Budapest protest on 25 March: Two detained, one rescued from Danube after traffic blockade

During the protest for the withdrawal of a recent amendment to the law on the right of assembly, two people were detained, while one man had to be resuscitated after he was pulled from the Danube.
Hungary’s Volánbusz secures 10-year concession, promises 1,000 new buses by 2026

Transport minister János Lázár signed the 10-year concession contract. As part of a 10-point pledge made by the minister to improve public transport, the company will purchase 1,000 new buses by summer 2026.
FM Szijjártó: US-Russia agreement bans strikes on energy infrastructure supplying Hungary

The agreement between the United States on Russia, which bans strikes on infrastructure delivering energy to Hungary, is in line with Hungary’s national interests, the foreign minister said.
Here comes the new price cap: the Hungarian government threatens the banks
Sponsored content A new price cap on banking services is being introduced by the Hungarian government to protect consumers from rising banking costs. The authorities claim that the price cap will reduce the cost of financial services, but industry experts…
Budapest police set 2024 goals: Tackling cyber crime, drug trade, and improving clearance rates

"The aim is to ensure stable public safety free from extremism," the Budapest police chief said.
Hungarian government: 900 food products cheaper, price-monitoring platform extended

A government-mandated cap on markups for some staples has reduced prices of 874 food products. Meanwhile, 22 product groups have been added to price-monitoring platform.
The biggest casino winnings of all time: These players have done it
Few people actually win the big prize, but everyone hopes for that one win that will change their life. In the world of gambling, anything is possible. Casinos have paid out millions of dollars from table games and online slots,…
FM Szijjártó travels to Moscow for talks, hails US-Russian dialogue

Szijjártó, again, travelled to Moscow early on Wednesday morning for further talks, where he stated that peace, energy security, and economic cooperation would be at the centre of discussions.
Fidesz MEP slams EU for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession despite unmet criteria

European Union leaders want to fast-track Ukraine into the EU despite the country's failure to meet accession requirements, an MEP of ruling Fidesz said.
Top Hungary news: Tourists scammed, national sports record, priest outraged, expat friendliness — 23 March, 2025

Priest outraged after airport incident, Szijjártó's interview with Russian media, Hungary's expat friendliness and more!