What happened today in Hungary? — 21 August, 2023

Travel:

• Hungarian railway timetable changes on several lines, new direct connection between two important towns
• Get ready: Western fuel prices approaching in Hungary
• Lidl is preparing for something in Hungary: is paid system on the way?
• Budapest revealed as the fourth-best autumn getaway destination in Europe for 2023!

Politics:

• Only Eastern autocrats and fallen Western politicians? Orbán met with several former and incumbent leaders
• Sweden’s NATO ratificaton on agenda at Hungary-Türkiye summit
• Orbán meets former Austrian chancellor charged with perjury
• Hungarian opposition calls for west-facing orientation
• Hungary to import gas through Serbia if Ukraine interrupts transit

Hungary’s birthday:

• Hungary’s Cake: here is the list of the 400 confectioneries where you can taste it
• PHOTOS: Hungarians in Washington, D.C. celebrate national holiday

Sad news:

• Gloomy forecast: No more cheap vegetables in Hungary
• Heatwave returns to Hungary: expect 36 degrees this week
• Tragedy: Influential Hungarian theatre to close its doors for good