Budapest hosts Forum of the China–CEE Countries Library Association

The fourth directors’ forum of the China-Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries Library Association was held in Budapest, attended by directors, experts, and researchers from libraries in China and Central and Eastern European countries. On...

My two-week Tring to Turkey rail holiday — that even won over my teens

It started innocently enough as a family discussion in which we each suggested places for our summer hols. My daughter wanted Prague and Bran Castle in Romania, my son suggested Budapest and Istanbul, and Mrs 61 added that some beach time in...

Hungary: Orban, Magyar rally supporters on Memorial Day

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political rallies were staged in the capital — marking Memorial Day for the Revolution of 1956, the anniversary of the country's failed uprising against...

Breaking Open in Budapest

“The bravest people know when they can’t face it alone.” I am traveling in Europe right now and had a brief but heartbreakingly candid encounter with a Hungarian tour guide the other day. My traveling companion and I had just finished an...

Thousands rally in Budapest backing Orbán ahead of tight election

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through Budapest on Thursday in a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as he faces one of the most competitive elections of his 15-year rule. The demonstration, called a “peace march” by...

Massive crowds and an unprecedented election atmosphere: How Fidesz and the Tisza Party commemorated 23 October in Budapest

In addition to its historical significance, this year’s October 23 national holiday in Budapest was marked by major political demonstrations and parallel rallies by the government and opposition forces. In the morning, Fidesz held its traditional...

Mass Demonstrations in Budapest Highlight Growing Tensions Ahead of Hungary’s National Election

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political movements staged competing demonstrations, signaling the mounting intensity of the country’s political landscape ahead of next...

Austrian hospitality? Hungarian football fans stopped at border without explanation

A serious issue arose on Thursday when Austrian authorities refused entry to a special train carrying Ferencváros supporters. The fans were travelling from Budapest to watch their team’s Europa League match against Salzburg that evening, but the...

Spanish passport beats the UK in 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful travel documents

Spain’s passport ranks among the world’s most powerful in 2025. Credit : Mehaniq, Shutterstock Spain has once again proven it holds one of the most powerful passports on the planet. The latest Henley Passport Index, released this October, places...

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians filled the streets of Budapest in competing demonstrations as supporters of the country’s two main political movements staged mutual shows of strength before next spring’s national election. The rival rallies on...

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces...

The election is due in April, but an exact date for the vote hasn't been set. Orbán's supporters gathered on a bridge spanning the Danube River on Thursday morning and began marching toward Hungary's towering neo-Gothic parliament. The rally,...

Greece’s October 28 Holiday Sees Softer Demand for Domestic, Overseas Travel

Travel demand for the October 28 holiday weekend appears more subdued this year, with Greek travel agencies reporting an average 30 percent drop in bookings compared to 2024. The national holiday falls on a Tuesday, limiting the number of people...

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test

Nation & World News Thousands of Hungarians have gathered in Budapest to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Pro-government demonstrators march during celebrations marking the 69th anniversary of the outbreak of Hungary's 1956 revolution against...

Thousands march in Budapest to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amid election challenges

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Thousands of Hungarians congregated on the streets of Budapest on Thursday in a show of force on behalf of their leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who six months ahead of parliamentary elections looks set to face the most...

Expect major traffic disruptions in Budapest during national holiday events

Significant traffic restrictions and road closures will take place across Budapest between 22 and 26 October due to events marking the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution of Hungary, authorities have announced. The Budapest Transport Centre...

Thousands march in Budapest to support Orban amid election challenges

Thousands of Hungarians congregated on the streets of Budapest in a show of force on behalf of their leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who six months ahead of parliamentary elections looks set to face the most competitive ballot in his 15 years...

National flag of Hungary raised marking anniversary the Revolution of 1956

Hungary commemorated the 69th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence on Thursday morning with a solemn flag-raising ceremony held in front of the Parliament Building on Kossuth Lajos Square in Budapest. The national flag was...

Thousands march in Budapest to support Orbán amid election challenges

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Thousands of Hungarians congregated on the streets of Budapest on Thursday in a show of force on behalf of their leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who six months ahead of parliamentary elections looks set to face the...

Greeks Flock to Bulgaria for Weekend Trips and Holiday Getaways

Greeks are once again turning to Bulgaria for weekend getaways and short vacations, travel agencies report. This trend is particularly noticeable around the church holiday on Sunday, Saint Demetrius, as well as the national celebration on October...

Hungarians Urged to Prepare for Road Emergencies During Autumn Break

A new representative survey by the company found that more than half of Hungarians (57%) take at least one car trip longer than 100 kilometers within the country every quarter — yet only about a quarter (27%) have vehicle assistance coverage. With...