What happened today in Hungary? – 17 August, 2023

Business:

• Hungary will lose millions of EUR in taxes in 2024 and its economy is faltering, details HERE
• Hungarian agricultural chamber supports European citizens’ initiative for rural heritage, read more details HERE

Sziget Festival:

• Post-Sziget: Billie Eilish enters Budapest perfume shop after concert – VIDEO
• Son of pro-government billionaire has his arm broken by police at Sziget Festival
• 2024 Sziget Festival date confirmed, special ticket offer available for a limited time, details HERE

News to go:

• Hungary’s climate law weak? — answer HERE
• Hungarian police after head of people-smuggling ring, details HERE
• VIDEO: Rarely seen animal recorded in Hungary

Society:

• Hungary skin cancer cases double in last 20 years, details HERE
• VIDEO: Storm hits Hungary, we show the damage
• A scary trend! Could Lake Balaton fall into the hands of foreigners?
• ELTE is the best Hungarian university according to a new study
• Huge change coming to public transport in Budapest, many people will be happy about it

Politics:

• Hungarian FM: Hungary backs Turkmenistan’s proposal for Global Security Strategy
• Trump’s top Hungarian man is dismayed by PM Orbán’s party