Top Hungary news: Man beated to death by police, demonstration, road closures, toll roads — 17 May, 2025

We’ve rounded up today’s best Hungary news; check them out below!

Featured Hungary news:

• Did the Hungarian police beat a man to death for possessing a small quantity of cannabis? — VIDEO
• Demonstration held in Budapest in solidarity with queer people, police does not intervene

Budapest:

• Dreams of a new Budapest tram network shattered? Public procurement cancelled
• Major road closures in Budapest due to Turkic Council summit

Travel:

• Czechia lifts ban on Hungary and Slovakia
• More Hungarian motorways to require tolls from June – Check before you drive!

Nature:

• Who are these intimidating, giant wasps in Hungary? Here’s what to know about them
• Hungarian summers have grown 50 days longer since the 1970s

Featured image: Facebook/BKK