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Top Hungary news: food courier crisis, forint, life-size hologram solving murder, snow arrived – 10 November, 2024

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We collected the top Hungary news from today.

Featured Hungary news

Food courier crisis in Hungary: Labour shortage and opportunities for foreigners with KATA tax revisions – read more HERE
Forint strengthened, but the EUR/HUF exchange rate may exceed 500 in 2025 – details in THIS article
Murdered Hungarian sex worker’s life-size hologram could solve a 15-year-old mystery case – read about the Dutch police’s new initiative HERE
Snow has arrived in Hungary! – details in THIS article

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Culture and tourism

St. Martin’s Day in Hungary: A guide to traditions and superstitions – read more HERE

Laser cannon in Ózd

Like Miami: Hungarian town builds spectacular laser cannon sending beams to space every day – PHOTOS and details HERE

Tourism

Baths in Budapest: A journey through lesser-known histories
Hungary is the ‘safest part’ in Europe, the Hungarian government believes

November 10, 2024

Leader of a violent extreme left group carrying out attacks in Budapest caught

The German authorities have detained a man believed to have been the leader of a violent extreme left group, which had assaulted people they considered far-right, in Germany and in Budapest.

Members of the group attacked participants in a neo-Nazi march in February 2023 in Budapest.

The suspect, referred to as Johann G, is believed to have committed violence causing serious injuries, damage to property and forgery of official documents, Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office said.

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VIDEO: Murdered Hungarian sex worker’s life-size hologram could solve a 15-year-old mystery case

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November 10, 2024

Snow has arrived in Hungary! – PHOTOS, VIDEO, UPDATED

Snow arrived in Hungary this morning. Interestingly, the first snow did not fall in the mountains but in a town on the edge of the Hungarian Great Plains, Dunaújváros. The Hungarian town well-known for its struggling steelworks was covered this morning in a thin layer of white precipitation. Furthermore, reports came from Debrecen and Tiszafüred about light snowfall.

According to portfolio.hu, the Dunaújváros snowfall was caused by the so-called industrial snowfall phenomena. Industrial snow occurs near sources of heat, moisture and atmospheric particulate matter. It usually occurs at nighttime, in a combination of freezing temperatures, stagnant low stratus clouds or fog, and a temperature inversion. It falls from a low altitude as fine ice spikes, having not had time to grow to the more usual shaped snowflake.

“We’re not joking! Here’s the first snow”, Időkép wrote above this photo:

Időkép reported light snowfall from Debrecen and Tiszafüred caused by the freezing temperatures in East Hungary.

You may check out Időkép’s camera footage about the snowfall by clicking HERE.

UPDATE: Weather forecast for Monday

Foggy weather is forecast for the larger part of the country, sunny in the north and north-east. Lows: -4, +2 C. Highs: 1, 6 C in foggy areas, 7, 12 C in the north and northeast.

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New cyclone forming: snow may surprise Hungary next week
Thousands of families in crisis before Christmas: biggest Hungarian steel works in Dunaújváros cannot pay – read more HERE

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November 10, 2024

Hungary is the ‘safest part’ in Europe, the Hungarian government believes

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Central Europe, including Hungary, is “the safest part of the continent”, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook on Saturday.

The minister insisted that “recently only those have denied that fact for whom it was extremely inconvenient”. “But this week reality came across,” he said referring to “openly raging anti-Semitism” in the Netherlands when “Israeli football fans were “being chased” in the street.

“Just think of the statements the cawing liberal mainstream could have made … should developments ten times less serious had happened in the central part of Europe!” the minister suggested.

Szijjártó noted that Israel’s national eleven had chosen Hungary as a safe country to play in. “The situation is clear: western Europe has been flooded by migrants but Hungary will not be their destination; here is another proof that we have been correct.”

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Budapest just made public transport a whole lot friendlier for dog owners and cyclists – read more HERE
Easyjet deletes popular flights from Budapest

November 10, 2024

Top Hungary news: details about the American woman’s murder, snow, motorway expansions – 9 November, 2024

Here are the top Hungary news from today.

American woman killed while ‘gotten intimate’

Disturbing new details, VIDEO, PHOTOS about how the Irish perpetrator murdered the American woman Hungarian police have been searching for since Tuesday HERE. In THIS and THIS article you may read more about what her boyfriend, family and friends told media.

Additional featured Hungary news

New cyclone forming: snow may surprise Hungary next week – read more HERE
What happened? Hungarian pilots intercepted Romanians in Hungarian airspace – PHOTOS and more in THIS article
Military changes: Government allowed to deploy Hungarian troops abroad in secret
Thousands of families in crisis before Christmas: biggest Hungarian steel works cannot pay

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Motorway upgrades

Expansion of M1 motorway in Hungary reaches a new milestone – PHOTOS and details HERE
Infrastructure upgrades announced: 2 new lanes will be added to busy Hungarian motorway – click HERE for more

Diplomacy

“The omnipresent elegance of Budapest” – Interview with H.E. Emmanouil Apostolakis, Greece’s ambassador in Hungary
Cultural evening dedicated to the culture and art of Uzbekistan held at the Hungarian State Opera – read more and check out the photos HERE

November 9, 2024

What happened? Hungarian pilots intercepted Romanians in Hungarian airspace – PHOTOS

Thankfully, it was just a drill, which was necessary to maintain and develop the skills of the Romanian and Hungarian pilots.

According to the Facebook page of the MH vitéz Szentgyörgyi Dezső 101. Repülődandár (the 101st aviation brigade headquartered in Kecskemét, Central Hungary), Romanian and Hungarian pilots trained together in Romania’s airspace.

The Interceptor 2024 military drill aimed to help Romanian and Hungarian pilots practice aerial combats and interception. Such drills have become a tradition lately, helping to improve the skills of the pilots.

Hungarian pilots in Romanian airspace

First, Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted their Romanian ‘adversaries’ flying on F-16 fighters in Romanian airspace. Then, they practised 2v2 BVR (Beyond Visual Range) aerial combat. In the second phase, they flew to Hungarian airspace, and the Romanian pilots intercepted their Hungarian colleagues and practised 2v2 BVR again.

According to the Facebook post, such training is necessary to develop the pilots’ skills, help protect Hungary’s and Romania’s airspace, and strengthen the cooperation of the NATO member states.

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Military changes: Government allowed to deploy Hungarian troops abroad in secret – read more HERE

November 9, 2024

Thousands of families in crisis before Christmas: biggest Hungarian steel works cannot pay

The government resolutely urges Liberty Steel to pay wages due to Duna Steel Works employees in line with its legal obligations, the national economy ministry said on Thursday.

The Liberty group received significant government support until last June, which helped save jobs and families’ livelihoods, the statement said.

The Indian-British company group has so far failed to fulfil its promises to develop the steel works or its obligation to restart production, it said. Instead, it had made repeated false promises in the recent period, it added.

Dunaferr steel works Hungary — Dunaferr. The main gate in Dunaújváros. Photo: Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

The current owner of the Duna Steel Works has claimed that it cannot afford to pay the wages of several thousand workers, “which is unacceptable”, the ministry said.

The government is ready to intervene to protect the workers, and if necessary it can again offer help from the Wage Guarantee Fund, the ministry said.

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U.S. presidential election pushes forint to 2-year low
New Mercedes models built in Hungary may feature Chinese engine

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November 9, 2024

Top Hungary news: American woman murdered, coronation regalia endangered, Lake Balaton secrets – 8 November, 2024

Check out the top Hungary news from today below.

Tragedy: American woman murdered in Budapest

Missing American woman murdered in Budapest – read more HERE, further details about how police and friend tried to find her in THIS article

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Additional featured Hungary news

Hungarian coronation regalia in peril, immediate replacement required – details in THIS article
Budapest just made public transport a whole lot friendlier for dog owners and cyclists
Lake Balaton’s hidden depths: Local legends speak of secrets and treasures below – check them out HERE
Over 10,000 speeding drivers caught in just 4 days in Budapest

EU and EPC summit in Budapest

How rude! Romanian President showed his back to PM Orbán for 20 seconds, details and VIDEO in THIS article
President Zelensky visits Ukrainian school in Budapest, says ceasefire not a solution

Here’s how a Hungarian drug lord looks

Hungarian Balkans drug lord brought to Hungary – video and more HERE

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November 8, 2024

Beware! Air is unhealthy in several parts of Hungary

Air quality is now “dangerous” in Nyíregyháza and Debrecen, in eastern Hungary, and in Békéscsaba in the country’s southwest, and Tököl, near Budapest, due to a high concentration of airborne particles, the national public health centre (NNGYK) said on Thursday.

In Várpalota, Székesfehérvár, Kecskemét as well as in Kazincbarcika, Sajószentpéter and Miskolc, in the Sajó valley, the air is classified as “unhealthy”.

According to forecasts air quality is not expected to improve over the next two days and may deteriorate over the weekend due to a settled weather.

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Bad news: Budapest and Hungarian cities struggled with alarming air pollution levels in September

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November 8, 2024

Top Hungary news: Hungarian language ban, American woman missing, EPC summit in Budapest – 7 November, 2024

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Here are the top Hungary news from today.

Featured Hungary news

New Slovak bill would ban Hungarian language use on trains, buses, trams, and post offices – details in THIS article
Hungarians’ horror accident in Uzbekistan, a rock smashed their car – video and more in THIS article
Scandal-ridden Fidesz politician Szájer resurfaces with EU critique and new think tank leadership
CNN: Hungarian Christmas Fairs in the World’s Top – check out what CNN Travel wrote HERE
Vodafone disappears from Hungary in 2025: here’s the new name

Hungarian real estate

Hungary’s property market set for 2025 boom – Expert tips on the best places to invest
VISUALS: Hungarian real estate developer Futureal to build Birmingham’s first purpose-built shared living environment

The USA and Hungary

Attention! American woman missing; she was on holiday in Budapest! – read more HERE
Fidesz strongman “sends home” US Ambassador Pressman “with his wife”, Pressman warns of PM Orbán’s “gambling problem” – click HERE for more
Americans uncover Hungarian nationals, firms helping Russia with military equipment – read more HERE

EPC summit in Budapest

EPC summit in Budapest: PM Orbán talks about endangered Europe, President Zelensky gives chilling warning – PHOTOS and more HERE

November 7, 2024

VIDEO: Hungarians’ horror accident in Uzbekistan, a rock smashed their car

Hungarians' horror accident in Uzbekistan, rock smashed their car (Copy)

A huge rock smashed the car of a Hungarian tourist group on Uzbekistan’s “Kitob-Samarkand” road in the Kashkadarya region after a rockslide: find the shocking video below. The sorrowful events took place on Wednesday.

According to Blikk, a Hungarian tabloid, the group of Hungarian tourists travelled in a Chevrolet Cobalt. HERE is a video of the event. Uzbek papers wrote that there was an Uzbek driver among the deceased, but the Uzbek embassy did not mention him.

Here is their statement about the tragic accident:

“The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Hungary has received with deep sorrow the news of the tragic death of two Hungarian citizens as a result of a rockslide on the “Kitob-Samarkand” road in Kashkadarya region. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased.
The incident occurred due to natural calamities, which, regrettably, can happen anywhere in the world. The Uzbek side is conducting a thorough investigation to establish all circumstances of the incident. We are also fully prepared to assist in the swift return of the deceased to their homeland”.

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Uzbekistan election results: parliamentary seats officially allocated to parties – read more HERE
Alisher Navoi, an icon of Uzbek literature, honoured with statue unveiling in Hungary – photos and more in THIS article

November 7, 2024

Vodafone disappears from Hungary in 2025: here’s the new name

Vodafone Hungary service provider telecom

4iG will rebrand the commercial telecommunications services of its units Vodafone Magyarország, DIGI, Antenna Hungaria and Invitech, the listed ICT company said on Wednesday.

The services of the businesses will share the single “One” brand from January 1, 2025. The units will be merged into Vodafone Magyarország’s legal successor, One Magyarország, by the second half of the year. One Magyarország will be Hungary’s second-largest telco.

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Vodafone receives gigantic fine in Hungary

November 7, 2024

Attention! American woman missing; she was on holiday in Budapest! – UPDATED with VIDEO

An American woman disappeared from Budapest on 5 November. Her friends have been searching for her ever since. She was on a holiday in the Hungarian capital with one of her friends.

American woman went missing

According to a Facebook post shared by her friends, she was last seen on 4 November at Barack & Szilva restaurant in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest at 10 PM. Her friends said they received some photos from her shortly after that. The snaps were taken at Szimpla Kert, a Budapest ruin pub.

She wore a black hoodie zip-up, black sneakers or brown ankle sorrel boots and possibly a black or green hat. Distinguishing features are her gauged ear lobes, and tattoos (L arm, L foot – Omega Ω, Right foot – Buddha).

Mackenzie Michalski is 31 years old, 165 cm tall and weighs 45 kilos. Her hair colour is brown.

New information about her and some photos she made before her disappearance in THIS article!

According to Bors, a Hungarian tabloid, her friend travelled home and realized that Ms Michalski (goes by Kenzie) was missing after the owner of the Airbnb called because Kenzie left her belongings in the apartment.

Here are some more photos of her:

If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the local Hungarian police: +36-1 461-8100 or +36-1-443-5000 and the United States Embassy: +36-1-475-4400.

UPDATE: Here’s a video of Kenzie made by her friends:

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Missing: a British woman has disappeared in Budapest

November 7, 2024

Top Hungary news: Easyjet deletes Budapest flights, Trump and the forint, mysterious death at Budapest Airport – 6 November, 2024

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We collected the top Hungary news from today in our article below.

Featured Hungary news

Easyjet deletes popular flights from Budapest
Shocking video: Mother and son on inflatable donut hit fallen tree trunk during boat ride – check out what happened in THIS article
Budapest’s real estate might be on the verge of a renaissance – Here’s what’s driving it!
EXCLUSIVE NEWS: Mysterious death on Chinese flight in Budapest, airline stays silent
Wizz Air challenged Romanian competitor but will not be happy for this decision
Surprising: Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ahead of PM Orbán in latest polls but won’t field candidates on next election – check out the details in THIS article

Trump reelected

Trump’s victory threatens forint with collapse, Orbán cabinet happy and congratulates – read more HERE
What can PM Orbán and Hungary gain from Trump’s victory? – HERE is our article

Travel to Budapest

PHOTO GALLERY with 8 interesting facts about Budapest’s magnificent Elizabeth Bridge – read more HERE
Indonesia-Hungary tourism collaboration event boosts travel partnerships in Budapest

Hungarian economy

Good news: MOL extracts more oil in Hungary than previously hoped for – read more HERE

November 6, 2024

Wizz Air challenged Romanian competitor but will not be happy for this decision

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on Wednesday dismissed a challenge by Hungary’s Wizz Air of European Commission clearance for close to EUR 2m in state aid for Romanian airline TAROM.

The EC had cleared the state aid, in the spring of 2022, to compensate for damage suffered because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The court ruled that the aid was permitted and that the EC had correctly assessed the proportionality of the aid. It rejected Wizz Air’s arguments that the EC had not taken into account previous rescue aid granted to TAROM and that it had underestimated the competitive advantage obtained by TAROM.

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Wizz Air expands horizons: Direct flights from Budapest to 71 airports in 32 countries this winter!

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November 6, 2024

Good news: MOL extracts more oil in Hungary than previously hoped for

MOL extracts more oil in Hungary than previously hoped for (Copy)

Hungary’s MOL has boosted daily production at a field in Vecsés, on the outskirts of the capital, by 600 barrels of oil with the addition of a third well, the oil and gas company said in an announcement on the website of the Budapest Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Daily production at the Vecsés field now stands around 4,000 barrels, close to 30pc of MOL’s domestic production and 4pc of group-level production.

Archibald Schubert, managing director of MOL E+P Hungary, said the company planned to plough close to HUF 100bn into exploration and production in Hungary over the next three years.

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