SPAR says it will stay in Hungary only on “reasonable” terms, CEO warns

SPAR’s CEO says Hungary’s retail tax and margin cap are pushing the chain deeper into the red. Could it scale back—or even leave?
Romanian President Dan criticizes Orbán harshly, while ministers praise cooperation in Budapest

Zelensky visited Bucharest, where Romania’s president criticized Orbán for undermining EU unity. Meanwhile, Hungarian and Romanian ministers met in Budapest.
Italy pulls troops from Erbil base hit by strikes — where Hungarians are deployed too

Italy is withdrawing troops from Erbil after a strike — but Hungarian soldiers are also stationed there. What happens next? 👇
Top Hungary news: Iran strike, election race, fuel price cap – 12 March, 2026

Top Hungary news roundup: Iran strike in Iraq, the Hungary election race, and Hungary’s new fuel price cap — all in one place. 👇
Fuel price cap introduced, Hungary’s energy supply faces a double threat – Government briefing

Hungary introduces a fuel price cap, citing a “double threat” to energy supply linked to war risks and pipeline issues. 👇
Market entry to Austria: ABA and partners host expansion-focused event in Budapest

Register and talk to experts about expanding into Austria! Take advantage of the free services offered by ABA, ecoplus, the Vienna Business Agency and BABEG.
Exclusive interview: 8bitPR Agency on bridging the Hungarian Tech and Venture Capital ecosystem with global markets

We spoke with Stepan Burov, co-founder of Budapest-based 8bitPR, about the agency’s role in connecting Hungarian innovation with global capital and media:
Hungary news: teen tragedy, Wizz Air alert, sanctions standoff

Hungary’s sanctions veto sparks reactions across Europe.
Meanwhile, Wizz Air suspends services and the election campaign intensifies.
👉 What happened today in Hungary:
Mystery of missing 18-year-old in central Budapest is resolved — but in the worst possible way

Tragic update: the missing 18-year-old in Budapest has been found dead. Police say the body was recovered. Read the details.
It’s decided! EU sanctions blocked as Hungary and Slovakia refuse to back the 20th Russia sanctions package – UPDATE

Russia and Putin can breathe a sigh of relief! The Hungarian right-wing and Slovak socialist governments have vetoed the new sanctions.





