Daniella Takacs

23/06/2024

Short history of Lake Balaton: the golden age of Balatonfüred

We revisit a chapter from the lake's past: the flourishing of Balatonfüred, one of its central towns.
22/06/2024

Bad news: Hungary’s busiest motorway to be partly closed during the holiday season

Contrary to previous plans, work on the M7 motorway will start this summer. As a result, there will be periods when some lanes of the motorway will be closed, which will make travelling to Lake Balaton from Budapest more complicated.
21/06/2024

Russian gas purchases by Hungary still staggeringly high compared to other EU countries

Russian gas continues to flow into Hungary, with an estimated 2.6 billion cubic metres arriving so far this year, which is 59 percent more than last year's volume.
20/06/2024

Great news: Hungarian ice cream maker named the world’s best in a new ranking

A Hungarian ice cream maker, Ádám Fazekas, has been named the best ice cream maker of 2024 by the Gelato Festival World Ranking.
19/06/2024

Who is Martin Ádám, the internet’s new favourite Hungarian footballer?

Anyone following the European Football Championship has surely come across the name of Martin Ádám, but he may even be familiar to those who are not fans of the tournament, as in recent days, posts, articles and memes about the footballer have flooded every corner of the internet.
18/06/2024

Good news: Római Beach, one of Budapest’s most iconic bathing spots, is now open!

The summer heatwave has already arrived, and soon all the bathing areas in Budapest will open. This week, Római Beach and Pünkösdfürdői Beach will welcome visitors who want to escape the summer heat.
18/06/2024

Filipino guest workers in Hungary may far exceed government claims

According to Manila news agencies, there are more than 16,000 Filipino guest workers in Hungary, which contradicts the foreign minister's claims.
18/06/2024

MÁV summer schedule announced: More vehicles and easier access to Lake Balaton

Starting from 22 June, as the high season begins, MÁV will introduce more trains, IC coaches and motor coaches into service.
17/06/2024

Strange Hungarian sweets that are worth a try

In this list, you will find Hungarian sweets that, despite their strange concept, are worth a taste.
17/06/2024

New ranking: Hungarian Sziget Festival is the world’s best in 2024!

This year, the Sziget Festival will be held on Hajógyári Island from 7th to 12th August and has been named the best festival in the world for 2024, according to a new list.
17/06/2024

Hungary’s loyalty issue could impact information sharing within NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Hungary on Wednesday and discussed the contentious issues between Hungary and NATO with Viktor Orbán, but Hungary's loyalty to the alliance raises several questions.
15/06/2024

Here are the best pastry shops in Hungary in 2024!

In the summer heat, a light cake in the afternoon is always a nice option. The following list contains some of the best pastry shops in Hungary, which are definitely worth a visit.
15/06/2024

Great news! Hungarian destination among best hidden gems in Europe

A Hungarian destination has made it into the list of Best Hidden Gems in Europe in 2024.
14/06/2024

4 places to visit that are only 1 hour away from Budapest

The list includes four places to visit that are just an hour away from Budapest.
14/06/2024

MÁV’s new application, EMMA makes planning your trips easier!

In addition to the intercity services provided by MÁV-Start, GYSEV, MÁV-HÉV and Volánbusz, EMMA will also offer timetable and real-time traffic data for more than 70 local services.
13/06/2024

Aquaworld Resort Budapest: One of the best waterparks in Europe

Aquaworld Resort, Budapest's indoor water park offers 15 pools and 11 slides for year-round fun for families.
13/06/2024

Real estate market: Average price of newly built apartments in Budapest shockingly high

Housing prices in Hungary's real estate market rose by 4.5 percent compared to May last year according to experts.
12/06/2024

Number of Russian buyers in the Hungarian real estate market increases

The presence of foreign nationals in the Hungarian real estate market increased in 2023, with further growth expected in 2024.
11/06/2024

Ethnic Hungarian RMDSZ secures seats in EP, Hungarian mayors re-elected in several Romanian cities

Romania's ethnic Hungarian party RMDSZ reached the 5 percent European parliamentary threshold, while several Romanian cities elected a Hungarian mayor.
10/06/2024

CEU to close its door for good in Budapest

The university's council will take the initiative to revoke CEU's licence, as the university has not admitted students to its Hungarian accredited programmes for a long time.