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The Citadella in Budapest offers stunning new view following renovation – check out the latest photos!

Budapest’s Citadella and Liberty Statue are undergoing a major restoration:
Surprising twist in the origins of the Hungarian Language: New DNA research traces roots back to Siberia

A groundbreaking DNA study suggests the origins of the Hungarian language lie in Siberia, read details HERE:
CNN also alerted: beetle infestation destroys Hungary’s oldest library – PHOTOS

Book-eating beetles invade Hungary’s oldest library — CNN sounds the alarm, details and photos HERE:
China Brand Fair 2025: 350 Chinese manufacturers gather in Budapest – photos, videos

China Brand Fair 2025: what happened in Budapest – full recap with photos and video:
Best restaurants in Hungary 2025: here are the winners in all categories

What are the best restaurants in Hungary? Here's the answer:
Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s “New Uzbekistan” vision leads the country toward a modern and democratic state

🇺🇿 A New Era for Uzbekistan: Reforms in Motion
Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, New Uzbekistan is driving bold political reform, economic liberalisation, and a stronger focus on human rights. From transparent elections to strategic ties with countries like Hungary, Uzbekistan is opening up like never before.
Budapest to Lyon EasyJet flight makes emergency landing in Graz

An EasyJet passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Graz Airport on Monday afternoon due to smoke detected in the cabin. Emergency landing: Flight from Budapest to Lyon diverted to Graz The aircraft was operating a scheduled…
Ongoing illegal migration pressure at the Hungarian-Serbian border: the reality behind official data

According to a report, migration pressure on the Hungarian-Serbian border is not only not decreasing, but is actually increasing radically. Read details HERE:
Europe’s new railway revolution: how international rail travel will change by 2026

The long-awaited digital breakthrough has arrived in the EU: making rail travel in Europe easier. read details HERE:
Hungarian universities climb global rankings in 2025 CWUR list

Several Hungarian universities made major gains in the 2025 CWUR global rankings, and the positions can be considered excellent in the region as well