Daniella Takacs

04/06/2024

Letters, posters and promises: campaigns targeting foreigners in Hungary amid the elections

Foreign citizens with a Hungarian address can also vote in local government elections, and campaigns try to convince them with various methods.
04/06/2024

Good news! Iconic building of the capital, Hotel Budapest is soon to be renovated

The iconic building of Hotel Budapest, which stands out from the Buda landscape with its shape and height is soon to be renovated.
03/06/2024

Is the Hungarian army purchasing new, Swedish fighter jets?

It seems that the Hungarian army is about to upgrade its fighter jet fleet.
02/06/2024

Could Hungary be cut off from Russian gas supplies?

Current court cases against Gazprom in the EU could lead several countries, including Hungary to be cut off from Russian gas.
30/05/2024

Hello HuGo, a useful app that collects Hungarian-related places in America and builds community

The Hello HuGo application was launched with the aim of collecting Hungarian-related places and locations in America.
29/05/2024

5 Hungarian songs that were sampled by well-known foreign artists – VIDEOS

Many Hungarian songs were sampled by foreign artists, especially in the last 20 years. Here is a list of some of them.
28/05/2024

This year’s August 20 fireworks show might be more expensive than ever

The August 20 fireworks show celebrating Hungary’s birthday is becoming more spectacular and expensive each year.
28/05/2024

It won’t be cheap to cross the World’s Longest Footbridge – details are out

The 700-metre-long pedestrian bridge is unique in its category: it connects two points of the city at a height of 80 metres.
28/05/2024

Better service for higher prices on trains? Here’s what you can eat on your way to Lake Balaton this summer

Trains with dining cars will operate again this summer on the southern shore of Lake Balaton between Budapest and Keszthely.
27/05/2024

Great news! One of Budapest’s metro lines will soon be extended

It will be less complicated to reach destinations like Gödöllő and Csömör from Budapest downtown. #HÉV #Budapest #publictransport
27/05/2024

Trains in Hungary replaced on many lines as MÁV experiences huge shortage of vehicles

It seems that the number of diesel trains that could be put into service only continued to decrease.
25/05/2024

Top foreign influencers flooded Budapest to promote the beauty of the capital

Budapest Influencer Trip was part of MTÜ's spring campaign, in which top influencers showcase the beautiful and exciting aspects of Budapest to their audiences.
24/05/2024

Hungarian products are cheaper to buy in Romania

You can purchase products made in Hungary for a much lower price in Romanian stores, for half or even a third of the price in Hungary. #Romania #shopping
23/05/2024

Tension between the Hungarian government and the National Bank has flared up again

The tension between the government and the National Bank of Hungary has flared up again, this time about the Hungarian competitiveness strategy.
21/05/2024

Holiday home prices in Hungary decreased compared to last year

The selection of holiday homes has become much larger compared to recent years. #holiday #realestate #property
21/05/2024

Foreign workers needed to save Hungarian agriculture?

Hungarian agriculture lags behind the majority of Western European countries in terms of territorial and labour productivity. #agriculture #europe #labour
18/05/2024

Here’s what you can expect from this year’s festival season in Hungary: prices, line-ups, and more

Which festival are you planning to go to? #festival #summer #concert
17/05/2024

New list of wealthiest Hungarians: Lőrinc Mészáros gained half of his wealth in a year

The new list of the 100 wealthiest Hungarians contains both familiar and new names. #wealth #money
17/05/2024

Travelling to Lake Balaton during Pentecost becomes more accessible

For the Pentecost weekend, MÁV announces that they will expand the capacity of certain trains on 19 and 20 May. #MÁV #travel #Pentecost
16/05/2024

Bank business owned by Orbán’s son-in-law is flourishing

István Tiborcz, the prime minister's son-in-law and one of the richest men in Hungary, is a shareholder of Gránit Bank, which has recently become the 8th biggest universal bank.