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Hungary spent years draining its waters. Drought is exposing the cost

The shrinking of Lake Velence reflects a wider water emergency facing Hungary

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Melancholy made in Hungary is fuelling bestsellers across the globe – and widely misunderstood

A ‘capacity for despair’ forged by political oppression has long been consider a Magyar national trait. But after Orbán, writers in the country remind us that melancholy must not always be bleak

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

77 Posts And Memes That Show Why People From Eastern Europe Are Built Different (New Pics)

Tourists traveling to Europe for the first time will likely have premier destinations like Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal at the top of their priority list. Visiting Eastern Europe and some of the Slavic countries may just be secondary, and if so, you’re missing out on a lot. To give…

Bored Panda · Aug 18

At least 12 people killed in Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary

The driver was detained and media quoted police as saying he had fallen asleep at the wheel when the bus crashed.

Euronews · Aug 16

Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary

A Polish bus overturned on a Hungarian motorway, resulting in twelve fatalities. At least ten individuals sustained injuries in the early Sunday morning accident. The bus was traveling towards Nyiregyhaza when it veered off the road. Preliminary information suggests the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Authorities have…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Hungary bus crash: 12 killed, 10 injured after Polish bus overturns on M3 motorway

Twelve people died and ten were seriously injured after a Polish bus overturned early Sunday. The bus ran off the M3 motorway and tipped into a ditch near Mezokeresztes. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the tragic casualties on Facebook. He also expressed his sincere condolences to the families of…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Hospital Worker Accused of Hoarding Human Body Parts: Police Say They Found Skulls, Brain and Heart in Budapest Flat

A Hungarian hospital worker is under investigation after police found preserved human remains at his home and workplace, sparking a forensic inquiry into the origins of the body parts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

Across the world authoritarians want to tell us what a ‘good life’ looks like. Here’s how liberals must respond

From Maga to Hungary’s Fidesz and Australia’s One Nation, politics is returning to its oldest question: what makes a life worth living? And liberalism needs a credible answer

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14

People Blame Politics As Europe Suffers The Most Brutal Drought In Years: “But What About Those Immigrants?”

It’s been a hot European summer. But it’s not just the record-breaking heat waves or devastating wildfires that have everyone sweating. Magnified by the climate crisis, the high temperatures and lack of rain have caused water levels to plunge across Europe, crippling waterways, wreaking havoc on power production and shipping,…

Bored Panda · Aug 14

‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days

A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.

Euronews · Aug 14