John Woods

John Woods
  • Joined on: October 18, 2017
  • Articles: 4594
  • Comments: 0
Béla II Árpád dynasty

New research identifies Hungary’s “blind king” and uncovers the Árpád dynasty’s ancient ties to formidable European conquerors

Revolut fintech Hungary

Unexpected Revolut surprise for Hungarian users concerning free cash withdrawals

Hungarian citizenship bought for money

Government may soon revoke Hungarian citizenships obtained for vast sums with the help of Orbán’s ministers

Hungarian tourist Thai prison for nothing

A Hungarian tourist could face jail in Thailand for nothing – is this how the authorities make extra money?

Hungarian forint state budget historic lows

Hungarian forint breaks records: what lies behind the surge — and can it last?

Revolut Budapest Hungary

Revolutionary Hungarian innovation available on Revolut — but no one thought to communicate about it

From Budapest to the Adriatic by train

A single night’s journey from Budapest to the Adriatic, in comfort and in good company: service starts in weeks

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Budapest

Arnold Schwarzenegger was near one of Budapest’s popular landmarks – you may bump into him in the city centre

Time Out Europe's best value city breaks

Time Out: Europe’s best-value city breaks lie just a few hours from Budapest and include a Hungarian town

Wizz Air baggage scandal

Wizz Air passengers warned: You can still be fined even when your bag meets the rules

Mohács Danube bridge

Orbán’s graveyard for taxpayers’ money laid bare: why the new Danube bridge is pointless and exorbitantly priced

Border control and migration pact

Border checks can be lifted on one of Hungary’s Schengen frontiers as EU migration pact takes effect on Friday

Tisza party Péter Magyar hungary (11)

Péter Magyar pledged to introduce a fairer and more proportional electoral system, but has yet to provide details

Secret migrant camp in Hungary

Orbán government ‘planned secret migrant camp’ before apparent retreat amid public backlash — classified decree may soon surface

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony (2)

Budapest on the brink of bankruptcy again – will the capital be rescued by the new government?

Guest workers needed in Hungary

Hungarian employers fear guest worker ban: will all pay the price for political brinkmanship?

István Kapitány, Hungary's economy and energy minister

Unexpected move: Hungarian minister and former Shell vice-president István Kapitány donates entire salary to this organisation

Wizz Air revives regional base near Hungary

End of an era: Wizz Air unveils game-changing plan that could transform every flight

Water shortage River Tisza

River Tisza nears historic low as tens of thousands face risk of water shortages – video

Earthquake in the Philippines

Earth tremors mapped across Hungary: where it may be risky to live – and images of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines

Popular Hungarian spa town bans e-scooters

Popular Hungarian spa town bans certain micromobility devices after mounting concerns among residents

Wizz Air flights

Breaking – Hungary’s Wizz Air and Austrian Airlines suspend flights to this country

Guest workers can still come to Hungary

Uneven ban: guest workers can still enter Hungary — here is how

Prime Minister Péter Magyar Hungary Hungarian PM

Péter Magyar breaks major news: sweeping deal struck with Ukraine – veto on Ukraine’s EU accession may be lifted

Minivan Budapest violence

Video: Foreign men drag Hungarian driver from his car in central Budapest — what sparked their fury

Filipino guest worker Hungary

Hungary may yet admit new guest workers as government seems to waver on promised June ban

Corruption scandal in Budapest

Corruption earthquake in Budapest: former MP, mayors, deputy mayor could face prison

Arnold Schwarzenegger (2)

Arnold Schwarzenegger spotted in Budapest once again as reason for visit emerges

Playground accident BMW car

Shocking video shows a BMW ploughing into a playground where children had been playing

Lake Balaton Tihany Inner Lake

Approaching the shore banned at Lake Balaton’s gem, Tihany: mass fie-off, pungent stench signal serious trouble

Hungarian Parliament pay cut for MPs, government

Hungarian premier, ministers, MPs face sharp pay cut—but how deep will it go, and will they really feel the pinch?

Zebras in Hungary

Multiple zebras owned by Hungary’s wealthiest man and Orbán ally, Lőrinc Mészáros, have died

Péter Magyar and Sulyok Tamás

Péter Magyar has decided on the fate of President Sulyok but refused to disclose key details – updated

British football fan disappeared from Budapest hospital

British football fan with life-threatening injuries absconds from hospital in Budapest

New forint coin

Striking new Hungarian forint coins have been issued, though only in limited numbers

Péter Magyar securing more EU money for Hungary

Péter Magyar’s latest announcement: another EUR 2 billion in EU funds for Hungary

Lake Velence may disappear

Hungary’s popular Lake Velence may all but disappear: soon it may be neither swimmable nor navigable

Budapest taxi in front of the Hungarian Parliament

Key decision on Budapest taxi fares was taken by the City Council

Gunshots on Budapest street

Gunshots ring out and knives drawn as blood stains Budapest street; several taken to hospital – photos

orbán trump sanctions meeting washington

Plan revealed for how former PM Orbán could gain immunity with the help of Trump and Javier Milei

Newsletter
Support Us