Top Hungary news: Government programmes, new border system, commute to Austria, archaeological find — 31 July, 2025

Top Hungary news stories:

Hungarian government unveils HUF 1 trillion economic programmes ahead of 2026 election
The government rolled out eight new economic initiatives for 2026—worth nearly HUF 1 trillion—featuring tax breaks, family benefits, higher minimum wages, and pay hikes for public sector workers. The moves come as economic forecasts are revised downward, with just 1% GDP growth expected for 2025.
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Europe & regional

EU’s massive new digital border system arrives for travellers
The EU is launching its long-awaited Entry/Exit System, digitising passport checks for non-EU travellers and requiring facial and fingerprint scans at border crossings. The change aims to strengthen security and manage migration efficiently.
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Croatia invests in high-tech border security
Croatia is boosting its border infrastructure with new technology—thermal cameras, drones, and smart gates—to comply with Schengen requirements after recent expansion.
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Big changes for Hungarian commuters to Austria
A town near the Austria–Hungary border is making major changes that will impact daily Hungarian commuters, with new regulations and infrastructure affecting cross-border work routines.
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City & transport

Budapest adds 25 new Mercedes diesel buses to its fleet
The capital is expanding public transport with 25 new Mercedes-Benz Conecto buses, expected to offer improved comfort and lower emissions city-wide.
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