What happened today in Hungary? — 5 July 2023

Business, forint:

• Brutal price rises at Hungarian summer festivals: here is what to expect
• What happened? The Hungarian forint cannot stop weakening
• Drastic surge in fuel prices to come in Hungary from autumn
• Constructions are put on pause in this Hungarian town due to overpopulation
• Another wave of brutal price rises to come to Hungary: will this ever end?

Politics:

• Hungarian Parliament passes 2024 tax laws, elects 4 constitutional court judges
• Hungarian government’s latest decision may override everything economically
• Hungary continues cooperation with Russia in unsanctioned sectors
• Report leaked: Fight against corruption failed in Hungary, new recommendations from Brussels

Mix:

• VIDEO: Hungarian climber on 9th highest peak: Go Transylvania! Go Partium!
• Orbán’s daughter buys 94 hectares of vineyards in Hungary
• Budapest to host Europe’s biggest firework show: Important information about 20 August