Top Hungary news: hikers in mortal danger, Pressman vs Leib, BKK changes, Xmas opening, accident on the Danube and the M5 – 23 December, 2024

We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from today below.

Featured Hungary news

Drama in the Alps: Hungarian hiker rescued, urgent search for missing partner – pictures, video – UPDATE
US Ambassador Pressman’s possible successor lashes out: “Please stop this nonsense”
Major changes ahead: Budapest Transport Center to simplify passes and increase MOL Bubi fees

Xmas

Which stores will be open during Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Hungary?
2 hidden gems of Hungarian Christmas cuisine – with recipes!

Accidents

Accident on the Danube: a hundred-metre barge lost control in Budapest – video, photos
Tragedy on Hungarian motorway: minibus offering aid hit in deadly accident, details and photos here

Business

Waberer’s to acquire majority stake in GYSEV Cargo
Trading in Gránit Bank shares starts on Budapest Stock Exchange, details HERE