Attention: Airline bans use of power banks, affecting many flights from Budapest Airport

Starting from 15 January, passengers will face stricter rules regarding portable power banks, as the airline group has officially banned their use during flights for safety reasons. The decision affects all their flights from Budapest Airport as well.
Brace for extreme cold: Parts of Hungary could wake up to –20°C on Monday!

🥶 Hungary braces for extreme cold! Temperatures could plunge to –20°C in parts of the country on Monday, with multiple weather warnings in place.
Snowdrift warnings issued in several regions in Hungary: Avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary

Due to the risk of snowdrifts, HungaroMet issued a second-level (orange) weather warning on Sunday morning for several regions of Hungary.
Several Budapest districts experience garbage collection disruptions, sparking huge outrage

Residents in several districts of Budapest’s Buda side have been left dealing with overflowing bins after household waste collection reportedly failed for weeks in some areas, prompting sharp criticism from local leaders and growing public frustration. Several Budapest districts struggle…
How happy are the people of Hungary: Political climate edition

The people of Hungary have been asked about the political landscape, their source of frustration, and their financial wellbeing. Here are the answers!
Tragedy: 57-year-old man dies in Hungarian spa

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning at the Halasthermál Spa in Kiskunhalas.
Planned Trump visit to Budapest reportedly fell apart

Speculation has intensified in recent days over a possible spring campaign visit by US president Donald Trump to Budapest, after an investigative journalist claimed an official announcement was prepared, but never posted. But what happened?
Huge changes at Budapest’s Keleti railway station as platform upgrade begins

Passengers travelling between Budapest and western Hungary will need to prepare for temporary changes at Keleti railway station.
This 115-year-old tram still clearing snow in Hungary

Heavy snowfall across Hungary recently caused disruptions but also created some remarkable sights. In Miskolc, where the iconic Lillafüred Waterfall froze over, an extraordinary vehicle returned to service: a more than 115-year-old self-propelled tram helping to clear snow from the…
Lake Balaton freezes over completely after nine years – but it is still life-threatening

For the first time since 2017, Lake Balaton has frozen over with a continuous sheet of ice, following several days of persistent, severe frost across Hungary.





