Top Hungary news: Brutal prices at Grand Prix, thermal bath reopens, Hungarian man attacks children in Vienna — 2 August, 2025
Top Hungary news stories
Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025: What fans need to know
The Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend is underway at the Hungaroring (1–3 August), with high-speed racing, grid walks, and rising ticket and food prices for attendees. The main race is set for Sunday, with drivers competing on a challenging, twisty circuit near Budapest.
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Ticket & price details
Economy & housing
“Otthon Start” program may reshape Hungarian housing market
Hungary’s new “Otthon Start” plan will offer 3% fixed-rate mortgages, potentially causing home prices to rise—especially in major cities—when it launches in September.
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Health & lifestyle
Hungarians’ beer consumption rises, but remains mid-level in Europe
The average Hungarian consumes a significant amount of beer each year. A recent article highlights how alcohol consumption habits remain a defining element of Hungarian culture.
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Budapest thermal bath reopens after major renovations
Budapest’s historic Dandár Thermal Bath has reopened, inviting guests to experience its refreshed pools and facilities.
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Public safety
Hungarian man attacks children in Vienna
A knife attack on children in a Vienna courtyard involved a heavily intoxicated Hungarian man, who was detained and faces investigation by Austrian authorities.
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Transport & industry
Wizz Air faces legal action in multiple countries
Wizz Air is under legal scrutiny for reported anti-union practices and unfair dismissals, facing potential fines and court proceedings across Europe.
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Science & energy
Hungary to import US small modular nuclear reactors
A new deal will begin preparations for the installation of advanced US modular nuclear reactors in Hungary, aiming to expand clean energy in partnership with Poland’s Synthos Green Energy.
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