What happened today in Hungary? – 22 January, 2024

• Iconic Star Wars actor speaks Hungarian – VIDEO
• One of the region’s most expensive fuel prices is in Hungary, rising again on Wednesday
• Storm Isha rages in UK, Wizz Air flight affected – VIDEO

Politics, economy, war

• Trump hailed Prime Minister Orbán as a “great leader” – VIDEO
• Hungarian Foreign Minister: Israel’s goal of destroying Hamas is not only understandable, but legitimate – details HERE
• Hungary will not block other EU member states weapons deliveries to Ukraine – details HERE
• Orbán cabinet miscalculated by EUR 3.1 billion, budget deficit has become brutal in 2023 – details HERE

Society

• Illegal migration: police launch special checks at train stations, on trains, deploy dogs

Culture

• What to do in Hungary this week? – 22–28 January
• The fascinating details of the Hungarian national anthem