What happened today in Hungary? — 25 August, 2024

Travel, traffic:

• Breaking: InterCity derailed, paralysing train traffic at busy Budapest railway station
• International train delays expected in Hungary next week: Czech, Slovak trains affected
• Wizz Air flight makes emergency landing in Budapest due to smoke in the cabin
• How to avoid Budapest’s worst traffic: Peak times to avoid for a smoother commute

Money:

• Hungarian government plans significant minimum wage increase – Could EUR 1,000 become the new standard?
• Hungarian forint’s low value uncovered: Big Mac Index highlights price disparities
• Are Hungarians wealthier than expected? Many moving their money abroad