John Woods

  • Joined on: October 18, 2017
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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

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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 Foreign workers can still come to Hungary

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

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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

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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
New forint coin

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

by John Woods
Péter Magyar securing more EU money for Hungary

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

by John Woods
Lake Velence may disappear

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

by John Woods
Budapest taxi in front of the Hungarian Parliament

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

by John Woods
Gunshots on Budapest street

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

by John Woods
orbán trump sanctions meeting washington

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

by John Woods
Budapest Pride 2026

Budapest Pride 2026: details emerge, Magyar government’s stance, protest announced

by John Woods
Budapest Airport security screening

Budapest Airport introduces new security screening system to reduce long queues

by John Woods
Péter Magyar European Union Hungary Hungarian prime minister

Will Péter Magyar unlock the frozen EU funds this week? Politico suggests he may face challenges

by John Woods
Sigala Budapest Champions League final headline performer

Orbán-close media mogul’s bankruptcy may even derail the Champions League final party in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square – updated

by John Woods
Budapest Champions League final

Chaos looms in Budapest on Champions League final weekend: airport slows, taxi drivers may block traffic

by John Woods
Hospital air conditioning failed

Air conditioning system fails in Hungarian hospital amid unexpected heatwave

by John Woods
Asbestos contamination in West Hungary

Unprecedented asbestos contamination crisis – vast numbers of people exposed to the carcinogenic material

by John Woods
Asian guest workers in Hungary

Hungarian tourism sector issues warning concerning the Magyar government’s planned ban on guest workers

by John Woods
Wizz Air plane

Multiple Hungarian ministers’ Wizz Air plane hits bird

by John Woods
Anita Orbán

FM Anita Orbán recalls Hungarian ambassador to Warsaw, signals shift in foreign policy

by John Woods
Pardon scandal former PM Orbán and former President Novák

Reckoning: What has emerged so far in the pardon scandal that ultimately brought down Orbán and Fidesz? – updated

by John Woods
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