its energy transition as a producer of nuclear energy. For example, it is phasing out coal and developing small modular reactors (SMRs), as well as...

Hankó: Hungarian Universities Move up in Global Rankings

The medical Semmelweis University has moved up into 272nd place, which places it among the top 1 percent of the 30,000 universities worldwide, Hankó told public news channel M1. This ranking also makes the institution the top-ranked university...

Magyar Saved by European Parliament but Hungary’s Govt Might Still Prosecute Him

Magyar’s Tisza party has been leading the governing Fidesz party in the polls to the point where the government now feels that, for the first time since 2010, it faces a real political contest at the April general election. No wonder, then, that...

The Depositary of French Culture in Hungary

Established in 1947, the French Institute in Hungary is one of the oldest foreign cultural centers in Budapest. It has lived through many events in Hungarian history over these years, has organized numerous programs and collaborations, having...

Geothermal: Big Potential, Big Plans, but Progress Limited by Realities

Hungary, its neighbors in the Carpathian Basin and several other European Union countries have excellent potential to expand the use of geothermal energy for heating and power generation, numerous speakers attested during summit sessions at the...

HEINEKEN Hungária 'Net Zero Production” Program Awarded

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) has awarded HEINEKEN Hungária a sustainability prize for its carbon reduction program, the company announced in a press release. HEINEKEN Hungária won the award in the Climate...

Gabala 2025: A new phase in development of Turkic World under Baku’s chairmanship

In recent years, global politics has undergone a profound transformation, where not only major powers but also regional alliances capable of independently shaping agendas and defending their interests have come to the forefront. In this context,...

Global Momentum Builds for Social Media Restrictions on Youth: Australia's Trailblazing Ban Sparks International Push

Sydney, Australia – October 13, 2025 – In a landmark move set to reshape the digital landscape for young people worldwide, Australia's federal government is on the cusp of enforcing a groundbreaking ban on social media access for children under...

“Fully connected” – BMW opens “most innovative” AI car factory in Hungary

BMW has opened a new AI car factory in Debrecen, Hungary – its “most innovative” production site anywhere, and the first fully fossil-free facility in its global network. It integrates BMW’s in-house AIQX quality platform, autonomous transport...

Nobel Prize in literature awarded to Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, whose philosophical, bleakly funny novels often unfold in single sentences, won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for his for his “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of...

Hungarian Finalists in 'Samsung Solutions for Tomorrow'

Samsung has announced the ten participants in the first pan-European final of its 'Solutions for Tomorrow' challenge. The international competition will be held in Milan, Italy, at the end of October. The finalists will represent their countries...

Hydrogen-Fueled Brick Drying Oven Tested in Hungary

The local unit of Austrian-owned Wienerberger has successfully tested the use of hydrogen fuel for a brick drying oven at its base in Tiszavasvári (NE Hungary), the building materials maker said on Thursday. According to the announcement,...

Could dogs ever talk? New review weighs science, ethics and evolution

A new scientific review tackles an age-old question: could dogs ever learn to talk? While barking out full sentences might sound like science fiction, researchers are taking a closer look at the biological and technological possibilities behind...

Hankó: Hungarian Higher Education on the Rise Despite Brussels’ Obstacles

Hungarian universities continue to move up in international rankings, Minister for Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó said on Thursday, highlighting the country’s growing presence in global higher education and research. Speaking on M1...

Slovakia and Hungary to Boost Cross-border Cooperation

Slovak and Hungarian leaders emphasized their commitment to further strengthening cooperation between the two countries. President Pellegrini said that the border between Slovakia and Hungary does not divide but connects them, adding that Slovaks...

Hanko: Hungarian Universities Move Up in Global Rankings

Hungarian universities have moved up in the most recently released global rankings, Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, said on Thursday. The medical Semmelweis University has moved up into 272nd place, which places it among the...