What happened today in Hungary? — 18 June, 2024

• Shocking footage of truck driving against traffic on Hungarian motorway – VIDEO
• Budapest Airport Express bus: significant positive changes from this weekend
• Filipino guest workers in Hungary may far exceed government claims, details HERE
• Miss World Hungary: spectacular flash mob by beautiful Hungarian women at Heroes’ Square – VIDEO, PHOTOS

Tourism, travel

• MÁV summer schedule announced: More vehicles and easier access to Lake Balaton, details HERE
• Beaches at Lake Balaton: Entrance ticket prices increased by 50% in some places
• New tradition starts: new guard of honour at Buda Castle – Video, photos
• Good news: Római Beach, one of Budapest’s most iconic bathing spots, is now open!

Business, economy

• As expected: Hungarian central bank has put on the brakes, details HERE
• Insider: Tax evasion case of Hungarian billionaire businessman swept under the rug by high ranking officials, details HERE

Politics

• EPP has decided, the MEPs of the Tisza Party have been elected, KDNP is leaving – UPDATE
• Orbán’s opinion has changed, Hungary is ready to support Rutte’s NATO leadership bid, details HERE
• Hungary quotes Trump in its EU Presidency slogan