Special Hungary

Why do Hungarians wear ribbons in the national colours in mid-March? What is the most beloved spice in Hungarian cuisine? How do Easter traditions in Hungary differ from those elsewhere? You’ll find the answers to these and many other cultural curiosities in our Special Hungary section. Here, the Daily News Hungary editorial team shares engaging facts, customs, and stories that help you better understand the everyday life, heritage, and mindset of the Hungarian people. Whether you’re living here, visiting, or simply curious, these articles offer a deeper insight into what makes Hungary truly unique.
red alert in hungary

Red alert in Hungary: what the highest heat warning means

peter magyar prime minister

PM Péter Magyar’s first 50 days: promise and reality

Daily News Hungary exclusive interview with Nunzio Quacquarelli Founder and President of QS

Exclusive interview: QS founder Quacquarelli explains how Hungarian universities can rise in global rankings

“Government of Peace” Demands Safe Corridors in El Obeid, Urges Immediate Humanitarian Truce

The government of Sudan expressed its appreciation for the heightened international attention on the crisis

budapest airport travel wizz air flight

Dynamic Pricing Tactics for Budget Aviation: Landing Urgent and Regional Airfare Deals

Five killed in tragic head on collision in Hungary 2026

Top Hungary news: tragedy, heat records and major airport plans – 28 June, 2026

heat summer sun weather

A long-awaited change is coming to Hungary’s weather

Summer camp

Camp medical clearance in Budapest: what to expect

Hungary heat record szechenyi bath

Hungary heat record broken as temperatures reach 40°C near Budapest

collision

Five killed in tragic head-on collision in Hungary – photos

disability wheelchair

Las PMR pueden disfrutar de Budapest

Hungarian Chess Corner in New York 4

Hungarian Chess Heritage finds a new home in Manhattan

Libegő Chairlift

Zugliget Chairlift in Budapest to be modernised: history, upgrades and what to see nearby

qs higher ed summit europe 2026

Europe’s race for talent: Five lessons from the QS Higher Education Summit 2026

Stephen Doughty the UK Minister for Europe and Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban

What happened in Hungarian foreign policy this week: reforms, V4 summit and UK talks

Budapest airport Hungary

Budapest Airport: new road network and flyover could reshape access to Hungary’s main airport

Guest workers in Hungary

Hungary has suspended new guest worker permits – what does it mean for foreign workers and employers?

Budapest Pride Karácsony Gergely

Mayor Karácsony hopes he won’t have to wait long to see Hungary’s first same-sex marriage

Hungary moves gambling oversight to finance ministry, raising questions for online market

Hungary has transferred responsibility for gambling regulation to the finance minister under a government restructuring decree issued in May:

Budapest Pride Hungary news

Top Hungary news: Budapest Pride, heatwave, holiday prices at Lake Balaton – 27 June, 2026

Upgraded Budapest-Belgrade high-speed rail line started operation

Magyar government pledges to reveal all secrets concerning the Budapest-Belgrade railway project

Orbán Viktor Polymarket

Is this the beginning of the end for Orbán’s Fidesz? New poll shows devastating numbers for them

midge invasion Lake Balaton locals wading

Will swarms of midges once again fly into our mouths along Lake Balaton? Researchers’ prognosis

Minister Ruszin-Szendi transgender military applicants

Budapest Pride: Hungarian defence minister sparks criticism over remarks about transgender military applicants

Budapest Pride march

Budapest Pride revellers defy heat and take to rainbow adorned streets – updated, photo gallery

lake balaton summer heatwave weather

Forint rally: Is the Adriatic really cheaper than Lake Balaton? New study and experts weigh in

heatwave in Hungary

When the historic heatwave will finally break in Hungary — but little relief is expected

Budapest Pride weather heatwave

Could Budapest Pride be postponed? Organisers, Minister Hegedűs and police speak out

Grenade

Grenade explodes in hands of 29-year-old woman: Defence Minister Ruszin-Szendi orders inquiry

Temu to become pricier in Hungary

Warning: Temu, Shein and AliExpress to become pricier in Hungary from next week – tricks to minimise cost

Independent fuel stations seek compensation

Fuel price cap ends today, independent petrol stations demand compensation

Auchan Hungary expansion

Auchan plans nationwide expansion in Hungary after its local business becomes fully Hungarian-owned

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