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12/11/2024

Hungarian opposition Mi Hazánk MP fined to EUR 2,690 for vandalism – Here’s a video of what he had done

In 2020, Novák removed rainbow flags from the municipal building of the 11th district. #MiHazánk #opposition #crime #fine #law
12/11/2024

Hungarian opposition DK to nominate own candidates in all 106 individual constituencies in 2026

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) plans to nominate candidates in all 106 individual constituencies in the 2026 general election, according to a party official. #DK #election #Fidesz #TISZA
12/11/2024

Budapest to host Science Expo alongside World Science Forum

Hungary will showcase the products of corporate partnerships with universities and research institutes at the Science Expo in Budapest on November 21-23, while the city hosts the World Science Forum. #science #expo #Budapest
12/11/2024

New corruption case on the horizon in Hungary? Prosecutors file charges against Schadl and 3 other suspects

Prosecutorial investigators (KNYF) have filed charges against the former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Bailiffs (MBVK), György Schadl, and three suspected accomplices, accusing them of neglecting to report graft and influence-peddling. #crime #money #corruption #moneylaundering
12/11/2024

Hungarian students perform above average in international digital competence

Hungarian students performed above average in last year's ICILS computer and information literacy study. #education #IT
12/11/2024

Employers, unions could reach wage agreement ‘in weeks’ in Hungary

An agreement on wages between employers and unions could be reached "within a few weeks", says Sándor Czomba. #wages #minimumwage #salary #employment #labourmarket
12/11/2024

Budapest mayor Karácsony slams government municipal policy

All localities will suffer when a portion of local business taxes are moved to the central budget, and Budapest will be the biggest loser, says Gergely Karácsony. #government #opposition #Budapest #Karácsony
12/11/2024

Orbán cabinet: Trump’s presidency ‘beacon of hope’ for Europe, Hungary

Donald Trump's incoming presidency is a beacon of hope for Europe and Hungary alike, Zsolt Semjén, the deputy prime minister, said in an interview. #US #Europe #Tump #government #war
04/11/2024

Orbán predicts major shift in Western politics: ‘Pro-peace, anti-migration’ forces to gain majority in Europe and US

The Western world faces a sea change, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview. #Orbán #West #politics
03/11/2024

Top Hungary news: Murder in Budapest, free parking to disappear, political summit, North Korea praises Orbán — 3 November, 2024

Murder in Budapest, free parking to disappear, political summit, North Korea praises Orbán, Hungary's first space doctor, City Park Ice Rink to open and more! #topnews
03/11/2024

Hungarian agricultural reforms drive 6.4% growth in farm exports, minister highlights key markets and increased funding

The Hungarian government's agricultural and food industry reforms boosted farm export growth by 6.4 percent in the first half of the year, the agriculture minister said. #agriculture #farmers #export
03/11/2024

Hungarian speaker sends condolences to Serbia over tragic Novi Sad railway station collapse

"On behalf of the Hungarian parliament, allow me to express my sincere condolences to all those affected by the tragedy, to the families who lost loved ones, whose grief and pain we share," the speaker said. #NoviSad #tragedy
03/11/2024

Hungarian songwriter Szabolcs Szörényi dies at 81

Songwriter-guitarist Szabolcs Szörényi, a member of seminal Illés and Fonográf bands in the 1960s through the '80s, has died aged 81, his family said on Saturday.
02/11/2024

Top Hungary news: Tax changes, digital forint, Kremlin praises Orbán, Mexican restaurant — 2 November, 2024

Tax changes, digital forint, Kremlin praises Orbán, Mexican restaurant, people freeze to death, Cinema City ticket prices increase and more! #topnews
02/11/2024

Hungary pledges EUR 20,000 aid and sends rescue team to support flood-stricken Spain

"Our Spanish friends can count on us," a government official said. #Spain #flood #aid
02/11/2024

Fidesz MEP criticises opposition for backing EU proposals ‘undermining national sovereignty and Hungary’s interests’

Csaba Dömötör, an MEP of ruling Fidesz, has criticised MEPs of opposition Tisza for supporting an EU proposal "to introduce new sources of revenue partly to the detriment of members' revenues".
02/11/2024

Hungary surpasses gas storage target, reaches 90% capacity ahead of EU deadline

Gas volume in Hungary's storage facilities is above the target level of 90 percent, the energy ministry said. #gas #energy #winter #EU
02/11/2024

Hungarian government prioritises family support, plans major tax relief boost

The government is on the side of families and wants to strengthen them, rather than migration, the minister of culture and innovation said. #family #tax
02/11/2024

Hungary stands alone: Orbán declares nation a ‘conservative island’ in Europe’s ‘liberal ocean’

Orbán is proud that "Hungary has not taken in people belonging to foreign cultures". #Orbán #Europe
02/11/2024

Hungary and Ukraine negotiate cooperation agreement amid tensions over ethnic Hungarian rights

Ukraine's intention to join NATO "cannot be part of this agreement" as "Ukraine's accession to NATO would cause the outbreak of a third world war". #Ukraine #NATO #minority