When confectioner Laszlo Rimoczi decided to put masks on his chocolate Santas in his small workshop in rural Hungary, he intended it as a light-hearted joke to raise people's spirits amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Chocolate Santas in marzipan masks - a coronavirus Christmas treat

Taste of safety: Masked Santa chocolates appear amid pandemic in Hungary

Judit Polgar might be the one woman in the world who knows how Beth, the heroine of the hit Netflix series 'The Queen’s Gambit,' really feels. Like Beth, Polgar, who is from Hungary, stood out during her career because she regularly beat the world’s top players, including Garry Kasparov, in 2002, when he was ranked No 1.

How 'The Queen's Gambit' started a new debate about sexism in chess

Hit by a plunge in turnover after foreign tourists vanished, Michelin-starred Hungarian restaurant Costes has staged a skyline dining event on the Budapest Eye ferris wheel to generate sales in a coronavirus-proof environment.

Hungarian restaurant reinvents the wheel for social distancing

Boldizsar Nagy hoped that the tales in the children`s book "Wonderland Is For Everyone" would help youngsters to learn to accept minorities and fight social ostracism.

Stir in Hungary around children's book fuels fears of rising homophobia

Dozens of journalists walked out of Hungary's top independent news site on Friday in protest at the removal of its editor-in-chief, with some warning the events marked the "destruction" of yet another pillar of press freedom.

Journalists resign from Hungary news site en masse

Scientists in Hungary have "accidently" bred a new hybrid of the two endangered fish, called the sturddlefish. This hybrid came into existence after scientists experimented with American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon.

Sturddlefish: Scientists in Hungary accidentally create hybrid fish

Due to surge in new coronavirus cases in several countries, Hungary has imposed new restrictions on cross-border travel as of next Wednesday to prevent the spread of the virus, as per Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Sunday.

Hungary imposes border checks, quarantine to prevent spread of coronavirus

The editor of Hungary's most popular news website warned on Sunday that a "proposed organisational overhaul" would put the site's independence in "grave danger".

'Independence in grave danger': Popular Hungarian news website expresses concern

Hungary and Slovenia are working on a road map towards reopening of their borders after coronavirus pandemic forced European nations to seal internal borders to avoid spread.

Hungary and Slovenia to reopen borders on June 1: Hungarian Foreign Minister

After some relief in country's coronavirus cases, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lifted some restrictions in the country, except Budapest. However, the Prime Minister has now urged the public to exercise caution and has warned against a second-wave of the coronavirus.

The virus has not gone away, we have only won some time: Hungarian PM warns people

The coronavirus pandemic is being seen as a time for solidarity and recovery. However, many countries continue to pursue their territorial interests through this tough time, as the world turns a blind eye to everything but the virus.

Hungary's new legislation could stir trouble for its LGBTQIA+ population

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed concern on Thursday over a coronavirus emergency law in Hungary that has given nationalist premier Viktor Orban sweeping powers.

EU chief 'concerned' about Hungary virus emergency law

Today in History: Slavery abolished in Mauritius, first volume of Oxford English Dictionary published, and more!

In a bid to boost its declining population, the Hungarian Prime Minister has announced that the government will provide free fertility treatment to childless couples.

Hungary announces free fertility treatment to couples in a bid to boost its declining population

By Paul Monod Hong Kong may seem like an unlikely place for a revolution. In this relatively affluent and privileged city, young people might be expected to be more concerned with making money than with protesting in the streets.

Is there hope for a Hong Kong revolution?

Wales reached their second straight European Championship finals after a goal in each half by midfielder Aaron Ramsey gave them a 2-0 home win over Hungary in their decisive Group E qualifier on Tuesday.

Wales qualifies for Euro 202; Belgium, Netherlands, Germany secure victories in final qualifying clash

Asurma Arab and her family spent more than two years waiting in Serbia for their chance to cross the steel fence that Hungary erected along its border to keep out migrants.

Migrants lose in futile game on Hungary-Serbia frontier

Hungarians go to the polls Sunday in municipal elections seen as a rare chance for the beleaguered opposition to roll back the power of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungary opposition eyes Budapest, gains in local elections

Croatia remained firmly on course to reach Euro 2020 after two goals from striker Bruno Petkovic helped them to a 3-0 home win over Hungary while Wales kept alive their hopes with a 1-1 draw at Slovakia in qualifying Group E on Thursday.

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Croatia thump Hungary to stay on course, Slovakia hold Wales

Thailand rolled out plain cigarette packaging on Tuesday, the first country in Asia to introduce what activists say is an effective way to reduce the appeal of smoking.

Thailand first in Asia to roll out plain cigarette packaging

Croatia went top of Euro 2020 qualifying Group E despite being held to a surprise 1-1 draw in Azerbaijan as Hungary slipped to a shock 2-1 home defeat by neighbours Slovakia on Monday.

Croatia go top as Slovakia stun Hungary

Nine lions that were confiscated by Hungarian authorities from an illegal zoo near Budapest have been moved to a bear farm in Veresegyhaz.

Rescued lions taken to bear farm in Hungary

China's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States on Friday that it should "not play with fire" on the question of Taiwan, expressing anger about a planned US arms sale.

China says the US should 'not play with fire' on Taiwan amid Tsai Ing-wen's New York visit

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