Top Hungary news: Europe’s friendliest city, Orbán in Italy, Laser show coming, corruption against the poorest, pink Chain Bridge — 7 October, 2024

We round up the best Hungary news:

Featured Hungary news

Is Budapest among Europe’s friendliest cities? Condé Nast Traveler unveils the 2024 rankings

Orbán’s Italian getaway: luxury hotel stay and exclusive seafood dinner – details and VIDEO

Laser show to bring Budapest’s iconic Liberty Statue to life

Odd phenomenon: Hungary’s Lake Balaton has been getting saltier and saltier over the years

Society

Gas explosion in Tapolca, Hungary forces 200 residents to evacuate

Olympic study reveals Hungary is World’s most improved nation

Business, economy

26 professional associations unite in opposition to Hungary’s full short-term rentals ban

Euro millions stolen from those in need: Hungarian Integrity Authority exposes overpricing in EU-funded projects, details HERE

Budapest tests Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell bus, you can try it for free

Modest retail sales growth in Hungary, decreasing trade surplus, but ministry still celebrates – details HERE

Politics

Hungary strengthens ties with Equatorial Guinea during first-ever ministerial visit, read details HERE

Tineke Strik in Budapest: EU aims to protect the Hungarians from concentration of power and corruption – details HERE

President of Kazakh parliament visits Hungary, details HERE

Culture

Budapest’s Chain Bridge lit up in pink again – pictures, video

Ballin’ on a budget: 5 unmissable programmes in Budapest for autumn

Hungarian wine highlights: Villa Gyetvai’s new portfolio embodies the true essence of Balaton