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Busy European airport temporarily shutting down, Budapest flights suspended
The European airport will shut down from 26 October to 4 December for major renovations, disrupting Budapest flights.
Hungary backs off 13% minimum wage hike, eyes more modest increase
Hungary is walking back its pledged 13% minimum wage increase, citing economic challenges. A more modest increase now appears more realistic for 2026.
Euro Hungarian forint exchange rate and key currency summary – 6 September 2025
The Hungarian forint remains steady against major world currencies on 6 September 2025.
Finally: Ryanair expands free cabin bag size!
Ryanair is increasing the size of its free carry-on bag allowance by 20%, giving passengers more room to pack!
Hungarian researchers uncover DNA link between steppe Sarmatians and Carpathian Basin populations
Researchers at the University of Szeged have found genetic links between steppe-dwelling and Carpathian Basin Sarmatians, confirming theories of ancient migration and assimilation.
Has Lake Balaton lost its charm? Tourists spend less and less time at the Hungarian sea
Where has Lake Balaton’s charm gone? Shorter stays and changing preferences challenge Hungary’s "sea":
Home Start Program: Hungarian homebuyer demand hits record high in August
Demand for residential real estate in Hungary hit an all-time high in August, fueled by the new Home Start Program—causing sharp shifts in both homebuying and rental markets.
We might soon travel on Chinese super trains in Hungary!
MÁV CEO Zsolt Hegyi denies reports that the railway company is disguising train delays through renumbering, calling such claims a misunderstanding of system behavior.
Total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon bright red this Sunday!
A total lunar eclipse will take place this Sunday, lasting for 82 minutes.
Leaving the sinking ship? Monty Python’s John Cleese reacts to Orbán’s daughter and son-in-law’s US move
PM Viktor Orbán’s eldest daughter Ráhel Orbán and billionaire husband István Tiborcz are heading to the US: and Monty Python legend John Cleese just couldn’t resist commenting.