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Hungarian Commissioner Várhelyi’s agenda rolls on despite spying allegations
Hungarian Commissioner Várhelyi is pressing ahead with his official engagements this week, even as the European Commission is investigating allegations of an espionage recruitment operation run from the Hungarian EU embassy in Brussels when he was...

Major Trump critic gives chilling warning amid upcoming protests nationwide: ‘The disease is growing’
George Conway, a conservative lawyer and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, railed against authoritarianism in a video released Monday in anticipation of the return of “No Kings” protests nationwide. Demonstrations are set to take place...

Nolato Expands with Major Investments in Hungary
Swedish medical technology and plastic components manufacturer Nolato has completed a major production capacity expansion in Hungary, and announced new plans for further expanding its footprint in the country, the Hungarian Investment Promotion...

Hungarian police powerless against online scammers? 64-year-old Hungarian woman lost all her savings
This story concerning online scammers is not unique: many people, usually elderly and easily influenced, who are unaware of the specifics of a particular investment, are targeted. These individuals often have some savings they hope to grow for the...

New book about a man who helped to save the lives of 200,000 Hungarian Jews
Reviewed by BERNIE BELLAN I have to admit that, as much as I consider myself reasonably informed about the history of the Holocaust, I had never heard of Rudolf Vrba. Further, when it comes to an understanding of what happened to Hungary’s Jewish...

People smuggler fleeing from Hungarian police causes brutal accident
Photo: Facebook/BRFK Budapesti Rendőr-főkapitányság A people smuggler caused an accident, injuring 11 people in Andau, in eastern Austria, as he attempted to flee Hungarian police late on Monday. The Pakistan-born driver fled from Hungarian police...

United Nations Anniversaries Celebrated in Budapest
The 80th anniversary of the United Nations as well as the 70th anniversary of Hungary's membership in the United Nations were celebrated at the Aria Hotel Budapest, on the occasion of the hotel's 10th anniversary. The event, held on International...
Top EU official denies knowledge of alleged Hungarian spying
A top European Union official has denied any knowledge of alleged Hungarian spying on Brussels carried out when he was Budapest’s ambassador to the bloc, the European Commission said on Monday. Hungarian EU commissioner Oliver Varhelyi sat down...

EU’s Várhelyi denies role in Hungary spying claims, Commission says
EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi was “not aware” of alleged spying operations led by Hungary against the European Commission that may have taken place while he was acting as a Brussels-based diplomat for the country, Commission spokesperson Paula...

Tragic train collission close to the Hungarian border, bomb alert on the Budapest express – photos, videos
There are numerous injured in a train accident near Szádalmás (Jablonov nad Turnou), with two people in critical condition. Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the incident, but according to one video, a passenger train is...

Lehigh Valley food safety report: Contaminated potatoes; keep cigarette butts, medicine, power tools away from food; rodents, flies, roaches
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of Sept. 28. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs...

Season of respiratory infections officially starts in Hungary
Economy 13 October 2025, 1:36pm During the 2025/2026 season, the respiratory surveillance service will monitor the incidence of influenza-like illnesses and acute respiratory infections based on data on illnesses among residents registered with...

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Deepika Padukone, Mental Health, R Ashwin, Rishi Sunak & more
Sharpen your awareness of what’s shaping the world — from politics and the economy to science and global headlines. 1. Which Hungarian writer has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the...

Hungary Still has Much to Offer Germany – EY Partner Ésik Says
One stream involves continued FDI, the most recent example of which was the opening of the BMW plant at Debrecen on Sep. 26. The other strand has been unease about slowing sales globally. But there are signs the pessimism over the latter may be...

How Communism’s Top Terrorist Was Chased Out of Hungary
Before 1989, Budapest, a relatively open and well-off metropolis of the Soviet Empire, was a den of foreign terrorist fighters. Palestinian and Latin American guerrillas were welcomed and hosted for training and healthcare. Among them, a young and...

Entertainment News | Ashish N Soni, R|Elan™ Present 'The Soiree at the Grand Budapest Hotel' Show at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2025
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Reliance Industries' R|Elan™ demonstrated its transformative power in high fashion at Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, providing the innovative fabric foundation for Ashish N Soni's critically...
From Budapest to Hanoi: Combatting cybercrime to build trust in the digital transformation
When we open an email, shop online, or connect with friends on social media, we rarely think about international treaties. Yet behind the scenes, these legal agreements can determine whether law enforcement authorities are able to cooperate across...

Barack Obama warns of rising authoritarianism in global democracy discussion with Hungarian and Polish activists
Former US President Barack Obama spoke with democracy activists from Hungary and Poland about authoritarianism affecting countries previously considered resistant to erosion of liberties. "We're seeing politicians target civil society, undermine...

Day of workers of public health services and medical industry was widely marked in Turkmenistan
Today, in the exhibition hall of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry the International exhibition «Public health services, education and sports in the Era of Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state» and the scientific conference,...

Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers in Turkmenistan Marked by High-Tech Centers and International Cooperation
On 10 October, Turkmenistan widely celebrated the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers. The occasion was marked by several significant events across various regions of the country, including an international forum in Ashgabat, the...