‘The Real Danger is if we Let Fear Win’: Hungary’s Pride Ban and the Shrinking Space for Dissent   

This article was written by Media Defence in conversation with Szabolcs Hegyi, Lawyer and Public Participation Program Senior Expert at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (HCLU)  As Hungary prepares for its annual Pride march on 28 June, the event will …

Tens of thousands march against Hungary’s government, for LGBT rights

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hungary’s capital on Saturday as a banned LGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government. Crowds filled a square near Budapest’s city hall before setting off across the city, …

Hungary’s Camino: The Road to Mary’s Shrine

About an hour and a half north of Budapest by car, there’s a little yellow church — the Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption — that stands, baroque and bright, at the bottom of the valley of Mátraverebély. The shrine is called Szentkút, and our journey …

Heat Records Broken in Hungary

Dawn and daytime heat records were broken in Hungary on Thursday, according to weather service HungaroMet. In Pecs Arpadteto the air cooled to only 24.9 C at dawn, while that last dawn record on this day was in 1967, when in Pannonhalma the mercury dropped …

Quick Guide to Rock Climbing in the Bükk Mountains by Budget Hungary

Hungary’s Bükk Mountains, located in the country’s northern region, offer rock climbing enthusiasts a stunning mix of adventure, natural beauty, and solitude. Known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, lush forests, and hidden caves, the Bükk region provides …

Top 7 High-Altitude Adventures in Hungary

For expats seeking unique outdoor experiences in Hungary, these lesser-known viewpoints offer breath-taking scenery with a touch of adventure. No extreme skills are required - just a willingness to explore beyond the usual tourist trails. Here are seven …

Hungary Pride March

The Fourth of July is Friday. It’s a day of remembering our nation declaring its independence by celebrating being American with cookouts, hanging out with family and friends and fireworks. Do you set off your own fireworks for the Fourth of July? You …

Budapest Pride to challenge Orban's ban in Hungary

A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday's Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition …

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

Hungary Pride goes ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'

Tens of thousands have gathered for the Budapest Pride march, defying Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's legal threats against LGBTQ rights activists. Organisers of the march hope for a record attendance, despite mounting pressure from nationalist …