Top Hungary news: Popeyes in Budapest, Afghanistan earthquake, chimney cake in Montreal — 1 September, 2025

World:

• More than 800 dead after devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, entire villages destroyed – UPDATE
• Hungary’s beloved chimney cake takes Montreal by storm: Locals can’t get enough!
• Leaving the sinking ship? Monty Python’s John Cleese reacts to Orbán’s daughter and son-in-law’s US move

Featured Hungary news stories:

• Going hungry in Hungary: 1 in 6 Hungarians can’t afford meat anymore
• 1 September brings major changes in Hungary: Housing support, motorway tolls, public transport and more
• This Hungarian settlement requires almost EUR 4,000 just to let you settle there

Food:

• Another famous American restaurant chain is coming to Budapest!
• These 3 Hungarian dishes make foreigners faint. Are you weirded out too?

Politics:

• New polls: Ruling Fidesz narrows gap with Tisza Party

Syrian students in Hungary:

• Reaction to Syrian student op-ed: Calls for corrections

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