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.
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Orbán’s Fidesz: This is ‘the end of constitutional democracy’ in Hungary

by Csaba Finta
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Hungarian Gripens scrambled after Chinese passenger jet loses contact with air traffic control

by Csaba Finta
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Breaking: Magyar government files sweeping constitutional reform to remove President

by Csaba Finta
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Monkey business: newly arrived langur siblings roam free at Budapest Zoo

by Csaba Finta
Lake Velence may disappear

Lake Velence property prices defy climate change, but can they stay up forever?

by Csaba Finta
Mastercard K&H Bank KH Hungary AI payment method

Mastercard’s AI payment revolution reaches Hungary as K&H prepares for the next era of shopping

by Csaba Finta
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Hungarian footballer Dominik Szoboszlai honoured with huge mural in his hometown — Photos

by Csaba Finta
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PM Magyar faces chess legend Judit Polgár in surprise Budapest encounter

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Average salaries in Hungary by profession in 2026: Which jobs pay the most?

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Don’t miss it: Northern Lights could light up Hungary this weekend!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Top Hungary news: Chinese factory shut down, EU funds for transport, Szijjártó’s private jet travels — 3 July 2026

by Daily News Hungary
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Big diplomatic move: Hungary and Czechia prepare for joint government summit

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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PM Magyar publishes drone video of former President Áder’s residence after heated exchange

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Breaking: Hungary orders complete shutdown of Chinese battery supplier’s Debrecen factory

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungary reviews EUR 13 million spent on former FM Szijjártó’s private jet travel, criminal liability under examination

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungary overtakes Romania in gold reserves for the first time in modern history

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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‘Tragic for Fidesz’: Top Hungarian political analyst warns party is wasting its chance to recover

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Transport minister signs EU funding contract: Budapest tram expansion and new InterCity trains move ahead!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Refused or terminated? What one missed appointment taught an American about Hungarian residency

by Daily News Hungary
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Is Revolut getting a new rival in Hungary? Payments face big shake-up as global fintech launches from Budapest

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Former Polish Justice Minister Ziobro

Hungary revokes political asylum Orbán cabinet granted to two high-profile Polish politicians

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Wizz Air

‘We don’t know how these people were chosen’ – Wizz Air read out names of passengers left behind in Greece

by Tamás Nagy
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Venice Commission ready to examine President Sulyok’s submission urgently after Budapest talks

by Tamás Nagy
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The rise of mobile gambling apps and what it means for European players

by Guest Author
For the fifth consecutive time the student team developing an electric vehicle at Szechenyi Istvan University has triumphed in Europes largest energy efficiency competition

SZE Student Team wins Europe’s Shell Eco-Maraton for fifth time with world record

by Guest Author
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Important government announcement: constitutional amendment and secret service files on the cabinet agenda

by Tamás Nagy
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Hungarian Post tragedy: two postal workers died during extreme heatwave

by Tamás Nagy
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Széchenyi Bath renovation could start in autumn at one of Europe’s largest spa complexes

by Alpár Kató
Danube Pest embankment

Budapest Danube promenade project gets funding for Pest embankment renewal

by Tamás Nagy
peter magyar Hungarian intelligence services

New government overhauls Hungarian intelligence services after allied mistrust

by Tamás Nagy
Military convoy in Hungary

Military convoy expected in Hungary today: what drivers should know

by Daily News
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These schoolchildren in Hungary may receive over EUR 280 in back-to-school support

by Daily News
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