Biggest-ever Budapest Pride defies Orban ban in Hungary

Record numbers of people marched in the Budapest Pride parade Saturday, defying a government ban that marked a major pushback against LGBTQ rights in the European Union. Organisers estimated up to 200,000 people had taken part in the 30th parade in the …

Top Hungary news: Biggest Budapest Pride ever, national record at European championship, meteorite — 28 June, 2025

Tens of thousands march against Hungary’s government, for LGBT rights

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hungary’s capital on Saturday as a banned LGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government. Crowds filled a square near Budapest’s city hall before setting off across the city, …

Hungary Pride March

The Fourth of July is Friday. It’s a day of remembering our nation declaring its independence by celebrating being American with cookouts, hanging out with family and friends and fireworks. Do you set off your own fireworks for the Fourth of July? You …

Hungary, Slovakia prevent recent Russia sanctions

(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The planned sanctions primarily aimed to reduce Russian energy imports—a move …

Hungary’s Camino: The Road to Mary’s Shrine

About an hour and a half north of Budapest by car, there’s a little yellow church — the Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption — that stands, baroque and bright, at the bottom of the valley of Mátraverebély. The shrine is called Szentkút, and our journey …

‘The Real Danger is if we Let Fear Win’: Hungary’s Pride Ban and the Shrinking Space for Dissent   

This article was written by Media Defence in conversation with Szabolcs Hegyi, Lawyer and Public Participation Program Senior Expert at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (HCLU)  As Hungary prepares for its annual Pride march on 28 June, the event will …

Quick Guide to Rock Climbing in the Bükk Mountains by Budget Hungary

Hungary’s Bükk Mountains, located in the country’s northern region, offer rock climbing enthusiasts a stunning mix of adventure, natural beauty, and solitude. Known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, lush forests, and hidden caves, the Bükk region provides …

Top 7 High-Altitude Adventures in Hungary

For expats seeking unique outdoor experiences in Hungary, these lesser-known viewpoints offer breath-taking scenery with a touch of adventure. No extreme skills are required - just a willingness to explore beyond the usual tourist trails. Here are seven …

Heat Records Broken in Hungary

Dawn and daytime heat records were broken in Hungary on Thursday, according to weather service HungaroMet. In Pecs Arpadteto the air cooled to only 24.9 C at dawn, while that last dawn record on this day was in 1967, when in Pannonhalma the mercury dropped …