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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Wrong-way driver fined after driving against traffic on M6 motorway – VIDEO

by Alpár Kató
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Major change: Revolut launches Hungarian bank accounts

by Tamás Nagy
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Anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises in Poland, with many reporting hostility in public spaces: Report

by Tamás Nagy
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Summer 2026 by rail: The best international train journeys from Hungary – routes, ticket prices and travel times

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Lake Velence

Satellite images reveal scale of crisis at Lake Velence as Tisza runs perilously low and cold front triggers a tornado

by John Woods
Memories of Hungary store Hungarian souvenirs

How small events and local businesses can create souvenirs people actually use

by Tamás Nagy
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Exploring the Universe of Jili on GameZone

by Guest Author
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Top Hungary news: Orbán’s responsibility in gold convoy scandal, Schwarzenegger and his son in Budapest, new free beach – 1 July, 2026

by Daily News Hungary
Hortobágy wildfire

A large area burnt today in Hortobágy National Park – photos

by Daily News Hungary
Budapest opens its newest free riverside Danube beach

Photos: Budapest opens its newest free riverside Danube beach – far larger than last year

by Daily News Hungary
hunting boots

Hunting boots for men: how to choose the right hunting boots for wet and rough terrain? 

by Guest Author
Cryptocurrencies in Hungary

A sharp turn may be in store for cryptocurrencies in Hungary, as the government moves to relax strict rules

by John Woods
Croatian InterCapital enters the Hungarian capital market

First Croatian company becomes a member of the Budapest Stock Exchange – InterCapital enters the Hungarian capital market

by Daily News Hungary
Péter Magyar unprecedented popularity

Where will Péter Magyar’s real opposition come from? Nearly all Hungarians now back Tisza, new poll suggests

by John Woods
BYD Hungary Orbán BYD CEO

Is BYD’s Szeged plant a safety risk? Trade body warns spate of deaths on site is highly unusual

by John Woods
Direct flight from Budapest Airport to Riyadh

Another Middle Eastern capital is now directly linked to Budapest Airport

by Daily News Hungary
Hungarians European Union EU presidency

Eurobarometer: Hungarians trust EU more than average Europeans

by Daily News Hungary
Canada Day in Hungary Budapest 2026

Canada Day in Hungary highlights renewed momentum in bilateral relations

by Alpár Kató
Hungarian police water cannon in Budapest

Photos, video: Police turn water cannon on crowds at Heroes’ Square

by John Woods
Budapest parking system to be changed

Beware: Parking in Budapest becomes far more expensive from today — and you can no longer pay as you please

by Daily News Hungary
PM Viktor Orbán

Ukraine “gold convoy” scandal deepens: could Orbán himself face prison — and how he might be shielded

by John Woods
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Beyond Bali: 10 Indonesian Destinations Perfect for Your Summer Escape

by Guest Author
Debrecen University

Hungarian state to expand again: Magyar government brings universities back under state control

by Daily News Hungary
Schwarzenegger in Budapest

Arnold Schwarzenegger shows no signs of slowing in Budapest: cycling, training, sightseeing – and now his son has joined him

by John Woods
Hungarian railway delays trains

Hungarian MÁV’s modern trains inoperable due to extreme heat – delays on multiple lines, updated

by Daily News Hungary

Guinea-Bissau reaffirms its long-standing support for Morocco’s sovereignty and the Autonomy Plan for the Sahara

Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita held high-level talks with Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Foreign Affairs Fatumata Jau.

by Guest Author
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Top Hungary news: temperature maximum broken, Orbán’s possible jail sentence, signs of rifts within Tisza Party – 30 June, 2026

by Daily News Hungary
Biodome Budapest

Photos: Biodome urban oasis opens in Budapest

by Daily News Hungary
Helló, Beijing! event Budapest

105 years of the CPC: how the World is viewing China through an international lens

by Guest Author
Lake Balaton heating up

Lake Balaton heats up alarmingly – what that means for tourists, ecosystem

by John Woods
Great Hungarian Plain drought summer 2026

Hungary’s Great Plain is slowly drying out, with a Lake Balaton’s worth of water missing

by Bálint Csontos
Astonishing late Baroque Teleki Palace to be refurbished

Astonishing late Baroque Teleki Palace to be refurbished – photos

by John Woods
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