Top Hungary news: Gripens and fighter jets, minister slams Croatia, Dutch man arrested, police tragedy — 25 September, 2025
Check out today’s most important Hungary news stories from today:
BREAKING: Hungarian Gripens scrambled due to Russian fighter jets
Two Hungarian Gripens stationed in the Baltics were scrambled in response to Russian fighter jets (Su-30, Su-35, MiG-31s) encroaching near Danish airspace, underscoring NATO’s vigilance.
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“The Croats are profiteering from the war” – Hungary’s Szijjártó slams neighbouring Croatia
Foreign Minister Szijjártó accused Croatia of exploiting the war via the Adriatic pipeline, claiming the country is profiteering at Hungary’s expense.
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Dutch man arrested after abusing and terrorising his wife in Hungary
A Dutch man living in a village in Borsod County was placed in one-month pre-trial detention after repeatedly assaulting and threatening his wife, including pouring gasoline and menacing to kill them both.
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Orbán’s ‘territorial claims’ spur Slovak minister’s mandatory military training plan
In reaction to Viktor Orbán’s controversial references to historical borders, Slovakia’s Sports Minister proposed reinstating mandatory military training for all men over 18 to strengthen national defence.
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Another tragedy: 46-year-old Hungarian police officer dies after being hit by train
In Cegléd, a 46-year-old police officer was fatally struck by a train—initial reports suggest it may have been a suicide, and an administrative investigation is underway.
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Islamophobic govt propaganda video projected onto Budapest’s renovated Keleti railway station
A government propaganda video warning of migration risks, featuring minaret imagery and muezzin calls, was projected onto Keleti station without city permit, sparking controversy.
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Orbán and Trump had an urgent phone call: here’s what they talked about
Prime Minister Orbán and former President Trump discussed the war in Ukraine, global economic trends, tariffs, and Central Europe’s energy security in a high-level phone call.
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Visa launches new digital payment programme in Hungary!
Visa rolled out its Digital Payment Programme in Hungary to help micro and small businesses adopt online card acceptance, offering six months of free service and support in e-commerce tools.
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Where is the Atlantis of Hungary? The story of the long-lost fishing village
The long-submerged medieval island village of Losta—dubbed the “Atlantis of Hungary”—once sat in Lake Balaton but disappeared centuries ago as rising water levels swallowed it.
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Love, lángos, and life in Hungary: A British perspective
British teacher Richard Mitch recounts his journey of moving to Hungary for love, sharing humorous and touching observations about adapting to daily life and culture in his new home.
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