John Woods

  • Joined on: October 18, 2017
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Danube pools in Budapest 1

Can river bathing in the Danube return to Budapest in the height of summer? — Photos

by John Woods
Monk punched 15-year-old student

Monk repeatedly punched 15-year-old pupil in the stomach as scandal at Hungarian boarding school emerges

by John Woods
Asian guest worker Hungary

Guest worker row intensifies: Péter Magyar would send everyone home, employers would invite tens of thousands more

by John Woods
Budapest 20 August events celebrations fireworks museum access

Magyar government set to overhaul 20 August fireworks: here’s how it might change

by John Woods
Budapest nightclub murder killing father killed in Toronto

Hungarian father of three savagely murdered in Toronto – shocking details about suspects’ identity and age

by John Woods
Schwarzenegger in Budapest

Unprecedented: Half of Budapest’s metro to close for Schwarzenegger film, leaving hundreds of thousands disrupted

by John Woods
Béla II Árpád dynasty

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

by John Woods
Revolut fintech Hungary

Unexpected Revolut surprise for Hungarian users concerning free cash withdrawals

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Hungarian citizenship bought for money

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

by John Woods
Hungarian tourist Thai prison for nothing

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

by John Woods
Hungarian forint state budget historic lows

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

by John Woods
Revolut Budapest Hungary

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

by John Woods
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

by John Woods
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Budapest

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

by John Woods
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

by John Woods
Wizz Air baggage scandal

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

by John Woods
Mohács Danube bridge

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

by John Woods
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

by John Woods
Tisza party Péter Magyar hungary (11)

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

by John Woods
Secret migrant camp in Hungary

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

by John Woods
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony (2)

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

by John Woods
Guest workers needed in Hungary

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

by John Woods
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

by John Woods
Wizz Air revives regional base near Hungary

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

by John Woods
Water shortage River Tisza

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

by John Woods
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

by John Woods
Popular Hungarian spa town bans e-scooters

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

by John Woods
Wizz Air flights

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

by John Woods
Guest workers can still come to Hungary

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

by John Woods
Prime Minister Péter Magyar Hungary Hungarian PM Ukrainian gold convoy

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

by John Woods
Minivan Budapest violence

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

by John Woods
Filipino guest worker Hungary

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

by John Woods
Corruption scandal in Budapest

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

by John Woods
Arnold Schwarzenegger (2)

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

by John Woods
Playground accident BMW car

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

by John Woods
Lake Balaton Tihany Inner Lake

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

by John Woods
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?

by John Woods
Zebras in Hungary

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

by John Woods
Péter Magyar and President Sulyok Tamás

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

by John Woods
British football fan disappeared from Budapest hospital

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

by John Woods
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