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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" > <channel> <title>DailyNewsHungary</title> <atom:link href="https://dailynewshungary.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com</link> <description>DailyNewsHungary</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:55:26 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <image> <url>https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-favico-32x32.jpg</url> <title>DailyNewsHungary</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Hungarian’s linguistic DNA: How phonetics and grammar prove Hungarian’s Finno-Ugric kinship</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/finno-ugric-hungarian-history/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/finno-ugric-hungarian-history/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Martin Németh]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:04:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungarian history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[language]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=649948</guid> <description><![CDATA[Is Hungarian truly related to Finnish and Estonian? Check out our article to find out more about the Finno-Ugric heritage of the Hungarian language!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Researchers are looking for regular phonetic correspondences between Hungarian and other Finno-Ugric languages, which can be used to reconstruct ancient language forms. Such correspondences can be observed at all levels of the language, whether in the formation of the phoneme set, verb and pronoun phrasing, or sentence structures. According to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=W-P3xacsWnk" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=W-P3xacsWnk" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Egyetem TV’s Választár series</a>, the Finno-Ugric affinity of the Hungarian language is mainly proven by the methods of historical-comparative linguistics. This method has been used worldwide since the 19th century to investigate relationships between languages. The kinship of languages of the same origin is based not only on vocabulary similarities but also on systematic similarities in phonology, grammatical structures, and syntactic features. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="800" height="703" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki.png" alt="Finno-Ugric languages" class="wp-image-198966" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki.png 800w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki-300x264.png 300w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki-768x675.png 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki-220x193.png 220w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki-600x527.png 600w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finno-Ugric-languages-wiki-200x176.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Finno-Ugric languages, Wiki Commons</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Phonological, alphabetic and syntactic similarities</h2> Phonological correspondences, for example, show that certain sound changes have occurred consistently in related languages. This is the case with the relationship between Hungarian “kő” (stone) and Finnish “kivi”, which may seem surprising at first sight but can be deduced from linguistic history. There are also common features in grammatical structures. For example, the Hungarian agglutinative system of suffixation is similar to that of other Finno-Ugric languages. The use of cases, verb formation, and possessive person marking show clear affinities between the Finno-Ugric languages. In the field of syntactic structures, the similarity is less striking, as the order of sentence parts varies in a relatively limited way across the world’s languages. Nevertheless, there are structural elements that link Hungarian with the Finno-Ugric family of languages. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The most important Hungarian words of Finno-Ugric origin</h2> There are a number of words in the Hungarian language that can be proven to be of Finno-Ugric origin. These include words that denote basic concepts, such as names of body parts (hand, head), terms related to nature (water, tree), and names of basic actions (eat, drink). There are words of Finno-Ugric origin that, at first glance, do not seem to have a cognate meaning in other Finno-Ugric languages. For example, the relationship between Hungarian “kő” (stone) and Finnish “kivi” is more difficult to recognise because of phonetic changes. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hungarian-language-finno-ugric.jpg" alt="Hungarian Language Finno-Ugric Letters" class="wp-image-649952" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hungarian-language-finno-ugric.jpg 1280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hungarian-language-finno-ugric-768x432.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hungarian-language-finno-ugric-282x159.jpg 282w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Pixabay</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why is there a misconception about the origin of the Hungarian language?</h2> The Finno-Ugric origin of the Hungarian language is disputed by many people for several reasons. One of the main factors is that the relationship between Hungarian and the other Finno-Ugric languages is very distant in both space and time. The languages of the Nordic cognates seem completely alien to the ordinary Hungarian speaker, which makes it difficult to accept the kinship. Another reason is that the issue of Hungarian linguistic affinity has often taken on identity and political dimensions. In the 18th and 19th centuries, when the proof of Finno-Ugric linguistic kinship began to be provided, many people found it difficult to accept the idea that the Hungarians were linguistically related to peoples from the north. In the last century, and even today, a number of alternative theories have emerged, often based on historical, archaeological, or genetic arguments, but these cannot replace linguistic evidence. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finno-Ugric conferences and cultural contacts</h2> Cultural and scientific contacts between peoples speaking Finno-Ugric languages have a long history. The first major meetings took place as early as the early 20th century, when Hungary, Finland, and Estonia had closer ties. These meetings provided an opportunity to promote research in Finno-Ugric linguistics and to foster a common cultural heritage. Today, there are still Finno-Ugric conferences and meetings where scientific and cultural issues are discussed. These events help to maintain contact with smaller Finno-Ugric-speaking communities, especially Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia, whose language and culture are under threat. Research into the Finno-Ugric origins of Hungarian continues, and although there are many misconceptions and debates surrounding the issue, linguistic evidence clearly shows that Hungarian belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family. However, linguistic affinity is not the same as ethnic or genetic affinity, which can be a source of much misunderstanding. The aim of scientific research is to establish objective facts, regardless of political or cultural sensitivities. Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/what-languages-influenced-hungarian/" data-wpel-link="internal">What languages have influenced the Hungarian language?</a></li> <li><a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/could-you-pass-a-hungarian-language-exam-solve-these-tasks-and-find-out/" data-wpel-link="internal">Could you pass a Hungarian language exam? Solve these tasks and find out!</a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/finno-ugric-hungarian-history/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Netanyahu met Hungarian government-close 4iG executives with the help of FM Szijjártó</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/szijjarto-praised-israel-budapest-netanyahu/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/szijjarto-praised-israel-budapest-netanyahu/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily News Hungary]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:34:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Foreign Affairs Ministry of Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungarian government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Israel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650296</guid> <description><![CDATA["Hungary and Israel consider physical and digital security pillars of future cooperation," Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said. #netanyahu #foreignminister #hungariangovernment #visit #budapest]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ “Hungary and Israel consider physical and digital security pillars of future cooperation,” Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said on Sunday, adding that the two countries sought to develop their economic ties on those foundations. Ahead of a working breakfast with the Israeli prime minister, Szijjártó thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for agreeing to meet with the executives of two Hungarian companies that play an important role in the development of bilateral ties, the foreign ministry said in a statement. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1280" height="853" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FM-Szijjarto-and-Netanyahu-working-breakfast-1280x853.jpg" alt="FM Szijjártó and Netanyahu working breakfast" class="wp-image-650297" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FM-Szijjarto-and-Netanyahu-working-breakfast-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FM-Szijjarto-and-Netanyahu-working-breakfast-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FM-Szijjarto-and-Netanyahu-working-breakfast-282x188.jpg 282w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FM-Szijjarto-and-Netanyahu-working-breakfast-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FM-Szijjarto-and-Netanyahu-working-breakfast.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: FB/Szijjártó</figcaption></figure> He stressed that there were no guarantees for security either in the Middle East or in central Europe, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/szijjarto.peter.official/videos/1368047147665989/?__cft__[0]=AZWw2hL3TibPUq_8kufNREIBO08DpUMC1RpTCaTJtS-U1kqVBxWiuYVt2FKmABoQTXrJN8w89u5mvw31m5Yo8ADv_-PbYUxomq5BRfbpDutSYb0Eubwhq66kQpUhcAf8k5ny1DshyEUWn_KB66OlE9eQBc8Z4eu6l4xPBa8tR4mianJVnWFSCmacuf1XpOB4LIsgKt1TQr3LU3uUP-Uwc8hV&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">said </a>that both Hungary and Israel had to keep working to improve the security of their citizens. He added that those efforts typically involved technological challenges, pointing to the digital dimension of security in addition to physical considerations. He said ensuring national security required “always being at the forefront in terms of technology”. One of the participants was Gellért Jászai, the chief executive of the 4iG, who <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/pm-orban-meets-trump-musk/" data-wpel-link="internal">met </a>with Trump and Elon Musk in the USA before. Netanyahu will travel to meet with Trump in the USA after his visit in Hungary. Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Estonian government: PM Orbán part of Putin’s team, Hungary may lose its voting right – read more <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-member-of-putins-team-estonia-says/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> <li>President Vucic <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-serbia-dodik-military-alliance/" data-wpel-link="internal">talking </a>about military alliance with Hungary: Bosnian Serb leader Dodik would join</li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/szijjarto-praised-israel-budapest-netanyahu/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Top Hungary news: cold snap, dual citizens, Dodik and Orbán, hajdús, Hollywood stars – 6 April, 2025</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/top-hungary-news-on-6-april-2025/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/top-hungary-news-on-6-april-2025/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily News Hungary]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:58:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News To Go]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What happened today in Hungary?]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650303</guid> <description><![CDATA[Dual citizens in trouble, Hollywood stars in Budapest, Dodik and the Hungary-Serbia military alliance, Hungarian hajdús, cold snap, Hollywood stars in Budapest. #whathappened #hungarynews]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from today: dual citizens in trouble, Hollywood stars in Budapest, Dodik and the Hungary-Serbia military alliance, Hungarian hajdús, cold snap, Hollywood stars in Budapest. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Featured Hungary news</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hungarian government <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungarian-government-informants-dual-citizens/" data-wpel-link="internal">seeks </a>informants in hunt for suspicous individuals with dual citizenship</li> <li>President Vucic talking about military alliance with Hungary: <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-serbia-dodik-military-alliance/" data-wpel-link="internal">Bosnian Serb leader Dodik would join</a></li> <li>Estonian government: PM Orbán part of Putin’s team, Hungary may lose its voting right – <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-member-of-putins-team-estonia-says/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a>‘s what to expect</li> <li><a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/legacy-of-the-hungarian-hajdus-rebels-soldier/" data-wpel-link="internal">A short history of the Hungarian hajdús with PHOTOS</a></li> <li>Trump’s tariffs will postpone expansions in automotive, battery sectors in Hungary – read the details <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/trumps-tariffs-devastate-hungarian-economy/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hungary weather</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Arctic air mass brings winter cold to Hungary with snowfall and low temperatures – VIDEOS, MAPS and weather forecast <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-hungary/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-Hungary.jpg" alt="Arctic air mass brings winter cold in Hungary news" class="wp-image-650265" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-Hungary.jpg 1080w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-Hungary-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-Hungary-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: MTI</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Society</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hollywood star visited a special Budapest restaurant, another will give a concert in August – details and photo <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hollywood-star-is-in-budapest-restaurant/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> <li>One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest will become an astonishing green park – VISUALS and plans in <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/one-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-in-budapest/" data-wpel-link="internal">THIS </a>article</li> </ul> Featured image: <a href="https://mnte.hu/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Hungarian National Dance Ensemble</a> in Szentendre. Source: MTI ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/top-hungary-news-on-6-april-2025/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Trade Wars Hurt Consumers, Cooperation Doesn’t, say expets: interview</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/trade-wars-hurt-consumers-interview-economy/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/trade-wars-hurt-consumers-interview-economy/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest Author]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:18:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungarian government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[INTERVIEW]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trade]]></category> <category><![CDATA[United States]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650293</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finding constructive pathways for cooperation has become more urgent than ever. #usa #eu #trade #tradewars]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ As economic tensions and regulatory fragmentation deepen between the United States and the European Union, finding constructive pathways for cooperation has become more urgent than ever. A recent <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/a-consumer-focused-alternative-reshoring-atlanticism-in-the-age-of-uncertainty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">policy paper</a> by the Consumer Choice Center addresses this challenge by offering pragmatic solutions aimed at strengthening transatlantic ties through innovation, consumer-friendly regulation, and mutual economic benefit. Rather than fueling a regulatory trade war, the paper advocates for policies that align incentives, promote digital innovation and enhance consumer welfare on both sides of the Atlantic. To discuss the ideas behind the paper and the broader vision for EU–US cooperation, we spoke with three leading voices from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConsumerChoiceCenter" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Consumer Choice Center</a>. <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/team/yael-ossowski/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Yaël Ossowski</a>, Deputy Director, brings years of experience in transatlantic policy and consumer advocacy. <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/team/egle-markeviciute/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Eglė Markevičiūtė</a>, Head of Digital & Innovation Policy and former Deputy Minister at the Lithuanian Ministry of Economy and Innovation, contributes deep insight from both the public and innovation sectors. <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/team/Zoltan-Kesz-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Zoltán Kész</a>, Government Affairs Manager and former Member of the Hungarian Parliament, adds a valuable perspective from the intersection of civil society and policymaking. Together, they explore how smart, cooperative regulation can move beyond protectionism and toward shared prosperity. The proposal calls for a consumer-focused approach related to U.S.-EU trade. How can the Trump administration balance domestic industrial reshoring with maintaining low prices and product variety for consumers, especially in the midst of a brutal tariff war? Yaël Ossowski: Frankly, it’s uncertain how drastically increasing the cost of importing source materials and goods from abroad will do much more beyond raising prices for consumers. If the goal is to incentivize companies to reinvest in US factories, this is a long-term calculation done by private investors that must take a myriad of factors into account, including government policies, taxes, tariffs, labor, and much more. There are some voices in the administration that prefer targeted tariffs, which still lead to rising costs, but this would be much preferable to a blanket tax increase on 330 million Americans and the firms that serve them. How should the US approach reshoring policies without sliding into protectionism or full decoupling from China, considering consumer costs and innovation? Yaël Ossowski: Effective tax reforms and deregulation would go a long way to shore up American and foreign investors’ interests in bringing their operations to domestic US shores. The invisible tax on innovators that exists within the US regulatory system – think bureaucratic rules and prescriptions – should be reasonably scaled down so that consumers can gain more value from an environment that encourages innovation rather than just rudimentary compliance. How can Europe deepen Atlantic supply chains without undermining the EU’s push for “strategic autonomy” in key industries? Eglė Markevičiūtė: I’d like to focus on tech-related issues. Europe has long emphasized the importance of strategic autonomy in the digital domain. Recently, a more nuanced vision has emerged with the development of the Eurostack proposal—a plan to enhance Europe’s self-reliance in critical technological sectors. Crucially, the architects of Eurostack stress that “complete self-sufficiency is neither feasible nor desirable.” Instead, the initiative advocates for strengthening strategic capabilities while fostering beneficial international partnerships. This reminds us that strategic autonomy doesn’t have to come at the expense of transatlantic cooperation. Strategic autonomy must be calculated and measured, guided by clear goals like expanding consumer choice and generating broader economic benefits—not driven by ideology. It’s essential to evaluate both the short- and long-term benefits of deeper digital collaboration with the U.S., especially when it comes to secure supply chains, shared innovation, and regulatory alignment. Lastly, although regulatory alignment may seem impossible at this particular point in time, both the EU and the US would benefit from regulatory and standard alignment. As for better US-EU alignment on digital rules, is there room for regulatory convergence, or are the philosophical differences too wide? Eglė Markevičiūtė: Not necessarily. Take AI, for example. While President Biden’s original Executive Order on AI was revoked in January, the U.S. is currently preparing both an AI Action Plan and a new Executive Order. Questions on privacy, energy, and algorithms will have to be addressed. In this context, the EU’s experience—both positive and negative—with the AI Act could offer valuable insights for U.S. policymakers. Regulatory convergence doesn’t mean one side must fully adopt the other’s approach. But open dialogue is essential. Despite criticism of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council (TTC), I believe it should be revitalized—with both new and longstanding issues on the table. The potential for alignment, especially in fast-moving areas like AI, cybersecurity, and digital trade, is too important to ignore. Given the paper’s concern about EU digital regulation and recent news from Brussels, what role should US tech companies play in advocating for regulatory interoperability with the EU? Yaël Ossowski: U.S. tech companies are uniquely positioned to bridge the regulatory gap between Washington and Brussels. Operating on both sides of the Atlantic, they understand firsthand the practical challenges and implications of divergent digital rules. As such, they should play an active role in fostering regulatory interoperability—by sharing their experiences, proposing workable solutions, and encouraging constructive dialogue between regulators. Where possible, liberal democracies should establish streamlined trade agreements, if not data corridors, to remove the friction that comes with trying to store and deliver data across borders.  If US-EU trade deepens under this proposal, what opportunities or risks are there for Central and Eastern European economies like Hungary? Zoltán Kész: Before the US elections, Viktor Orban went all-in and put his bets on Trump’s victory and invested heavily in his reelection. Has it paid off? If we look at whether the country is benefiting from Trump’s trade wars, I doubt it. His high tariffs mean reducing exports to the US, hindering American investments in Hungary, and increasing uncertainty. Moreover, since the Hungarian economy heavily depends on the German automobile industry, many local factories will be hard hit. And, of course, prices will increase, especially for cars and technological imports. The Consumer Choice Center proposal offers many benefits to Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe. We could have better access to the American markets (cars, medicines, IT), imports would be cheaper (for example, American technologies and agricultural products), Hungarian companies could take part in the global supply chains, and definitely, there could be a wider choice, lower prices, and better services. There is one other thing the present government might not favor for political reasons: not depending on China since Orban is interested in deepening Hungarian-Chinese relations.  How can Hungary benefit from a US-EU partnership that aims to reduce reliance on Russian energy, without increasing domestic costs? Zoltán Kész: Well, we know very well that for Orban, dependence on Russian gas is a political decision, not an economic one. There are speculations on how the Hungarian Prime Minister and his circles are financially interested in maintaining the country’s dependence on Russian gas. Looking at this objectively, the country would definitely benefit from the proposal. Diversification in this field would mean lower prices and less dependence on Russia. Hungary would not be solely dependent on Russian gas if there were cooperation between the EU and the US in LNG, renewables, and nuclear energy. Hungary can only benefit from Transatlantic energy sector relations if EU-US cooperation relies on free markets, technological innovation, and real competition, not political protectionism.  How can the US collaborate with allies better, especially in the EU, to reduce dependency on China for rare earth elements, and still maintaining competitive pricing? Yaël Ossowski: Our paper outlines the areas of energy, mineral development, and defense as not only the most pressing but also the most lucrative for firms and consumers on both sides of the ocean. The truth is that liberal democracies in North America and Europe have much more in common than geopolitical foes in China or Russia. Scaling up LNG infrastructure to deliver and receive energy, as well as opening up mineral agreements and strong defense collaboration with industry partners would continue to create the freest and most prosperous trading bloc in the world. If our governments can commit to this, then all citizens and consumers can benefit and provide a model for the world. Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Estonian government: PM Orbán part of Putin’s team, Hungary may lose its voting right – rea more <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-member-of-putins-team-estonia-says/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> <li>President Vucic talking about military alliance with Hungary: Bosnian Serb leader Dodik would <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-serbia-dodik-military-alliance/" data-wpel-link="internal">join</a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/trade-wars-hurt-consumers-interview-economy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>A short history of the Hungarian hajdús with PHOTOS</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/legacy-of-the-hungarian-hajdus-rebels-soldier/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/legacy-of-the-hungarian-hajdus-rebels-soldier/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily News Hungary]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:34:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Special Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungarian history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650243</guid> <description><![CDATA[The hajdús played a decisive role in Hungary’s early modern history as cattle drovers turned warriors, shaping settlements, politics, and fortifications across the eastern plains.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ In the second half of the 14th century, as Western Europe experienced growing urbanisation and a rising population, demand for meat surged dramatically. This led to large-scale breeding and export of Hungarian Grey Cattle. This economic boom gave rise to the hajdús—cattle drovers who herded, escorted, and guarded the livestock on their way westward. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The short history of the Hajdús</h2> Initially, they were a mixed group: some were responsible for driving the cattle, while others followed the herds armed. According to widely accepted theories, their name likely stems from the Hungarian word for driver or drover, “hajtó” or “hajcsár. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1034" height="685" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-short-history-of-the-Hungarian-hajdus-Copy.png" alt="A short history of the Hungarian hajdús (Copy)" class="wp-image-650255" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-short-history-of-the-Hungarian-hajdus-Copy.png 1034w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-short-history-of-the-Hungarian-hajdus-Copy-768x509.png 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-short-history-of-the-Hungarian-hajdus-Copy-282x187.png 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Creative Commons</figcaption></figure> Hajdús were generally hired as mercenaries or raiders for the duration of military campaigns, receiving either wages or shares of the loot. However, repeated pillaging and raiding prompted the enactment of numerous laws against them. Some hajdús served in private militias of landowners in exchange for acquiring certain free-peasant rights, while many others became border fortress soldiers. During the Fifteen Years’ War (1593–1606), large numbers joined the imperial army. From 1604 onward, they formed the core of István Bocskai’s rebellion. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="1203" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tiszavasvri.jpg" alt="Tiszavasvári the shorty history of the hajdús" class="wp-image-650245" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tiszavasvri.jpg 800w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tiszavasvri-768x1155.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tiszavasvri-133x200.jpg 133w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tiszavasvári, Photo: Jácint Mayer</figcaption></figure> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> Bocskai and the hajdús are inseparable in Hungarian history. He was the one who gave land and homes to these homeless and fugitive people. In his will, he entrusted them—once called “vagabond, degenerate Hungarians”—with the task of defending their homeland. At the time, public sentiment even referred to them as “Bocskai’s angels.” </blockquote> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1203" height="800" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszoboszl.jpg" alt="Hajdúszoboszló the shorty history of the hajdús" class="wp-image-650247" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszoboszl.jpg 1203w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszoboszl-768x511.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszoboszl-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1203px) 100vw, 1203px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The famous Hungarian spa town, Hajdúszoboszló, Photo: Jácint Mayer</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Freedom fight with Hajdús</h2> Relying on the hajdús’ weaponry, Bocskai achieved a series of swift and overwhelming victories, pushing back Habsburg control. On February 21, 1605, he was elected Prince of Transylvania, and on April 20, Prince of Hungary—a title later confirmed by Sultan Ahmed I. For a long time, it was believed that the Sultan and his advisors sent a royal crown to Bocskai in recognition of his success. However, a recently uncovered report from an envoy’s mission suggests it was actually Bocskai who requested the crown through diplomatic channels. Overall, the campaign—particularly involving the hajdús and their Turkish-Tatar allies—inflicted devastating destruction across Hungary. As a result, the general population often saw them not as defenders of noble privileges or religious freedom, but as enemies. Most of the country’s population and influential leaders withheld support from Bocskai, and the resulting civil war largely served Ottoman interests. With all this in mind, one might fairly ask: can this otherwise successful revolt truly be considered a war of independence? <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="1203" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszovt.jpg" alt="Hajdúszovát the shorty history of the hajdús" class="wp-image-650248" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszovt.jpg 800w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszovt-768x1155.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdszovt-133x200.jpg 133w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hajdúszovát, Photo: Jácint Mayer</figcaption></figure> Hungarian historical memory retains a vivid and often polarised view of the hajdús. Late 19th- and early 20th-century nationalist historiography idealised them as champions of national independence and Protestant religious liberty. Even Marxist historians portrayed them positively, viewing the hajdús as a force representing both the transformative power of the masses and the class struggle of the working people. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1203" height="800" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdnns-temple.jpg" alt="Hajdúnánás temple the shorty history of the hajdús" class="wp-image-650249" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdnns-temple.jpg 1203w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdnns-temple-768x511.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajdnns-temple-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1203px) 100vw, 1203px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hajdúnánás church, Photo: Jácint Mayer</figcaption></figure> With the settlement and colonisation of hajdú militias, seven so-called “Old” or “Great Hajdú Towns” emerged by 1608–1609: Böszörmény, Dorog, Hadház, Nánás, Polgár, Szoboszló, and Vámospércs—all located within the historical county of Szabolcs. Maintaining their privileges and autonomy brought frequent conflicts with both the county administration and the central government. By the late 17th century, they united their forces to establish the Hajdú District, an autonomous administrative unit with authority equal to that of the counties. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1203" height="800" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajddorog-enclosure-wall.jpg" alt="Hajdúdorog enclosure wall the shorty history of the hajdús" class="wp-image-650250" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajddorog-enclosure-wall.jpg 1203w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajddorog-enclosure-wall-768x511.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hajddorog-enclosure-wall-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1203px) 100vw, 1203px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hajdúdorog defence wall. Photo: Jácint Mayer</figcaption></figure> A significant number of Hungary’s fortified churches are located in hajdú towns. These structures served a dual purpose: providing local defense and functioning as part of the broader border fortress system. After the hajdús settled down, the urban layout of their towns was designed with security in mind, as protection against attacks and Turkish raids was a top priority. Hajdú towns featured a tripartite design—moving inward from the outskirts were the “latorkert” (outlaw zone), the “huszárvár” (cavalry fort), and the inner fortress—structurally mirroring the military fortresses of the era. The fortress walls were integral to the inner fort and primarily protected the centrally located church. Typically surrounded by square defensive walls with loopholes and four corner towers, these churches often included separate watchtowers for early threat detection and defense preparations. Today, significant remnants of this fortification style can still be seen in Tiszavasvári, Hajdúnánás, Hajdúdorog, Hajdúszoboszló, and Hajdúszovát. To read or share this article in Hungarian, click here: <a href="https://hellomagyar.hu/2022/04/20/bocskai-istvan-hajdu-vitezei-hajdu-telepulesek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Helló Magyar</a> Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Timeless beauty in Budapest: How much do you know about Margaret Island? – read more <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/timeless-beauty-budapest-margaret-island/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> <li>The astonishing story of Visegrád’s Salamon Tower, <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/visegrad-salamon-tower-dracula-hungary/" data-wpel-link="internal">where Dracula was held captive: PHOTOS</a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/legacy-of-the-hungarian-hajdus-rebels-soldier/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Estonian government: PM Orbán part of Putin’s team, Hungary may lose its voting right – UPDATE: FM Szijjártó</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-member-of-putins-team-estonia-says/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-member-of-putins-team-estonia-says/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Woods]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:34:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Baltic region]]></category> <category><![CDATA[European Union]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Russia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[war in Ukraine]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650285</guid> <description><![CDATA[Estonian FM Margus Tsahkna recently talked about Orbán and identified him as a Putin team member. Do you agree with him? #estonia #viktororban #russia #war #ukraine]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Politicians of the Baltic countries and even Poland, our thousand-year-long friend, have been slamming the Hungarian government for its “pro-Putin” stance. Estonian FM Margus Tsahkna recently talked about Orbán, identified him as a Putin team member and added that Hungary might lose its voting rights in the EU Council. The Estonian foreign minister suggested how important unanimous votes would be in an era of Russian aggression and how crucial it would be for Europe to arm itself against Moscow’s growing threat. In that regard, he suggested that there was a European unity broken only by Orbán’s Hungary. Even though Orbán talks about division in Europe concerning Ukraine, Russia and the arming of the continent, the Estonian foreign minister suggested there was no such thing, only Hungary’s pro-Russia position. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Orbán part of Putin’s team, says Estonia</h2> “Let’s be honest: to be divided, you need two big parties. With Hungary, we have a very weak country that is part of Putin’s team, not part of our European team,” he <a href="https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/04/5/7506197/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">highlighted</a>. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot.jpg" alt="Budapest International Book Festival Putin Orbán russia war" class="wp-image-604329" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot.jpg 2048w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-333x222.jpg 333w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-248x165.jpg 248w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-1030x686.jpg 1030w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-113x75.jpg 113w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM-Orban-arrived-in-Washington-while-NATO-allies-call-him-Putins-useful-idiot-480x320.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Putin and Orbán in July in Moscow. Photo: FB/Orbán</figcaption></figure> Therefore, he said, Hungary might lose its voting rights in the EU Council. “Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union allows a member state to be deprived of its voting rights if its membership endangers the security of Europe and other members. This is exactly what [Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/orbanviktor" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Orbán </a>is doing,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/margustsahkna/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Tsahkna</a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.instagram.com/margustsahkna/&ved=2ahUKEwjo6KTNzcOMAxVG_7sIHTs3C8IQFnoECBEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw27uD-N-pVZ0DDZOgCC94b5" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external"> </a>said. Hungary cannot access billions of RRF and development funds due to rule of law concerns, and <a href="https://444.hu/2025/04/06/az-eszt-kulugyminiszter-arra-szamit-hogy-felfuggesztik-a-magyar-kormany-szavazati-jogat-az-europai-tanacsban" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">444.hu pointed</a> out that the forming new German government coalition also discussed the issue of depriving member states that seriously violate the fundamental values of the EU. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Estonian FM among ‘most fanatical pro-war voices’, says FM Szijjártó</h2> Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is “one of Europe’s most fanatical pro-war voices — pushing to prolong the war in Ukraine while lecturing others on the risks of escalation”, Péter Szijjártó, the Hungarian foreign minister, said on social media on Sunday. Szijjártó responded to Tsahkna’s call for the suspension of Hungary’s European Union voting rights. Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Orbán cabinet would like to take up a gigantic, EUR 10bn loan from the USA, Japan, China or Qatar – read more <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-cabinet-gigantic-eur-10-bn-loan-2026/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> <li>More and more Member States in the <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/more-eu-member-states-sanction-hungary/" data-wpel-link="internal">EU would sanction Hungary</a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/orban-member-of-putins-team-estonia-says/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest will become an astonishing green park – VISUALS</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/one-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-in-budapest/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/one-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-in-budapest/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Woods]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:34:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Society]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Budapest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[development]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[municipal elections in Hungary 2024]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650278</guid> <description><![CDATA[The M3 metro station's surface area near the Ecseri Street is exactly like it was in the Kádár era. And that is ugly. #metro #budapest #transport #travel #development #construction]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The local government of Budapest’s 9th district, Ferencváros, will start the rebuilding project of the Ecseri Street M3 metro station, one of the ugliest public spaces in Budapest. It was hard to reach an agreement about the project because of the opposition to political debates culminating before the 9 June municipal elections. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest</h2> According to <a href="https://index.hu/belfold/2025/04/03/baranyi-ecseri-ut-felszini-rendezes-terv-pavilon-kerekpar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">index.hu</a>, the Ecseri Street M3 metro station is a symbol of how devastated some parts of Budapest’s rust belts are. Even though the metro underground station was renewed years ago, the surface area remained as it was in the Kádár era, giving no opportunity to people to stop and chat. The space favours cars with a huge parking lot. Furthermore, there are multiple dismantled pavilions and no green except for some devastated bushes. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="799" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-4.jpg" alt="One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest will become an astonishing green park" class="wp-image-650282" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-4.jpg 1200w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-4-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The current situation. Photo: FB/Vitézy</figcaption></figure> Locals have been complaining about public safety and cleanliness for years, so the municipal council started public planning concerning the area. Mayor Krisztina Baranyi would have allocated money for the renewal, but his former leftist allies killed that initiative before the 9 June elections. The previous mayor of the district, Ferenc Gegesy, said that it was because of the high price. He said they could have spent HUF 100-200 million (EUR 246,000-492,000) on the project, but not HUF 2 billion (EUR 4.9 million) as Baranyi suggested. Leftist councillors of the municipal council did not vote for the initiative for the same reason. In 2025, the new municipal council, in which Baranyi gained a majority following the 9 June elections, conducted a public procurement with unchanged technical content and got a price of HUF 400 million (EUR 985,000) lower than before. Therefore, the surface renewal of the M3 metro station will begin for HUF 1.6 billion (EUR 4 million). Interestingly, only 60% of the area belongs to Ferencváros, and 40% is in the ownership of the Budapest municipal council. However, they do not have the money to join the project. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-1-1280x720.jpg" alt="One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest will become an astonishing green park" class="wp-image-650279" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-1-282x159.jpg 282w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-1.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Service centre, pavilions, fountain. Photo: FB/Vitézy</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">First phase to end in April</h2> Baranyi aims to create a public space accessible to everybody and enable people to meet with each other. First, they will close the parking lot and divert bus transport from the public space. As a result, the new park’s area will be greater than ever. In the centre, there will be a fountain encircled by pavilions and a service centre. They will plant new trees and link the new area with the green area of the József Attila Quarter. Thanks to the development, the green spaces will increase by 38.6%. Additionally, they would like to create a two-way bike path. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-2-1280x720.jpg" alt="One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest will become an astonishing green park" class="wp-image-650280" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-2-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-2-282x159.jpg 282w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-2.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New bike lanes. Photo: FB/Vitézy</figcaption></figure> The project’s execution is divided into five parts: the first will end on 29 April. The planning was done by the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.gartenstudio.hu/&ved=2ahUKEwipzZr5yMOMAxX8_7sIHe1OD5IQFnoECAsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0PSOLdOyy7dcqTOjFS4_Ti" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Garten Studio</a>, which cooperated with the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.lab5.hu/hu/portfolio/&ved=2ahUKEwi0pKf-yMOMAxXD_7sIHaQxFRkQFnoECDYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1CnmkYVFx08aZA-S5oC1y2" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">LAB5</a> architecture office. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-3-1280x720.jpg" alt="One of the ugliest public spaces of Budapest will become an astonishing green park" class="wp-image-650281" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-3-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-3-282x159.jpg 282w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/One-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-of-Budapest-will-become-an-astonishing-green-park-3.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: FB/Vitézy</figcaption></figure> Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hollywood star visited a special Budapest restaurant, another will give a concert in August – read more <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hollywood-star-is-in-budapest-restaurant/" data-wpel-link="internal">HERE</a></li> <li>Iconic Budapest garden pub <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/iconic-budapest-garden-pub-closes/" data-wpel-link="internal">closes</a>: hotel development cuts its legacy short</li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/one-of-the-ugliest-public-spaces-in-budapest/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Mothers with their babies gathered in the Hungarian Parliament – here’s why with PHOTOS</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/mothers-occupied-the-hungarian-parliament/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/mothers-occupied-the-hungarian-parliament/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily News Hungary]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:34:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungarian parliament]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mi Hazánk/Our Homeland]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650268</guid> <description><![CDATA["Motherhood is an achievement not a restraint," vice parliament president Dóra Dúró said at the event organised by her party and the Mother-Country Foundation. #hungarianparliament #mothersparliament #mihazánk]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dóra Dúró, the deputy head of opposition Mi Hazánk, said the attention of public life and politics needed to be directed to mothers, “in whose hands lie the future”, speaking at the founding session of the “Mothers’ Parliament” on Saturday. “Motherhood is an achievement not a restraint,” Dúró said at the event organised by her party and the Mother-Country Foundation, and held in a chamber of the parliament building. She pointed to the demographic crisis in Europe, ongoing for decades, and said population indicators in Hungary were the worst in the country’s thousand-year history. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1036" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-2.jpg" alt="Mothers with their babies gathered in the Hungarian Parliament" class="wp-image-650270" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-2.jpg 1036w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-2-768x534.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-2-282x196.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1036px) 100vw, 1036px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mothers and babies in the Hungarian Parliament. Photo: MTI</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-1.jpg" alt="Mothers with their babies gathered in the Hungarian Parliament" class="wp-image-650269" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-1.jpg 1080w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mothers-with-their-babies-gathered-in-the-Hungarian-Parliament-1-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nikoletta Kertész, who raises three disabled kids, was awarded with the Award for Hungarian Life. Photo: MTI</figcaption></figure> She added that ideas devaluing children and mothers, and promoting voluntary childlessness were spreading, while the term “family” was being applied ungenuinely. Dúró outlined a 15-point package of recommendations her party had drafted to address the demographic crisis, including a rental home programme, preferential VAT rates for goods necessary for raising children, and linking the value of family subsidies to the rate of inflation. <iframe loading="lazy" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdurodora%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02kNYE6zWsrqVgHFN9Fx3czbURav9R4tQxoJLym87vUinDFBR25P67RUQrJaMX6LTBl&show_text=false&width=500" width="500" height="498" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>The Hungarian population is <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-population-shrinking/" data-wpel-link="internal">shrinking </a>drastically</li> <li>Hungary’s 2025 budget to <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/2025-budget-economy-family-tax-minister/" data-wpel-link="internal">focus </a>on housing support, family subsidies, and tax cuts, says minister</li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/mothers-occupied-the-hungarian-parliament/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Arctic air mass brings winter cold to Hungary with snowfall and low temperatures – VIDEOS, MAPS</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-hungary/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-hungary/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Woods]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:44:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Society]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[map]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weather]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weather forecast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650258</guid> <description><![CDATA[The average temperature dropped by more than 10-15 Celsius degrees in most places. Here are some maps and videos and a weather forecast about how long this cold will remain: #temperature #weather #weatherforecast #winterweather]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ An arctic air mass conquered the Carpathian Basin yesterday afternoon, evening and this morning. The result is that the average temperature dropped by more than 10 degrees Celsius in most places. Furthermore, in the northeastern regions of the country, snowfall has started, which is quite uncommon in April. Here is when spring will return to Hungary. Extreme cold broke into Hungary in the last 24 hours, bringing frozen mornings and snowfall. Here is a temperature map of the arrival of the Arctic air mass and a video of how it crossed the High Tatras. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="914" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-drop-yesterday-1280x914.jpg" alt="Arctic air mass brings winter cold in Hungary" class="wp-image-650262" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-drop-yesterday-1280x914.jpg 1280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-drop-yesterday-768x549.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-drop-yesterday-280x200.jpg 280w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-drop-yesterday-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-drop-yesterday.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1088493526639249&set=pb.100064358366984.-2207520000&type=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">FB/Időkép</a></figcaption></figure> <iframe loading="lazy" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fidokep%2Fvideos%2F1042913221018222%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="476" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> According to Időkép, this morning saw snowfall in the northeastern regions of Hungary. For example, here is a video of the Fortress of Füzér covered in white. The thermometers there showed 16 degrees Celsius lower than yesterday. <iframe loading="lazy" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=316&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fidokep%2Fvideos%2F1213676103482297%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="316" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Furthermore, according to Időkép, we should expect dust storms in northeastern Hungary and Transdanubia with 70-80 km/h wind speed. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="966" height="625" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hungarys-wind-map.jpg" alt="Arctic air mass brings winter cold in Hungary" class="wp-image-650259" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hungarys-wind-map.jpg 966w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hungarys-wind-map-768x497.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hungarys-wind-map-282x182.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1089135673241701&set=pb.100064358366984.-2207520000&type=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external"> FB/Időkép</a></figcaption></figure> Below, you may find a temperature comparison between the temperatures at noon yesterday and today. The drop is considerable: <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="960" height="640" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-comparison.jpg" alt="Arctic air mass brings winter cold in Hungary" class="wp-image-650261" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-comparison.jpg 960w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-comparison-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Temperature-comparison-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1099281865561592&set=pb.100064393673504.-2207520000" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external"> FB/HungaroMet</a></figcaption></figure> Monday morning will be freezing in all Hungarian regions, posing a serious threat to agriculture. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="960" height="640" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Monday-morning.jpg" alt="Arctic air mass brings winter cold in Hungary" class="wp-image-650260" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Monday-morning.jpg 960w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Monday-morning-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Monday-morning-282x188.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: FB/Időkép</figcaption></figure> Meanwhile, in Szeklerland, the thickness of the snow reached 20 centimetres, even above 4-500 metres above sea level. Here are some photos: <iframe loading="lazy" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHungaroMet%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0U4tbJYoeNrs8RgQpbtNqGR2mW8MffGiK2bjt9ok4kQr9Uiwy84iakuqc8duhLVfJl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="864" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Weather forecast</h2> How long will this winter freeze remain with us? Thankfully, not for long. According to <a href="https://www.idokep.hu/elorejelzes/Budapest" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Időkép</a>, the temperature will slowly rise in the following days. On Tuesday, it will reach 7-12 degrees, while on Wednesday, it will be between 8 and 14 degrees. In the second half of the week, a sunny and mild spring will return. However, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the northern and northwestern winds will remain strong, and morning freezes will chill us. Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungarian-location-among-most-beautiful/" data-wpel-link="internal">This </a>stunning Hungarian location was ranked among the most beautiful in the world</li> <li>90-year heat records <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/90-year-heat-records-broken-in-hungary/" data-wpel-link="internal">broken </a>in Hungary</li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/arctic-air-mass-brings-winter-cold-in-hungary/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>75th anniversary of Slovak language school celebrated in Budapest</title> <link>https://dailynewshungary.com/slovak-language-school-anniversary-budapest/</link> <comments>https://dailynewshungary.com/slovak-language-school-anniversary-budapest/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily News Hungary]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:34:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News To Go]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Budapest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hungary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[language]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Slovakia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dailynewshungary.com/?p=650246</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hungary helps ethnic minorities to preserve their heritage and language. #education #anniversary]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The 75th anniversary of the establishment of Budapest’s Slovak language kindergarten, primary and secondary school was marked at a ceremony on Saturday. The Slovak and Hungarian nations have relied on each other through history, culture and “from other aspects such as Christianity … and will continue to do so in the coming centuries,” Miklós Soltész, state secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, said at the ceremony. He added that both countries had an obligation to protect their ethnic minorities. He noted that the school had been renovated in recent years using funds from the Hungarian government totalling 630 million forints. The ceremony was attended by Slovak Ambassador Pavol Hamzik. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1061" height="720" src="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/75th-anniversary-of-Slovak-language-school-celebrated-in-Budapest.jpg" alt="75th anniversary of Slovak language school celebrated in Budapest" class="wp-image-650251" srcset="https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/75th-anniversary-of-Slovak-language-school-celebrated-in-Budapest.jpg 1061w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/75th-anniversary-of-Slovak-language-school-celebrated-in-Budapest-768x521.jpg 768w, https://content.dailynewshungary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/75th-anniversary-of-Slovak-language-school-celebrated-in-Budapest-282x191.jpg 282w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: MTI</figcaption></figure> Read also: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Orbán cabinet follows a pro-Ukrainian policy: <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/underappreciated-hungary-ukrainian-policy/" data-wpel-link="internal">here </a>is an underappreciated example</li> <li>Hungarian history teacher at a Budapest school: <a href="https://dailynewshungary.com/hungarian-history-teacher-jew-budapest-school/" data-wpel-link="internal">“You are a Jew; you should be in a Jewish school”</a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dailynewshungary.com/slovak-language-school-anniversary-budapest/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>