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’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 …

Budapest’s Pride season brings defiance to Orban and dread for the future in Hungary

Lau and Vivi, a young lesbian couple in Hungary, often hold hands walking through Budapest’s streets. However, Lau has started to have troubling second thoughts about this show of affection since the government ramped up its anti-LGBTQ campaign. Right-wing …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride

The warning follows a decision by Hungarian police on June 19 to ban the annual LGBTQ+ march scheduled for Saturday. Authorities cited a law passed in March that asserts the protection of children must take precedence over the right to assembly. Following …

Hungary amended laws and the constitution earlier this year to prohibit the annual Pride celebration