Top Hungary news: Alibaba’s Hungary surcharge, Ryanair-Wizz Air, Hungarian name on Eiffel Tower, new street food — 8 February, 2026

Featured Hungary news stories:

• Why is Hungarian wine export growing while global consumption declines?
• Hungarian-born microbiologist’s name to be put on the Eiffel Tower!
• New street food spot opens in Budapest: Blaha Chicken Tenders takes the city by storm with chicken!
• Budapest to repair 1,000 potholes a day: extreme winter left roads in record bad condition

Travel:

• Surprise stop added to Budapest-Belgrade railway as test trains bring temporary crossings closures
• Ryanair takes on Wizz Air on popular Croatian route with new summer flights from Budapest!
• Rising river forces bridge closure at Hungary-Slovakia border, traffic disruptions reported elsewhere
• Everything you need to know about driving in Hungary: Rules, roads and car rentals

Mix:

• “It’s the platforms, not the CEOs”: EU warns online platforms pose major risks to elections, children, and society
• Chinese retail company Alibaba introduces “Hungary surcharge” on all orders shipped to Hungary –⁠ UPDATE

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