What happened today in Hungary? – 27 May, 2024

• Great news! One of Budapest’s metro lines will soon be extended
• Here’s the newest Hungarian thermal spa! – details, PHOTOS
• It’s official: the next Hungarian astronaut has been selected – details HERE

Travel

• Ryanair announces winter timetable: New routes and key changes from Budapest
• Lake Velence vs Lake Balaton: Horrendous prices at popular Hungarian vacation resort
• Trains in Hungary replaced on many lines as MÁV experiences huge shortage of vehicles – details HERE

Society, culture

• Boxing legend Holyfield shadowboxes in Hungarian Parliament, meets with Orbán – VIDEO, PHOTOS
• Top career choices for university students in Hungary revealed – details HERE
• The body of the last victim of the Danube boat accident found
• Unbelievable flavours at Hungarian Gelato Competition 2024: here is the ice cream of the year! – details, PHOTOS
• The resentful Ice Saints and quirky Urban’s Day folk traditions in Hungary

Politics

• Hungarian government says EU politicians want to take young people to the Ukrainian front, details HERE