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.
Hungarian Chess Corner in New York 4

Hungarian Chess Heritage finds a new home in Manhattan

by Guest Author
Libegő Chairlift

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

by Alpár Kató
qs higher ed summit europe 2026

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

by Guest Author
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

by Daily News
Budapest airport Hungary

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

by Alpár Kató
Guest workers in Hungary

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

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Budapest Pride Karácsony Gergely

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

by Daily News Hungary

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:

by Guest Author
Budapest Pride Hungary news

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

by John Woods
Upgraded Budapest-Belgrade high-speed rail line started operation

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

by Daily News Hungary
Orbán Viktor Polymarket

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

by John Woods
midge invasion Lake Balaton locals wading

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

by John Woods
Minister Ruszin-Szendi transgender military applicants

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

by John Woods
Budapest Pride march

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

by John Woods
lake balaton summer heatwave weather

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

by John Woods
heatwave in Hungary

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

by John Woods
Budapest Pride weather heatwave

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

by John Woods
Grenade

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

by Daily News Hungary
Temu to become pricier in Hungary

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

by John Woods
Independent fuel stations seek compensation

Fuel price cap ends today, independent petrol stations demand compensation

by Daily News Hungary
Auchan Hungary expansion

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

by Bálint Csontos
MOL petrol station fuel price

Fuel price cap ends in Hungary today as government lifts emergency measure

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Why international entrepreneurs still choose the UK to build global businesses

by Guest Author
budapest iconic landmarks visitors people population city landscape

Top Hungary news: Common currency for Hungary?, OTP, taxi fares, Pride — 26 June 2026

by Daily News Hungary
filmora buy page

This AI Can Remove Anything From Your Video! Here’s How – 2026 Guide

by Guest Author
taxi bkk travel budapest application

Budapest taxi fares to rise from 1 August: Here’s how much more you’ll pay

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
budapest people advertisements posters city

No more hateful poster campaigns? Budapest to drastically reduce number of billboard spaces

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
ceu central european university education vienna budapest

CEU may return degree programmes to Budapest in major turnaround after years in Vienna!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
budapest pride 2025

Budapest Pride 2026: Major road closures and public transport changes announced for Saturday

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Lake Balaton Atlantis of Hungary Losta fishing village

Tragedy: Body with gunshot wound to the head found in Lake Balaton

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Péter Magyar Greece euro eurogroup money

Hungary targets euro by 2030, PM Magyar says common currency would prevent ‘Orbán-era’ economic mismanagement

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
anita orbán foreign minister

Hungarian FM Anita Orbán recalls dozens of ambassadors

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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