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2026 Physics Nobel Prize: Francis Halzen and IceCube
According to the official Nobel Prize announcement, the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded solely to Francis Halzen for the creation of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica and for the detection of high-energy cosmic neutrinos. We look at how South Pole ice became one of the world’s most unusual observatories, and how neutrino astronomy differs from traditional observation of the sky.
2026-10-06 · 5 min read
NAV leadership changes: what taxpayers should know
According to press reports, Tamásné Czinege Csilla, Deputy President for Tax Affairs, and two leaders of the Criminal Directorate General have been dismissed. We summarise what is known for certain, what is only press reporting, and what taxpayers should bear in mind.
2026-10-03 · 5 min read
Autumn cooling and drought: what to prepare for now
A marked autumn cool-down has arrived, but the dry spell has not ended. Before the cool, windy days, it is worth checking the heating, using energy more efficiently, and adapting autumn tasks in the garden as well.
2026-09-27 · 5 min read
Full Moon and Saturn conjunction this weekend
On the first weekend of astronomical autumn, a striking celestial pair will appear: the Full Moon and Saturn will be seen close together in the eastern sky. The event can be observed with the naked eye, but binoculars or a small telescope may reveal even more.
2026-09-26 · 5 min read
Ceuta: thousands got into Spain — soldiers deployed at the border
Thousands of border-crossers entered the North African Spanish enclave on Thursday by swimming and climbing over the breakwater. Madrid has deployed soldiers to the city, and has agreed with Morocco on an accelerated return process.
August 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Drought 2026: a year worse than 2022 may be coming to Hungarian fields
Without nationwide, soaking rain, the water shortage keeps deepening: in several regions, unirrigated row crops are in worse condition than during the historic drought of 2022. What can be expected for yields, prices and livestock farming?
August 2, 2026 · 9 min read
Climate Change in Everyday Life
Small decisions that we can all make to help protect our planet.
May 5, 2026 · 5 min read