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Thousands filled Budapest's streets for Europe Day celebrations, energized by a new government promising to rebuild Hungary's relationship with the European Union. The festival marked both Hungary's 22nd year in the EU and a fresh chapter of cooperation with Brussels.
Hungarians celebrated a political earthquake Monday as center-right opposition leader Peter Magyar won a landslide victory, ending years of divisive leadership and opening a new chapter for the country. The win sent markets surging and turned Budapest into a celebration zone.
Viktor Orban's ruling party suffered a stunning defeat in Hungary's parliamentary elections, ending over a decade of populist leadership. Young Hungarians danced on Budapest's Chain Bridge celebrating what papers called democracy's triumph.
Budapest erupted in celebration after opposition party Tisza won a pivotal election, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule with a record 80% voter turnout. Hungarians waved flags and danced in the streets, celebrating what they see as a return to democracy and closer ties with Europe.
Opposition leader Peter Magyar has defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a landmark election, ending 16 years of rule in Hungary. Jubilant supporters flooded the streets of Budapest to celebrate the historic political shift.
A Budapest company has cracked the code on hard-to-recycle waste by transforming it into durable concrete that builds roads and homes. Each kilometer of road traps up to 4,000 tons of trash that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Billions in new investment are transforming European rail into an experience worth taking, not just transportation. International travelers are now skipping flights to discover lesser-known cities by train, from Budapest to Copenhagen.
Despite political tensions, 200 people gathered in Budapest to mark four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, showing solidarity transcends government divisions. The event included heartfelt testimonies from Ukrainian refugees who've found safety and welcome in Hungary.
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
Paul Sved survived the Holocaust by hiding in a cellar as a child in Budapest. Now his son Richard is ensuring that precious testimony lives on for future generations.