Péter Dékány, who has protected Balástya residents for over 30 years, receives prestigious award
Péter Dékány, who has looked after the residents of Balástya for more than thirty years, received a prestigious award for his work.
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Together for 55 years through good and bad
The Németh couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Dried-up stream comes back to life after rain in Nógrád
The Kövicses stream, which nearly dried up in summer, is flowing again after the rains.
Community effort renews the roof of the Serbian church in Baja
A 37 million forint renovation of the Serbian church roof in Baja is moving ahead thanks to cross-border support.
Successful school competition in Ják
The school competition called "Együtt megmutatJÁK" was held with great success in Ják.
Toys fill Kaposvár parks in Fairy Godmother surprise
As part of the Tündérkeresztanyu initiative, plush toys, games and small gifts were placed on benches in Kaposvár parks for children.
Esztergom women's handball team advances to Europa League group stage
MOL Esztergom beat Czech side Baník Most for the second time and secured its place in the women's handball Europa League group stage.
First Goose Adventure in Rádpuszta ends successfully
About eighty participants joined the first Rádpuszta Goose Adventure on November 14, with live goose herding, skill games and Martin's Day food specialties.
Winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year award in Heves County
The most outstanding entrepreneurs and businesspeople of Heves County were honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Fifty years of crafting instruments: Tatai Ernő, a recognized tambura maker, still works daily
Seventy-year-old Tatai Ernő still goes to his workshop every day and has been making tamburas for fifty years. His craft has been recognized with a golden certificate.
Wine blessing in Sárszentmiklós: villagers visited cellars from door to door
The community of Sárszentmiklós gathered for a traditional wine blessing and friendly cellar visits.
Sopron KC wins the penalty shootout
Sopron KC's opponent equalised at the end of regular time, so a shootout decided the match.
Széchenyi István University lecturer receives Nagy Bálint Architecture Award
Dániel Ungerhofer received a prestigious architecture award in Győr.
Forty-year tradition revived in Bátaszék
Nearly a hundred people gathered at the cultural house in Bátaszék for a reunion of former residents.
Szolnok Girl Power team wins national award for sustainable idea
Young innovators showed how the future can be shaped. The team received an award at a national competition for their sustainable idea.
More than patrolling – Zala civic guards in a new role
Members of the Lenti and Region Civic Guard Association also help the elderly. The volunteers are taking on a new role supporting the local community.
Two hundred seventy dancers and five bands performed in Szekszárd
The host ensemble Bartina presented two choreographies to the audience at the Szekszárd folk dance festival.
From shy girl to children's favorite: Anna Spergel enchants audiences
Puppeteer Anna Spergel delights children in every role. Her story is one of growing confidence and successful performances.
Goose, cabbage and charity at the Hévíz market
The community of the Hévíz market supported a good cause at a St. Martin's Day event. Shared celebration and tasty food created a warm atmosphere.
Zsombor Piros has had an excellent year, placing Hungarian tennis among the world's elite
Zsombor Piros's strong season has brought international recognition. The result is also important for Hungarian tennis.
Students tried out trades at Siófok Krúdy open day
Young people were able to try out various professional fields in a playful way at the Krúdy open day in Siófok.
Duna Aszfalt-DTKH Kecskemét wins its first game
In round 9 of the NB I. A group men's basketball league, Kecskemét played away at Oroszlány and secured its first win of the season.
Many people answered the screening day call
More than 100 examinations have already been carried out at a screening day, as many people responded to the call.
Miskolc city centre becomes a fir forest, with even more Christmas trees this year
Miskolc's city centre will host even more Christmas trees this year as part of the festive decorations. The city is preparing a Christmas spectacle.
Vilmos Tánczos receives the Transylvanian Hungarian Author of the Year award
The writer, ethnographer and anthropologist received the award in 2026 for his book Utolsó szavak.
Remembering János Rózsás in Nagykanizsa
On Tuesday, 17 November, a literary memorial event in Nagykanizsa will recall the life and intellectual legacy of János Rózsás.
Lóránd built a full observatory in his garden
Lóránd Fényes built observatories by hand at his home in Balatonalmádi and in Namibia, where he also saw zebras and star sights.
Oldest hotel seeks 371 angels to turn children's dreams into gifts
At Tata's oldest hotel, 371 children's wishes hang on a wish tree, waiting to become gifts. Tata may once again be the capital of angels in 2026.
Role models among us: county Prima awards presented
In Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, local standouts received Prima awards at a gala celebrating talent and human achievement.
Former pupils remember their beloved teacher in Kecskemét
Decades later, former pupils from Ludastó held a memorial for their teacher, who died at the age of 104.
From around the world – affecting Hungary
Hungary wins in Tbilisi and keeps its momentum
The Hungarian national football team won in Tbilisi against Georgia despite a weak first half. The team's best players are highlighted.
Over five million lei renovation of one of Bereck's oldest buildings
The complete renovation of the Mikó House in Bereck was financed by the local government from its own budget.
Rejected by his mother at birth, Punch the monkey now cares for a baby monkey at the zoo
Punch was rejected by his mother at birth and raised with help from zookeepers; he now looks after a young monkey at the zoo, which says he thrives thanks to their care.
Diaspora strength: 13th Alba County Hungarian teachers' conference
Hungarian teachers from Alba County met in Nagyenyed to share knowledge and build community.
Hungarian pizza masters win world silver again in Italy
Csanád Somogyi and Zoltán Bednár once again won a world championship silver medal in pizza making in Italy.
Dárdai Pál is becoming a grandfather
Former national team defender Pál Dárdai is expecting a grandchild, as his son announced the happy news.
Missing Vasarely works resurface after 15 years
Twenty-six works by Victor Vasarely have returned to the collection of a French foundation after being missing for 15 years.
Major upset: Hungary's women's basketball team beats Germany
Hungary's women's national basketball team won away in Hamburg against World Cup fourth-placed Germany in a European Championship qualifier.
Silver medal in Shanghai for Benedek Kovács
Benedek Kovács of Maklári SK won a silver medal in Shanghai, starting the season with a strong performance in the 30-second courbette jump.
Hungary's women's basketball team opens European Championship qualifiers with a major win
The Hungarian women's national basketball team won an important victory in Germany in its European Championship qualifier, coached by Péter Völgyi.
Csíkszereda hospital receives two new ECG machines
The emergency department of the Csíkszereda hospital received two new ECG devices bought from the proceeds of the 2025 Katalin Ball. They were handed over on Tuesday.
Construction begins on Siemens' new factory in Transylvania
Construction of Siemens' new factory in Transylvania began on Wednesday, according to profit.ro.
Regional bus service may start in Udvarhelyszék next autumn
Regional public bus transport in Udvarhelyszék could start in autumn 2027, initially connecting Székelyudvarhely with six surrounding villages.
Two trips around the Earth in one month on Sepsiszentgyörgy buses
Since the new bus network started, passenger numbers keep growing. After the school holidays, trips rose by 43 percent.
Students decide how to spend 25,000 lei at their school
At the Váradi József Primary School in Sepsiszentgyörgy, sixth and seventh graders can suggest how to spend the funds. Students' opinions matter.
Mehter military band welcomes COP31 delegates
An Ottoman-style military band greets the international delegates of COP31 in Antalya with traditional marches.
Cluj-Napoca IT specialists develop ultramodern medical diagnostic technology
Perficient's Romanian subsidiary signed a cooperation agreement with pharmaceutical company Roche to develop medical diagnostic technology.
Two Hungarian gold medals at the Youth Olympic Games
Zsófia Marton won gold in shot put and Lotti Horváth won gold in women's épée fencing at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Funds raised for Adam's cancer treatment in Barcelona
Within nine days the remaining 530,000 euros were collected for Adam's cancer treatment in Barcelona. The donations show community solidarity.
Kolozsvár Hungarian Animation Festival welcomes families with free screenings
On November 14 and 15 the Kolozsvár Hungarian Animation Festival opens its doors for the fifth time with free screenings and surprises.
Fertő-Hanság National Park expands in Austria
From 2027, the Fertő-Hanság National Park will expand with new areas on the Austrian side.
Dominik Szoboszlai returns to the national team
The midfielder, recovering from an injury, underwent medical tests and posted about his return.
167-million-year-old dinosaur heads to Paris museum
The skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur, the only known specimen of its species, will be kept out of auction and join the Paris Natural History Museum collection under an agreement.
BBC Earth's new series takes viewers on a four-billion-year journey
The five-part BBC Earth series Evolution explains evolution through elephants, ostriches, bats, dolphins and horses. Results from two Hungarian researchers also appear in the show.
Békéscsaba team succeeds at Székely Sausage Festival
At the 21st Székely Sausage Festival in Zabola, a team from Békéscsaba succeeded thanks to creativity, presentation and teamwork.
Péter Gulácsi silences the PSG defeat with a flawless performance
The Hungarian goalkeeper delivered a flawless performance, justifying the trust of his coaching staff.
New Hungarian-language book explores why Indian students learn the language
A new Hungarian-language book features 26 interviews exploring why Indian university students are learning Hungarian and their experiences in Delhi.
Good news from around the world
SpaceX catches returning Starship mid-air
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft was successfully caught by mechanical arms on the Texas launch tower after a 22-hour journey, the first mid-air catch of a returning Starship.
Picture of the day: Messier 57 Ring Nebula and galaxy IC 1296
An amateur astronomer photographed fine details of the Ring Nebula M57 from the Canary Islands. The image shows the beauty of astronomical observation.
A bear's reflection and a kingfisher feature in this week's photos
National Geographic's weekly photo selection features a bear's reflection and a kingfisher. The images cover 9 to 15 November 2026.
Dinosaurs may have eaten seaweed and other sea foods 100 million years ago
New research suggests that chemical traces in fossilised dinosaur teeth point to marine food. It shows that nutrients from the sea reached land animals long ago.
Euclid telescope discovers 31 ancient quasars
ESA's Euclid space telescope has identified 31 ancient quasars, including two record-breaking objects that shone when the Universe was about 670 million years old.
Highlights of Transylvania – Sălaj County: Porolissum
The article covers the Roman castrum of Porolissum, its border role and archaeological excavations.
Five EU tomato-producing countries join forces for origin labelling
Producer organisations from Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Poland launched the We Tomato Europe campaign.
Wales claim historic win over the All Blacks
Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff, their first win over the All Blacks since 1953.
SpaceX makes history as Starship returns to its launch tower
SpaceX caught the Starship spacecraft with mechanical arms on its launch tower after a mission that placed 26 satellites into orbit. The Super Heavy first stage was lost.
Carmelle wins the first Eurovision Asia contest
The 19-year-old Carmelle Collado won in Bangkok with the Philippine entry Sobra-Sobra. Eleven countries competed.
Autistic couple cleans filthy street signs
Paul and Ruth Richmond-Watson have been cleaning dirty street signs since September and plan to travel the country until all are spotless.
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics celebrated in Senegal
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games ended, and organisers praised the event as a historic first on the African continent, with host athletes also winning medals.
Two untouched Pacific ecosystems declared new sanctuaries
Remote, life-filled Pacific coral atolls that are nearly untouched by humans have been declared new sanctuaries, according to a new study.
The world's largest freshwater lake is recovering
Lake Baikal in Siberia, which holds around 20 percent of the world's surface freshwater, is recovering after decades of decline.
Voyager 1 sets new distance record of one light-day
NASA's Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is reaching a distance of one light-day from Earth while still sending data to scientists.
Young musicians connect a community across the Line of Control
Musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan share Shina songs online and renew ties across the divide.
Woman who hid troops from Nazis revealed in diaries decades later
Ada Le Poidevin, a shopkeeper on Guernsey, sheltered three British soldiers during WWII; her bravery was revealed in diaries 40 years after her death.
Green turtles move from endangered to least concern
Green turtles have been reclassified from endangered to least concern in global conservation rankings, a positive sign for their recovery.
A giant icy world beyond Pluto could be a new dwarf planet
Astronomers identified a potentially large icy world beyond Pluto, which could expand the solar system's family of dwarf planets.
Four planets line up in the pre-dawn sky in November
Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter will appear together in the pre-dawn sky throughout November. The alignment can be seen before sunrise.
France beat South Africa's world champions in Paris
After 21 years, France beat the Springboks in Paris 21–19. The team is now one step from the Nations Championship final.
Surprising memory helps squirrels survive winter
Squirrels hide food in many places in autumn and later find most of it again. Research suggests their memory helps them survive the winter.
A Canadian singer performs We Are The World alone
A Canadian singer performed the 1985 charity song We Are The World alone, using the voices of the original stars.
Dakar Youth Olympics end on a high note
Enthusiastic crowds attended the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with China winning the most gold medals.
Portugal lines up in Ronaldo's number 7 shirt
In its first match since Cristiano Ronaldo retired from the national team, Portugal's squad lined up with his number 7 shirt.
A dead star flashes radio waves every 8 minutes
Astronomers are studying a new type of cosmic object that emits bright radio wave flashes every few minutes to hours. Some of these have been traced to binary systems pairing a red dwarf with a white dwarf.
Cosmic lens may show the same supernova twice more
Astronomers used gravitational lensing from a galaxy cluster and James Webb Space Telescope images to study a distant supernova, which may appear again two more times.
Pétanque brings France and Cambodia together
During the Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, the shared love of pétanque between France and Cambodia took center stage.
Some of the oldest known rocks found in China
Rocks dating back 3.95 billion years were found in northern China. They offer new clues about how Earth's crust formed and evolved.
Singing Totoro songs, the anime duo Azumi and Yuyu Inoue win over audiences
An interview with Azumi and Yuyu Inoue, who sing theme songs from Ghibli films. They discuss their joint work and the language and cultural challenges they faced.